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Axle assembly drain plug guard for landfill compactor

US11396977B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Caterpillar Inc. · US

Inventors

Elias El Metennani · Oak Park, US
Amit Kashyap · Elgin, US
Joseph Frystak · Aurora, US
Dan Pierce · Deadwood, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 17, 2019
Grant date	Jul 26, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 2, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16N2031/008
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An axle assembly for a landfill compactor includes an axle housing, a carrier housing located proximate the center of the axle housing, a drain plug located on an underside of the carrier housing, and a guard. The guard is attached to the underside of the carrier housing with adhesive such that the guard covers the drain plug and is configured to protect and give access to the drain.

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