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.


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    Title :

    BULKHEAD FOR HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE AXLES


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    Publication date :

    2025-06-05


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60B VEHICLE WHEELS , Räder für Fahrzeuge



    BULKHEAD FOR HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE AXLES

    ZAWACKI JEFF R / HESTER DONALD R / BREWER WILLIAM W et al. | European Patent Office | 2025

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