Patent ID: 6419250
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: B21K,B60G,B62D,F16D

Abstract:
A one-piece forged steering knuckle assembly for a vehicle, said knuckle assembly comprising:a flanged body; hydraulic brake caliper brackets constructed and arranged to receive a hydraulic brake assembly, said caliper brackets formed as a pair of caliper rails protecting from said flanged body defining a c-shaped member for directly engaging a brake caliper; a wheel spindle extending from a first side of said flanged body; upper and lower enlarged bosses extending from a second side of said flanged body opposite said wheel spindle, said bosses having a bore with said bores being axially aligned to receive a king pin; and a tie rod arm extending from said lower enlarged boss and away from said second side of said flanged body and spaced therefrom in a generally parallel manner, said flanged body, wheel spindle, tie rod arm, enlarged bosses and brake caliper brackets all being formed from a single steel billet as a one-piece heavy duty forging.