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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 23, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 30, 2008
Brian Howson, Peoria, IL (US);
Thomas E. Oertley, Peoria, IL (US);
Christopher A. Junck, East Peoria, IL (US);
Chris Zach, San Diego, CA (US);
Brian Howson, Peoria, IL (US);
Thomas E. Oertley, Peoria, IL (US);
Christopher A. Junck, East Peoria, IL (US);
Chris Zach, San Diego, CA (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
Mounting arrangement includes a drawbar assembly universally coupled to a longitudinally extending front frame portion of a machine proximal to a front wheel and a distance rearward from the wheel. An implement mounting bracket pivotably coupled to the assembly defines an articulation axis. First and second hydraulic actuators advance respective power links coupled to the mounting bracket to rotate the mounting bracket about the articulation axis. Respective idler links limit the movement of the actuators and power links.