Darryl J Brincks

US Patent:

6360846, Mar 26, 2002

Filed:

May 15, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/570702

Inventors:

Ronald C. Beal - Pekin IL
Darryl J. Brincks - Chillicothe IL
Robert C. Brown - Peoria IL
Kevin K. Fanter - Peoria IL
Gary F. Stewart - Laura IL
John Styfhoorn - Dunlap IL

Assignee:

Caterpillar - Peoria KS

International Classification:

F16N 1706

US Classification:

184 58

Abstract:

Apparatus and method for leak testing and adding lubricating oil to enclosed reservoirs of undercarriage components of crawler-type equipment. Barometric pressure is measured by a transducer mounted on a handle from which an elongated wand extends, the wand having a nozzle on the end opposite the handle. The wand is inserted into the reservoir and communication is successively established and terminated between the handle and a source of pressurized nitrogen, a vacuum generator and a source of lubricating oil. After raising the pressure in the reservoir by connecting it to the nitrogen source, pressure is again measured at the end of a wait period to determine if the drop is greater or less than a predetermined amount indicating seal integrity. The vacuum generator is then placed in communication with the handle to lower the pressure within the reservoir to 15% of the previously measured barometric pressure, following which oil is pumped into the reservoir until the pressure therein equals the sum of the barometric pressure and back pressure of the oil flow. Communications are established and terminated by pneumatically operated valves which receive air through solenoid operated pilot valves controlled by a programmable logic controller (PLC).

US Patent:

6951096, Oct 4, 2005

Filed:

May 21, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/153025

Inventors:

Roy L. Maguire - Edelstein IL, US
James A. Huenefeld - Chillicothe IL, US
Darryl J. Brincks - Chillicothe IL, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL

International Classification:

B21L009/06

US Classification:

59 7, 269 43, 269 95, 269104

Abstract:

The present invention provides a portable machine for assembling a track for a track type work machine. A positioning block is provided for alignment of a pair of track pins that are to receive an outer track joint. A portable assembly tool having a pair of contact tools is adapted to receive a pair of outer track joints. The assembly tool is positioned over the positioning block and a hydraulic ram is extended to press each of the outer track links onto the track pins. The present invention is used with track assemblies that do not require master links.

US Patent:

7007360, Mar 7, 2006

Filed:

May 21, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/152491

Inventors:

James A. Huenefeld - Chillicoathe IL, US
Roy L. Maguire - Edelstein IL, US
Darryl J. Brincks - Chillicothe IL, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL

International Classification:

B23P 19/00

US Classification:

29252

Abstract:

The present invention includes a portable disassembly tool for removing outer track links from a track chain assembly The disassembly tool includes a body adapted to engage the track chain assembly and a moveable ram to engage a pair of track pins During extension of the ram the body engages an outer track link and removes it from the track pins Additionally, a “V” block is provided to engage the track pins and hold the track chain assembly together after the outer track links have been removed.

US Patent:

54472040, Sep 5, 1995

Filed:

Sep 24, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/126957

Inventors:

Jerrold R. Asal - Peoria IL
David J. Balzer - Peoria IL
Darryl J. Brincks - East Peoria IL
Robert L. Isaia - Roanoke IL
Kent D. Smith - Mapleton IL

Assignee:

Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL

International Classification:

E02F 376

US Classification:

172821

Abstract:

It is desirable in many applications to have a bulldozer assembly that can be angled and/or tilted without having interference between elements of the bulldozer assembly and the machine on which it is mounted. In the subject arrangement, a bulldozer assembly has a blade connected to a U-shaped frame through a universal connector. The blade is angled by a pair of angle cylinders connected between the U-shaped frame and a pair of spaced apart angle cylinder brackets located on the blade. The universal connector is connected to the blade generally midway between the pair of spaced apart angled cylinder brackets and generally aligned therewith. The pitch of the blade is maintained at a preselected position by a pitch control mechanism and mechanically adjusted by the pitch control mechanism. Since the pair of spaced apart angle cylinder brackets and the universal connecting joint bracket are in general transverse alignment and the universal connecting bracket is located generally midway therebetween, any angling and/or tilting of the blade permits the pair of angle cylinders to remain generally along their neutral axis. The subject arrangement provides freedom of angling and tilting of the blade without interference between elements of the bulldozer assembly and the machine.

US Patent:

57528004, May 19, 1998

Filed:

Jul 31, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/914011

Inventors:

Darryl Brincks - Peoria IL
Deanne Short - Peoria IL

International Classification:

B60P 100

US Classification:

414537

Abstract:

A pick-up truck ramp/bed extender adapted to be mounted upon inside bed surface of a tailgate. The ramp/bed extender is comprised of collapsible sections which, when fully extended and supported by supplementary rigid structures, provide a quick, convenient, and sturdy loading surface whereupon small machinery such as motorcycles, lawnmowers and snow mobiles may be loaded into the truck bed with little effort. The ramp/bed extender may be transported in two different positions. In the first transport position the ramp/bed extender is fully collapsed and secured against the inside bed surface of the closed tailgate. While in this position, the tailgate may be operated in the same manner as if the ramp/bed extender were not present. In the second transport position, the tailgate is lowered to the opened position with the ramp/bed extender forming a substantially enclosed structure thereby containing the items disposed in the now enlarged cargo area of the truck bed.