Articulation joint
US5244072A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 1992 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D53/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An articulation joint for pivotally connecting adjacent sections of a vehicle. The joint includes a first slewing ring and a second slewing ring. Each slewing ring has an outer member and an inner member with a bearing race located between the outer and inner members to provide relative rotation of the members. The outer member of each slewing ring is constructed for connection to one section of a vehicle and the inner member of each slewing ring is constructed for connection to the other section of the vehicle.
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