Pintle assembly
US8661615B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B33/0068
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pintle assembly for use in conjunction with a caster wheel assembly. The pintle assembly includes an inner tube and sleeve that is overmolded to and round the inner tube. The inner tube may include grooves to aid in securing sleeve. The sleeve includes a tapered annular channel near the top portion of the pintle, such that a slide ring may be inserted into the tapered annular channel to secure the pintle assembly into a mounting tube through frictional engagement of the slip ring with both the over-molded sleeve and the mounting tube.
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