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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 18, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 16, 2010
Applicants:
Thomas Oertley, Peoria, IL (US);
Michael T. James, Pekin, IL (US);
Inventors:
Thomas Oertley, Peoria, IL (US);
Michael T. James, Pekin, IL (US);
Assignee:
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16J 1/18 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A pin joint includes a pin having a longitudinal axis. A bushing for use with a lateral pin retention system may be positioned around the pin. The bushing includes an arc groove disposed radially about an outer surface of the bushing. A retaining plug for use with the lateral pin retention system includes an engagement head shaped to engage the arc groove and may be attachable to a linkage of a machine.