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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 2016
Filed:
Oct. 23, 2014
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Gregory Allan Seljestad, Wamego, KS (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A linkage arm for use with machine linkage systems is disclosed. The link may include a body having a first end opposite a second end with a first pin bore and a second pin bore disposed at the first and second ends respectively. The link may also include a front face and a rear face disposed on opposite sides of the body. The link may further include a guard connected to the front face. The guard may include a base plate, a first pad, and a first web connecting the first pad to the base plate. The first pad may form an upper leading surface oriented at about 25-35° relative to a virtual line drawn between centers of the first and second pin bores.