Patent ID: 6299259
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: B60B,B60G,B60Y

Abstract:
A removable spindle axle for a torsion axle assembly of a light weight vehicle comprising;a torsion arm defining a tapered open-ended spindle axle socket,an elongated spindle axle body having a proximal end and a distal end, said proximal end including a tapered boss for mounting in said spindle axle socket of said torsion arm such that said proximal end extends through the spindle axle socket,said tapered open-ended spindle axle socket and said boss each being formed with converging substantially conical complementary tapers of between 5.degree. and 15.degree. converging toward said proximal end of said spindle axle body,releasable securing means on said proximal end of said spindle axle body for securing said spindle axle to said complementary tapered socket,and a spindle end disposed toward said distal end adapted for mounting a wheel and hub assembly thereon.