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Adapter for mounting larger diameter rims

US9796211B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Caterpillar Global Mining LLC · US

Inventors

Steven J. Fujan · Tulsa, US
Matthew J. Orvedahl · Racine, US
Frederick W. Loeber · Delafield, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 4, 2012
Grant date	Oct 24, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 6, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60Y2200/142
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dual wheel adapter assembly for mounting dual wheel rims to a wheel hub is provided. The dual wheel adapter assembly may include a hollow cylindrical adapter, including a central bore defined by an inner surface of the adapter, a first contact surface, and a second contact surface. The dual wheel adapter assembly may also include an inboard wheel rim configured to support a tire, an outboard wheel rim configured to support a tire, and a wedge clamp configured to be coupled to the hub. The first contact surface may abut the hub and the wedge clamp may apply a compressive force to the second contact surface to couple the adapter to the hub.

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