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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 21, 1978
Filed:
Oct. 04, 1976
Thomas E Cochran, Yorkville, IL (US);
Caterpillar Tractor Co., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A compactor wheel comprises sets of tips each disposed in circumferential alignment therearound with the leading edge of a tip of one set being substantially aligned with the trailing edge of a tip of an adjacent set. Each tip comprises a body portion having a cross-shaped tip portion secured in upstanding relationship thereon to include a first tip portion extending circumferentially and a second tip portion extending transversely relative to the first tip portion and disposed intermediate the ends thereof. A tapered surface and concavity are formed on each lateral side of the first tip portion to dispel material outwardly therefrom during compaction of soils or the like. A plurality of circumferentially aligned blades are positioned on each lateral side of the compactor wheel.