Variable wall thickness trailer axles
US7090309B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B35/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An axle assembly is provided having a varying wall thickness resulting in an axle assembly that is lightweight yet has sufficient strength and stiffness. The axle assembly includes a tube disposed about a longitudinal axis and having first and second end portions and a center portion. The first and second end portions have a uniform wall thickness and the center portion has a wall thickness that is uniform at first and second axially spaced segments and a non-uniform wall thickness both between the axially spaced segments and between each of the axially spaced segments and the end portions.
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