US3811699A
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Axle trunnion support arrangement
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
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Filing: 1972-08-21
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Granted: 1974-05-21
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Expires: 1992-08-21
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a trunnion support assembly for pivotally supporting an axle to a vehicle. The trunnion comprises a sleeve member extending into a pilot bore in the axle housing and held in place by a thrust plate and a single set of bolts.
Inventors
- 👤 R Casey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:35
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02F; E02F9/00; E02F9/08; E02F9/0841; B; B60; B60G; B60G9/00; B60G9/02; B60G2200/00; B60G2200/30; B60G2200/32; B60G2200/322; B60G2204/00; B60G2204/40; B60G2204/418; B60G2300/00; B60G2300/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A vehicle axle support assembly comprising in combination a swing axle, a trunnion bearing assembly for supporting said axle, said trunnion assembly comprising: a pair of co-axial cylindrical trunnion members secured to and operative to support said axle; one of said trunnion members comprising a sleeve member detachably secured to said axle and having an outer cylindrical bearing surface; a shallow bore formed in said axle and receiving one end of said sleeve; an annular thrust shoulder surrounding said bore; and, a support member having a cylindrical through bore therein and receiving said outer cylindrical bearing surface of said sleeve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A vehicle axle support assembly comprising in combination a swing axle, a trunnion bearing assembly for supporting said axle, said trunnion assembly comprising: a pair of co-axial cylindrical trunnion members secured to and operative to support said axle; one of said trunnion members comprising a sleeve member detachably secured to said axle and having an outer cylindrical bearing surface; a shallow bore formed in said axle and receiving one end of said sleeve; an annular thrust shoulder surrounding said bore; and, a support member having a cylindrical through bore therein and receiving said outer cylindrical bearing surface of said sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination of claim 1 comprising a plate defining an annular thrust shoulder engaging one end of said sleeve member and operative to retain said one end of said sleeve in said shallow bore and to retain said support member on said sleeve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein: said sleeve includes a cylindrical through bore; a plurality of bolts extending through said plate and said through bore and retaining said plate and said sleeve in position with respect to said axle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
102 words
A bearing and support assembly for pivotally connecting a first member to a second member, said assembly comprising: a sleeve defining a shaft having a cylindrical outer bearing surface; a shallow bore formed in one of said members and detachably receiving one end of said sleeve; a through bore formed in the other of said members and including bearing means rotatably receiving said outer bearing surface of said shaft; and, a thrust plate detachably secured to and engaging the opposite end of said shaft and defining an annular shoulder operative to retain said other of said members in position on said shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
102 words
A bearing and support assembly for pivotally connecting a first member to a second member, said assembly comprising: a sleeve defining a shaft having a cylindrical outer bearing surface; a shallow bore formed in one of said members and detachably receiving one end of said sleeve; a through bore formed in the other of said members and including bearing means rotatably receiving said outer bearing surface of said shaft; and, a thrust plate detachably secured to and engaging the opposite end of said shaft and defining an annular shoulder operative to retain said other of said members in position on said shaft.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The assembly of claim 4 wherein said first member includes an annular shoulder surrounding said bore and the annular shoulder of said thrust plate is disposed in opposition thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The assembly of claim 5 wherein one of said members is an axle; and, the other of said members is a support member attached to a vehicle frame.
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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) | 1977-05-20 | 1977-11-19 | 1978-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-20 | 1981-11-19 | 1982-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-20 | 1985-11-19 | 1986-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |