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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 31, 2011
Filed:
Nov. 29, 2007
Clifton Gerke, Peoria, IL (US);
Clifton Gerke, Peoria, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A method for making machines includes selecting one of a plurality of types of suspension elements for coupling between a body component and a frame component of a machine. If the suspension elements are of a first type, they are coupled with mounting elements on the body component having a configuration corresponding therewith. If the suspension elements are of a second type, they are coupled with mounting elements on the frame component which have a configuration corresponding therewith. Adapter mechanisms having a first connecting interface corresponding to mounting elements on one of the body component and frame component, and a second connecting interface corresponding with the selected suspension elements, are used to couple the body component with the frame component. A group of machines includes a first set using the first type of suspension elements coupled between the body component and frame component, and a second machine set which includes the second type of suspension elements coupled between a body component and frame component.
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