GB2229681A - Motor vehicle axle guard - Google Patents

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GB2229681A
GB2229681A GB8903110A GB8903110A GB2229681A GB 2229681 A GB2229681 A GB 2229681A GB 8903110 A GB8903110 A GB 8903110A GB 8903110 A GB8903110 A GB 8903110A GB 2229681 A GB2229681 A GB 2229681A
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David Samuel Walter Wilkinson
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60B—VEHICLE WHEELS; CASTORS; AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION
    • B60B35/00—Axle units; Parts thereof ; Arrangements for lubrication of axles
    • B60B35/003—Steerable axles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60B—VEHICLE WHEELS; CASTORS; AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION
    • B60B35/00—Axle units; Parts thereof ; Arrangements for lubrication of axles
    • B60B35/12—Torque-transmitting axles
    • B60B35/16—Axle housings
    • B60B35/166—Axle housings characterised by reinforcements, e.g. reinforcement ribs
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K17/00—Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60B—VEHICLE WHEELS; CASTORS; AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION
    • B60B2310/00—Manufacturing methods
    • B60B2310/30—Manufacturing methods joining
    • B60B2310/305—Manufacturing methods joining by screwing
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60B—VEHICLE WHEELS; CASTORS; AXLES FOR WHEELS OR CASTORS; INCREASING WHEEL ADHESION
    • B60B2360/00—Materials; Physical forms thereof
    • B60B2360/10—Metallic materials
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60G—VEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
    • B60G2204/00—Indexing codes related to suspensions per se or to auxiliary parts
    • B60G2204/40—Auxiliary suspension parts; Adjustment of suspensions
    • B60G2204/43—Fittings, brackets or knuckles
    • B60G2204/4308—Protecting guards, e.g. for rigid axle damage protection

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Abstract

A guard 7 which is mounted on a vehicle front axle 8 in order to protect it and its associated parts from damage when passing over rough terrain. The guard also protects the steering mechanism. <IMAGE>

Description

MOTOR VEHICLE AXLE GUARD.
This invention relates to a device to protect the front axle and steering mechanism on vehicles used in rough terrain.
The front axle and steerage links are particularly vulnerable to damage on wheeled vehicles because the differential casing and track rods have to be relatively close to the ground. The bumper or guards mounted on the chassis do not provide full protection because they can bounce over a rock which will not clear the axle. Even if there is room for a chassis-mounted guard underneath the axle and track rods, rocks thrown up 3y the wheels can be trapped above it resulting in damage as the suspension moves.
According to the present invention there is provided a guard mounted on the axle suspension bolts thus fixing it to the axle rather than the chassis. It is cut away to present the bottom surface flush with the lowest part of the differential casing; thus ground clearance is not reduced.
It also extends beyond the track rod behind which it is turned up to give maximum strength and protection. The turnup also reduces the risk of large stones penetrating between the guard and axle but because there is no relative movement between them there is much less risk of damage.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: Figure 1 illustrates a guard to this design fitted under a vehicle with its wheels removed.
Figure 2 shows the guard removed from the vehicle to show its construction and fixings.
Referring to the drawing a common suspension arrangement is shown incorporating a radius arm 3 pivoted at 1 and secured to the axle by bolts 4.
The track rod 2 passes between the guard 7 and the arm 3. A clearance hole 6 allows the guard to accommodate the protrusion of the differential casing 5 The guard is formed in substantial metal plate further reinforced by its shape. The turn up at the front allows the guard to ride over any rocks, its strength being such that it can carry the weight of the vehicle. Reinforcing and mounting bars incorporate holes 9 and 10 to fit lengthened axle mounting bolts 4. These bars are extended to the rear in order to give added protection for the track rod 2.

Claims (5)

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1. A guard that is mounted beneath an axle and secured to it.
2. A guard fixed to an axle and extended to enclose and protect the steering mechanism associated with it.
3. A guard fixed to an axle which surrounds its drive system.
4. h guard that operates regardless of the position of the axle relative to the chassis.
5. A guard that will carry the weight of the vehicle over an cbstruction without damaging its axle or steering system.
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Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US7281597B2 (en) * 2004-11-16 2007-10-16 Ford Global Technologies, Llc Fuel tank protector shield
DE102010061135A1 (en) 2010-12-09 2012-06-14 Dr. Ing. H.C. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft Under-ride protection device for arranging at lower-side of bow part and front engine compartment lining of motor car, has towing lug that is threaded in threaded sleeve of structure-side cross beam of motor car
WO2015015082A1 (en) * 2013-07-30 2015-02-05 Renault S.A.S Drive train for a motor vehicle

Citations (3)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB265086A (en) * 1926-09-01 1927-02-03 Guido Fornaca An improved suspension for combined driving and steering wheels in motor vehicles
GB1570415A (en) * 1976-09-24 1980-07-02 Linde Ag Steering axle for a vehicle
US4813507A (en) * 1984-10-08 1989-03-21 Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha Axle beam including a protecting member

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB265086A (en) * 1926-09-01 1927-02-03 Guido Fornaca An improved suspension for combined driving and steering wheels in motor vehicles
GB1570415A (en) * 1976-09-24 1980-07-02 Linde Ag Steering axle for a vehicle
US4813507A (en) * 1984-10-08 1989-03-21 Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha Axle beam including a protecting member

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US7281597B2 (en) * 2004-11-16 2007-10-16 Ford Global Technologies, Llc Fuel tank protector shield
DE102010061135A1 (en) 2010-12-09 2012-06-14 Dr. Ing. H.C. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft Under-ride protection device for arranging at lower-side of bow part and front engine compartment lining of motor car, has towing lug that is threaded in threaded sleeve of structure-side cross beam of motor car
DE102010061135B4 (en) 2010-12-09 2022-01-13 Dr. Ing. H.C. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft Underrun protection for a motor vehicle
WO2015015082A1 (en) * 2013-07-30 2015-02-05 Renault S.A.S Drive train for a motor vehicle
FR3009237A1 (en) * 2013-07-30 2015-02-06 Renault Sa BEARING TRAIN FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE.

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