Wheel and hub assemblies removable without tools

摘要

A hub or wheel assembly includes a retaining element, biasing element, and hand-maneuverable release mechanism. The housing includes an axle bore configured to receive an axle and a pin sleeve including a first end in fluid communication with the axle bore, a second end, and a conduit between the first end and the second end. The retaining element is within the conduit and is configured to operatively engage a groove in an axle. The biasing element is within the conduit and is configured to bias the retaining element towards the axle bore. The hand-maneuverable release mechanism is configured to displace the retaining element away from the axle bore.

主权项

1. A wheel assembly comprising:
a wheel including
an axle bore, anda pin sleeve includinga first end in fluid communication with the axle bore,a second end, anda conduit between the first end and the second end; a retaining member in the conduit and configured to operatively engage a groove in an axle; a biasing element in the conduit and configured to bias the retaining member towards the axle bore; and a hand maneuverable release mechanism configured to displace the retaining element away from the axle bore upon radially inward movement of a tab of the hand maneuverable release mechanism, the hand maneuverable release mechanism remaining with the wheel assembly during operation of the wheel assembly.