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Method of making knuckle assembly

US6138357A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 1997
Grant dateOct 31, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49622
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a knuckle assembly for an automotive vehicle is disclosed, the method comprising the steps of forming a front and back half of a knuckle assembly and welding the front and back halves together. A spindle is positioned through holes formed in the front and back halves of the knuckle and is secured thereto to provide a low cost, light weight knuckle assembly for an automotive vehicle.

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