Wheel hub assembly and method of installing a hub on an axle
US6149244A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49696
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wheel hub has inboard and outboard bearings separated by a spacer. A cap is located on an outboard surface of the hub to hold the outboard bearing in place. The cap may be held in place by a cap retainer and may be press fit into the bore. At least one alignment element may be used to substantially align the spacer with the inboard and outboard bearing assemblies during installation of the wheel hub onto an axle.
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