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US 10,246,848 B2Granted
Upper hinge design for a bucket
AssigneeCaterpillar Inc.
InventorDavid Michael Worth
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Abstract
A hinge attachment bracket for use with a work implement is provided. The bracket comprises a substantial I-beam configuration that includes a first flange, a second flange, a web that connects the first flange to the second flange and that defines a boss that defines a pin receiving bore that establishes a radial direction, a radial plane and a longitudinal axis. The first and second flanges may merge toward each other tangentially forming a first extension portion.
Claims20
A work implement for use with a machine, the work implement comprising:
- a body that is configured to perform work and that includes a wall;
- and
- a hinge attachment bracket that is attached to the wall and that comprises:
- a substantial I-beam configuration that includes a first flange, a second flange, a web that connects the first flange to the second flange and that defines a boss that defines a pin receiving bore that establishes a radial direction and a longitudinal axis, wherein:
- the first and second flanges merge toward each other tangentially forming a first extension portion.
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A hinge attachment bracket for use with a work implement comprising:
- a substantial I-beam configuration that includes a first flange, a second flange, a web that connects the first flange to the second flange and that defines a boss that defines a pin receiving bore that establishes a radial direction, a radial plane and a longitudinal axis, wherein:
- the first and second flanges merge toward each other tangentially forming a first extension portion.
A machine comprising:
- a motor;
- a frame;
- a work implement;
- at least two lift arms that are configured to be attached to the work implement using upper and lower hinge points;
- and
- the work implement comprising:
- a body that is configured to perform work and that includes a wall;
- and
- a plurality of hinge attachment brackets attached to the wall that provide upper and lower hinge points wherein at least one hinge attachment bracket comprises:
- a substantial I-beam configuration that includes a first flange, a second flange, a web that connects the first flange to the second flange and that defines a boss that defines a pin receiving bore, wherein:
- the first and second flanges merge toward each other tangentially forming a first extension portion.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.