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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7717526 | Suspension system having a composite axle A suspension system having an axle, at least a portion of which is made of a composite material. In a described embodiment, a suspension system includes an axle assembly which has a composite axle portion. Metal spindles are attached at each end of the axle for moun... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7628457 | Axle housing and spindle assembly An axle assembly (10) for a wheeled vehicle includes a cylindrical housing (12a) defining a pair of spindle mounting flanges (30). A pair of spindles (16) is secured to the flanges. A plurality of tension rods (60) extend be... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7484813 | Axle journal mounted to axle tube and method of assembly The invention concerns a method for mounting a wheel on an axle housing in the form of an axle tube (1) for vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles, whereby the wheel is fixed e.g. with wheel bolts to a wheel hub, rotating on the axle journal (2) o... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7334805 | Wheel angle adjustment apparatus for automobile suspension system Disclosed herein is a wheel angle adjustment apparatus for automobile suspension systems. The wheel angle adjustment apparatus of the present invention has a structure such that upper, lower, left and right gaps between a spindle bracket and a wheel bracket are chan... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7328908 | Steer axle and method of making the same A steer axle for a vehicle and a method of making the same involves forming portions of a steer axle to have a three sided design. Spring seats that wrap around two of the three sides are secured to the steer axle. Plates are secured to the spring seats. The plates ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7309109 | Axle extension An axle extension assembly for extending an axle having a longitudinal axle bore. The axle extension assembly includes a shaft having an axle bore insert portion that is adapted for insertion in the longitudinal axle bore. The axle bore insert portion includes a bor... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7284630 | Kit and method for high clearance conversion of a vehicle A kit and method are provided for conversion of a vehicle to a high clearance vehicle. The method includes supporting the rear end of the vehicle in a raised position by providing replacement rear wheels of larger diameter. A lifting bracket associated with each fro... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7260879 | Wheel bearing on an axle body for vehicles The invention concerns a method for mounting a wheel on an axle housing in the form of an axle tube for vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles. The wheel is fixed with, for example, wheel bolts to a wheel hub, pivoting on the axle stub of the axle tube, and the... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7234783 | Axle with removable spindle and cam key An axle assembly includes a spindle (12) that extends through a mounting collar (28) into the open end of the axle. A cam key (70) moves through a key hole (22) in the axle and registers with the cam slot (54) of the spindle. The c... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7185901 | Golf cart spindle A golf cart spindle to allow mounting of a larger wheel and tire combination on a golf cart. The spindle having a spindle body which includes a top end and a bottom end, the spindle body including a bolt channel between the top end and bottom end of the spindle body... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7108336 | Emergency axle An emergency axle is provided for small trailers normally pulled by automobiles or small trucks. The emergency axle may be carried on the trailer on in the pulling vehicle. In the event an axle is damaged or breaks, the emergency axle is placed over the end of that ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 6935646 | Torsion beam suspension Opposite ends of a torsion beam are connected to left and right trailing arms, and a spindle which supports a wheel is secured to a spindle support plate which is welded to each of the left and right trailing arms. Bent flanges which are formed in the outer peripher... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6926371 | Detachable spindle with sleeved cross connector for trailer axles The present invention 10 discloses a tag axle commonly used in light, medium and heavy duty trailers 14 and is comprised of an axle beam 16 with a removable and replaceable spindle 24. The detachable spindle 24 has an extended back... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6916030 | Lightweight knuckle with in-cast spindle An independent vehicle suspension includes a knuckle assembly supported by control arms or links. The knuckle assembly includes a forged, elongated steel spindle, one end of which includes a pair of axially-spaced radial flanges separated by a radially-enlarged shan... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6767071 | Lightweight spindle A spindle for use in an automobile chassis is provided. An aluminum knuckle with an axial through hole defined in its interior is provided along with a substantially cylindrical steel stem with an interlocking feature defined on one end. The interlocking feature has... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6715776 | Wheel securing structure for a remote-controlled model car An improved wheel securing structure for a remote-controlled model car includes a steering seat and a U-shaped securing frame. The steering seat is disposed in the U-shaped structure of the securing frame and is connected thereto by means of screw and bushing. The i... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6641229 | Spindle mounting for aluminum wheel carrier A spindle to aluminum wheel carrier mounting is provided having increased contact area for reducing stress in the aluminum. The wheel assembly comprises a spindle, a wheel carrier, and a fastener. The spindle is comprised of ferrous material and includes ... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6637835 | Plastic wheel assembly and mounting sleeve with stabilizing recess A plastic wheel (122, 222) and wheel mounting sleeve (127, 227, 327, 427) used to releasably secure the wheel (122, 222) onto an axle (123, 223). The wheel mounting sleeve (127, 227, 327, 427) preferably includes a resilient, radially displaceable, axiall... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6572199 | Flanged tubular axle shaft assembly A flanged axle shaft assembly includes a shaft having a tubular wall and an open end, a flange hub having a central opening fitted over the shaft and secured to the open end, and an end wedge secured in the open end and urging the shaft wall into compress... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6565159 | Aluminum wheel carrier and spindle assembly A wheel assembly for a vehicle comprises a spindle and a wheel carrier. The spindle includes a shank portion and a shoulder portion. The shank portion includes a press-fit portion adjacent the shoulder portion and has a first predetermined diameter. The w... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6450585 | Wheel suspension assembly The invention relates to a wheel suspension for the driven wheels of a motor vehicle which are each fastened detachably by means of wheel bolts to a contact surface of a brake member which for its part is mounted rotatably by means of at least one roller ... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6431659 | Adjustable angle spindle An apparatus and method for making possible an infinite variation in the adjustment angle of a spindle assembly makes possible a rapid changeover for testing the dynamic properties of elastomeric objects. In spindle assembly (10), wedge rings (18, 20) hav... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6375274 | Plastic wheel assembly and mounting sleeve therefor A plastic wheel (22) and wheel mounting sleeve (27, 27a, 27b, 27c) used to releasably secure the wheel (22) onto an axle (23). The wheel mounting sleeve (27) preferably includes two resilient, radially displaceable, axially extending, cantilevered fingers... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6299259 | Removable spindle axle for torsion axle assembly A torsion axle assembly 10 having readily removable and replaceable spindle axles 20. The assembly comprises a tubular axle beam 12, a inner torsion bar 14 seated inside the tubular axle beam 12, rubber cords 16 positioned in the four corners of the tubul... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6105981 | Adjustable steering axle, trailer, and method for operating a trailer An adjustable steering axle includes an outer axle having an exterior surface and an inner cylindrical surface. The inner axle has an outer cylindrical surface, a first kingpin receiving tube provided at a first end of the inner axle and a second kingpin ... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6059378 | Taperlock axle apparatus and flange A flange and shaft for a two-piece forged axle and method for forging same. The flange includes a hub formed concentric about a longitudinal axis wherein the hub defines an inner annular face, an outer annular face, and a bore extending therebetween. The ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6029986 | Steering knuckle Steering axle arrangement for non-driven steerable vehicle wheel, comprising a kingpin (3), on which a steering knuckle (12) is mounted in upper and lower taper roller bearings (17,18). The bearings are preloaded against bearing seats (20, 22) in the stee... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6024418 | Axle repair method and related assembly A technique and related assembly for repairing axles such as large heavy duty axles for semitrailers and vehicles are disclosed. A single replacement spindle is utilized in conjunction with one of several sleeve components for the repair. The technique en... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5921635 | Wheel mounting system for molded luggage case Luggage cases usually include wheels to aid in their transport. The wheels and their mounting systems must themselves be extremely sturdy, and should not cause weakness or mechanical failure of the luggage case to which they are mounted. The disclosed can... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5873640 | Undercarriage shaft support An undercarriage of a belted or track-type machine includes a drive wheel rotatably mounted to the machine and a roller frame assembly pivotally mounted to the machine. The roller frame assembly includes at least one idler wheel and a number of guide roll... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5813687 | Spare wheel assembly for trailers An auxiliary wheel assembly for temporarily supporting one side of a trailer frame wherein the assembly includes a wheel carried by a strut which is vertically adjustable relative to a support tube. The assembly also includes clamping elements for securin... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5560629 | Spare tire and axle assembly for a trailer A new and improved spare tire and axle system for a trailer, comprising a spare tire, rim and hub assembly with an attachment plate secured thereto for coupling to a trailer. A handle raises the assembly and attachment plate to a storage position and lowe... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5401080 | Spindle hub mount unit A spindle hub mount unit for attachment to a wheel spindle. The improvement of a plate. Holes are located in the plate to assist in securing the plate to a machine frame. An upright stub axle sleeve is mounted on the plate. The plate has an offset plate h... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5281005 | Spindle retainer for axle housing A structure for positively retaining a journal portion of a spindle in a tube portion of a vehicle axle housing includes a transverse aperture formed through the tube portion near the outer end thereof. The aperture extends partially into the interior of ... | 01/25/1994 |
| 5226691 | Vehicular axle assembly with removable and replaceable spindles A three piece axle and wheel spindle assembly for vehicular trailers wherein a damaged spindle may be replaced at will, characterized by corresponding axle and spindle flange plates, the former defining a positive spindle flange plate positioners, the lat... | 07/13/1993 |
| 4936598 | Golf cart An improved golf cart mainly comprises a pair of grips, a grip-supporting-rod, a fixing seat for the grip supporting rod, an upper-fixing-member for a golf bag, a collapsible frame, a pair of wheels and a set of wheel supports. The grip can receive a golf... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4890889 | Replaceable spindle assembly A replaceable spindle assembly which includes a pair of plates connecting the spindle to the axle and fastened together by mounting bolts. One plate includes annular ribs which fit within annular grooves in the other plate to distribute the shear forces t... | 01/02/1990 |
| 4700763 | Remotely controlled aircraft tire inflation/deflation valve A novel inflation/deflation system for the pneumatic tires of a vehicle, and particularly of an aircraft, is described, which comprises a housing on the vehicle, such as in the form of a fixed axle housing, on which the tire and wheel are mounted for rota... | 10/20/1987 |
| 4592596 | Axle assembly for all-terrain and like vehicles An improvement in an axle assembly for off-road vehicles 10 having a swing arm 18 carrying left and right rear wheels 20 in which the assembly comprises an elongated shaft 22 centrally journaled in thread-lockable relation on the swing arm and having left... | 06/03/1986 |
| 4582448 | Releasable wheel axle device An assembly for allowing quick removal of a wheel from a vehicle is provided. The original wheel axle is replaced with an elongated axle which is adapted to extend through a block clamped to the vehicle frame. The block includes a spring-biased plunger wh... | 04/15/1986 |
