US4473129A
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Hub assembly for a driving wheel of an automobile vehicle
Assignee: Glaenzer Spicer SA
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Filing: 1981-08-19
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Granted: 1984-09-25
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Expires: 2001-08-19
Abstract
Abstract The hub assembly comprises a wheel flange, a transmission joint and a rolling bearing. The confronting radial surfaces of the flange and the inner race of the bearing are separated throughout their height by a gap and consequently do not bear against each other. The connection between these two elements is achieved by means of a circumferential weld. By means of such an arrangement, there is avoided a harmful heating of the rolling bearing and of the joint by transmission of heat from the wheel flange.
Inventors
- 👤 Pierre Guimbretiere
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:06
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B27/00; B60B27/0005; F; F16; F16C; F16C35/00; F16C35/04; F16C35/06; F16C35/063; F16D; F16D3/00; F16D3/16; F16D3/20; F16D3/22; F16D3/223; F16C19/00; F16C19/02; F16C19/14; F16C19/18; F16C19/181; F16C19/183; F16C19/184; F16C2326/00; F16C2326/01; F16C2326/02; F16D2003/22326; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S464/00; Y10S464/904; Y10S464/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
In a wheel hub assembly of the type comprising in coaxial relation about a longitudinal axis a wheel flange, a rolling bearing including an inner race adjacent said flange, an outer race radially outwardly of said inner race and rolling elements disposed between said inner and outer races, and a universal joint disposed radially within said inner race, with said joint and said bearing substantially in a common radial plane, the improvement wherein: said flange and said inner race are constituted by two distinct and separate elements; said flange and said inner race are completely separated from each other axially of the assembly by an annular space and have confronting end surfaces axially separated from each other by said annular space; and further comprising means for connecting the axial position of said inner race relative to said flange without axial abutment or connection between said confronting end surfaces thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
In a wheel hub assembly of the type comprising in coaxial relation about a longitudinal axis a wheel flange, a rolling bearing including an inner race adjacent said flange, an outer race radially outwardly of said inner race and rolling elements disposed between said inner and outer races, and a universal joint disposed radially within said inner race, with said joint and said bearing substantially in a common radial plane, the improvement wherein: said flange and said inner race are constituted by two distinct and separate elements; said flange and said inner race are completely separated from each other axially of the assembly by an annular space and have confronting end surfaces axially separated from each other by said annular space; and further comprising means for connecting the axial position of said inner race relative to said flange without axial abutment or connection between said confronting end surfaces thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The improvement claimed in claim 1, wherein said wheel flange includes an integral extension positioned coaxially within said inner race, said extension having an outer surface in contact with an inner surface of said inner race, and said connecting means comprises an axially extending weld between said outer and inner surfaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The improvement claimed in claim 2, wherein said connecting means further comprises a screwthreaded portion of said extension, and a nut threaded onto said screwthreaded portion toward said inner race.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The improvement claimed in claim 1, wherein said joint includes an outer element fixed to said inner race, and said flange is fixed to said outer element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The improvement claimed in claim 4, wherein said connecting means comprises a radially extending surface of said outer element, said radially extending surface bearing against said inner race at an end thereof remote from said flange.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The improvement claimed in claim 1, wherein said connecting means comprises a radially extending surface of said joint, said radially extending surface bearing against said inner race at an end thereof remote from said flange.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The improvement claimed in claim 1, wherein said confronting end surfaces extend generally radially.
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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) | 1987-09-25 | 1988-03-26 | 1988-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-09-25 | 1992-03-26 | 1992-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-09-25 | 1996-03-26 | 1996-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |