Wheel bearing unit for motor vehicles
AssigneeSKF Industries, Inc.
InventorHeinz Kiener
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Abstract
A wheel bearing unit for motor vehicles with at least two bearing parts which can turn relative to one another, between which at least two rows of roll bodies are arranged. The bearing parts each have an outer portion, the first of said outer portions being fastened to the vehicle, the other to the wheel. The fastening is effected by mating threads axially aligned between one outer portion and a connecting part. Means are provided for securing the mated threaded portions against relative loosening rotation.
Claims8
In a wheel bearing unit for motor vehicles with two bearing parts which can rotate relative to one another, between which at least two rows of rolling elements are arranged, said bearing parts each having an outer flange-like portion, a first of said outer portions being fastened to said vehicle, the other of said outer portions being fastened to said wheel, the improvement comprising a screw thread formed on an outer periphery of said first of said outer portions and running essentially axially, connecting means for connecting said first of said outer portions to said vehicle, said connecting means having a corresponding screw thread mating with the screw thread formed on said first of said outer portions, whereby said first outer portion may be affixed to said connecting means by relative rotation therebetween, and means for securing said mated connection against becoming loose.
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