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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 05, 2010
Filed:
Jan. 10, 2006
Michael R. Standish, Peoria, IL (US);
James M. Hollister, Raleigh, NC (US);
Margaret M. Lamb, Raleigh, NC (US);
Roy L. Maguire, Edelstein, IL (US);
Thomas E. Oertley, Peoria, IL (US);
Roger L. Recker, Dunlap, IL (US);
David F. Schaefer, Princeville, IL (US);
Michael R. Standish, Peoria, IL (US);
James M. Hollister, Raleigh, NC (US);
Margaret M. Lamb, Raleigh, NC (US);
Roy L. Maguire, Edelstein, IL (US);
Thomas E. Oertley, Peoria, IL (US);
Roger L. Recker, Dunlap, IL (US);
David F. Schaefer, Princeville, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc, Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
An apparatus and method for reducing vibrational effects of track chain assembly catenary hang is disclosed. A work machine includes a pair of track roller assemblies one positioned on each side of the work machine. The vibration reducing apparatus and method includes repositioning undercarriage components to vary the catenary hang from one side of the work machine to the other.