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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 07, 1999
Filed:
Oct. 15, 1997
Christopher J Stickling, Dunlap, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
An earth working apparatus includes a first machine component and a second machine component which is movable relative to the first machine component. The apparatus also includes a motor for moving the second machine component relative to the first machine component, wherein the motor includes a motor shaft. The apparatus also includes a housing secured to the first machine component, the housing having a chamber defined therein. The apparatus further includes a sensor positioned within the chamber of the housing, wherein (1) the sensor includes a sensor body and a sensor shaft, (2) the sensor body is fixed in relation to the housing, and (3) the sensor shaft is movable in relation to the housing. The apparatus also includes a linkage assembly which mechanically couples the motor shaft to the sensor shaft.