Bulkhead for heavy-duty vehicle axles
AssigneeHendrickson USA, L.L.C.
InventorsJeff R. Zawacki, Donald R. Hester, William W. Brewer, Francisco J. Arevalo, Alison R. Waugh, Andrew M. Crow, Donald J. Dagnall, JR.
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Abstract
An axle for a heavy-duty vehicle comprising a central tube, a pair of spindles, and a bulkhead. Each spindle of the pair of spindles is disposed at a respective axial end of the central tube. The bulkhead is disposed at least partially within an opening formed into the central tube and attached to the axle, providing support and connection for conduits passing from outside of the axle into the central tube while preventing ingress of water, contaminants, and debris into the central tube.
Claims38
An axle for a heavy-duty vehicle, said axle comprising:
- a central tube;
- a pair of spindles, each spindle being disposed at a respective axial end of said central tube;
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- a bulkhead disposed at least partially over an opening formed into the central tube and attached to said axle;
- wherein said bulkhead provides connection for conduits passing from outside of the axle into the central tube.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.