Patent ID: 6926122
Filing Date: 2005-08-09
Classification: B60B,B60G,F16D

Abstract:
1. An improved torque plate for an axle, said axle having an exterior surface, said torque plate comprising: a) an inboard face, an outboard face and a peripheral edge; b) a continuous opening formed in and extending through said torque plate faces, said opening being complementarily shaped to said axle exterior surface and perpendicular to the faces; and c) a continuous cut formed in and extending between said peripheral edge and said opening, so that the dimensions of the opening are generally greater than the axle exterior surface dimensions to create clearance for positioning said torque plate on the axle, said torque plate opening dimensions subsequently being reduced to immovably mount the torque plate on the axle, whereby the torque plate maintains intimate mounting contact with said axle.