Retention mechanism for use with an axle assembly

Details Retention mechanism for use with an axle assembly Retention mechanism for use with an axle assembly

1998-10-23

2000-08-08

Morano, S. Joseph

Land vehicles: wheels and axles

Wheel

Device for attaching wheel to axle

301121, 301122, B60B 2300

Patent

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06099083&

ABSTRACT:
A retention mechanism for an axle assembly includes an axle and a retainer coupled to the axle thereby securing a wheel on the axle. The retention mechanism of the present invention includes a plurality of fins disposed on the retainer and a plurality recesses and extension disposed on the axle. The radial extensions engage the fins such that the retainer is prevented from rotational movement relative to the axle such that frictional wear between the axle and retainer is substantially reduced while also substantially distributing stresses realized within the retainer.

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Assembly Instructions, Retention mechanism for use with axle assembly; Graco Children's Products Inc., 51 South Pine Street, P.O. Box 100, Elverson, Pennsylvania 19520. Publication date Jul., 1995.

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