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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 09, 2024
Filed:
Mar. 12, 2021
Applicant:
Caterpillar Global Mining Llc, Tucson, AZ (US);
Inventors:
Daniel T. Unger, Yorkville, IL (US);
Ramanagarajan Meenakshinathan, Chennai, IN;
Kort C. Randall, Oro Valley, AZ (US);
Assignee:
Caterpillar Global Mining LLC, Tucson, AZ (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E02F 3/38 (2006.01); E02F 3/36 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E02F 3/3663 (2013.01); E02F 3/38 (2013.01); E02F 3/3636 (2013.01);
Abstract
A work machine includes a frame, a traction system supporting the frame, an arm assembly having a first end and a second end, the first end connected to the frame, an implement connected to the second end, and a linkage connecting the implement to the second end of the arm assembly. The linkage includes a pin-supporting section configured to accept a pin and a linking section attached to the pin-supporting section by a weld. The linking section includes a recess proximate to the weld.