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Elastomeric bushings
Assignee: Bank of America NA
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Filing: 1978-11-22
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Granted: 1980-04-01
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Expires: 1998-11-22
Abstract
Abstract An elastomeric bushing especially useful in the construction of track-type vehicles. Track links of such vehicles are formed with circular openings and joined by octagonal link pins. A metal pin sleeve having an octagonally shaped internal opening slides onto the pin. The pin sleeve is formed with an elliptical cross sectional shape. An elastomeric bushing having an elliptical shape is bonded to the elliptical metal sleeve with their major axes at right angles to each other. The bushing is forced into the circular opening in the track link so that the elastomeric bushing is under compression.
Inventors
- 👤 Adrian Ruddell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:51
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D55/00; B62D55/08; B62D55/088; B62D55/0887; B62D55/18; B62D55/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/45; Y10T403/455
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
In an endless track for vehicles including track links formed with cross bores, articulately connected by track pins, the improvement comprising: a. a non-elastic pin sleeve having an elliptical cross sectional shape with a major axis removably mounted on said pin so that said major axis is normal to the direction of maximum force exerted on said sleeve; and b. an elastomeric bushing dimensioned for force fit mounting within said cross bores and having a molded elliptical cross sectional shape with a major axis and bonded to said sleeve so that said major axis is positioned parallel to the direction of maximum compressive force exerted on said bushing wherein there is a greater thickness of elastomer to resist said maximum force.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
In an endless track for vehicles including track links formed with cross bores, articulately connected by track pins, the improvement comprising: a. a non-elastic pin sleeve having an elliptical cross sectional shape with a major axis removably mounted on said pin so that said major axis is normal to the direction of maximum force exerted on said sleeve; and b. an elastomeric bushing dimensioned for force fit mounting within said cross bores and having a molded elliptical cross sectional shape with a major axis and bonded to said sleeve so that said major axis is positioned parallel to the direction of maximum compressive force exerted on said bushing wherein there is a greater thickness of elastomer to resist said maximum force.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A bushing as described in claim 1 comprising: a. said pin is formed with a polygonal outer surface; and b. said pin sleeve is metal and is formed with a passage therethrough having a polygonal cross section for registration with said pin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A bushing as described in claim 1 comprising: a. said pin sleeve elastomeric, bushing and pin are coaxially mounted so that the greatest thickness of said elastomeric bushing is substantially equal on diametrically opposed wall portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
In an endless track as described in claim 1 wherein said cross bores are circular, the improvement comprising: a. said elastomeric bushing is molded with a wall thickness greater than its installed thickness.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
A bushing as described in claim 4 comprising: a. said bushing is molded with a wall thickness approximately 20% greater than its installed thickness whereby the elastomeric bushing exerts a compressive force upon the wall of said cross bore sufficient to prevent relative movement therewith under normal service conditions.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-04-01 | 1983-10-01 | 1984-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-04-01 | 1987-10-01 | 1988-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-04-01 | 1991-10-01 | 1992-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |