Steer axle assembly with inverted steering knuckle
US6808189B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2206/32
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steer axle assembly is provided having an axle beam disposed about a longitudinal axis and an inverted knuckle yoke. The yoke includes a body portion that is affixed to an external surface of the axle beam by welding. The yoke further includes first and second arms extending from the body portion. Body the body portion and arms are disposed one side of the axis extending through the axle beam. The drop of the axle is varied by varying the length of the body portion of the knuckle yoke.
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