Patent ID: 8454040
Filing Date: 2013-06-04
Classification: B23P,B60B,B60G,B60Y,F16D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An axle-to-beam connection for an axle to suspension assembly mounting system comprising: a) an axle formed with at least one depression; and b) a sleeve formed with at least one depression having a continuous boundary, said at least one sleeve depression being formed in an exterior surface of the sleeve, said sleeve being disposed at least partially about said axle, the at least one sleeve depression matingly engaging said at least one axle depression to form a mated pair of depressions for securing the sleeve to the axle, wherein said sleeve is plastically deformed and said axle is elastically deformed when the sleeve is matingly secured to the axle, said sleeve being immovably mounted to said suspension assembly.