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Track roller assembly

US9908572B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 24, 2015
Grant dateMar 6, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D55/32
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A track roller frame is provided for an endless track. The track roller frame includes a shaft including a body portion and a flange. A first bearing assembly rotatably supports a first rim portion on the shaft and a second bearing assembly rotatably supports a second rim portion on the shaft. Each of the first bearing assembly and the second bearing assembly includes a first leg that extends in the axial direction and is disposed along the body portion of the shaft and a second leg that extends in the radial direction and is disposed along the flange. A respective inner surface of each of the first rim portion and the second rim portion that faces the bearing assembly includes a plurality of lubricant pockets for receiving lubricant. Each of the lubricant pockets is configured and arranged such that lubricant contained therein is in fluid communication with the bearing assembly.

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