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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2005
Filed:
Dec. 20, 2002
Applicants:
Dean R. Potts, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Federico B. Rio, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Inventors:
Dean R. Potts, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Federico B. Rio, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Assignee:
Caterpillar Paving Products Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E01C019/28 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A vibratory mechanism is provided for a compacting work machine. The vibratory mechanism includes at least one eccentric weight rotatably positioned within a housing. Pressurized fluid is introduced into the vibratory mechanism at an inlet passage. A means for moving fluid through the vibratory mechanism and lubricating a pair of bearings is provided that operates during rotation of the eccentric weight.