WO2020006579A1 - Système de retrait de pivot de fusee d'axe de direction - Google Patents

Système de retrait de pivot de fusee d'axe de direction Download PDF

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WO2020006579A1
WO2020006579A1 PCT/US2019/043199 US2019043199W WO2020006579A1 WO 2020006579 A1 WO2020006579 A1 WO 2020006579A1 US 2019043199 W US2019043199 W US 2019043199W WO 2020006579 A1 WO2020006579 A1 WO 2020006579A1
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Paul Dolan
Eric Downing
Thor David SABGASH
David Osowski
Wiliam CHIRREY
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    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
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  • the present technology is generally directed to automotive repair equipment. More specifically, embodiments are directed to steering axle kingpin removal systems.
  • the wheels of a heavy truck are mounted on either end of an axle. In order to steer the vehicle, the wheels are articulated so that they can rotate with respect to the ends of the axle.
  • the pivot that allows the wheels to rotate is called a kingpin.
  • a kingpin type steering system is a rugged design that is used on heavy trucks such as semi-tractor trailers, the kingpin and upper and lower spindle bores are susceptible to wear. Distortion of the spindle bores and/or a worn kingpin may cause the steering system to develop unwanted play resulting in loss of steering control and difficulty maintaining wheel alignment.
  • Spindle bores may be repaired by removing and replacing the kingpin and/or machining both the upper and lower bores to accommodate oversized bushings.
  • traditional spindle repair techniques entail disassembling the wheel end assembly and then removing the spindle from the vehicle before making necessary repairs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a representative steering axle
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the steering axle shown in FIG. 1 with the kingpin removed;
  • FIG. 3 is an isometric view of a steering axle kingpin removal system configured in accordance with a representative embodiment of the present technology
  • FIG. 4 is an isometric view of the cart assembly shown in FIG. 3;
  • FIG. 5 is an isometric view of the wheel end support mechanism shown in FIG.
  • FIG. 6 is a partial cross-section of the wheel end support mechanism shown in FIG. 5;
  • FIG. 7 is a partial isometric view of a yoke assembly according to a representative embodiment
  • FIG. 8 is a side view of a cylinder plug spacer introduced in FIG. 7;
  • FIG. 9 is an isometric view of a steering axle kingpin removal system configured in accordance with a representative embodiment of the present technology
  • FIG. 10 is an isometric view of a gimbal assembly according to a representative embodiment
  • FIG. 1 1 is a cross-sectional sideview of the gimbal assembly shown in FIG. 10 taken about line 1 1 -1 1 ;
  • FIG. 12 is an isometric view of the yoke assembly shown in FIG. 9 configured with a hydraulic press carried by the upper yoke plate;
  • FIG. 13 is an exploded isometric view illustrating attachment of the hydraulic cylinder to the upper yoke plate.
  • FIG. 1 is illustrative of a typical wheel end assembly 10.
  • the wheel end assembly 10 includes a kingpin type steering spindle 12.
  • a steering spindle may also be referred to as a steering knuckle or simply a spindle.
  • Steering spindle 12 includes a wheel spindle or axle (not shown) to which a wheel hub 14, wheel studs 16, a brake drum 18, brake shoes, bearings, seals, a wheel nut, and a wheel (not shown) are attached.
  • the wheel spindle is connected to upper and lower spindle arms 20 and 22, respectively.
  • Each spindle arm includes a spindle bore.
  • the upper spindle arm 20 includes an upper spindle bore 24 and the lower spindle arm 22 includes a lower spindle bore 26.
  • the steering spindle 12 attaches to an axle 30 with a kingpin 32 extending through the upper and lower spindle bores 24 and 26.
  • the steering spindle 12 pivots about the kingpin 32 such that the wheel can be turned in order to steer the vehicle.
  • Each spindle bore 24/26 typically includes a bushing (not shown) to facilitate movement of the steering spindle 12 with respect to the kingpin 32.
  • a kingpin type steering system is a rugged design, which is used on heavy trucks such as heavy-duty pick-up trucks and semi-tractor trailers, the kingpin 32 can wear and the upper and lower spindle bores 24 and 26 may become obround or oversized such that the steering system develops unwanted play.
  • the axle should be rebuilt. Rebuilding the assembly requires removal of the kingpin 32 from the axle 30.
  • the kingpin 32 is typically held in the axle 30 by one or more taper lock pins (not shown). Once these are removed, it is then possible to push (e.g., press) the kingpin from below, up and out of the spindle as shown in FIG. 2. However, in many cases the components are worn and corroded, thus requiring significant force to remove.
  • a hydraulic press may be used to facilitate removal of the kingpin from the axle and spindle bores.
  • the components of the wheel end assembly 10 attached to the steering spindle 12 represents a significant amount of weight that would ordinarily need to be disassembled and removed from the steering spindle 12 before the kingpin 32 can be removed. Otherwise, the weight of the wheel end assembly 10 makes pressing the kingpin 32 more difficult and the weight of the wheel end assembly 10 must be supported by the technician performing the axle rebuild. In addition, disassembly of the wheel end assembly 10 is a costly and time consuming procedure. Furthermore, the wheel nut secures the wheel to the axle and must be properly preloaded for safe reliable bearing function. Proper preloading is also necessary for correct suspension alignment and tire life. Due to the significance of proper wheel nut installation, in some regions a technician must have specialized training and certification in order to install the wheel nut. Accordingly, it would be desirable to perform the kingpin replacement without the need to disassemble the wheel end assembly 10.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a steering axle kingpin removal system 100 according to a representative embodiment.
  • the kingpin removal system 100 includes a cart assembly 102 that supports a yoke assembly 104, a hub mounting ring 108, and a wheel end support mechanism 106.
  • the yoke assembly 104 works in conjunction with a hydraulic press 1 10 powered by a portable pump 1 12 in this embodiment. In other embodiments, other types of presses and other types of pumps are possible.
  • the hub mounting ring 108 includes a ring 1 16 with a plurality of apertures 1 18 configured to receive the wheel studs 16 (FIG. 1 ). In some embodiments, the apertures 1 18 are slotted to accommodate different bolt patterns.
  • a pair of arms 120 extend from the ring 1 16 and pivotably attach to the wheel end support mechanism 106 with suitable fasteners, such as nut and bolt assemblies 122.
  • the hub mounting ring 108 comprises a weldment of the ring 1 16 and arms 120. The hub mounting ring 108 pivots about a vertical axis with respect to the wheel end support mechanism 106 to facilitate alignment of the hub mounting ring 108 with the hub 14 and wheel studs 16 (FIG. 1 ).
  • the wheel end support mechanism 106 can pivot about a horizontal axis with respect to the cart assembly 102 to further facilitate aligning the wheel studs 16 (FIG. 1 ) with the hub mounting ring 108.
  • the wheel end support mechanism 106 pivots on suitable hardware, such as nut and bolt assembly 124.
  • suitable hardware such as nut and bolt assembly 124.
  • the wheel end support mechanism 106 and the hub mounting ring 108 each pivot about corresponding orthogonal axes defined by nut and bolt assemblies 122 and 124.
  • the angle at which the wheel end support mechanism 106 is pivoted can be adjusted with suitable hardware, such as nut and bolt assembly 126.
  • the wheel end assembly 10 (FIG.
  • the wheel end support mechanism 106 facilitates positioning the wheel end assembly 10 during the installation of the kingpin, bearing and shims.
  • the yoke assembly 104 includes two plates 130/132 and a pair of threaded rods 134/136, which can be placed around the steering spindle 12 (FIG. 2).
  • the hydraulic press 1 10 which is a hydraulic ram, is positioned so that its force can be directed against the kingpin 32.
  • the position of the yoke plates 130/132 can be adjusted relative to each other by moving locking nuts 138 as necessary.
  • the system 100 includes adapters to facilitate pressing the kingpin 32 from the steering spindle 12 (FIG. 2).
  • a mandrel 142 can be positioned between the hydraulic press 1 10 and the kingpin 32 and a collar 140 can be positioned between the upper spindle arm 20 (FIG. 1 ) and the upper yoke plate 130.
  • Different diameters, lengths, and configurations of adapters can be used to accommodate various steering spindle designs.
  • different yoke plate configurations can be used to accommodate various wheel end assembly designs.
  • the upper yoke plate 130 can be sized and configured to provide clearance for various components of the wheel end assembly, such as a brake drum backing plate.
  • the cart assembly 102 includes a cart weldment 141 comprised of a pair of longitudinal beams 143 and 144 connected by a transverse beam 146.
  • the cart weldment 141 also includes a support mechanism clevis 150 extending upwardly from the transverse beam 146.
  • a plurality of wheels, such as casters 148, are positioned on the cart assembly 102 to facilitate moving the kingpin removal system 100.
  • the yoke assembly 104 (FIG. 3) reacts against the force generated by the hydraulic press 1 10 (FIG. 3) and so is necessarily large and heavy.
  • the cart assembly 102 includes a unique gimbal assembly 160 that holds the combined yoke assembly 104 and hydraulic press 1 10 (FIG. 3).
  • the gimbal assembly 160 also is able to articulate so that the force generated by the hydraulic press 1 10 is applied squarely on the bottom face of the kingpin 32 thus maximizing the effect of the applied force.
  • the gimbal assembly 160 includes a gimbal chassis 164 supported on the longitudinal beams 143/144 by angle brackets 162.
  • the angle brackets 162 can be moved back and forth along the longitudinal beams 143/144, as indicated, in order to position the yoke assembly 104 relative to the hub mounting ring 108 (FIG. 3).
  • the gimbal chassis 164 pivots on mounting hardware, such as carriage bolt/wing nut assemblies 166.
  • the gimbal chassis 164 includes stop pins 168 that abut the longitudinal beams 143/144 when the gimbal chassis 164 is pivoted.
  • the gimbal chassis 164 supports a yoke tray 170 via mounting hardware, such as carriage bolt/wing nut assemblies 172. Therefore, the yoke tray 170 can pivot with respect to the gimbal chassis 164 until it confronts tray stop pins 174 extending from the gimbal chassis 164.
  • the lower yoke plate 132 is positioned in the yoke tray 170. It should be appreciated that the yoke tray 170 and gimbal chassis 164 pivot about orthogonal axes.
  • the wheel end support mechanism 106 includes a strut tube 180 with a lift tube 182 positioned over the strut tube 180 for telescopic movement therebetween.
  • the strut tube 180 and the lift tube 182 may be reversed such that the lift tube 182 is positioned in the strut tube 180.
  • one or more bearings such as plastic strip 190, are positioned between the tubes to facilitate sliding movement.
  • the lift tube 182 includes mounting tabs 184 positioned to receive the hub support ring 108 (FIG. 3).
  • a handle 186 is attached to the lift tube 186 to facilitate moving the kingpin removal system 100 around on the casters 148 (FIG. 4).
  • the lift tube 182 is moved up and down on strut tube 180 by lifting mechanism 188. As the lift tube 182 is moved up and down, the hub support ring 108 is also moved to facilitate positioning the ring with respect to a wheel end assembly 10.
  • the lifting mechanism 188 includes a threaded lift rod 192 that threads into jack nut 204. Jack nut 204 is attached (e.g., welded) to an end cap 202 of strut tube 180. Accordingly, the lift rod 192 moves up or down with respect to the strut tube 180 as the lift rod 192 is rotated counter-clockwise or clockwise, respectively. An end cap 200 of the lift tube 182 is supported on a lift nut 196 fixed on lift rod 192.
  • the lift mechanism 188 includes an actuator nut 194 fixed to the lift rod 192 to facilitate turning the lift rod 192 with a wrench, for example.
  • the actuator nut 194 and the lift nut 196 are fixed to the lift rod 192 with suitable hardware, such as pin 198.
  • the pin 198 can be a steel split pin, for example.
  • the pin 198 can comprise brass or other suitable material to function as a shear pin to limit the load or weight on the cart.
  • the shear pin can be designed to limit the load to approximately 450 pounds.
  • a yoke assembly 250 can be used independently of the cart assembly (FIG. 4), as illustrated in FIG. 7.
  • Yoke assembly 250 can be similar to the yoke assembly 104 described above.
  • the yoke assembly 250 can include two plates, such as plate 258, and a pair of threaded rods 254, which can be placed around the steering spindle 12 (FIG. 2).
  • the position of the yoke plates 258 can be adjusted relative to each other by moving locking nuts 256 as necessary.
  • the yoke assembly 250 can include a centering spacer 260 and a centering ring 262.
  • the centering ring 262 can be attached to the hydraulic press 252 with any suitable fastener, such as screws 264.
  • the centering spacer 260 includes a cylindrical plate 266 with concentric cylindrical stubs 268 extending from opposite sides of the plate 266.
  • the stubs 268 can be sized and configured to engage corresponding apertures 263 and 259 formed in the centering ring 262 and the lower yoke plate 258, respectively. Accordingly, the centering spacer 260 can help retain the press 252 in position on the yoke plate 258 during operation.
  • the centering spacer 260 and the centering ring 262 can be machined from a suitable material, such as steel, aluminum, or the like.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates a steering axle kingpin removal system 300 according to a representative embodiment.
  • the kingpin removal system 300 includes a cart assembly 302 that supports a yoke assembly 304, a hub mounting ring 308, and a wheel end support mechanism 306.
  • the yoke assembly 304 works in conjunction with a press, such as the hydraulic press 1 10 powered by a portable pump 1 12 shown in FIG. 3. In other embodiments, other types of presses and other types of pumps are possible.
  • the hub mounting ring 308 can be constructed as explained above with respect to hub mounting ring 108, including a ring 316 and upper and lower arms 320 and 321 , respectively, extending from the ring for pivoting attachment to the wheel end support mechanism 306.
  • the hub mounting ring 308 pivots about a vertical axis with respect to the wheel end support mechanism 306 to facilitate alignment of the hub mounting ring 308 with the hub 14 and wheel studs 16 (FIG. 1 ).
  • the wheel end support mechanism 306 can include one or more rotation limiters positioned on either side of the lower arm 321 , for example.
  • the limiters can be a pair of blocks 323 attached (e.g., welded) to mounting tab 384.
  • the blocks 323 limit the rotation of the hub mounting ring 308 about the vertical axis to prevent excess side to side movement of the hub 14 which could otherwise cause the kingpin removal system 300 to become unstable.
  • the wheel end support mechanism 306 can otherwise be constructed as explained above with respect to the wheel end support mechanism 106.
  • the wheel end support mechanism 306 can pivot about a horizontal axis with respect to the cart assembly 302 to further facilitate aligning the wheel studs 16 (FIG. 1 ) with the hub mounting ring 308.
  • the wheel end support mechanism 306 attaches to a support mechanism clevis 350 mounted to the cart assembly 302.
  • the support mechanism clevis 350 is in the form of a tube rather than the channel of the clevis 150 described above with respect to FIG. 4. This arrangement allows for the tilt bolt 326 to rest against an inner face of the tube instead of the full load being solely supported by the threads of bolt 326.
  • the cart assembly 302 can otherwise be constructed as explained above with respect to the cart assembly 102.
  • the yoke assembly 304 can be constructed as explained above with respect to yoke assembly 104.
  • an intermediate yoke plate 333 along with support tubes 335 can be positioned between the upper and lower yoke plates 330 and 332, respectively.
  • the intermediate yoke plate 333 can facilitate positioning a hydraulic press above the axle for certain applications, as explained more fully below with respect to FIGS. 12 and 13.
  • the intermediate yoke plate 333 and support tubes 335 can help support, stabilize, and/or align the upper and lower yoke plates 330/332 during the process of installing the yoke assembly 304 on a steering spindle.
  • Each support tube 335 can include a fastener, such as thumb screw 337, to secure the support tube in position along the yoke assembly 304.
  • the intermediate yoke plate 333 can include a central opening 341 for receiving a collar or guide, such as guide 140 (FIG. 3), which can be positioned between the upper spindle arm 20 (FIG. 1 ) and the intermediate yoke plate 333.
  • the intermediate yoke 333 can rest on the upper spindle arm 20 to help support the weight of the yoke assembly 304.
  • a slot 343 can be formed on each end of the intermediate yoke 333 to receive a corresponding threaded rod 334/336 therein.
  • a pair of pins 345 are positioned at the entrance of each slot to engage the support tubes, thereby preventing the threaded rods 334/336 from sliding out the ends of corresponding slots 343.
  • the yoke assembly 304 reacts against the force generated by the hydraulic press 1 10 (FIG. 3) and so is necessarily large and heavy.
  • the cart assembly 302 includes a unique gimbal assembly 360 that holds the combined yoke assembly 304 and hydraulic press 1 10 (FIG. 3).
  • the gimbal assembly 360 also is able to articulate (e.g., tilt and rotate) so that the force generated by the hydraulic press 1 10 is applied squarely on the kingpin 32 thus maximizing the effect of the applied force.
  • the gimbal assembly 360 can be supported on the longitudinal beams 344/346 by angle brackets 362.
  • the angle brackets 362 can be moved back and forth along the longitudinal beams 344/346, as indicated, in order to position the yoke assembly 304 relative to the hub mounting ring 308.
  • the angle brackets 362 can be connected together by one or more elongate bearing elements, such as rods 364 to form a frame 361.
  • the brackets 362 and rods 364 are secured to each other by welding or by using suitable fasteners.
  • the rods 364 support a gimbal carriage 366.
  • the gimbal carriage 366 comprises a length of channel that can slide back and forth on the rods 364 as indicated.
  • the gimbal carriage 366 carries a gimbal pin 370 that extends through the lower yoke plate 332 (FIG. 9).
  • the gimbal carriage 366 can be captured or retained on the bearing rods 364 by suitable fasteners, such as cap screws 382 and nuts 384.
  • the cap screws extend through holes (not shown) that are spaced away from the bearing rods 364. Accordingly, there is a gap between the cap screws 382 and the bearing rods 364 which provides clearance for movement of the gimbal carriage 366 relative to the bearing rods 364.
  • the gimbal pin 370 includes a shoulder 372 upon which the lower yoke plate 332 can rest. Opposite the shoulder 372 is a frustoconical surface 374, which allows the gimbal pin 370 to incline or tilt in any direction (i.e., gimbal) relative to the gimbal carriage 366.
  • the gimbal pin 370 also includes a mounting stud 376 positioned to extend through a mounting hole 368 formed through the gimbal carriage 366.
  • the mounting hole 368 is sized large enough to provide clearance for the mounting stud 376 to freely move within the mounting hole 368 as the gimbal pin 370 tilts.
  • the gimbal pin 370 is retained on the gimbal carriage 366 by a suitable fastener, such as a cotter pin or hitch pin 380 extending through transverse bore 378.
  • a suitable fastener such as a cotter pin or hitch pin 380 extending through transverse bore 378.
  • the transverse bore 378 and the hitch pin 380 are spaced away from a lower surface of the carriage to provide clearance for the gimbal pin to tilt.
  • FIG. 12 shows the yoke assembly 304 configured with a hydraulic press 400 carried by the upper yoke plate 330.
  • the hydraulic press 400 can be positioned on the upper yoke plate 330 for applications (e.g., transit buses) where there is minimal clearance below the steering spindle requiring the king pin to be pushed from the top.
  • the hydraulic press 400 is attached to the upper yoke plate 330 with a mounting pin 402.
  • the mounting pin 402 can extend through a central opening 331 formed through the upper yoke plate 330.
  • the mounting pin 402 can include a transverse bore 412 positioned to receive one or more retainer pins 410.
  • an adapter plate 406 can be mounted to the hydraulic press 400 with suitable fasteners (not shown) extending through mounting holes 408 and into corresponding threaded bores 409 located on the hydraulic press 400.
  • the adapter plate 406 can include a central opening 416 sized to receive the mounting pin 402. Once the mounting pin 402 is inserted into the central opening 416 the retainer pins 410 can be inserted through cross-bores 404 into the transverse bore 412 to retain the hydraulic press 400 on the upper yoke plate 330.
  • the mounting pin 402 can include flats 414, or other indicators, positioned on the head of the pin that are aligned with the transverse bore 412 to facilitate aligning the cross-bores 404 with the transverse bore 412.
  • the method comprises jacking the vehicle up so that its weight is no longer on the axle 30. Remove the wheel and any kingpin locking pins and upper and lower end caps from the steering spindle 12. Replace the end caps with the tool’s alignment adapters, such as mandrel 142 and collar 140. Position the steering axle kingpin removal system 100 up against the wheel end assembly 10 and connect it to the hub mounting ring 108 using the wheel’s lug nuts.
  • the yoke assembly 104 can then be assembled around the steering spindle 12 and the hydraulic press 1 10 can then be placed against the bottom of the kingpin 32 and pressurized so that it starts to push against the kingpin 32.
  • the hydraulic press 400 can be positioned against the top of the kingpin 32.
  • the design of the adapters can be changed to suit the specific geometry of different steering spindles for different vehicles.
  • the reach and height adjustment of the cart can be changed to accommodate variations in the size of the axle being repaired or the power of the hydraulic press used to push out the kingpins.
  • the illustrated embodiments are directed to remove kingpins from the front steer axles of a heavy truck, it is also possible to apply the disclosed technology to remove the kingpins from self-steering axles at the rear of the truck or any installed on a trailer.
  • a representative kingpin removal system can include a cart assembly having one or more wheels and a yoke assembly carried by the cart assembly and positionable around a steering spindle of a wheel end assembly.
  • the yoke assembly can include a pair of yoke plates interconnected by a pair of rods. An intermediate plate can be positioned between the pair of yoke plates.
  • a wheel end support mechanism can be pivotably coupled to the cart assembly and a hub mounting ring can be pivotably coupled to the wheel end support mechanism. The hub mounting ring can be positioned to connect to and support the wheel end assembly.
  • a press is positionable on one of the pair of plates between the pair of rods and is operable to push against a kingpin of the wheel end assembly.
  • a pair of support tubes can each be positioned on a corresponding one of the pair of rods and between the intermediate plate and one of the pair of yoke plates.
  • the cart assembly includes a gimbal assembly positioned to support the yoke assembly.
  • a gimbal assembly can include a frame slidably positioned on the cart assembly, a gimbal carriage retained on the frame, and a gimbal pin carried by the gimbal carriage.
  • the wheel end support mechanism can include a strut tube, a lift tube, and a lifting mechanism positioned to move the lift tube relative to the strut tube.
  • the wheel end support mechanism and the hub mounting ring each pivot about corresponding orthogonal axes.
  • a representative method for removing a steering spindle kingpin from a vehicle axle can comprise removing a wheel from a corresponding wheel end assembly; connecting a wheel end support mechanism to the wheel end assembly; positioning a yoke assembly around a steering spindle of the wheel end assembly; positioning an intermediate plate on the yoke assembly; positioning a press between the yoke assembly and a kingpin of the wheel end assembly; removing the kingpin from the steering spindle using at least the press; and moving the wheel end support mechanism and wheel end assembly away from the vehicle axle, thereby disengaging the steering spindle from the vehicle axle.
  • the method further comprises positioning an adapter between the steering spindle and the yoke assembly.
  • the method further comprises positioning a mandrel between the kingpin and the press. In some embodiments, the method further comprises moving the wheel end support mechanism and wheel end assembly toward the vehicle axle to engage the steering spindle with the vehicle axle. In some embodiments, the method further comprises installing a new kingpin through the steering spindle and the vehicle axle. In some embodiments, these steps are not necessarily performed in the order(s) recited above.
  • references in this specification to "one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the disclosure.
  • the appearances of the phrase “in one embodiment” in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are separate or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive of other embodiments.
  • various features are described which may be exhibited by some embodiments and not by others.
  • various requirements are described which may be requirements for some embodiments but not for other embodiments.

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La présente invention concerne un système de retrait de pivot de fusée comprenant un ensemble chariot possédant une ou plusieurs roues et un ensemble fourche porté par l'ensemble chariot et pouvant être positionné autour d'une broche de direction d'un ensemble extrémité de roue de véhicule. L'ensemble fourche peut comprendre une paire de plaques reliées entre elles par une paire de tiges. Une plaque intermédiaire est positionnée entre la paire de plaques de fourche. Un mécanisme de support d'extrémité de roue peut être porté par l'ensemble chariot et un anneau de montage de moyeu peut être porté par le mécanisme de support d'extrémité de roue. L'anneau de montage de moyeu peut être positionné pour être relié à l'ensemble d'extrémité de roue et supporter celui-ci une fois que le pivot de fusée a été retiré.
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