Caterpillar Tractor Co.

James E Schimpf

Walter Z Ruseff

Roger L Boggs

Lucien B Shuler

John Molnar

Malcolm H Kinsinger

Pump control with fluid responsive standby pressure

Torque and high pressure limiting control for variable displacement pumps

Apparatus for reducing the noise made by circulation of an endless drive chain comprising a plurality of substantially identical links about a drive sprocket and idler is disclosed. According to the invention, a substantial portion of the energy present in pivotal movement of adjacent links with respect to each other, which occurs as the links are received on the drive sprocket and idler, is absorbed and returned to the pivotal movement therebetween which occurs when the links leave their engagement with the drive sprocket and idler. Specific embodiments of the invention particularly suited for use in reducing track noise in a track-type vehicle are described.

Apparatus for reducing track noise in a track-type vehicle

A speed control system for an internal combustion engine having a variable speed throttle includes an operator input control member connected through suitable linkage to vary the setting of the variable speed governor and includes a balance mechanism having spring means operating in opposition to the reactive forces of the governor for providing a relatively uniform control feel over the range of the operator control member.

Variable speed governor

A steering arrangement for construction vehicles and the like comprises a steering column assembly pivotally mounted on a stationary support for selective adjustment about a pivot axis disposed transversely relative to such assembly. A steering handle, rotatably mounted on the assembly, is operatively connected to a steering valve by linkage means for selectively steering a vehicle in response to rotation of the steering handle. The linkage means includes a push-pull cable having its upper end pivotally mounted about a pivot axis coincident with the pivot axis about which the steering column assembly is pivotally mounted on the stationary support to prevent actuation of the steering valve upon adjustment of the steering column assembly.

Adjustable steering column assembly

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Joliet, IL, United States of America

James E Schimpf