An axle-to-beam connection for axle/suspension systems includes a pair of U-bolt brackets that extend generally to or beyond a selected centerline of the axle. The U-bolt brackets are located a distance from one another so that the distance between the U-bolt brackets is equivalent to or preferably less than the outside diameter of the axle resulting in a slight deformation of the axle and a compressive preload between the axle and the U-bolt brackets when the axle is seated between the U-bolt brackets. A weld is placed between the U-bolt brackets and the axle at or beyond the horizontal centerline of the axle within the residual compressive stress field on the axle created by the interference fit of the axle into the U-boll brackets. Means for securing connection of the axle to the beam includes a U-boll or other similar means to provide additional locating support to the axle.


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    Title :

    HEAVY-DUTY AXLE-TO-BEAM CONNECTION


    Additional title:

    SCHWERLAST-STARRACHSENVERBINDUNG
    LIAISON ROBUSTE ENTRE UN ESSIEU ET UNE POUTRE


    Contributors:
    PIERCE PHILLIPPI (author) / FULTON R SCOTT (author) / CARR KIMM (author) / GREGG DANE (author) / ERDMANN KEVIN (author)

    Publication date :

    2019-03-13


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60G VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS , Radaufhängungen und Federungen für Fahrzeuge



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