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Caterpillar Tractor Co. Patents
Assignee:
Caterpillar Tractor Co.
Address:
Peoria, IL
No. of patents:
1999
Patents:




Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
T998002 Governor dual power setting selection control September 2, 1980
A governor for an engine has a fuel supply control mechanism with linearly adjustable yieldable stops that are positionable in at least two discrete positions by selectively actuated first and second coacting adjusting wedges. The cam-like wedges are disposed operatively adjacent the lin
T987002 Reservoir with controlled pathway to a pump suction line October 2, 1979
a reservoir (10) for a scavenging system has a suction line (12) of a pump disposed within the reservoir and a float mechanism (24) that controls the fluid pathway (21) from the reservoir into the suction line (12) in response to the height (22) of the fluid within the reservoir. This sy
T986006 Air circulation system/cab September 4, 1979
in an air circulating system of a work vehicle having an operator's cab, a manifold and a radiator, a plenum is used for controllably passing an air stream from outside the cab through the cab to a radiator and manifold.
T985006 Retaining means for pivot pin August 7, 1979
apparatus for pivotally connecting two relatively movable members has a pin having one end connectable with a retainer plate. Flat surfaces and shoulders formed on the one pin end respectively engage the plate and an aperture therein and with an end connected bolt and washer universally
T984004 Grader blade actuator July 3, 1979
a grader blade actuator comprises a frame, a pair of pivot arms connected to said frame, a link member pivotally interconnecting the arms, a blade member, and a diagonal fluid cylinder connecting the link member to the blade member. The blade actuator further comprises a pair of fluid li
T984001 Decelerator mechanism July 3, 1979
a decelerator mechanism for a vehicle has a speed control with a releasable lock and a complementing pivotal control connected by a control cable. Movement of the cable is controlled by a force biasing device. The force biasing device has first and second rods and associated stop element
T983006 Injection nozzle assembly June 5, 1979
an injection nozzle assembly has a housing 12, a valve 14, and a sleeve 16. The housing has an axis 18 and a chamber 24. The housing has a shoulder 26 which defines first and second chamber portions 28 and 30, respectively. The valve has a head 32 position in the first chamber portion an
T982002 Pivot shaft bushing May 1, 1979
a track-type vehicle includes a main frame having a transverse shaft mounted thereto, and a pair of laterally spaced track roller assemblies pivotally mounted to the shaft on either side thereof. The shaft is mounted to the main frame by means of elastomeric sleeves disposed about th
T981004 Resiliently mounted wheel assembly April 3, 1979
a resiliently mounted wheel assembly has a tread ring, an annular member, a plurality of bearing elements for rotatably mounting the tread ring on the annular member, an elastomeric ring member resiliently supporting the annular member, and an arbor mount supporting the elastomeric ring
T981001 Bucket reinforcing structure April 3, 1979
a material handling bucket structure has a shell, a blade connected to the shell and spaced apart mounting brackets having reinforcing structure and a supporting member. The supporting member extends between and connects the mounting brackets and forms a unitary portion of each bracket.
T980007 Track pin with retaining stepped ends March 6, 1979
endless chains such as used for heavy-duty conveyors or crawler tractors often use spaced, coacting links with laterally overlying ends joined by hinge pins and bushings to couple segments carrying either load bearing plates or track shoes. Severe work environments often include fine
T980006 Tire and continuous track system March 6, 1979
a track assembly has a continuous track and a tire is provided in contact with the track. A plurality of protrusions extends from one of the track and tire, and openings extend into the other of the track and tire. These protrusions and openings are mateable one within the other. The mat
T974002 Apparatus and method for electrically heating a moving wire containing treating agents September 5, 1978
an apparatus electrically heats a wire containing treating agents to a preselected temperature while controllably passing the heated wire into molten metal of a mold. The apparatus includes an insulated guide tube which has inlet and outlet contact orifices and wire feed apparatus for
T974001 Guard for tilt cylinder hoses and fittings September 5, 1978
a loader vehicle having a frame including an ear, a tilt cylinder, having one end extending along one side of the ear, and pivotally connected thereto, for tilting a bucket, hydraulic hoses and fittings extending alongside the cylinder to supply hydraulic fluid thereto, and a guard for
T973009 Apparatus and method for heating a controlled, moving wire containing treating agents August 1, 1978
an electric circuit controllably heats a controlled, moving wire containing treating agents during entry of the wire into molten metal of a mold. The electric circuit includes an electrode and a power supply which has first and second terminals. The first terminal is connected to the wir
T973007 Replaceable tire tread belt August 1, 1978
a replaceable tire tread belt has outer and inner peripheral surfaces and a pair of opposite side surfaces. The inner peripheral surface has a plurality of projections for interlocking engagement with a tire carcass, and the outer peripheral surface is axially divided into a smooth porti
T973006 Replaceable tire tread belt and tire carcass with a buttressed sidewall August 1, 1978
a replaceable tire tread belt has radially outer and inner peripheral surfaces and a pair of opposite side surfaces defining a preselected axial width. The tread belt is mounted on a tire carcass having a radially outer peripheral portion, a facing pair of sidewalls, and a radially inner
T973005 Tuned viscous damper August 1, 1978
a tuned viscous damper including a hub adapted to receive a rotational input force, a first element carried by the hub having a plurality of spaced, annular fins directed generally axially of the hub and concentrically therewith, a second element having a plurality of spaced, annular
T973003 Lever locking assembly August 1, 1978
each of a plurality of levers has a hole extending therethrough with the holes being in axial alignment at a nonoperational position of the levers. A lock bolt is slidably positioned within a bore of a bracket mounted adjacent one of the levers and is movable therethrough to a first posi
T973002 Replaceable corner cutting edge August 1, 1978
a replaceable cutting edge includes a substantially horizontal bottom plate having an upright opening therethrough, a side wall and a tapered front edge, and a substantially vertical side plate integrally secured to the bottom plate adjacent the side wall. The side plate has upwardly
T973001 Scraper apron assembly August 1, 1978
a scraper apron assembly has a bowl member which has a front opening and first and second sides. Each of the sides has an upper portion and extends rearwardly from the front opening. Each of the upper portions has first and second end portions with a slot in the second end portion.An apr
T971002 Adjustable nozzle June 6, 1978
in a system including a first member and a second member movable relative the first member, an adjustable nozzle element is included. The nozzle directs pressurized fluid such as a lubricant or coolant delivered to the first member outwardly in a range of possible directions to impact th
T967009 Method of applying a wear-resistant composite coating to an article February 7, 1978
a method of applying a wear-resistant composite coating to an article is disclosed which includes the steps of depositing a plurality of wear-resistant particles having a predetermined melting point along with a lower melting point element in solid form onto the surface of the article,
T966007 Main frame for a loader vehicle January 3, 1978
an integral welded main frame for a loader vehicle having a hydrostatic drive system, including a front frame section for supporting a load forwardly thereof, a pair of rails extending rearwardly from the front frame section, each of the rails including an upper plate and a lower pla
RE31972 Casting mold with constricting device August 20, 1985
A stricture is formed between riser and cast article in a conventional metal mold casting process to facilitate clean removal of the riser after casting by interposing thin-walled frangible constriction means between riser cavity and casting cavity prior to pouring molten metal; the flow
RE31956 Infinitely adjustable cable controlled apparatus and method July 30, 1985
A cable controlled apparatus comprises a housing having a control member movably mounted therein and adapted to actuate a directional control valve or the like. The cable is threadably mounted in a bracket, mounted on the housing, to selectively move and adjust the position of the valve
RE31646 Adjustable control console for vehicles August 14, 1984
The steering wheel together with other controls of an earth moving vehicle such as a motor grader are mounted on a pedestal which may be selectively tilted for optimum positioning for different operators and to enable a particular operator to sit or stand at his convenience. The pedestal
RE31642 Angle and tilt implement assembly August 7, 1984
An implement assembly (12) includes an implement (16), such as, for example, a blade (22) of a work vehicle (10), pivotally connected to a frame (14) for supporting said blade (22). The blade (22) and frame (14) are closely positioned to the front of the work vehicle (10) for maximum
RE31218 Fuel additive injection system for diesel engines April 26, 1983
A diesel fuel supply system for use with a diesel engine including a fuel pump for supplying fuel to the engine, a fuel tank connected to the pump for delivering fuel to the pump, a fuel additive tank, a valve, conduits connecting the additive tank to the pump through the valve in parall
RE31168 Wear ring for spring of friction coupling March 8, 1983
A power drive assembly having a housing, a drive mechanism removably installed in the housing, an annular biasing spring installed in the housing for biasing the mechanism, and a wear ring arrangement including an undercut annular groove in the mechanism opening coaxially toward an e
RE31164 Cooling system for rock ripper tip March 1, 1983
A cooling system for cooling the cutting edge of an impact type ripper tip includes a source of liquid coolant under pressure and conduit means for supplying the coolant to a spray head mounted below and behind the ripper tip in a position to distribute liquid coolant to the lower surfac
RE31154 Flexible drive February 22, 1983
A variable rate frictional drive coupling is provided between a drive shaft and a driven member. The drive coupling will dampen torsional vibrations from the drive shaft and will transmit driving torque from said shaft to the driven member. The coupling comprises a cam and leaf springs
RE30928 Engine control May 11, 1982
An engine control wherein a shaft driven by the engine causes a first signal to be generated and then a second signal after the shaft has rotated through a predetermined degree. The first signal starts a timer into operation, the timer producing a timer pulse of predetermined duratio
RE30925 Fuel vaporizing combustor tube May 11, 1982
In a fuel vaporizing type of combustor for gas turbines, using fuel vaporizing tubes and associated mechanism, the vaporizing tubes having a construction and configuration adapted to maintain uniform temperatures therein, the structure as well maintaining uniform temperatures in the
RE30918 Tire and center support assembling apparatus May 4, 1982
A tire and center support assembling apparatus has a tire supporting frame, a powered actuator having a movable element, and a shoe assembly connected to the movable element and being of a construction sufficient for moving a plurality of shoes into engagement with a split rim to expand
RE30769 Mounting arrangement for impact rock-breaker October 13, 1981
An impact rock breaker includes detachable mounting means and latching means operative to mount the rock breaker on the stick of a backhoe or excavator adjacent the bucket such that the rock breaker can be pivoted between a non-operative position out of the way of the bucket to permit
RE30766 Modular heat exchanger with pivotal cores October 13, 1981
A heat exchanger is provided with pivotally mounted, angularly disposed, cooling modules or cores so as to increase the cooling capacity of the heat exchanger and, at the same time, to have a self-cleaning capability for the modules or cores. The angular disposition of the modules or cor
RE30436 Rim construction and tool apparatus for safe tire inflation November 18, 1980
In a multi-piece rim arrangement having a tapered base member and an associated tire bead seat band, the bead seat band is constructed to prevent tire inflation if the rim is improperly assembled. Included is a portable puller tool, adaptable to existing rim assemblies, that functions
RE30333 Ebullient cooled turbocharger bearing housing July 15, 1980
A turbocharged internal combustion engine system including a liquid-cooled internal combustion engine, a heat exchanger for cooling the liquid, a pump for pumping cooled liquid from the heat exchanger to the engine, and a turbocharger including a rotary turbine and a rotary compressor, a
RE30203 Fuel control cross shaft February 5, 1980
The invention is concerned with an improved fuel injection control system which is useful with an internal combustion engine comprising a pair of pluralities of equal numbers of cylinders with said pairs of pluralities of cylinders being aligned side by side and including a pair of p
RE30128 Conveyor control system for a self-loading scraper October 30, 1979
A control system for the hydraulically powered .Iadd.conveyor, such as an .Iaddend.auger, of a self-loading .[.auger.]. scraper that has a hydraulic cushion hitch which is locked out when the scraper is loading. A multi-position manually controlled pilot selector valve which is used to
RE30127 Load ejection improvement for self-loading scrapers October 30, 1979
A control system for the hydraulically powered .Iadd.conveyor, such as an .Iaddend.auger.Iadd., .Iaddend.of a self-loading .[.auger.]. scraper that has an ejector operated by a hydraulic cylinder. One manual control valve starts and stops the auger in conjunction with loading. A second m
RE30039 Segmented and cushioned idler for track-type vehicles June 26, 1979
A track-type vehicle, such as a crawler tractor, comprises a pair of endless tracks mounted on either side thereof. Each of the tracks is entrained over a drive sprocket at its rearward end and over an idler at its forward end. The idler comprises a hub having a plurality of arcuate
RE30018 Sprocket member configuration June 5, 1979
An improved sprocket configuration for use in a track-type vehicle drive. The tooth configuration and tooth pocket configuration accommodate packing of the pocket and permit limited displacement of the chain without excessive wear of the chain bushings. The pocket configuration is re
RE29723 Resilient mid-pitch lug for an endless track August 8, 1978
An endless track assembly for use with a track-type vehicle having a notched drive sprocket is provided with link elements having a resilient mid-pitch impact lug located midway between the track link bushings. The resilient mid-pitch lug reduces track noise and wear due to metal-to-meta
RE29718 Resilient mid-pitch lug for an endless track August 1, 1978
An endless track assembly for use with a track-type vehicle having a notched drive sprocket is provided with link elements having a resilient mid-pitch impact lug located midway between the track link bushings. The resilient mid-pitch lug reduces track noise and wear due to metal-to-meta
RE29603 Bucket reinforcement structure April 4, 1978
A bucket for use with a loader vehicle includes a pair of spaced reinforcement means fixed to the bottom wall portion of the bucket. Each reinforcement means defines a box section which runs transversely of the cutting edge of the bucket, including a pair of ribs which run continuous
RE29402 Vibration isolating grip for pneumatic hand tools September 20, 1977
A vibration isolating and heat insulating hand grip for use with hand held pneumatic chisels and similar pneumatic hand tools. A manually grippable rigid sleeve is slidably mounted on a housing member which surrounds a rigid, tubular shell to define an annular cavity. Internally secured
RE29293 Pedal actuated steering clutch and brake controls for tractors July 5, 1977
.Iadd.The steering clutches and steering brakes of a tractor are operated by foot pedals. Each of two pedals operates to release its respective clutch and apply the corresponding brake. A third pedal, located intermediate the other two, applies both brakes without operating the clutc
D274333 Track type log skidding machine June 19, 1984

 
 
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