Patent · US Expired

Rear axle assembly

US5603554A · kind A · utility

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4References
5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 21, 1996
Grant dateFeb 18, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2326/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rear axle assembly has a rotatable rear axle extending lengthwise within an elongated rear axle tube. A wheel hub is mounted on the axle for rotation as a unit therewith. A bearing supports the wheel hub for rotation. The inner race of the bearing is rigidly connected to the wheel hub. The outer race of the bearing is rigidly connected to the axle tube.

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