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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 26, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 20, 2012
Joseph L. Rottman, Decatur, IL (US);
Kenneth M. DE Luca, Forsyth, IL (US);
Brandon D. Mann, Decatur, IL (US);
Joseph L. Rottman, Decatur, IL (US);
Kenneth M. De Luca, Forsyth, IL (US);
Brandon D. Mann, Decatur, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A sensor mounting arrangement of a wheel assembly having a spindle defining an elongated cavity is provided. The spindle rotatably supports a wheel. The sensor mounting arrangement comprises a tube, a wire harness, and a sensor assembly. The tube is configured to be partially received in the elongated cavity of the spindle. The wire harness is routed through the tube. The sensor assembly is connected to a leading end of the wire harness wherein the leading end is configured to be disposed proximal to the wheel.