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Track joint assemblies

US9505453B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 15, 2014
Grant dateNov 29, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D55/21
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical 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. The track joint assembly may also include a second link having a second bore including first and second portions. The first and second portions may have different diameters. In addition, the track joint assembly may include a solid pin positioned at least partially within the first bore. The track joint may also include a bushing positioned coaxially around the pin. The bushing may include an axial end portion disposed in and contacting the first portion of the second bore. The bushing may also include an axial end-adjacent portion disposed in and contacting the second portion of the second bore. An outer diameter of the end-adjacent portion may be larger than an outer diameter of the end portion.

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