Articulated joint
US5332247A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D53/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An articulated joint for pivotally connecting adjacent sections of a vehicle. The joint includes a first slewing ring and a second slewing ring and each slewing ring has an outer member connected to an inner member. A bearing race is located between the outer member and the inner member to permit 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 another section of the vehicle. Location sleeves are located radially inwardly of the inner members of the slewing rings and a shim is located between the ends of the location sleeves.
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