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Frame and axle for heavy duty trucks

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6974171
A support structure is described for a heavy load carrying vehicle which comprises: a frame upon which a load may be supported, the frame including a rigid structural cross-member spaced intermediate the ends of the frame; a spherical inner bearing made an integral part of the cross-member and intermediate the ends thereof; an axle box for supporting drive wheels; a first support member rigidly connected to the axle box and having a concave outer bearing mating with the spherical inner bearing supporting part of the load, thrust and side forces; a second support member connected to the side of the axle box opposite side from that to which the first support member is attached; support means connecting the frame and the second support member.
Assignee:
Unit Rig and Equipment Co., Tulsa, OK
Patent Number(s):
US 4629211
OSTI ID:
6974171
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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