US4763542A
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Side yoke for vehicle differential
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-08-07
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Granted: 1988-08-16
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Expires: 2005-08-07
Abstract
Abstract The inboard end of a side yoke for a vehicle differential which is subject to wear by knocking against the pinion shaft in a differential case is provided with a heat treated hardened steel wear button to prevent such wear. In reconditioning a worn side yoke, the worn end of the yoke is removed by grinding and then formed with a blind bore to receive the shank of the wear button. The wear button is press fitted into the blind bore.
Inventors
- 👤 James Darin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:58
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H48/00; F16H48/06; F16H48/08; F16H2048/082; F16H48/38; F16H2048/382; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49462; Y10T29/49718; Y10T29/49732; Y10T29/49734; Y10T29/49735
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A method of reconditioning an inboard end of a vehicle differential side yoke worn by knocking against a pinion shaft in a differential case, the method comprising removing the worn end of the yoke by grinding or the like, forming a blind bore in the end of the yoke, providing a hardened steel wear button having a disc-like splined body portion and a reduced-diameter shank portion for press fitting into the blind bore in the end of the side yoke, and press fitting the shank of the button into the blind bore to retain same in the end of the yoke.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
101 words
A method of reconditioning an inboard end of a vehicle differential side yoke worn by knocking against a pinion shaft in a differential case, the method comprising removing the worn end of the yoke by grinding or the like, forming a blind bore in the end of the yoke, providing a hardened steel wear button having a disc-like splined body portion and a reduced-diameter shank portion for press fitting into the blind bore in the end of the side yoke, and press fitting the shank of the button into the blind bore to retain same in the end of the yoke.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the button is press fitted into the blind bore with a force of about 25 tons.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention of claim 1 including forming aligned radial holes in the end of the yoke and the shank portion of the button and inserting a screw in said holes.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
107 words
A method of reconditioning an inboard end of a vehicle differential side yoke worn by knocking against a pinion shaft in a differential case, the method comprising removing the worn end of the yoke by grinding or the like, forming a blind bore in the end of the yoke, providing a hardened steel wear button having a disc-like splined body portion and a reduced-diameter shank portion for fitting into the blind bore in the end of the side yoke, fitting the shank portion of the button into the blind bore and securing the shank portion in the bore to retain same in the end of the yoke.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
107 words
A method of reconditioning an inboard end of a vehicle differential side yoke worn by knocking against a pinion shaft in a differential case, the method comprising removing the worn end of the yoke by grinding or the like, forming a blind bore in the end of the yoke, providing a hardened steel wear button having a disc-like splined body portion and a reduced-diameter shank portion for fitting into the blind bore in the end of the side yoke, fitting the shank portion of the button into the blind bore and securing the shank portion in the bore to retain same in the end of the yoke.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein the shank portion of the button is secured in the bore by forming aligned holes in the end of the yoke and the shank portion and inserting a screw in said holes.
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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) | 1991-08-16 | 1992-02-15 | 1992-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-08-16 | 1996-02-15 | 1996-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-08-16 | 2000-02-15 | 2000-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |