Caterpillar Inc.

James A Huenefeld

Roy L Maguire

Darryl J Brincks

Randal E Hulva

Robert O Chamblin, Sr

John R Menk

The present invention includes a portable disassembly toolfor removing outer track linksfrom a track chain assemblyThe disassembly toolincludes a body adapted to engage the track chain assembly and a moveable ramto engage a pair of track pinsDuring extension of the ramthe bodyengages an outer track linkand removes it from the track pinsAdditionally, a 'V' blockis provided to engage the track pinsand hold the track chain assemblytogether after the outer track linkshave been removed.

Method and apparatus for disassembling a track chain

The present invention provides a portable machine for assembling a track for a track type work machine. A positioning block is provided for alignment of a pair of track pins that are to receive an outer track joint. A portable assembly tool having a pair of contact tools is adapted to receive a pair of outer track joints. The assembly tool is positioned over the positioning block and a hydraulic ram is extended to press each of the outer track links onto the track pins. The present invention is used with track assemblies that do not require master links.

Method and apparatus for installing links on an endless track chain

An assembly for mounting a fuel level sensing apparatus within a fuel tank of a vehicle includes a base member, a head member, and an elongated tubular member welded at one end to the base member and welded at the other end to the head member. The mounting assembly is positioned within a fuel tank and the head member is welded to a wall portion of the fuel tank. A fuel level sensing apparatus, having a guide portion and a mounting portion, is positioned within the mounting assembly, with the guide portion within the confines of the base member and the mounting portion releasably secured to the head member. A groove in the wall of the guide portion accommodates a rubber cushioning ring which is slightly compressed between the base member and the guide portion groove. Vehicle shocks and vibrations which would normally be transmitted to the fuel level sensing apparatus are dampened by the rubber cushioning ring.

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Chillicothe, IL, United States of America

James A Huenefeld