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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 26, 2009
Filed:
Oct. 12, 2006
Jeff Morris, Stow, OH (US);
Phillippi R. Pierce, Canton, OH (US);
Jay D. White, Massillon, OH (US);
Dane Gregg, Uniontown, OH (US);
Jeff Morris, Stow, OH (US);
Phillippi R. Pierce, Canton, OH (US);
Jay D. White, Massillon, OH (US);
Dane Gregg, Uniontown, OH (US);
Hendrickson USA, L.L.C., Itasca, IL (US);
Abstract
A cam shaft support/enclosure assembly for brake systems of heavy-duty vehicles is mounted on a beam of an axle/suspension system and includes a cam tube. A bracket for mounting the cam tube on the beam includes a pair of plates that are mounted on the beam. Each one of the plates is formed with an opening for receiving the cam tube and includes at least three tabs, and preferably four tabs, that extend outwardly from each respective plate adjacent the opening and contact the outer surface of the cam tube. Each tab includes a generally arched and optionally textured face for mating with an outer surface of the cam tube, which may also be optionally textured, so that when the plates are mounted the tabs engage the cam tube in a press-type fit, minimizing movement of the cam tube.