Patent ID: 7328908
Filing Date: 2008-02-12
Classification: B21D,B60B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A steer axle for a vehicle, comprising: a substantially hollow axle having a central portion bounded by two end portions, said central portion defined by three surfaces and said end portions having curvilinear cross-sections; a first and a second spring seat secured to said central portion of said axle, wherein said first and said second spring seats each have a portion that substantially wraps around a first and a second of said three surfaces of said central portion; a first plate and a second plate secured to said first and second spring seats, respectively, wherein said first plate and said second plate extend over a third surface of said central portion; and a first angled spring pad and a second angled spring pad each secured to an upper surface of said first plate and said second plate, respectively.