| 摘要 |
In present day construction equipment, it is common practice to provide braking capability for each driven axle. The conduits that deliver the pressurized actuating fluid to the brake assemblies are normally mounted in close proximity to existing framework to protect them from contact with debris and other structure common to the environment in which a construction vehicle operates. In some of the more severe environments, this type of mounting does not afford the conduits adequate protection, and they have been known to suffer damage. The area most prone to damage in this situation is the area around the axle assembly where the conduits split to communicate the pressurized fluid to each brake assembly associated with each end of the axle. In the present invention, a fluid conduit assembly is provided that is mounted entirely within the internal cavity defined by the axle housing. A single connecting means communicates pressurized fluid into the axle housing whereupon it is internally directed to the brake assemblies on each end of the axle housing. Since the fluid conduit assembly is mounted entirely within the axle housing, it is protected at all times.
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