Michael J Krueger

US Patent:

20140345995, Nov 27, 2014

Filed:

May 24, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/902271

Inventors:

International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC - , US
Jeff G. Kohler - Lisle IL, US
Michael R. Krueger - Gilberts IL, US
Allen D. Sprunger - Berne IN, US

Assignee:

International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC - Lisle IL

International Classification:

B60T 17/18
B60T 13/38

US Classification:

188361

Abstract:

A blocking device for attaching to an entry aperture structure of a spring brake cylinder of a vehicle includes a blocking fastener having a head and a shaft extending from the head. The head has a plurality of cylindrical recesses that extend generally parallel to the shaft. At least a portion of the shaft is threaded. A fastener receiver has an insertion portion and a base extending generally transversely to the insertion portion. The insertion portion has an interior surface that is threaded and is configured to receive the shaft of the blocking fastener. The base has a first tier that extends generally radially from the insertion portion and has a diameter that corresponds to the diameter of the entry aperture structure such that the base engages the entry aperture structure radially. A fastener receiving component is disposed on the shaft.