Master link for a track chain
US7877977B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D55/213
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A master link for a chain assembly is provided. The master link includes a body member with a first side, a second side positioned opposite the first side, a shoe surface configured to receive a track shoe, and a rail surface positioned opposite the shoe surface. The master link also includes first and second apertures extending through the body member from the first side to the second side and third and fourth apertures located between the first and second apertures. The master link also includes a strut member dividing the third and fourth apertures. The master link also includes a first gap located in the body member and extending from the first aperture to the third aperture and a second gap located in the body member and extending from the fourth aperture to the second aperture. The master link further includes a third gap located in the strut member and extending from the third aperture to the fourth aperture.
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