Kevin J Magee

US Patent:

6837650, Jan 4, 2005

Filed:

Dec 17, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/321190

Inventors:

Kevin J. Magee - Buffalo MN, US
Clint W. Paulson - Brooklyn Park MN, US
Dean R. Potts - Maple Grove MN, US
Federico B. Rio - Minneapolis MN, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Paving Products Inc - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

E01C 1926

US Classification:

404132, 404122

Abstract:

A split drum is provided for a compacting work machine and includes a first and a second drum section. A differential arrangement is operatively positioned between the first and second drum sections. Rotational power is supplied to the first and second drum sections through the differential arrangement which is connected with a propel motor. The first and second drum sections are rotated simultaneously by grounding either the first or second drum section with the propel motor. Releasing the grounding allows the first drum section to counter rotate relative to the second drum section.

US Patent:

7186056, Mar 6, 2007

Filed:

Aug 13, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/918059

Inventors:

Kevin J. Magee - Buffalo MN, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Paving Products Inc - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

E01C 19/38

US Classification:

404117, 404128

Abstract:

A split drum is provided for a compacting work machine and includes a first and a second drum section. A support arrangement defines a housing that surrounds a vibratory mechanism and is adapted to support the first and second drum sections. The support arrangement comprises a first support member and a second support member that are rotatably connected. Rotational power may be supplied to the first and second drum sections through the use of a propel motor. The first and second drum sections may be rotated at equal speeds or different speeds relative to one another.

US Patent:

20030118401, Jun 26, 2003

Filed:

Dec 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/028154

Inventors:

Kevin Magee - Buffalo MN, US
Donald Swanson - Elk River MN, US

International Classification:

E01C019/38

US Classification:

404/117000

Abstract:

A suspension arrangement is provided for a compacting drum of a compacting work machine. First and second suspension members connect first and second ends of the compacting drum to a frame of the work machine. The first and second suspension members allow the first and second ends of the compacting drum to oscillate through an angle about a horizontal axis relative to the frame.

US Patent:

20140064848, Mar 6, 2014

Filed:

Aug 31, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/601407

Inventors:

Brett Wayne Engel - Shorewood WI, US
Dean Craig Diers - Sturgis SD, US
Kevin James Magee - Buffalo MN, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Paving Products Inc. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

E01C 19/12

US Classification:

404 72, 404101

Abstract:

A strike off apparatus and method for moving a blade in such an apparatus are disclosed. The strike off apparatus may comprise a frame, a collar mounted to the frame, a blade mounted to the frame and moveable from a first position to a second position, a guide disposed within the channel, and an actuator operatively connected to the guide. The actuator may be configured to move the blade from the first position to a second position. The frame and collar may define a first portion of a generally vertical channel.

US Patent:

47126221, Dec 15, 1987

Filed:

Apr 24, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/856802

Inventors:

Eugen J. Birkenbach - Kildeer IL
Brad K. Eversole - Bollingbrook IL
Kevin J. Magee - Romeoville IL

Assignee:

J. I. Case Company - Racine WI

International Classification:

A01B 63111

US Classification:

172328

Abstract:

A self-leveling agricultural implement is disclosed which has been particularly configured for maintaining the frame of the implement in a level disposition as it is raised and lowered by relative movement of its hydraulically-operated supporting wheels. The construction includes a pivotal draft hitch at a forward end of the implement frame, and a leveling linkage which operatively connects the draft hitch with a rockshaft of the implement which is operatively connected with its hydraulic actuators. Thus, as the actuators operate to relatively raise and lower the implement wheels, attendant rotation of the rockshaft acts to pivot the draft hitch relative to the frame, whereby the level disposition of the frame is maintained. The construction desirably includes an adjustable link which operatively connects the pivotal draft hitch with the leveling linkage, whereby the implement is readily adjustable for use with different tractors having differing drawbar heights.

US Patent:

60072733, Dec 28, 1999

Filed:

Oct 22, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/176992

Inventors:

Kevin J. Magee - Buffalo MN

Assignee:

Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL

International Classification:

E01K 1923

US Classification:

404122

Abstract:

An arrangement for cooling a bearing assembly. The arrangement includes a drum assembly having (i) a drum member having an interior sidewall, (ii) a first bulkhead secured to the interior sidewall, (iii) a second bulkhead secured to the interior sidewall, (iv) an interior cavity defined by the interior sidewall, the first bulkhead, and the second bulkhead, (v) a drive plate secured to the drum member, (vi) a planetary gear box secured to the drive plate, and (vii) a drive motor mechanically coupled to the planetary gear box such that actuation of the drive motor causes the drum member to rotate around a central axis thereof. The arrangement also includes a first bearing assembly positioned within the interior cavity. The arrangement further includes a first dipping member having a first dipping cavity defined therein. The first dipping member is positioned within the interior cavity, wherein when a first volume of cooling liquid is positioned within the interior cavity, rotation of the drum member around a central axis thereof causes (i) the dipping member to be advanced through the first volume of cooling liquid such that a second volume of cooling liquid is captured within the dipping cavity and (ii) the second volume of cooling liquid to be poured out of the dipping cavity such that the second volume of cooling liquid contacts the bearing assembly.

US Patent:

48627585, Sep 5, 1989

Filed:

Jan 6, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/140977

Inventors:

Kevin J. Magee - Romeoville IL

Assignee:

J. I. Case Company - Racine WI

International Classification:

F16H 2144

US Classification:

74103

Abstract:

An implement floating frame hinge assembly is provided for accommodating the folding of pivotally connected first and second frame sections wherein a first lever is pivotally connected to the first frame section, a second lever is connected between the second frame section and the first lever, an an extendable and retractable actuator is pivotally connected between the first frame section and the second lever. The assembly includes a connection of the second lever to the second frame section about a pivot axis fixed relative to the second frame section. A pin is moveable with the second lever at a fixed distance from the pivot axis of the connection between the second frame section and the second lever. The first lever defines an elongated slot means for receiving the pin to accommodate relative movement between the pin and the first lever whereby relative pivoting movement between the frame sections can occur even after the frame sections have been unfolded and whereby, during the folding of the frame sections, the pin remains at one end of the slot means.

US Patent:

20210054740, Feb 25, 2021

Filed:

Aug 23, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/549665

Inventors:

- Brooklyn Park MN, US
Kevin J. MAGEE - Buffalo MN, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Paving Products Inc. - Brooklyn Park MN

International Classification:

E21C 35/197

Abstract:

A tool holder insertion device includes a frame extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the frame including first and second longitudinal arms extending between the distal end and the proximal end. The frame also includes a distal transverse arm connected to respective distal ends of the first and second longitudinal arms, a proximal transverse arm opposite the distal transverse arm, and an internal space extending from the distal transverse arm, the internal space forming an insertion opening. The tool holder insertion device also includes a drive assembly fixed to the frame, the drive assembly including a pushing surface that is movable within the internal space toward the distal end of the frame.