Spring devices – Vehicle – Leaf
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-28
2005-06-28
Siconolfi, Robert A. (Department: 3683)
Spring devices
Vehicle
Leaf
Reexamination Certificate
active
06910681
ABSTRACT:
A tubular axle housing is provided with pairs of tabs that protrude or extend from the axle to a height or length sufficient to prevent the intermediate section of a U-bolt from sliding over the tab. The tabs also help locate and guide the U-bolt between the tabs during the assembly of a leaf spring to the axle housing. The tabs provide a positive locking feature for the U-bolts during service of a vehicle, to prevent the U-bolts from moving laterally along the axis of the axle tube. As a result, the joint between the leaf spring and axle housing is more secure.
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Bedis Michael
Hitt Brian James
Page Rocky Hudson
Deere & Company
Kramer Devon
Siconolfi Robert A.
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