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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 20, 2019
Filed:
Nov. 11, 2016
Applicant:
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Inventors:
Andres Gonzalez, Waco, TX (US);
Austin Neathery, Waco, TX (US);
Lauritz P Pillers, II, McGregor, TX (US);
Assignee:
Caterpillar Inc., Deerfield, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E02F 3/36 (2006.01); F16C 29/02 (2006.01); E02F 3/38 (2006.01); E02F 3/32 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E02F 3/3604 (2013.01); E02F 3/38 (2013.01); F16C 29/02 (2013.01); E02F 3/32 (2013.01);
Abstract
A bushing for a bracket assembly of a linkage assembly of a machine includes a cylindrical portion with an end, and a number of holes arranged on and along an axial direction of cylindrical portion, and being longitudinally spaced apart from each other. The bracket assembly includes a plate having an opening, and the cylindrical portion of the bushing is configured to be inserted into and positioned within the opening. The holes facilitate multiple positions of the end relative to the plate.