Fabricated vehicle axle
US7862058B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2204/4306
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fabricated vehicle axle is provided with a single piece main body having an inverted U-shaped configuration. The ends of the main body are curved upwardly to define a pair of gooseneck portions. A first king pin fixture having a king pin bore is secured to one of the gooseneck portions, while a second king pin fixture having a king pin bore is secured to the other gooseneck portion. A bottom plate is secured to the main body and has ends extending beyond the gooseneck portions to provide seats for the king pin fixtures.
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