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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 28, 2005
Filed:
Feb. 12, 2004
Brian James Hitt, Hartford, WI (US);
Michael Bedis, Oconomowoc, WI (US);
Rocky Hudson Page, York, SC (US);
Brian James Hitt, Hartford, WI (US);
Michael Bedis, Oconomowoc, WI (US);
Rocky Hudson Page, York, SC (US);
Deere & Company, Moline, IL (US);
Abstract
A tubular axle housing is provided with pairs of tabs that protrude or extend from the axle to a height or length sufficient to prevent the intermediate section of a U-bolt from sliding over the tab. The tabs also help locate and guide the U-bolt between the tabs during the assembly of a leaf spring to the axle housing. The tabs provide a positive locking feature for the U-bolts during service of a vehicle, to prevent the U-bolts from moving laterally along the axis of the axle tube. As a result, the joint between the leaf spring and axle housing is more secure.