Patents Assigned to Otto Sauer Achsenfabrik GmbH
  • Patent number: 7311446
    Abstract: The invention relates to a swivel bearing that is characterized by at least one elastic, radially prestressed bearing element, which closely encircles a rotation axis completely or at least in areas, is inserted into a bearing opening of a first bearing part, preferably pressed therein, and which is axially tensioned against at least one face of a second bearing part by means of a screw connection acting coaxial to the rotation axis. The invention also relates to a steering axle that is equipped with a swivel bearing of the aforementioned type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Otto Sauer Achsenfabrik GmbH
    Inventor: Hubert B. Koschinat