Patent ID: 7021414
Filing Date: 2006-04-04
Classification: B60G,B60R

Abstract:
1. A birdcage assembly for a high performance vehicle, comprising: a birdcage having an opening defined by an inner periphery, said opening intended to receive a vehicle rear axle therethough, said birdcage secured to a rear suspension of the vehicle and being maintained in a generally vertical position with respect to ground; a bearing disposed in said opening, said bearing including an inner race, an outer race, and a plurality of rollers disposed between said inner race and said outer race; said inner race of said bearing in rotational communication with said vehicle axle; said bearing being free to move with respect to said birdcage in response to displacement of said vehicle rear axle from a normal position that is parallel to ground; whereby side loads on said birdcage are minimized.