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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 12, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2011
John L. Marsolek, Watertown, MN (US);
Nicholas A. Oetken, Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
Nathan L. Mashek, Saint Michael, MN (US);
Eric A. Hansen, Big Lake, MN (US);
John L. Marsolek, Watertown, MN (US);
Nicholas A. Oetken, Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
Nathan L. Mashek, Saint Michael, MN (US);
Eric A. Hansen, Big Lake, MN (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
Apparatus for transferring a linear load through a high-speed rotating member includes a linear actuator containing an axially translatable cylinder rod. A mounting adapter fixed against axial and rotary movement is rigidly affixed to an actuator cylinder containing the cylinder rod. An elongate guide sleeve, fixed to the mounting adapter, extends axially from the adapter to accommodate an axially translatable thrust bearing affixed to one end of the cylinder rod. The guide sleeve contains a linear slot for accommodating a guide pin affixed to the thrust bearing housing, and transversely movable within the linear slot to prevent rotation of both bearing housing and cylinder rod components.