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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 10, 2026
Filed:
Oct. 18, 2024
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Andrew Joseph Braun, High Ridge, MO (US);
Ryan P. Morge, Clinton, IL (US);
David W. Holthaus, Monticello, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc, Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
In an embodiment, a forked wearable shim for use in a suspension system, comprising: a shim body including a first planar surface and a second planar surface; a shank portion, the shank portion having an alignment opening extending through the body from the first planar surface through the second planar surface and a fastening opening extending through the body from the first planar surface through the second planar surface located between an end of the shank portion and the alignment opening; a forked-shaped second end having a first prong extending away from the shank portion and a second prong opposite the first prong and extending away from the shank portion; and a first breakaway slot and a second breakaway slot.