A quick-release connector includes an axle, a spring, a lever and a pin. The axle includes a slit in an end, an axial bore in communication with the slit, and a transverse channel in communication with the slit. The spring is inserted in the axial bore. The lever includes a slot with a longitudinal section and a transverse section. The pin is inserted in the transverse channel and the slot to pivotally connect the lever to the axle.

A wireless sensor for a wheel end assembly of a heavy-duty vehicle is provided. The wheel end assembly includes a wheel hub and a hub cap mounted on the wheel hub. The sensor includes mounting means disposed in the hub cap. Sensing means are mounted on the mounting means to sense at least one condition of the vehicle. A processor is mounted on the mounting means and is electrically connected to the sensing means to process data from the sensing means. Communication means are mounted on the mounting means and are electrically connected to the processor to communicate the processed data to a user. An electrical energy storage device is mounted on the mounting means and is electrically connected to the sensing means, the processor and the communication means, enabling the sensor to be independent from the vehicle power supply. The sensor also accommodates components of a tire inflation system.

A wheel lift comprises a frame having ground engaging elements, a four bar linkage structure supported by the frame, lifting arms extending from the four bar linkage and for receiving and supporting a wheel and a handle for operating the four bar linkage to raise and lower the wheel. The frame defines an open space for receiving a wheel, for example a vehicle wheel. The lifting arms may be raised and lowered and locked in position to aid in removing and/or mounting vehicle wheels.

A wheel assembly includes a rim element having an annular configuration defining an axis, and a spider defining a central element circumscribing the axis with a plurality of spokes extending radially outwardly between the central element and the rim element. Adjacent of the spokes define an opening therebetween and are interconnected by a web circumscribing the opening. A cover defines a connector that is disposed over the spider concealing a portion of the spider and opening circumscribed by the web. The web defines a receptor configured to engage the connector thereby retaining the cover to the spider.

A two-piece rail wheel assembly is disclosed herein that allows a tire to be replaced without requiring disassembly of the rail vehicle or removal of components directly attached to the axle. In various embodiments, the rail wheel assembly comprises a center wheel hub attached to an axle of a railway vehicle and a tire configured to engage the rail. The center wheel hub and the tire may be bolted together via a stepped (or recessed) interface. When used with in-board bearing configurations, this rail wheel assembly does not require using a press machine, detaching the truck assembly from the rail car, or detaching the wheelset from the truck. When used with out-board bearing configurations, this rail wheel assembly eliminates the need to use a press machine or remove any other components of the wheelset from the axle.

A universal rotating module is provided. The universal rotating module comprises a main body including a first portion and two second portions; a main shaft passing through the through groove to pivotally connected to the main body; two bearings sleeved on and pivotally connected to the second portions along the second direction, respectively; two rollers pivotally connected to the second portions along a third direction, respectively; two hemispherical casings fixed to the two bearings, respectively. The first portion includes a through groove extending along a first direction, and the two second portions protrude from opposite sides of the first portion along a second direction, respectively. Each of the hemispherical casing includes a through hole at the top, and a portion of each of the rollers is exposed out of the corresponding through hole.

A commercial vehicle wheel cover including a wheel cover assembly having at least two hinge points, at least two handles, and at least two cam latch mechanisms. The wheel cover assembly has a front side and a back side, with at least two handles attached via at least two hinge points attached to at least two interlocking cam latch mechanisms arranged integrally on the wheel cover. The wheel cover assembly is attached to the hub via at least two cam latch mechanisms which lock into a collar assembly. The collar assembly consists of at least two collar halves and a latch that, when installed, applies a compressive force on the axle hub flange holding the assembly to the hub. Each of the at least two collars contain retention features that receive the interlocking features of the cam latch mechanism of the wheel cover assembly.

A broken axle recovery apparatus that provides a temporary solution for a broken semi floating rear axle shaft has a wheel hub, a backing plate and a bearing. The wheel hub is rotatably engaged with the backing plate via the bearing in such a way that the broken axle recovery apparatus enables a rear wheel to be functionally mounted onto a vehicle. The backing plate is mounted to an axle housing of the vehicle, and the rear wheel is rotatably mounted to the wheel hub. The bearing enables the wheel hub and the rear wheel to freely rotate about the axle housing so that the vehicle can be safely driven into a safe location or a mechanic shop.

A device for the shaft-hub coupling, in particular for the automotive sector. The peculiarity of this device is that it comprises a box-like body (4) arranged to be inserted inside a shaft (2), to be coupled with a hub (3). The body (4) further has removable means (5, 5′, 5″), operable by means of a lock (6), for engagement with the hub (3).

An apparatus for removing lug nuts for changing a tire on a vehicle has a bracing structure and at least three arms connected to the bracing structure. A first arm extends upward and a second arm, adapted to operate as a footrest, extends outward and both arms are positioned such that one may stand on the second arm to generate extra torque while grasping the first arm for stability. A third arm is adapted to receive a socket and is oriented along the socket's axis of rotation. All arms are collapsible for storage.