Abstract: A boom apparatus comprises at least one flexible line and a boom. The boom comprises a nose body. The nose body comprises a passageway through which the at least one flexible line is routed.

Abstract: A boom apparatus comprises a boom structure, at least one flexible line, a fluid cylinder, and a barrier. The boom structure comprises a first boom and a second boom attached pivotally to the first boom. The at least one flexible line extends along the boom apparatus. The fluid cylinder is attached pivotally to the first boom and the second boom. The fluid cylinder comprises an end portion pinned to the second boom. The barrier is positioned between the end portion and the second boom. The at least one flexible line is routed externally of the second boom through a passageway positioned between the barrier and the second boom such that the barrier spaces the at least one flexible line apart from the end portion.

Abstract: A ball-and-socket joint (12) comprises a ball stud (32) comprising a ball (38) at an end thereof, and a socket (34) in which the ball (38) is positioned for relative movement between the ball (38) and the socket (34). An associated method is disclosed.

Abstract: A pivot mechanism for adjusting a blade on a work vehicle is provided. The pivot mechanism includes a bushing bolt fastened to a mounting bracket on the blade. The bushing bolt has a spherical portion fixedly positioned between coupling ends and configured to receive a bushing. The pivot mechanism further includes a cylinder coupled to the bushing bolt for controlling the position of the blade.

Abstract: A boom apparatus comprises a first boom, a second boom, and a monolithc knuckle body. The knuckle body is included in a clevis attaching pivotally the first boom and the second boom.

Abstract: A boom apparatus comprises at least one flexible line and a boom. The boom comprises a nose body. The nose body comprises a passageway through which the at least one flexible line is routed.

Abstract: A boom apparatus comprises a boom structure, at least one flexible line, a fluid cylinder, and a barrier. The boom structure comprises a first boom and a second boom attached pivotally to the first boom. The at least one flexible line extends along the boom apparatus. The fluid cylinder is attached pivotally to the first boom and the second boom. The fluid cylinder comprises an end portion pinned to the second boom. The barrier is positioned between the end portion and the second boom. The at least one flexible line is routed externally of the second boom through a passageway positioned between the barrier and the second boom such that the barrier spaces the at least one flexible line apart from the end portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a boom structure including an elongated body having a first end and a second end, the first end configured to couple to a dipper and the second end configured to couple to a support structure. The boom structure further includes a top member, a bottom member, and a pair of sides members of the body coupled to the top member and bottom member. Each side member includes a first portion extending between the first end and second end of the body and forming an outer frame structure. Each side member also includes a second portion coupled to an inner surface of the first portion and being substantially enclosed by the first portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for lubrication of a hinge on a work machine. The hinge includes a first member such as a first boom arm and a second member such as a second boom arm. The hinge further includes a pin hingedly linking the first and second members. The pin has a path therein having a first portion that extends axially. The hinge further includes a port in fluid communication with the path. The port is radially offset by a fixed distance and fixed orientation from the first portion within the pin.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus for lubrication of a hinge on a work machine. The hinge includes a first member such as a first boom arm and a second member such as a second boom arm. The hinge further includes a pin hingedly linking the first and second members. The pin has a path therein having a first portion that extends axially. The hinge further includes a port in fluid communication with the path. The port is radially offset by a fixed distance and fixed orientation from the first portion within the pin.

Abstract: A push frame is provided for interconnecting an undercarriage of a tractor of a work vehicle and a blade of the work vehicle. The push frame comprises a first push-beam, a second push-beam, a first cross-beam, a second cross-beam, and a center joint. The first and second push-beams are spaced apart to be positioned on laterally opposite sides of the undercarriage relative to a fore-aft axis of the push frame. The first and second cross-beams are fixed respectively to the first and second push-beams laterally outwardly relative to the fore-aft axis and are attached to one another laterally inwardly relative to the fore-aft axis by the center joint of the push frame allowing relative movement between the first and second cross-beams. At least one of the first and second cross-beams varies in height.

Abstract: A boom apparatus comprises a first boom, a second boom, and a monolithc knuckle body. The knuckle body is included in a clevis attaching pivotally the first boom and the second boom.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a boom structure including an elongated body having a first end and a second end, the first end configured to couple to a dipper and the second end configured to couple to a support structure. The boom structure further includes a top member, a bottom member, and a pair of sides members of the body coupled to the top member and bottom member. Each side member includes a first portion extending between the first end and second end of the body and forming an outer frame structure. Each side member also includes a second portion coupled to an inner surface of the first portion and being substantially enclosed by the first portion.

Abstract: A pivot mechanism for adjusting a blade on a work vehicle is provided. The pivot mechanism includes a bushing bolt fastened to a mounting bracket on the blade. The bushing bolt has a spherical portion fixedly positioned between coupling ends and configured to receive a bushing. The pivot mechanism further includes a cylinder coupled to the bushing bolt for controlling the position of the blade.

Abstract: A push frame is provided for interconnecting an undercarriage of a tractor of a work vehicle and a blade of the work vehicle. The push frame comprises a first push-beam, a second push-beam, a first cross-beam, a second cross-beam, and a center joint. The first and second push-beams are spaced apart to be positioned on laterally opposite sides of the undercarriage relative to a fore-aft axis of the push frame. The first and second cross-beams are fixed respectively to the first and second push-beams laterally outwardly relative to the fore-aft axis and are attached to one another laterally inwardly relative to the fore-aft axis by the center joint of the push frame allowing relative movement between the first and second cross-beams. At least one of the first and second cross-beams varies in height.

Abstract: A socket assembly including a housing having a bore; an insert member disposed in the bore, the insert member defining a socket; and a cap attached to the housing proximate an inlet of the bore and having an opening to receive a connecting member that extends into the socket.

Abstract: A ball-and-socket joint (12) comprises a ball stud (32) comprising a ball (38) at an end thereof, and a socket (34) in which the ball (38) is positioned for relative movement between the ball (38) and the socket (34). An associated method is disclosed.

Abstract: A socket assembly including a housing having a bore; an insert member disposed in the bore, the insert member defining a socket; and a cap attached to the housing proximate an inlet of the bore and having an opening to receive a connecting member that extends into the socket.

Abstract: A socket assembly including a housing having a bore; an insert member disposed in the bore, the insert member defining a socket; and a cap attached to the housing proximate an inlet of the bore and having an opening to receive a connecting member that extends into the socket.

Abstract: An excavating machine is provided having an L-arm assembly located between a power unit and an earth cutting device, the L-arm assembly for raising and lowering the earth cutting device. The L-arm assembly has a first arm for operable attachment to the power unit and a second arm integral with and substantially transverse to the first arm for operable attachment to the earth cutting device. The first arm of the L-arm assembly is longer than the second arm of the L-arm assembly. Hydraulic cylinders are included resulting in an earth cutting device which is held down into the ground in a positive manner so as to be more efficient in operation.