公开(公告)号：US20170190367A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-06

申请号：US14988937

申请日：2016-01-06

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Timothy A. Thorson ,  Robert Meyer ,  Gregory J. Kaufmann ,  Mark Diekevers ,  Eric Johannsen

IPC: B62D55/15 ,  B62D55/06 ,  B62D55/08 ,  B62D55/14 ,  B62D55/088

CPC classification number: B62D55/15 ,  B62D55/06 ,  B62D55/08 ,  B62D55/088 ,  B62D55/14 ,  E02F3/32 ,  E02F9/02

Abstract: A track roller assembly is disclosed. The track roller assembly may include a shaft and a cap engaged with the shaft. The track roller assembly may further include a roller shell configured to rotate about the shaft and may have a through-bore. The track roller assembly may include a crescent-based track roller seal, a toric-based track roller seal or a combination of both the crescent-based track roller seal and the toric-based track roller seal.

公开(公告)号：US09457852B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US14243176

申请日：2014-04-02

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Eric Johannsen ,  Roger Recker ,  Jason Sebright ,  Mark S. Diekevers

IPC: B62D55/21 ,  B62D55/088 ,  B62D55/092

CPC classification number: B62D55/21 ,  B62D55/0887 ,  B62D55/092 ,  B62D55/211 ,  Y10T29/4995

Abstract: A cartridge assembly for a track chain is disclosed. The cartridge assembly includes a pin that has a lubricant channel therein. The pin is accommodated in an inner bushing that also has a channel extending therethrough for accommodating the pin. The pin extends beyond either end of the inner bushing. The pin and inner bushing are partially disposed in an outer bushing that also has a channel for accommodating the pin in inner bushing. The ends of the inner bushing and pin extend beyond the ends of the outer bushing. First and second inserts are disposed at either end of the inner bushing. The first and second inserts are disposed between the outer bushing and a pair of opposing collars which are disposed on the ends of the pin beyond the inserts and beyond the ends of the inner bushing. The inserts and collars each include seals. The seals of the collars are supported by one or more thrust rings as opposed to the inserts or partially by the inserts.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于履带链的料盒组件。 盒组件包括其中具有润滑剂通道的销。 销被容纳在内衬套中，内衬套还具有穿过其中的通道以容纳销。 销延伸超过内衬套的任一端。 销和内衬套部分地设置在外套筒中，外套筒还具有用于将销钉收纳在内衬套中的通道。 内套管和销的端部延伸超出外套管的端部。 第一和第二插入件设置在内衬套的任一端。 第一和第二插入件设置在外衬套和一对相对的套环之间，所述一对相对的套环设置在销的端部上方超过插入件并且超出内衬套的端部。 插入件和套环均包括密封件。 套环的密封件由一个或多个推力环支撑，而不是与插入物相反，或部分地由插入件支撑。

公开(公告)号：US09296437B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-29

申请号：US13667917

申请日：2012-11-02

Applicant: Caterpillar, Inc.

Inventor： Allen Jay Weeks ,  Jeffrey Scott VanderVeen ,  Eric Johannsen

IPC: B62D55/15

CPC classification number: B62D55/15

Abstract: A roller collar is provided in a roller assembly of a machine, such as a track carrier roller of a track-type undercarriage. The roller assembly includes a roller mounted on a shaft and having a seal retaining lubricant between the roller and the shaft. The collar and an inner surface of the roller form a seal cavity placing the seal in fluid communication with an ambient atmosphere surrounding the roller. The roller collar extends over an opening into the seal cavity, such as with an outwardly extending flange or teeth or with an outer surface configured to increase a distance to be traveled to enter the seal cavity, and to reduce the amount of abrasive material entering the seal cavity and potentially compromising the integrity of the seal.

Abstract translation: 在机器的辊组件中，例如轨道式起落架的履带承载辊上设置有辊套。 辊组件包括安装在轴上的辊，并且在辊和轴之间具有保持润滑剂的密封件。 滚筒的轴环和内表面形成密封腔，使密封件与围绕滚筒的环境大气流体连通。 滚子轴环在开口处延伸到密封腔中，例如具有向外延伸的凸缘或齿，或者外表面被配置为增加行进距离以进入密封腔，并且减少进入密封腔的磨料的量 密封腔，并可能损害密封件的完整性。

公开(公告)号：US20160090135A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-31

申请号：US14496593

申请日：2014-09-25

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Eric Johannsen ,  Mark Diekevers

IPC: B62D55/088 ,  B62D55/21

CPC classification number: B62D55/0887 ,  B62D55/21

Abstract: An example track assembly in accordance with the present disclosure may include a pin, a bushing, a link, and a seal. The pin may define an axis, and may include opposing ends. The bushing may be positioned about the pin, and may include opposing ends. The link may have an inner face extending radially from the axis and defined by at least three portions. The three portions may include a recessed portion disposed between two non-recessed portions. The recessed portion may have a recessed face. The seal may be disposed at least partially within the recessed portion of the link. The seal may engage the recessed face of the link and may engage an end of the bushing such that a gap exists between the inner face of the link and the end of the bushing.

Abstract translation: 根据本公开的示例轨道组件可以包括销，衬套，连杆和密封件。 销可以限定轴线，并且可以包括相对的端部。 衬套可以围绕销定位，并且可以包括相对的端部。 连接件可以具有从轴线径向延伸并由至少三个部分限定的内表面。 三个部分可以包括设置在两个非凹部之间的凹部。 凹部可以具有凹面。 密封件可以至少部分地设置在连杆的凹陷部分内。 密封件可以接合连杆的凹面，并且可以接合衬套的端部，使得在连杆的内表面和衬套的端部之间存在间隙。

公开(公告)号：US20140125117A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：US13667917

申请日：2012-11-02

Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.

Inventor： Allen Jay Weeks ,  Jeffrey Scott VanderVeen ,  Eric Johannsen

IPC: B62D55/088

CPC classification number: B62D55/15

Abstract: A roller collar is provided in a roller assembly of a machine, such as a track carrier roller of a track-type undercarriage. The roller assembly includes a roller mounted on a shaft and having a seal retaining lubricant between the roller and the shaft. The collar and an inner surface of the roller form a seal cavity placing the seal in fluid communication with an ambient atmosphere surrounding the roller. The extends over an opening into the seal cavity, such as with an outwardly extending flange or teeth or with outer surface configured to increase a distance to be traveled to enter the seal cavity, to reduce the amount of abrasive material entering the seal cavity and potentially compromising the integrity of the seal.

Abstract translation: 在机器的辊组件中，例如轨道式起落架的履带承载辊上设置有辊套。 辊组件包括安装在轴上的辊，并且在辊和轴之间具有保持润滑剂的密封件。 滚筒的轴环和内表面形成密封腔，使密封件与围绕滚筒的环境大气流体连通。 在开口处延伸到密封腔中，例如具有向外延伸的凸缘或齿，或者外表面被配置为增加要行进的距离以进入密封腔，以减少进入密封腔的研磨材料的量并且潜在地 损害密封的完整性。

公开(公告)号：US20160177542A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：US14576601

申请日：2014-12-19

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Eric Johannsen

IPC: E02F9/26 ,  B62D55/06 ,  E02F9/02 ,  G07C5/08

CPC classification number: B62D55/06 ,  B62D55/125 ,  B62D55/14 ,  B62D55/32 ,  E02F9/02 ,  E02F9/267 ,  G07C5/0808

Abstract: System and methods for determining wear of a rotational component of an undercarriage for a machine are disclosed. One method includes determining a rotational speed of a drive sprocket of the undercarriage, determining a rotational speed of the rotational component, determining a size parameter of the rotational component based on at least the determined rotational speed of the drive sprocket and the determined rotational speed of the rotational component, and determining the wear of the rotational component based on the determined size parameter of the rotational component.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于确定用于机器的起落架的旋转部件的磨损的系统和方法。 一种方法包括确定起落架的驱动链轮的旋转速度，确定旋转分量的旋转速度，至少基于所确定的驱动链轮的旋转速度确定旋转分量的尺寸参数，并确定旋转分量的旋转速度 旋转分量，以及基于确定的旋转分量的尺寸参数确定旋转分量的磨损。

公开(公告)号：US20160031498A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14884813

申请日：2015-10-16

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Eric Johannsen

IPC: B62D55/096 ,  B62D55/14

CPC classification number: B62D55/14 ,  B62D55/0966

Abstract: A method of reducing noise on an idler wheel of a track type tractor is provided. The idler wheel includes a tread surface and a retaining surface on an outer periphery. The method includes machining the tread surface to a depth less than a predefined tolerance limit. The method further includes forming a metal mesh on the tread surface wherein the metal mesh is structured to define space between the tread surface and metal mesh to form a three dimensional structure. The method includes filling the space between the three dimensional structure and the tread surface with a noise reducing material to a predefined height.

Abstract translation: 提供一种降低履带式拖拉机惰轮的噪音的方法。 惰轮包括胎面和外周上的保持表面。 该方法包括将胎面表面加工成小于预定公差限度的深度。 该方法还包括在胎面表面上形成金属网，其中金属网被构造成限定胎面和金属网之间的空间以形成三维结构。 该方法包括用降噪材料将三维结构和胎面表面之间的空间填充到预定高度。

公开(公告)号：US20140125116A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：US13667904

申请日：2012-11-02

Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.

Inventor： Allen Jay Weeks ,  Jeffrey Scott VanderVeen ,  Eric Johannsen

IPC: B62D55/088

CPC classification number: B62D55/20 ,  B62D55/15

Abstract: A seal packing guard is provided in a roller assembly of a machine, such as a track carrier roller of a track-type undercarriage. The roller assembly includes a roller mounted on a shaft and having a seal retaining lubricant between the roller and the shaft. A collar and an inner surface of the roller form a seal cavity placing the seal in fluid communication with an ambient atmosphere surrounding the roller. The seal packing guard is attached to an outward surface of the roller and extends over an opening into the seal cavity to reduce the amount of abrasive material entering the seal cavity and potentially compromising the integrity of the seal.

Abstract translation: 在机器的辊组件中，例如轨道式起落架的轨道承载辊上设置密封衬垫防护件。 辊组件包括安装在轴上的辊，并且在辊和轴之间具有保持润滑剂的密封件。 辊的轴环和内表面形成密封腔，其将密封件与围绕辊的环境大气流体连通。 密封衬垫防护件附接到辊的外表面，并且在开口处延伸到密封腔中以减少进入密封腔的研磨材料的量并潜在地损害密封件的完整性。

公开(公告)号：US09371630B1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-21

申请号：US14576601

申请日：2014-12-19

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Eric Johannsen

IPC: G06F11/30 ,  E02F9/26 ,  G07C5/08 ,  B62D55/06 ,  E02F9/02

CPC classification number: B62D55/06 ,  B62D55/125 ,  B62D55/14 ,  B62D55/32 ,  E02F9/02 ,  E02F9/267 ,  G07C5/0808

Abstract: System and methods for determining wear of a rotational component of an undercarriage for a machine are disclosed. One method includes determining a rotational speed of a drive sprocket of the undercarriage, determining a rotational speed of the rotational component, determining a size parameter of the rotational component based on at least the determined rotational speed of the drive sprocket and the determined rotational speed of the rotational component, and determining the wear of the rotational component based on the determined size parameter of the rotational component.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于确定用于机器的起落架的旋转部件的磨损的系统和方法。 一种方法包括确定起落架的驱动链轮的旋转速度，确定旋转分量的旋转速度，至少基于所确定的驱动链轮的旋转速度确定旋转分量的尺寸参数，并确定旋转分量的旋转速度 旋转分量，以及基于确定的旋转分量的尺寸参数确定旋转分量的磨损。

公开(公告)号：US09333999B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-10

申请号：US13667904

申请日：2012-11-02

Applicant: Caterpillar, Inc.

Inventor： Allen Jay Weeks ,  Jeffrey Scott VanderVeen ,  Eric Johannsen

IPC: B62D55/088 ,  B62D55/20 ,  B62D55/15

CPC classification number: B62D55/20 ,  B62D55/15

Abstract: A seal packing guard is provided in a roller assembly of a machine, such as a track carrier roller of a track-type undercarriage. The roller assembly includes a roller mounted on a shaft and having a seal retaining lubricant between the roller and the shaft. A collar and an inner surface of the roller form a seal cavity placing the seal in fluid communication with an ambient atmosphere surrounding the roller. The seal packing guard is attached to an outward surface of the roller and extends over an opening into the seal cavity to reduce the amount of abrasive material entering the seal cavity and potentially compromising the integrity of the seal.

Abstract translation: 在机器的辊组件中，例如轨道式起落架的轨道承载辊上设置密封衬垫防护件。 辊组件包括安装在轴上的辊，并且在辊和轴之间具有保持润滑剂的密封件。 辊的轴环和内表面形成密封腔，其将密封件与围绕辊的环境大气流体连通。 密封衬垫防护件附接到辊的外表面，并且在开口处延伸到密封腔中以减少进入密封腔的研磨材料的量并潜在地损害密封件的完整性。