Abstract A pair of annular plates for securement to a full trailer frame and the front axle bolster of the frame and including opposing concentric circular grooves and ridges. The ridges formed on one of the plates are nested in the grooves of the other plate and retaining structure is provided for preventing axial separation of the plates. In addition, the bottom surfaces of each of the grooves have circumferentially spaced recesses or relieved areas formed therein and the upper faces of the ridges are also provided with similar circumferentially spaced recesses or relieved areas. The relieved areas in the grooves and ridges are spaced relative to each other in a manner such that they are out of registry when the steerable front wheels of the trailer are positioned in straight-ahead positions and the plates include lubricating passages through which lubricating material may be forced between the opposing axially facing surfaces of the grooves and ridges.
In combination, first and second rotatable members, first and second plates secured to said first and second members said plates including means defining concentric circular ridges and grooves including generally annular and planar top and bottom surfaces, respectively, said plates being disposed in superposed relation with said ridges snugly received and seated in said grooves, at least some of said annular surfaces including narrow circumferential grooves formed therein, and means for admitting lubricating fluids into said grooves from the exterior of said plates, and means releasably securing said plates together against separation, one of said plates being annular in configuration, the last mentioned means including a retaining ring extending about one of the peripheral edges of said one plate and including portions thereof overlying the surfaces of said one plate remote from the other plate and extending about said one peripheral edge, and means removably securing said ring to the other of said plates.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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In combination, first and second rotatable members, first and second plates secured to said first and second members said plates including means defining concentric circular ridges and grooves including generally annular and planar top and bottom surfaces, respectively, said plates being disposed in superposed relation with said ridges snugly received and seated in said grooves, at least some of said annular surfaces including narrow circumferential grooves formed therein, and means for admitting lubricating fluids into said grooves from the exterior of said plates, and means releasably securing said plates together against separation, one of said plates being annular in configuration, the last mentioned means including a retaining ring extending about one of the peripheral edges of said one plate and including portions thereof overlying the surfaces of said one plate remote from the other plate and extending about said one peripheral edge, and means removably securing said ring to the other of said plates.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The combination of claim 1 wherein the plate opposing the plate having the largest diameter ridge includes a peripherally extending circular flange embracing the radial outermost surfaces of the largest diameter ridge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The combination of claim 1 wherein said one peripheral edge of said one plate comprises the inner peripheral edge thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The combination of claim 3 wherein said some of said annular surfaces include relieved areas spaced circumferentially thereabout into which said narrow grooves open.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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The combination of claim 4 wherein said relieved areas extend the full width of said some annular surfaces.