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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 14, 2002
Filed:
Apr. 20, 2000
Denis M. Gerardin, Jarrie, FR;
Roy L. Maguire, Edelstein, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
An insert arrangement includes a ring member having (i) a first sidewall, (ii) a second sidewall, (iii) a bore defined therethrough, (iv) a first seal groove defined in the first sidewall, and (v) a second seal groove defined in the second sidewall. The insert arrangement also includes a bushing having (i) a passageway defined therethrough and (ii) a bushing end face. The bushing is positioned relative to the ring member so that (i) the passageway is linearly aligned with the bore and (ii) the first seal groove is located in an opposing relationship with the bushing end face. The insert arrangement further includes a link having an aperture defined therein. The link is positioned relative to the ring member so that the ring member is positioned within the aperture.