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Bolt-together hitch for articulated machine

US6533061B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 1, 1997
Grant dateMar 18, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 1, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D53/026
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bolt-together hitch for a machine having articulatable first and second sections, including a generally annular yoke member of cast steel having a cylindrical portion which is trunnion mounted by bearings in a longitudinal bore formed by the first section and a tube member of forged steel bolted end to end to the yoke member, the yoke member integrally forming brackets to provide an articulated pivot joint with the second section.

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