Base edge cover for a bucket and apparatus for retaining same
AssigneeCaterpillar Inc.
InventorWilliam J. Renski
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Abstract
Apparatus is provided for protecting a base edge of a ground engaging implement of a work machine from wear. The apparatus includes a base edge cover and retaining apparatus of a construction adapted for time saving removal and installation. A mounting base is carried on the upper face of the base edge and has an opening therein. An upper flange element of the base edge cover has a bar projecting inwardly therefrom toward the upper face of the base edge. The bar is positionable within the opening of the mounting base and is captured in such opening by a detachable lock. The construction results in a reduction of waste of materials that must be discarded after the base edge cover is worn out.
Claims6
Apparatus for protecting a base edge of a ground engaging implement of a work machine, said base edge having an upper face and a lower face, comprising:
- a base edge cover having a forward ground engaging portion and a rearward mounting portion, said rearward mounting portion having an upper flange element extending along said upper face of the base edge and a lower flange element extending along the lower face of said base edge and defining a throat therebetween for receiving said base edge;
- a mounting base carried on the upper face of said base edge, said mounting base having an opening therein;
- said upper flange element of said base edge cover having a bar projecting inwardly therefrom toward said upper face of the base edge, said bar being positionable within said opening of said mounting base;
- a lock for selectively retaining said bar within said opening;
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- said mounting base including an upright flange having a longitudinally extending opening, said opening being adapted to receive and position said lock in a locking position over the top of said bar.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.