James A. Garman - Eureka IL Stephen D. Swift - Yacolt WA Richard E. Livesay - Peoria IL Arlyn J. Arians - Washburn IL
Assignee:
Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL
International Classification:
B62D 5520
US Classification:
305 39
Abstract:
Apparatus for retaining a joint of an endless track for a crawler-type vehicle is provided which includes a metal preform which is pressed into a retainer cavity surrounding and located at each of the ends of the joint of the track. The cavities are cooperatively formed by a pin groove in the opposite end portions of the pin and a link socket in the respective link outboard end portions and which are disposed in registry with the pin grooves. Once intruded into the cavities, the formed-in-place retainers thereby provided virtually eliminate any end play in the joint during operation of the crawler vehicle.
Bristol, TNConstruction Manager at Speedway Motorsports Past: Project Manager at JA Street and Associates Most recent construction projects; Z-max Dragway (national golden eagle award, golden trowel for concrete super flat), Bristol Motor Speedway Re-design and... Most recent construction projects; Z-max Dragway (national golden eagle award, golden trowel for concrete super flat), Bristol Motor Speedway Re-design and construction of existing track (presidential award for excellence in concrete paving from the ACPA), Neon Garage at Las Vegas Motor Speedway...