System for controlling the temperature of a vehicle drive train component including coolant circulationA system for controlling the temperature of a vehicle drive train component (24) utilizes coolant that is normally used to cool an engine (22) on the vehicle (20). At least one flow passageway (32,34)…DRIVE·Oct 8·1 min readFollowB60T5/00MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE TECH [US]
Independently rotating wheelsA wheel end assembly (28) having a dual wheel configuration includes independently rotating wheel hubs to reduce tire wear. Each wheel hub is supported on an axle spindle (32) via a bearing member. An…DRIVE·Sep 10·1 min readFollowB60B11/00MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE TECH [US]
Suspension moduleA suspension module for use with an independent suspension system includes a subframe having a pair of subframe rails and a bridge supparted therebetween. A pair of semi-trailing arms are pivotally at…DRIVE·Jan 2·1 min readFollowB60G11/27MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE TECH [US]
Independent suspension systemA first and second hub assembly (34,36) supported by an independent suspension system (38,40) allows the independent articulation of each hub assembly. An input gear box (46) includes a reduction gear…DRIVE·Oct 30·1 min readFollowB60K17/043MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE TECH [US]
A vehicle wheel end assemblyA vehicle wheel end assembly includes a sleeve member that allows air to be vented from the wheel end while significantly reducing venting of lubricating fluid. The wheel end includes a hub that is dr…DRIVE·Aug 28·1 min readFollowB60B27/02MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE TECH [US]
Hub cap for a wheel end assembly, wheel end assembly, and axle assemblyA vehicle tire inflation system (14) includes an axle assembly (12) with an axle housing (20) having an air supply conduit (22). Air is provided to the air supply conduit from an air tank mounted on t…DRIVE·Jul 31·1 min readFollowB60C23/00327MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE TECH [US]
Wheel hub and method of forming a wheel hub assemblyA heavy vehicle wheel hub (10) assembly formed from sheet steel stampings. A generally cylindrical barrel (12) is formed and machined to create bearing cups (58,60). An inner (32) and outer (34) hub w…DRIVE·Apr 17·1 min readFollowB60B27/02MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE TECH [US]
Dual wheel assembly with variable wheel engagementA variable engagement mechanism (10) for a dual wheel assembly is provided. The mechanism includes a spindle (12) having a drive axle (14) defining a rotational axis (A). A first wheel hub (16) is sup…DRIVE·Oct 17·2 min readFollowB60K17/36MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE TECH [US]
Drive assembly for independently driving vehicle wheelsA drive assembly (10) for independently driving wheels of a vehicle is disclosed. The drive assembly includes a wheel set (12) positioned at a left or right side of the vehicle. The wheel set includes…DRIVE·Sep 26·2 min readFollowB60K17/36MERITOR HEAVY VEHICLE TECH [US]
