Fabricated vehicle axle
US8544961B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B2360/1444
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fabricated vehicle axle is provided with a main body defined by the combination of a channel having an inverted U-shaped configuration and a bottom plate. The ends of the main body are curved upwardly to define a pair of gooseneck portions. Axle head sections are formed at the ends of the axle and are closed off by end extensions extending from the front and rear walls of the channel and a cover flap extension extending from the top wall of the channel. A head plate is inserted within the space between the cover flap and the top edges of the end extensions. King pin bolt holes are machined at each axle head section into the cover flaps, head plates and each end of the bottom plate to permit a king pin to be installed therein.
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