One piece trailing arm for torsional springs
US6588778B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2300/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An axle assembly for a vehicle or a trailer includes an outer housing, an axle shaft and a plurality of bushings. The axle shaft is a single piece unitary construction which includes an activator shaft portion, a trailing arm portion and a spindle portion. The outer housing is adapted to be secured to the frame of the vehicle or trailer while the spindle portion is adapted to support a wheel assembly of the vehicle or trailer. Another embodiment has a single piece unitary axle which includes an activator shaft portion and a trailing arm portion. A spindle is secured to the trailing arm portion to complete the axle assembly.
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