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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 17, 2009
Eric J. Johannsen, Washington, IL (US);
Daniel D. Angot, Peoria, IL (US);
Ming Zhang, Spring, TX (US);
Xiangyang Jiang, Dunlap, IL (US);
Constant B. Bissahoyo, Peoria, IL (US);
Alexander H. Hays, Peoria, IL (US);
Anthony Snyder, Canton, IL (US);
Eric J. Johannsen, Washington, IL (US);
Daniel D. Angot, Peoria, IL (US);
Ming Zhang, Spring, TX (US);
Xiangyang Jiang, Dunlap, IL (US);
Constant B. Bissahoyo, Peoria, IL (US);
Alexander H. Hays, Peoria, IL (US);
Anthony Snyder, Canton, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
An idler having an axis of rotation. The idler may include a hub with a flange. A plurality of rim members are positioned along a perimeter of the flange and have generally axially facing, opposite side surfaces. At least one of the side surfaces has a first interlocking formation. A clamping plate is connected to the flange. The clamping plate has a second interlocking formation coupled with the first interlocking formation. A dampening member interposes the first and second interlocking formations.