Abstract: A pin joint for coupling a first component with a second component is provided. The pin joint includes a shell disposed within an opening in the first component. The shell has a bore and a coupling portion. The pin joint also includes a sleeve disposed concentrically within the bore of the shell. The pin joint further includes a retainer disposed proximal to an end of the sleeve and detachably coupled to the coupling portion of the shell. The retainer is configured to axially retain the sleeve within the bore of the shell. The pint joint includes a pin received through the sleeve and the retainer. The pin is engaged with the second component.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 7, 2016
Date of Patent:
August 7, 2018
Assignee:
Caterpillar Inc.
Inventors:
Ronald M. Ginn, Chad M. Arnold, Daniel J. Sordelet
Abstract: A machine for finishing the sides of the bottoms of footwear has an endless abrasive belt carried by a pair of rollers, including a driving roller and an idler or drive roller. The driving roller is connected to a power-driven oscillating head on the machine, and the driven roller has an articulated connection to the machine.