Wheel shock absorbing apparatus

Details Wheel shock absorbing apparatus Wheel shock absorbing apparatus

2005-05-10

2009-06-02

Bellinger, Jason R (Department: 3617)

Land vehicles: wheels and axles

Wheel

Hub

C152S040000, C152S044000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07540570

ABSTRACT:
A wheel shock absorbing apparatus includes: a hub, one or more bearings seated within the hub, and an axle. At least two outer end caps, each with an axle mounting hole and an offset inwardly opening cavity, enclose the ends of the hub. A springing element is positioned within each cavity in the end caps, and an inner body unit is located between the outer end caps. An actuation stud projects from the inner body unit into the cavities to contact the springing element. Fastening elements secure the outer end caps together on opposite side of the inner body unit. A pivot stud allows the respective outer end caps and inner body unit to pivot with respect to one another, which causes the actuation stud to contact the spring element, which absorbs shocks as the wheel travels over a surface during locomotion of a vehicle.

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