A New Method of Securing Wheels to Axles.

A New Method of Securing Wheels to Axles.

In the accompanying illustrations is shown a new method of fitting the wheels of vehicles to the axles, intended to provide for the entire exclusion of dust and consequent cutting or gumming of the bearings. In the cuts are shown the hub, the attaching section (enlarged), and the axle spindle. It will be noticed that the spindle is formed with an integral collar placed outward from the axle collar, thus forming an interposed annular space. Reference being next directed to the locking section, it will be noticed that the parts are separable and are to lie secured by a locking tongue. The interiors of the sections are provided with transverse partitions, each with a semi-circular recess to fit snugly over the spindle. These partitions engage and fill the space between the spindle collars. The inner and reduced end of the hub proper is provided with two diametrically opposite recesses, which are engaged by corresponding prop ctions from the inner or concave surface of the respective locking sections, and forms the means for secutely uniting the parts. The end of the spindle is plain, no nut being required, and the outer end of the hub can be finished in a plain, smooth polish. The advantage of this arrangement will strike every one who is familiar with the usual trouble of dust on vehicle spindle. This plan is patented by Faris, De Hass & Gossett of Pricetown, Ohio.

In the accompanying illustrations is shown a new method of fitting the wheels of vehicles to the axles, intended to provide for the entire exclusion of dust and consequent cutting or gumming of the bearings. In the cuts are shown the hub, the attaching section (enlarged), and the axle spindle. It will be noticed that the spindle is formed with an integral collar placed outward from the axle collar, thus forming an interposed annular space. Reference being next directed to the locking section, it will be noticed that the parts are separable and are to lie secured by a locking tongue. The interiors of the sections are provided with transverse partitions, each with a semi-circular recess to fit snugly over the spindle. These partitions engage and fill the space between the spindle collars. The inner and reduced end of the hub proper is provided with two diametrically opposite recesses, which are engaged by corresponding prop ctions from the inner or concave surface of the respective locking sections, and forms the means for secutely uniting the parts. The end of the spindle is plain, no nut being required, and the outer end of the hub can be finished in a plain, smooth polish. The advantage of this arrangement will strike every one who is familiar with the usual trouble of dust on vehicle spindle. This plan is patented by Faris, De Hass & Gossett of Pricetown, Ohio.