Patent ID: 6039407
Filing Date: 2000-03-21
Classification: B60B,B60T,F16D

Abstract:
A hub extender for use in a hub, wheel and brake assembly comprising:an inboard flange, an outboard flange, and a main body extending between and interconnecting said inboard flange to said outboard flange, said inboard flange including at least one stud receiving hole formed therein to receive a mounting stud and a nut for securing said hub extender to the hub, wheel and brake assembly, said outboard flange including at least one tool clearance passageway formed therein, said tool clearance passageway being generally coaxially aligned with said stud receiving hole to enable a tool to extend through said tool clearance passageway for manipulating the nut, said inboard flange of said hub extender defining a hub pilot surface for an associated inner surface of the hub, and said outboard flange of said hub extender defining a wheel pilot surface for an associated surface of the wheel.