Wheel assembly
US8146931B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D7/18
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wheel assembly for a vehicle includes a knuckle having an upper end and a lower end. A bracket is mounted to one of the upper end and the lower end of the knuckle by a plurality of fasteners. A ball joint is mounted to the bracket and configured for attaching the wheel assembly to the vehicle. One of the knuckle and the bracket defines a boss and the other defines a bore. The boss is slideably disposed within the bore in slip fit engagement. The boss transfers a load between the knuckle and the bracket in both a vertical direction along a king pin axis and a horizontal direction along a longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
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