Daimler Chrysler Ag

Rainer Herffurth

Uwe Mierisch

Christian Mosler

Werner Spielmann

A multi-axle unit for a semi-trailer that is towed by a tractor vehicle and has at least three axles, at least one of the axles of the multi-axle unit being capable of being configured as a lifting axle and/or steered axle and all axles except for at least one axle being brakable and equipped with axle brakes having axle brake disks, the axle brake disks defining an effective frictional radius that is the same as an effective frictional radius of brake disks of the tractor vehicle. The multi-axle unit, due to the particular configuration of its braking system, has a lower unsprung mass, requires less maintenance outlay, and moreover is more economical to purchase and maintain.

Multi-axle unit having at least three axles

For a wheel head for wheel guides of vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles, the wheel flange which is held via a supporting bushing is connected releasably to the supporting bushing.

Wheel head for wheel guides of vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles

For a partial-lining disk brake in the form of a fixed-caliper brake, there is provided an attachment that is positive in the circumferential direction and relieves braking forces on the threaded join between the brake housing and the brake carrier.

Partial-lining disk brake in the form of a fixed-caliper brake

In an arrangement for transferring brake torques of a vehicle drive line including a differential transmission having a housing, a driving pinion and two wheel shafts supported in the housing and a brake structure arranged adjacent the housing, a brake member is provided for rotation with the driving pinion and a braking member is supported by the housing of the differential transmission for engaging the brake member when the brake structure is actuated.

Arrangement for transferring braking torques in motor vehicles

A disk brake protector is provided for the brake disk of a motor vehicle wheel of the type with a perforated rim dish fastened directly or indirectly to the steering knuckle or axle housing and covering at least a part of the brake disk. The brake disk protector is located in the space between the disk brake and the wheel rim, covering at least a part of the brake disk friction ring surface and the radial friction ring circumferential surface.

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Fuldatal, Germany

Rainer Herffurth