Patents Assigned to AM General Corp.
  • Vehicle hub with bearing removable feature
    Patent number: 4440451
    Abstract: A plurality of spaced ramps are formed in the inner surface of a vehicle hub interiorly of the bearings to facilitate removal thereof. Preferably, the hub is designed for use in an automatic tire inflation system and the ramps extend radially outwardly from a portion in the hub for receiving sealing rings cooperating to form an air passageway through the wheel assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1984
    Assignee: AM General Corp.
    Inventors: Fred L. Goodell, Michael J. Ellison