Nova Patents
CA3132932C

Track joint assemblies

Abstract

A track joint assembly comprises a first link having a first bore, a second link having a second bore, and a pin positioned at least partially within the first bore. An inner bushing is positioned coaxially around the pin and at least partially within the second bore. An outer bushing is positioned coaxially around the inner bushing. A seal assembly is positioned between the first link and the second link. The seal assembly contacts the second link at a portion of the second link which includes a material having a different wear resistance than the material of another portion of the second link.

CA3132932C, drawing sheet 1
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Term

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Expires 25 August 2034.

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9 claims: 2 independent, 7 dependent

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    88978348 - 13 CLAIMS:1. A track joint assembly, comprising: a first link having a first bore;a second link having a second bore;a pin positioned at least partially within the first bore;an inner bushing positioned coaxially around the pin, and at least partially within the second bore;an outer bushing positioned coaxially around the inner bushing;and a seal assembly positioned between the first link and the second link to form a hermetic seal between the first link and the second link;and a thrust ring positioned coaxially around the inner bushing, disposed in the second bore, and supporting a seal assembly positioned between the second link and the outer bushing to form a hermetic seal between the second link and the outer bushing.
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    The track joint assembly of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein:the second link includes a sealing portion surrounding an axial end of the inner bushing;and the sealing portion includes material having a different wear resistance than material of another portion of the second link. Date Reçue/Date Received 2023-11-22