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AssigneeHYTORC Division UNEX Corporation
InventorsMark Hulbrock, Patrick A. O'Brien, Eric P. Junkers, Jason K. Junkers
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A self-reacting center wheel nut assembly includes a reaction ring (120) formed between a center wheel nut (110) and a lock collar assembly (130). The self-reacting center wheel nut assembly may also include a washer (140) and O-rings. The self-reacting center wheel nut assembly improves and simplifies wheel bolt tightening; uses the lock collar assembly as a reaction point by transferring opposing torque generated during installation and removal through the reaction ring, which is reacted on by a dual sleeved drive assembly; may be used with HYTORC electric battery powered torque multiplier gun/tools to deliver quick, accurate and precise torque; eliminates the need for external reaction points such as the rim or ground, thereby eliminating side loads and damage to the wheel; is fully sealed and lubricated; eliminates vehicle movement and the need to lock the brakes; reduces operator fatigue, chances of injury and saves operator time and energy.
A self-reacting center wheel nut assembly including:
A self-reacting center wheel nut assembly according to any preceding claim wherein the reaction ring is formed between the center wheel nut and the lock collar assembly.
A self-reacting center wheel nut assembly according to any preceding claim including a washer formed between the center wheel nut and the lock collar assembly.
A self-reacting center wheel nut assembly according to any preceding claim including the center wheel nut having a first end to nonrotatably engage with an action portion of a driver assembly and a second end to rotatably engage with a wheel.
A self-reacting center wheel nut assembly according to any preceding claim including the reaction ring having a first end to nonrotatably engage with a reaction portion of a driver assembly and a second end to nonrotatably engage with the lock collar assembly.
A self-reacting center wheel nut assembly according to any preceding claim including the lock collar assembly having a first end to nonrotatably engage with the reaction ring and a second end to nonrotatably engage with a wheel.
A self-reacting center wheel nut dual driver assembly to tighten a self-reacting center wheel nut assembly according to any preceding claim, the driver assembly including an inner self-reacting center wheel nut socket and an outer self-reacting center wheel nut reaction sleeve, coupled together and relatively rotatable in opposite directions via a socket coupling means.
Any novel and non-obvious feature or combination of features disclosed herein and/or with reference to and/or as shown in the accompanying drawings.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.