Device for removing brake drum and hub assembly
US5378004A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62B2203/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The device attaches to and carries the brake drum and/or hub assembly of a vehicle, especially large vehicles such as commercial trucks and including semi-tractors and trailers. The device includes a hand truck, a jack that is attached to the hand truck, and an assembly attachment unit, operably connected to the jack, for securely attaching the device to the assembly. The jack provides height adjustment capability for the assembly attachment unit along an axis of the hand truck. Angle adjustment means also are provided for adjusting the angle of the assembly attachment unit to accommodate the angle presented by an exterior surface portion of the brake drum and/or hub assembly.
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