Patents Assigned to Sandvik Shark Pty Ltd.
  • Publication number: 20090282711
    Abstract: An attachment system for connecting a first member such as a lip plate of a mechanical digging device to a second member such as a ground engaging tool. The first member has a lug attached thereto, and the second member has a recess which is located about the lug A stabilizing member is located within a slot in the recess. A clamping member is between the lug and the stabilizing member, and includes a resilient portion such as a compression spring. A compressive force supplied to the resilient portion restricts the movement of the second member relative to the lug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: SANDVIK SHARK PTY LTD.
    Inventors: Patrick Gerard Naher, Benjamin Hughes
  • Patent number: 7472503
    Abstract: An attachment system for connecting a first member such as a lip plate (12) of a mechanical digging device to a second member such as a ground engaging tool (10). The first member has a lug (22) attached thereto, and the second member has a recess (50) which is located about the lug (22). A stabilizing member (98) is located within a slot (57) in the recess. A clamping member (60) is between the lug and the stabilizing member, and includes a resilient portion (90) such as a compression spring. A compressive force supplied to the resilient portion restricts the movement of the second member relative to the lug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Sandvik Shark Pty Ltd.
    Inventor: Patrick Gerard Maher