Protective structure for axle joints
US6568497B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2200/124
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a protective structure for a joint portion of an axle according to the present invention, a knuckle member 24 is provided with a covering portion 28 surrounding a joint portion 23 in the circumferential direction of a constant velocity joint shaft 22, and the joint portion 23 is accommodated in an inner space of the covering portion 28. The knuckle member 24 having a driven shaft support portion 33, a strut support portion 35 and covering portion the is molded out 28 an aluminum alloy into an integral part. According to the present invention, the joint portion is protected reliably by the covering portion, and, a reduction of the weight of the protective structure and simplification of a working process for the production thereof can be attained.
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