Bolt-together hitch for articulated machine
US6533061B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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