Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Structural member making
Patent
1997-12-08
2000-10-31
Echols, P. W.
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Structural member making
280 93512, B21D 5388
Patent
active
061383570
ABSTRACT:
A method of forming a knuckle assembly for an automotive vehicle is disclosed, the method comprising the steps of forming a front and back half of a knuckle assembly and welding the front and back halves together. A spindle is positioned through holes formed in the front and back halves of the knuckle and is secured thereto to provide a low cost, light weight knuckle assembly for an automotive vehicle.
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Coppielli Raymond J.
Echols P. W.
Ford Global Technologies Inc.
Hong John C.
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