Patents Assigned to VME Americas Inc.
  • Pivot joint assembly
    Patent number: 4815191
    Abstract: A pivot joint mechanism for connecting together two relatively movable members which includes a stepped opening through one of such members in the form of an inwardly extending flange at one end of such opening, an intermediate section, and a threaded section at the opposite end of said opening. A retainer ring threaded into said threads captures a bearing mechanism between said retainer ring and said flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1989
    Assignee: VME Americas Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony L. Garman, Charles R. Sturtz, Jr.
  • Loader boom mechanism
    Patent number: 4768917
    Abstract: A boom mechanism including a linkage which interconnects the frame of a loader with the boom arm and the loader bucket. The linkage includes a cross-shaped member having arms extending forwardly, rearwardly and laterally. The rearward arm is pivotally connected to a hydraulic cylinder which is pivotally connected to the frame. The forward arm is pivotally connected to the bucket. The two lateral arms are pivotally connected to a pair of push rods which are pivotally connected to the sides of the boom arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1988
    Assignee: VME Americas Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony L. Garman