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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 13, 2007
Filed:
Aug. 30, 2004
George Carl Pinther, Ii, Raleigh, NC (US);
Brian Carter Buchanan, Clayton, NC (US);
Jay Holloman Renfrow, Kenly, NC (US);
Gary Walth, Raleigh, NC (US);
George Carl Pinther, II, Raleigh, NC (US);
Brian Carter Buchanan, Clayton, NC (US);
Jay Holloman Renfrow, Kenly, NC (US);
Gary Walth, Raleigh, NC (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A wear pad on a linkage of a work machine is disclosed. The linkage includes a first and a second linkage member in a telescoping relationship. The wear pad includes a first end having a first thickness and a second end having a second thickness, the first thickness being greater than the second thickness. The wear pad also includes a flat wear face configured to slidably interface with the first linkage member. A fixed surface has a bore formed therein. The bore is configured to receive an attachment member to securely attach the wear pad to the second linkage member.