Steven M Springer

US Patent:

20080238064, Oct 2, 2008

Filed:

Mar 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/731598

Inventors:

Steven Springer - Aurora IL, US

International Classification:

B60R 21/13

US Classification:

280756

Abstract:

A machine having a ground engaging element includes a first rigid metallic structure, a second metallic structure that is flexible with respect to the first rigid metallic structure, and a diffuser plate having a stress carrying region located between a first end and a second end. The first end has a rigid attachment to the first metallic structure, and the second end has a rigid attachment to the second metallic structure. The stress carrying region is flexible with respect to the attachments. A stress produced from a flexing of the second metallic structure relative to the first metallic structure is concentrated within the stress carrying region of the diffuser plate instead of at a weld location.

US Patent:

20120067603, Mar 22, 2012

Filed:

Sep 22, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/888145

Inventors:

Steven D. Springer - Aurora IL, US

Assignee:

CATERPILLAR INC. - Peoria IL

International Classification:

B62D 25/16
E02D 3/026
B60S 1/68

US Classification:

172508, 305107

Abstract:

An axle guard assembly of a machine protects against intrusion of wire wrap into a central cavity of a ground engaging device. The guard, which is mounted to the axle, includes a wall disposed within the cavity of the ground engaging device. A cover can be provided which includes a flange circumscribing a central portion. The central portion is disposed axially inwardly of an inboard opening to the cavity. The flange can extend radially outwardly from the central portion and axially outwardly toward the wall. The periphery of the cover can be configured such that it is larger than the opening to the cavity. In another aspect, a support vane can be provided which extends along a longitudinal axis between a first wall and a second wall and includes a planar vane surface extending substantially radially to the longitudinal axis.

US Patent:

20120082513, Apr 5, 2012

Filed:

Oct 5, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/898058

Inventors:

Steven D. Springer - Aurora IL, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL

International Classification:

E02D 3/026

US Classification:

404121

Abstract:

A compaction apparatus includes a removable plate configured to at least partially cover an outermost arcuate surface of a wheel of a compactor vehicle. The plate defines a plurality of ports, each port being configured to receive at least a portion of a base of a compactor wheel projection.

US Patent:

20130058748, Mar 7, 2013

Filed:

Sep 7, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/226577

Inventors:

Steven Springer - Aurora IL, US
Jason Musheno - Batavia IL, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL

International Classification:

E02F 9/14
B32B 1/08
B23P 11/00

US Classification:

414722, 29428, 428 341

Abstract:

A reinforcement device for a load bearing structure is disclosed. The reinforcement device may include a tubular wall including a first end, a second end, a throat disposed between the first end and the second end, and a curved portion disposed between the throat and each of the first end and the second end. The tubular wall may also include a first dimension at the throat and a second dimension at each of the first and second ends, the first dimension being smaller than the second dimension.

US Patent:

20130187360, Jul 25, 2013

Filed:

Jan 20, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/354862

Inventors:

Steven D. Springer - Aurora IL, US
Bruno L. Risatti - Lemont IL, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL

International Classification:

B62D 53/02
B60B 35/16

US Classification:

280400, 301137

Abstract:

An axle for providing a steering arrangement in a machine. The axle including a differential housing from which a first arm and a second arm are extending. A first support portion is disposed in the first arm. The first support portion is configured to receive a first steering actuator. Similarly, a second support portion is disposed in the second arm. The second support portion is configured to receive a second steering actuator.

US Patent:

20200263386, Aug 20, 2020

Filed:

Feb 19, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/279670

Inventors:

- Deerfield IL, US
Steven D. Springer - Naperville IL, US
Rowan T. Franks - Penguin, AU
David R. Evans - Oswego IL, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Inc. - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

E02F 3/627
E02F 3/36
E02F 3/38

Abstract:

A lift arm for a loader can comprise a pivot end section extending along a first axis and including a first pin hole defining an origin at the intersection of x- and y-axes, a bucket end section extending along a second axis and including a second pin hole located a first distance away from the origin on the y-axis, and a hump section connecting the pivot and bucket end sections comprising a lifting cylinder coupler section including a third pin hole located a second distance away from the y-axis and a torque tube coupling section.

US Patent:

20170166022, Jun 15, 2017

Filed:

Dec 11, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/966632

Inventors:

- South Burnie, AU
Steven Springer - North Aurora IL, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Underground Mining Pty. Ltd. - South Burnie

International Classification:

B60D 1/04
B60D 1/24
B60D 1/56
E21F 13/00

Abstract:

A mining machine frame having a primary tow plate is disclosed, as well as a tow retrieval system for mounting to the primary tow plate of a mining machine frame. The tow retrieval system may include a brake release mounting plate configured for attachment to the primary tow plate of the mining machine frame. The tow retrieval system may also include a towing attachment also configured for attachment to the primary tow plate of the mining machine frame. The towing attachment may be further configured to receive a retrieval instrument during a towing operation.

US Patent:

20140306426, Oct 16, 2014

Filed:

Apr 12, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/862114

Inventors:

- Peoai IL, US
Steven Denis SPRINGER - North Aurora IL, US
Joel Patrick BUSKER - Plainfield IL, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Inc. - Peoai IL

International Classification:

B62D 13/02

US Classification:

280442

Abstract:

A front frame is disclosed for an articulated machine. The front frame may have a central tilt structure with parallel plates, a web member disposed between and connecting the parallel plates, and a hinge component connected to the web member. The front frame may also have mounting lugs connected to the web member opposite the base, the mounting lugs being configured to receive a pivot pin of a tilt cylinder. The front frame may further have two substantially identical lift structures located at sides of the central tilt structure, the lift structures being configured to receive spaced apart lift arms. The front frame may additionally have an axle mounting pad connected at a base of each of the lift structures and configured to engage a front axle of the articulated machine, and a bearing bore located adjacent the axle mounting pad and configured to receive a pivot pin of a steering cylinder.