Patent · US Expired

Wheel hub/joint unit with clamping and separating device

US6739978B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 28, 2001
Grant dateMay 25, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S464/906
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hub/bearing unit 20 including a housing 22 and a hub 24 having a flange 27, an inboard surface 29 and a centrally located bore 25. A constant velocity joint 10 provides an inner joint member 14 attached to a shaft 16, an outer joint member 12 disposed about the inner joint member 14, a plurality of balls 15 between the inner joint member 14 and the outer joint member 12 wherein the balls 15 transmit rotational force between the inner joint member 14 and the outer joint member 12, respectively. An attachment device 52 has a threaded portion 54 and a shoulder portion 56. The shoulder portion 56 contacts a backing surface 60 of the constant velocity joint 10 to attach the constant velocity joint 10 to the hub/bearing unit 20.

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