US3635303A
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Bearing for wheels, particularly automotive vehicle wheels
Assignee: Dr Ing HCF Porsche AG
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Filing: 1969-10-21
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Granted: 1972-01-18
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Expires: 1989-10-21
Abstract
Abstract A bearing for wheels, particularly for automotive vehicle wheels, wherein the wheel bearing inserted in a wheel carrier is held between a wheel spindle associated with a clamping disk and a hub, which has screwless catches disposed radially with respect to the wheel axis, for the rim. The bearing is a multiple-row antifriction roller bearing, the outer ring of which is inserted in a recess of the wheel carrier and the inner ring being clamped between the wheel spindle and the hub. The wheel spindle is tensioned with respect to the inner ring of the bearing by means of an expanding bolt extending in the direction of the wheel axle and the abutment for the expanding bolt is the clamping disk resting in the rim.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Hetmann
- 👤 Erich Stotz
- 👤 Ludwig Asel
- 👤 Karl Arnold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:40
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B27/00; B60B27/0005; B60B3/00; B60B3/14; B60B35/00; B60B35/12; B60B35/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A bearing assembly for a wheel, particularly for an automotive vehicle wheel, comprising a wheel carrier; a wheel rim; a clamping disc; a centrally arranged clamping bolt for operatively associating said wheel rim with said wheel carrier; bearing means operatively supported by said wheel carrier; a wheel spindle operatively associated with said clamping disc; and a hub means operatively connected to both said wheel spindle and said bearing means, said hub means including a flange portion having entrainment means arranged thereon for cooperating with said wheel rim.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A bearing assembly for a wheel, particularly for an automotive vehicle wheel, comprising a wheel carrier; a wheel rim; a clamping disc; a centrally arranged clamping bolt for operatively associating said wheel rim with said wheel carrier; bearing means operatively supported by said wheel carrier; a wheel spindle operatively associated with said clamping disc; and a hub means operatively connected to both said wheel spindle and said bearing means, said hub means including a flange portion having entrainment means arranged thereon for cooperating with said wheel rim.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An assembly according to claim 1, wherein said entrainment means includes screwless carriers being radially spaced with respect to the axis of the wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
An assembly according to claim 1, wherein said bearing is a multiple-row antifriction bearing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
An assembly according to claim 3, wherein said multiple-row antifriction bearing includes an outer ring being inserted in a recess provided in said wheel carrier and an inner ring being operatively held between said wheel spindle and said hub.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
An assembly according to claim 4, wherein said entrainment means includes screwless carriers being radially spaced with respect to the axis of the wheel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
An assembly according to claim 4, wherein said clamping bolt serves to abut said wheel spindle against said inner ring, said clamping disk being conical and serving as an abutment for said clamping bolt, and said clamping disk being supported in said rim.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
An assembly according to claim 1, wherein said hub is adapted to rotate with said wheel spindle, said entrainment means being distributed along a circumferential portion of said flange portion, said flange portion operatively carrying braking means associated with the wheel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
An assembly according to claim 7, wherein said entrainment means includes screwless carriers being radially spaced with respect to the axis of the wheel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
54 words
An assembly according to claim 8, wherein said bearing is a multiple-row antifriction bearing. 10 An assembly according to claim 9, wherein said multiple-row antifriction bearing includes an outer ring being inserted in a recess provided in said wheel carrier and an inner ring being operatively held between said wheel spindle and said hub.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
An assembly according to claim 10, wherein said clamping bolt serves to abut said wheel spindle against said inner ring, said Clamping disk being substantially conical and serving as an abutment for said clamping bolt, and said clamping disk being supported in said rim.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
An assembly according to claim 1, wherein guide bushings are located in said rim, said entrainment means including substantially cylindrical bolts adapted to be inserted into said guide bushings.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
An assembly according to claim 12, wherein said cylindrical bolts are radially spaced with respect to the axis of the wheel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
42 words
An assembly according to claim 13, wherein said hub is adapted to rotate with said wheel spindle and said cylindrical bolts being distributed along a circumferential portion of said flange portion, said flange portion operatively carrying braking means associated with the wheel.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
An assembly according to claim 14, wherein said bearing is a multiple-row antifriction bearing.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
39 words
An assembly according to claim 15, wherein said multiple-row antifriction bearing includes an outer ring being inserted in a recess provided in said wheel carrier and an inner ring being operatively held between said wheel spindle and said hub.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
43 words
An assembly according to claim 16, wherein said clamping bolt serves to abut said wheel spindle against said inner ring, said clamping disk being substantially conical and serving as an abutment for said clamping bolt, said clamping disk being supported in said rim.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
35 words
An assembly according to claim 1, wherein said entrainment means includes tubular guide bushings adapted to be inserted in said rim, said bushing having a length at least equal to three times the diameter thereof.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
An assembly according to claim 18, wherein said bushings are radially spaced with respect to the axis of the wheel.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
40 words
An assembly according to claim 19, wherein said hub is adapted to rotate with said wheel spindle, said bushings being distributed along a circumferential portion of said flange portion said flange portion operatively carrying braking means associated with the wheel.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
An assembly according to claim 20, wherein said bearing is a multiple-row antifriction bearing.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
39 words
An assembly according to claim 21, wherein said multiple-row antifriction bearing includes an outer ring being inserted in a recess provided in said wheel carrier and an inner ring being operatively held between said wheel spindle and said hub.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
44 words
An assembly according to claim 22, wherein said clamping bolt serves to abut said wheel spindle against said inner ring, said clamping disk being substantially conical and serving as an abutment for said clamping bolt, and said clamping disk being supported in said rim.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
51 words
An assembly according to claim 6, further including a locknut for engaging at said wheel spindle, said locknut serving to retain said hub with respect to said bearing and being disposed in a recess provided in said rim between said clamping disk and said hub, and said wheel carrier being steerable.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
46 words
An assembly according to claim 24, wherein said locknut is provided with a groove at the outer circumferential portion thereof, said groove serving to receive a retaining ring which is disposed at a minor axial spacing with respect to an abutment surface arranged in said rim.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
23 words
An assembly according to claim 25, wherein said abutment surface is located between said retaining ring and a front face of said hub.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
50 words
An assembly according to claim 1, wherein said wheel spindle is adapted to be connected with a drive link for driving the wheel, said wheel spindle being operatively connected with said hub in a form-locking manner, and said hub having a bearing base for an inner ring of said bearing.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
24 words
An assembly according to claim 27, wherein said entrainment means includes screwless carriers being radially spaced with respect to the axis of the wheel.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
35 words
An assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that said clamping disc is arranged around said clamping bolt in contact with said wheel rim for centering said wheel rim with respect to said wheel carrier.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-17 | 1975-07-19 | 1976-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-17 | 1979-07-19 | 1980-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-17 | 1983-07-19 | 1984-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |