Abstract: An axle tube assembly includes an axle tube, a cylindrical tube reinforcement apparatus inserted into the axle tube and fixed to the axle tube, and a spindle assembly coupled to the tube reinforcement apparatus the spindle assembly having a spindle body welded to the peripheral edge of the axle tube at the end coupled to the tube reinforcement apparatus.

Abstract: A kit for converting a tandem arrangement into a single-wheel arrangement for a towed agricultural machine includes an adapter with an attachment flange and fastener holes formed in this flange for the attachment of the attachment flange to a machine frame of the towed agricultural machine, a supporting axle mount formed on the attachment flange, a single-wheel axle arranged on the attachment flange, and a wheel flange arranged on the single-wheel axle for attaching a wheel rim.

Abstract: A broken axle recovery apparatus that provides a temporary solution for a broken semi floating rear axle shaft has a wheel hub, a backing plate and a bearing. The wheel hub is rotatably engaged with the backing plate via the bearing in such a way that the broken axle recovery apparatus enables a rear wheel to be functionally mounted onto a vehicle. The backing plate is mounted to an axle housing of the vehicle, and the rear wheel is rotatably mounted to the wheel hub. The bearing enables the wheel hub and the rear wheel to freely rotate about the axle housing so that the vehicle can be safely driven into a safe location or a mechanic shop.

Abstract: An exhaust gas turbocharger coupling assembly configured to couple an exhaust gas turbocharger to an engine exhaust manifold is provided herein. The coupling assembly includes a first flange, the first flange being coupleable to either the engine exhaust manifold or the exhaust gas turbocharger; and one or more overhanging lips coupled to the first flange, the overhanging lips overhanging the first flange so as to define a slot between the first flange and the overhanging lip, where the slot is configured to receive a second flange associated with the other of the engine exhaust manifold or the exhaust gas turbocharger so as to restrict the first and second flanges moving apart when assembled.

Abstract: The train braking device includes an air brake controller in which a plurality of friction coefficients corresponding to a brake command and a brake initial velocity are stored, an electropneumatic conversion valve that converts a pressure control signal transmitted from the air brake controller into a pneumatic signal, a relay valve that generates a predetermined brake cylinder pressure corresponding to the pneumatic signal, and a brake cylinder that controls brake shoes according to the brake cylinder pressure, wherein the air brake controller generates the pressure control signal based on the friction coefficients corresponding to the brake command and the brake initial velocity.

Abstract: An axel splint comprises five main parts that connect together. The axel splint is attached to the hitch of a vehicle to prevent a wheel from coming off when the axel is broken. The axel splint has a horizontal adjustable L-shaped hitch coupling piece 2 that is adjustably connected to an L-shaped adjustable extension bar 3. The extension bar 3 is adjustably connected to a circular cylinder rod 4 by a coupling piece 6. The cylinder rod 4 supports a rotatable tire cylinder 5 located at the wheel end of the cylinder rod. The tire cylinder 5 may be adjustably located along the length of the rod 4 by collars 14. The collars are fixed by two set screws and each collar has a bearing 16. The tire cylinder 5 rotates on the bearings and against the wheel of the broken axel, keeping the axel in the axel housing for emergency movement of the vehicle. The entire device (parts 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) may be removably attached to the standard trailer hitch 7 when not in use using removable pins.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for securing a wheel to an axle that is particularly useful when the axle has fractured. The apparatus connects to the axle, for example at the axle flange, and also connects to the wheel hub assembly. A stabilizer contacts the axle conferring extra strength and stability to the apparatus, for example by extending inside of the hollow fractured axle. A reinforcement member can optionally be used to more firmly secure the apparatus to the axle. Methods for using the apparatus are also provided.

Abstract: An emergency axle is provided for small trailers normally pulled by automobiles or small trucks. The emergency axle may be carried on the trailer on in the pulling vehicle. In the event an axle is damaged or breaks, the emergency axle is placed over the end of that axle so that the wheel is remounted and the trip continues. The emergency axle has an extension tube for sliding over the end of the damaged axle. One end of the tube is closed with an attachment plate which connects to the brake mounting plate on the trailer axle. The other end of the tube is closed by an axle plate with a stub axle to which the wheel can be mounted.

Abstract: A spare wheel assembly including a frame having opposed ends. A wheel hub is secured to one end of the frame. A pair of mounting brackets, configured for attachment to the leaf springs of a trailer, is pivotally secured to the frame. One of the mounting brackets is secured to the end of the frame not bearing the wheel hub and the other one of the mounting brackets is secured to the frame between the wheel hub and the other one of the mounting brackets. A wheel is secured to the wheel hub.

Abstract: A technique and related assembly for repairing axles such as large heavy duty axles for semitrailers and vehicles are disclosed. A single replacement spindle is utilized in conjunction with one of several sleeve components for the repair. The technique enables a wide array of axles to be easily repaired with a relatively small selection of components.

Abstract: A device for stiffening an axle of a vehicle in the vicinity of a weld connecting the axle to a suspension beam of the vehicle has a cradle portion to be aligned along the axle. Radially extending flanges are attached along the side edges of the essentially semi-cylindrical cradle portion. The flanges provide a site for apertures for the conventional U-bolts which connect the axle to the suspension beam. In an alternate embodiment, the ends of the device are further stiffened by the addition of webs mounted transverse to the axis of the cradle portion. If the webs are paired at each end in a spaced apart relationship, they can provide a site for use of additional U-bolts to affix the device to the axle. The cradle portion effectively covers one half of the circumference of the axle when in position.

Abstract: A new and improved spare tire and axle system for a trailer, comprising a spare tire, rim and hub assembly with an attachment plate secured thereto for coupling to a trailer. A handle raises the assembly and attachment plate to a storage position and lowers the assembly to an operative position. Locking components secure the assembly and attachment plate in one position or the other.

Abstract: An elongate axle beam with an associated first end and intermediate flange members are arranged to support an axle and associated trailer to substitute support for the trailer to accommodate conditions such as a broken axle, spindle, or defective wheel. The axle beam includes a second end flange having a spindle supporting a wheel rotatably thereto.

Abstract: A three piece axle and wheel spindle assembly for vehicular trailers wherein a damaged spindle may be replaced at will, characterized by corresponding axle and spindle flange plates, the former defining a positive spindle flange plate positioners, the latter a removable plate, inter-locking therewith. Lefthand and righthand spindle flange plates each form a cam slide, corresponding to a cam positioner against the axle flange plate and a receptor flange seat for the axle plate. Removal and replacement of one or the other wheel spindle may be effected en route and without any axle dismantling from the trailer. Fastening bolts of the three piece assembly are readily accessible, due to their disposition at right angles to the axis of the axle.

Abstract: An accessory spindle for boat trailers or the like for mounting onto a damaged wheel mounting axle spindle of the trailer. The accessory spindle has an exterior surface substantially identical to that of the axle spindle, and has an open end opening into a hollow. The hollow has bores formed therein which mirror the exterior surface of the axle spindle so as to be mounted thereon. Threads on the free end of the axle spindle are threadedly received in a threaded bore within the hollow corresponding to that of the axle spindle free end. Set screws may extend from the exterior of the axle spindle into the hollow adjacent the free end for securely gripping the axle spindle.

Abstract: A coupling member (7,10,11,12) is shown for fastening to a wheel support (2-6) of a car, which member has an oblong hole (8) located in the line symmetry of a V-shaped recess and a connecting rod (12) parallel to said line, so that by tightening only one bolt or mutter a perfect mounting and positioning of the member is possible with respect to the rotational axis (1) of the wheel support, with the connecting rod always being located exactly above said rotational axis.

Abstract: A device for mounting a wheel to a vehicle having a housing for an axle, the device including a shaft, the shaft having a first end insertable into the housing and comprising a device for frictionally engaging an inner wall of the housing, a second end of the shaft comprising a support for mounting a wheel thereon. In one preferred embodiment, the frictional engaging device is threadably received on the first end of the shaft for expanding into contact with the inner wall of the housing in response to rotation of the shaft in a first direction and for contracting in response to rotation of the shaft in a second direction. In an alternate embodiment, the device comprises a disk mounted on the end of the shaft and adapted to come into frictional engagement with the inner wall of the housing by the weight of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for rebuilding vehicle axles permits rapid repair at the failure site. The method comprises the steps of removing the damaged terminal portion of the axle including threads and bearing surfaces, boring a concentric cylindrical cavity within the axle, cutting radially oriented passages in the axle wall which intersect the cavity, providing a replacement terminal axle portion, and inserting the terminal axle portion into the cavity and securing the replacement axle portion into the axle by weldments or other suitable means. The rebuilding apparatus includes a substantially conventional boring machine having specially configured mounting components which facilitate securement of the apparatus to various axle structures.