Steering knuckle
US6616156B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2055/0012
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle steering knuckle assembly for use in association with a vehicle steering axle assembly is shown to include an upper piece having a first king pin bore extending through it and a backbone piece removably connectable to the first piece. The backbone has a second king pin bore extending through it. The upper piece has an integral steering arm and a pad through which is machined a steering ball taper. The lower piece has an integral tie rod and a pad through which is machined a tie rod ball taper. Because the two pieces are removable from each other, the steering knuckle can be assembled and serviced while a king pin is retained in place in an axle beam.
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