Method and apparatus for locating an axle torque plate
US7229137B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2055/0008
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trailer axle assembly includes a non-rotating axle tube that extends laterally between a pair of wheel ends. Each wheel end supports a disc brake assembly that selectively generates a braking force to slow or stop rotation of the wheel ends. The disc brake assemblies include a torque plate that is mounted to the axle tube. The axle tube includes a radial location feature that holds the torque plate fixed relative to the axle tube so that rotational brake torque is transmitted directly through a solid interface. The axle tube also includes an axial location feature that positions the torque plate at a predetermined location along the axle beam and prevents relative axial movement between the axle beam and the torque plate.
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