Abstract: A vehicle includes a trailer assembly supported by a rear chassis system. The rear chassis system includes a chassis frame having at least two longitudinal chassis members. The rear chassis system includes a rear suspension frame coupled to a back rear axle. The rear suspension frame includes a bearing head with a bearing aperture. Equalizing beams extend between the front rear axle and the back rear axle, with each equalizing beam including a bushing aperture. The rear chassis system also includes a plurality of suspension mounts. To minimize relative translations experienced by the suspension mounts during operation of the vehicle, opposing end sections of a spindle cross member, along with the bearing aperture and the bushing aperture are coaxially aligned. Likewise, the opposing spindle end sections, the bearing aperture, the bushing aperture, and a top plate of each suspension mount are coplanar.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a trailer assembly supported by a rear chassis system. The rear chassis system includes a chassis frame having at least two longitudinal chassis members. The rear chassis system includes a rear suspension frame coupled to a back rear axle. The rear suspension frame includes a bearing head with a bearing aperture. Equalizing beams extend between the front rear axle and the back rear axle, with each equalizing beam including a bushing aperture. The rear chassis system also includes a plurality of suspension mounts. To minimize relative translations experienced by the suspension mounts during operation of the vehicle, opposing end sections of a spindle cross member, along with the bearing aperture and the bushing aperture are coaxially aligned. Likewise, the opposing spindle end sections, the bearing aperture, the bushing aperture, and a top plate of each suspension mount are coplanar.

Abstract: An elastomeric bearing can be incorporated into a bearing joint assembly of an undercarriage of a track-type machine. The elastomeric bearing can include a plurality of alternating elastomeric layers and metal plies that are configured to allow at least three degrees of relative rotational movement and can allow the relative rotation of roll, pitch, and yaw. The elastomeric bearing can be generally cylindrical with the elastomeric layers and metal plies being generally barrel-shaped such that the cross-section of the elastomeric layers and metal plies define an annular arc that follows an axis of revolution that coincides with a central longitudinal axis thereof.

Abstract: An oil control ring assembly having a sealing ring and a scraping is disposed within a groove in a piston. The scraping ring assembly has a scraping end portion and spaced apart ends defining a gap. The sealing ring has a sealing end portion and mated spaced apart radially stepped ends defining a stepped gap. The sealing end portion is connected to the scraping end portion and the stepped gap on the sealing ring is offset from the gap on the scraping ring. A spring applies a radial force to the scraping ring which urges the end portion of the scraping ring into engagement with the cylinder wall and a reaction force moment about the end portion forces the end portion of the of the seal ring into contact with an upper surface of the groove. The oil control ring assembly simultaneously provides for side and gap sealing.

Abstract: An oil control ring assembly having a sealing ring and a scraping is disposed within a groove in a piston. The scraping ring assembly has a scraping end portion and spaced apart ends defining a gap. The sealing ring has a sealing end portion and mated spaced apart radially stepped ends defining a stepped gap. The stepped gap on the sealing ring is offset from the gap on the scraping ring. A spring positioned between an inner wall of the groove and the scraping ring biases the scraping ring at a specified tension. An alignment wire maintains misalignment between the stepped gap and the gap.