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Apparatus for measuring wheel end play

US5070621A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 1991
Grant dateDec 10, 1991
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2229/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for measuring end play between a vehicle spindle and a wheel hub. A rotary thrust rod has a swivel connection with a housing threaded onto the spindle, such that the rod applies a pushing or pulling force to the spindle, depending on the direction of thrust rod rotation.

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