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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 25, 2005
Filed:
Feb. 25, 2002
Michael S. Bottom, Heyworth, IL (US);
Thomas M. Hoefft, Dunlap, IL (US);
Jeff A. Jensen, Dunlap, IL (US);
Jason L. Kupferschmid, Franklin, NC (US);
Eric A. Mathewson, Peoria, IL (US);
Thomas E. Oertley, Dunlap, IL (US);
John M. Plouzek, Peoria, IL (US);
Dennis R. Shookman, Washington, IL (US);
Michael S. Bottom, Heyworth, IL (US);
Thomas M. Hoefft, Dunlap, IL (US);
Jeff A. Jensen, Dunlap, IL (US);
Jason L. Kupferschmid, Franklin, NC (US);
Eric A. Mathewson, Peoria, IL (US);
Thomas E. Oertley, Dunlap, IL (US);
John M. Plouzek, Peoria, IL (US);
Dennis R. Shookman, Washington, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc, Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
Joint assemblies are useful for connecting one structure to another structure. When the various structures deflect or bend, edge loading occurs therebetween. The subject joint assembly includes a pin positioned between a first and second structure. An insert is free floating positioned around the pin for contacting either of the first or second structures. A crown shaped surface is utilized on the insert at a substantially central location therealong. The crown shaped surface directs forces to the center of the insert to reduce edge loading.