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公开(公告)号:US20190054964A1
公开(公告)日:2019-02-21
申请号:US15680705
申请日:2017-08-18
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor: Eric James Johannsen
CPC classification number: B62D55/213 , B62D55/32
Abstract: A track chain assembly comprises a plurality of track links connected to each other by either a track pin or a track bushing, a first master track link including a first interface region including a plurality of teeth, a second master track link including a second interface region including a plurality of teeth, and the first interface region and the second interface region are configured such that the plurality of teeth of both the first master track link and second master track link are configured to share substantially the same load when the track chain assembly is in use.
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公开(公告)号:US20180297653A1
公开(公告)日:2018-10-18
申请号:US15488710
申请日:2017-04-17
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor: Jason L. Sebright , Eric James Johannsen
IPC: B62D55/088 , B62D55/21 , B62D55/28
CPC classification number: B62D55/0887 , B62D55/21 , B62D55/213 , B62D55/28
Abstract: A track link comprises a body defining a top surface, a bottom surface, a first side surface and a second side surface, a proximate end and a distal end, a first bore adjacent the distal end defining a first longitudinal axis and a second bore adjacent the proximate end defining a second longitudinal axis; wherein either the first bore or the second bore is a blind bore, forming a counterbore configured to house a seal assembly and the counterbore defines a wall that forms an angle with the longitudinal axis of the bore that is greater than zero degrees.
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公开(公告)号:US20230160415A1
公开(公告)日:2023-05-25
申请号:US17534678
申请日:2021-11-24
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor: Eric James Johannsen
Abstract: A track link and track shoe bolted connection includes a track link with a clearance hole, a track bolt with a free end extending through the clearance hole, and a track nut with a top surface that is spaced away a minimum distance from the clearance hole. The track link includes a rail surface, a bottom surface, and a midplane between the rail surface and the bottom surface. The top surface of the track nut is at or above the midplane.
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公开(公告)号:US20230068584A1
公开(公告)日:2023-03-02
申请号:US17410672
申请日:2021-08-24
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor: Eric James Johannsen
IPC: B62D55/21
Abstract: A track joint assembly in a track-type machine includes a track link having a pin bore and a bushing bore formed therein. A track pin is attached to the track link within the pin bore, and a track bushing is attached to the track link within the bushing bore. The track pin and the track link are attached by way of a tight interference-fit, and the bushing and track link are attached by way of a light interference-fit. Once placed in service, the bushing can commence rotation during track operation to reduce wear and obviate the need for bushing turns during servicing.
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公开(公告)号:US10676143B2
公开(公告)日:2020-06-09
申请号:US15718247
申请日:2017-09-28
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor: Eric James Johannsen , Arthur James Bland
Abstract: A pair of master track links has a first master track link including a first body. The first body defines a first bore and includes a first interface region including a plurality of teeth, and at least one tooth of the plurality of teeth includes a free end and a crown defining a crown width proximate the free end of the at least one tooth. The at least one tooth also includes a root disposed opposite the crown defining a root width, and the crown width is greater than the root width.
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公开(公告)号:US10407115B2
公开(公告)日:2019-09-10
申请号:US15680705
申请日:2017-08-18
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor: Eric James Johannsen
Abstract: A track chain assembly comprises a plurality of track links connected to each other by either a track pin or a track bushing, a first master track link including a first interface region including a plurality of teeth, a second master track link including a second interface region including a plurality of teeth, and the first interface region and the second interface region are configured such that the plurality of teeth of both the first master track link and second master track link are configured to share substantially the same load when the track chain assembly is in use.
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公开(公告)号:US20190092404A1
公开(公告)日:2019-03-28
申请号:US15718247
申请日:2017-09-28
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor: Eric James Johannsen , Arthur James Bland
Abstract: A pair of master track links comprises a first master track link including a first body, wherein the first body defines a first bore and includes a first interface region including a plurality of teeth wherein at least one tooth of the plurality of teeth includes a free end and a crown defining a crown width proximate the free end of the at least one tooth, the at least one tooth also includes a root disposed opposite the crown defining a root width; and the crown width is greater than the root width.
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公开(公告)号:US10227099B2
公开(公告)日:2019-03-12
申请号:US15253363
申请日:2016-08-31
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor: Eric James Johannsen
Abstract: An idler wheel for use with a track chain of a vehicle that includes a plurality of track pins and bushings comprises a main body that includes a generally cylindrical configuration defining an axis of rotation, a circumferential direction and a radial direction, the main body including a central portion disposed along the axis of rotation defining an axial extremity of the radial portion, and at least a first outside portion disposed along the axis of rotation that includes an undulating circumferential perimeter.
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公开(公告)号:US20180099708A1
公开(公告)日:2018-04-12
申请号:US15289558
申请日:2016-10-10
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor: Eric James Johannsen
Abstract: An idler wheel for use with a track chain of a vehicle that includes a plurality of track pins and bushings comprises a main body that includes a generally cylindrical configuration defining an axis of rotation, a circumferential direction and a radial direction, the main body including a central portion disposed along the axis of rotation defining an axial extremity of the radial portion, and at least a first outside portion disposed along the axis of rotation that includes alternating regions adjacent each other circumferentially having a different hardness relative to each other.
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公开(公告)号:US20180057082A1
公开(公告)日:2018-03-01
申请号:US15253363
申请日:2016-08-31
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor: Eric James Johannsen
Abstract: An idler wheel for use with a track chain of a vehicle that includes a plurality of track pins and bushings comprises a main body that includes a generally cylindrical configuration defining an axis of rotation, a circumferential direction and a radial direction, the main body including a central portion disposed along the axis of rotation defining an axial extremity of the radial portion, and at least a first outside portion disposed along the axis of rotation that includes an undulating circumferential perimeter.
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