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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 14, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 31, 2008
Michael Alan Gentry, Clinton, IL (US);
Jeffrey G. Jable, Decatur, IL (US);
Jason Stepp, Taylorville, IL (US);
Jay S Underwood, West Lafayette, IN (US);
Michael Alan Gentry, Clinton, IL (US);
Jeffrey G. Jable, Decatur, IL (US);
Jason Stepp, Taylorville, IL (US);
Jay S Underwood, West Lafayette, IN (US);
Caterpilar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
An oscillation joint for a chain driven independent suspension is disclosed. The oscillation joint may include a stationary frame member configured to support a first end of a drive chain. The oscillation joint may also include an oscillating frame member configured to support a second end of the drive chain and rotate about the stationary frame member. The oscillation joint may further include a first thrust washer located between a first surface of the stationary frame member and a substantially parallel first surface of the oscillating frame member. A first wear sleeve may be located substantially perpendicular to the first thrust washer.