Track joint assemblies

US9434425B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Caterpillar Inc. · US

Inventors

• Gregory J. Kaufmann · Metamora, US
• Timothy A. Thorson · Morton, US
• Kevin L. Steiner · Tremont, US
• Caroline Marie Brewer · Peoria, US
• Mark S. Diekevers · Nashville, US
• Temitope Olayemi Akinlua · Peoria, US
• Martin Tagore Joseph Xavier · Chennai, IN

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 15, 2014
• Grant date: Sep 6, 2016
• Expiry date: Oct 17, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62D55/21
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed are various exemplary embodiments of a track joint assembly. In one exemplary embodiment, the track joint assembly may include a first link having a first bore. Additionally, the track joint assembly may include a second link having a second bore. The track joint assembly may also include a bushing. The bushing may include a first axial end portion disposed in the first bore. In addition, the bushing may include a second axial end portion disposed in the second bore. The track joint assembly may also include a seal assembly positioned at an axial end of the first axial end portion. The seal assembly may contact the first link at a seal-link interface.