US Patent 7152502 Bolted pilot web with precision machined bearing stop

Patent 7152502 was granted and assigned to Dana Incorporated on December, 2006 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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Patent attributes

Current Assignee

Dana Incorporated

Patent Jurisdiction

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Patent Number

7152502

Date of Patent

December 26, 2006

Patent Application Number

10698266

Date Filed

October 31, 2003

Patent Primary Examiner

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Vinh T. Luong

Patent abstract

An improved differential carrier and pilot web for a vehicle comprises a carrier and a separate pilot web. The pilot web is attached to the carrier by at least two bolts. At least two bolts are each covered by a bushing. The carrier and the pilot web each preferably comprise counter bored holes to receive and support the bolt and bushing. The carrier and the pilot web each also have a mating stop surface, which are precision machined to be a minimal distance from one another.