Integrated hub and spindle assembly and a self-aligning tractor axle mounted tank system

摘要

A self-aligning tractor axle mounted tank system for vertically mounting a tank to a tractor is provided comprising; an integrated hub and spindle, a housing connected to the spindle so that the spindle can rotate with respect to the housing, and at least one housing bracket connected to the housing and adapted to mount a tank frame assembly, wherein the housing bracket is configured to align the tank frame assembly with the housing during vertical mounting. Additionally, an integrated hub and spindle assembly is provided comprising; a spindle connected to a hub, and a bearing housing connected to the spindle so that the spindle can rotate with respect to the bearing housing. Furthermore, a process for mounting a self-aligning tank to the rear axle of a tractor is provided.

主权项

1. A self-aligning tractor axle mounted tank system for vertically mounting a tank to a tractor, comprising:
an integrated hub and spindle; a housing connected to the spindle so that the spindle can rotate with respect to the housing; a plurality of spaced apart bearing assemblies within said housing and between said housing and said spindle providing rotation of said spindle with respect to said housing; said integrated hub rotating together with said spindle with respect to said housing; at least one housing bracket connected to the housing, wherein the housing bracket mates with at least one tank frame bracket, during vertical mounting to self-align said tractor axle mounted tank to said tractor; and said tank frame bracket is selectively removable from said housing bracket.