Expandable mounting pin arrangement
AssigneeCaterpillar Inc.
InventorsKevin L. Martin, Timothy J. Weirich, Jose Mauricio Tuschi
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AssigneeCaterpillar Inc.
InventorsKevin L. Martin, Timothy J. Weirich, Jose Mauricio Tuschi
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Mounting pin arrangements are useful for connecting a first and a second structure together. When the pin is inserted in a mounting structure the mounting pin arrangement needs to expand to seal the arrangement to prevent dust and dirt from entering the mounting arrangement. The subject mounting pin arrangement includes a sleeve assembly that has a plurality of sleeve segments and an elastomeric is positioned and connected to adjacent segments and includes an end cap on the end portion of the sleeve. The sleeve includes a tapered bore therethrough. A pair of inserts are positioned in the bore and include tapers that interact with the taper in the bore of the sleeve to expand the sleeve to seal the mounting arrangement. The arrangement of components provides an expandable pin arrangement that will prevent dust or dirt from entering the mounting arrangement to prolong the life of the various components.
A mounting pin arrangement adapted for attaching a first structure and a second structure together, the mounting pin arrangement, comprising:
A sleeve assembly;
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.