Patents by Inventor Temitope O. Akinlua
Temitope O. Akinlua has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240011813Abstract: In some implementations, one or more devices may determine whether an electrical circuit is closed or open, the electrical circuit including electrodes of the sensor device, the electrical circuit being closed based on the electrodes being immersed in a lubricant in a cavity of a component of a track assembly of the machine, the electrical circuit being open based on the electrodes not being immersed in the lubricant in the cavity. The one or more devices may generate sensor data based on determining that the electrical circuit is open, the sensor data indicating that a level, of the lubricant in the cavity, does not satisfy a level threshold. The one or more devices may cause the machine to perform an action based on the sensor data indicating that the level does not satisfy the level threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2022Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Michael Stephen GALAT, Eric J. JOHANNSEN, Temitope O. AKINLUA
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Publication number: 20230400291Abstract: In some implementations, one or more devices may determine an electrical property of a wear measuring component of a sensor device, the sensor device being provided in a first cavity of a track link pin of a track assembly of the machine, the wear measuring component extending from the first cavity through a second cavity of the track link pin to an outer surface of the track link pin. The one or more devices may determine a length of the wear measuring component based on the electrical property. The one or more devices may generate sensor data indicating an amount of wear of the outer surface based on the length of the wear measuring component. The one or more devices may provide the sensor data to a controller of the machine to cause the controller to provide a notification regarding the amount of wear of the outer surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2022Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Michael Stephen GALAT, Temitope O. AKINLUA
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Publication number: 20230150592Abstract: An idler for an undercarriage system in a track-type machine includes an idler rim having an outer rim surface extending around an idler axis of rotation, and a plurality of one-piece wear pads attached to the idler rim upon a first axial side and a second axial side of a radially projecting central guide flange. Each of the one-piece wear pads includes a sacrificial head supported on the outer rim surface, and having a base in interlocking engagement with the idler rim.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2021Publication date: May 18, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Michael Stephen Galat, Temitope O Akinlua
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Patent number: 11572113Abstract: A track roller rim is disclosed. The track roller rim may include an outer member including an annular configuration defining an axis of rotation, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction disposed about the axis of rotation, where the outer member has an inner circumference, an outer circumference, a first axial end disposed along the axis of rotation, and a second axial end disposed along the axis of rotation. The track roller rim may include a first annular inner member, where the first annular inner member is interference fit within the inner circumference of the outer member at the first axial end. The track roller rim may include a second annular inner member, where the second annular inner member is interference fit within the inner circumference of the outer member at the second axial end.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Temitope O. Akinlua, Brice James Herbers, Scott H. Magner, Michael Stephen Galat, Brian B. Umbach
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Publication number: 20230009851Abstract: A sprocket segment assembly for use with a sprocket of a tracked machine includes a first circumferential sprocket segment including a tooth with a first bushing contact surface, a second bushing contact surface, and a top surface extending circumferentially between the first bushing contact surface and the second bushing contact surface. The first bushing contact surface defines a cavity, and a roller extending proudly of the first bushing contact surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2021Publication date: January 12, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Michael Stephen Galat, Lewis C. Hunt, Temitope O. Akinlua
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Patent number: 11479310Abstract: A method of servicing a track chain assembly includes loosening a fastener to reduce a clamping force of a track link body on a track bushing. With the clamping force reduced, the method includes rotating the track bushing from a first position wherein a worn side of the track bushing faces a drive sprocket to a second position wherein an unworn side of the track bushing faces the drive sprocket. Once the track bushing in the second position, the method includes tightening the fastener to increase the clamping force on the track bushing. The method can be performed while leaving the track chain in place on a track machine.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2019Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Temitope O. Akinlua, David J. Hakes, Michael D. Hasselbusch
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Publication number: 20210229761Abstract: A track roller rim is disclosed. The track roller rim may include an outer member including an annular configuration defining an axis of rotation, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction disposed about the axis of rotation, where the outer member has an inner circumference, an outer circumference, a first axial end disposed along the axis of rotation, and a second axial end disposed along the axis of rotation. The track roller rim may include a first annular inner member, where the first annular inner member is interference fit within the inner circumference of the outer member at the first axial end. The track roller rim may include a second annular inner member, where the second annular inner member is interference fit within the inner circumference of the outer member at the second axial end.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2020Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Temitope O. AKINLUA, Brice James HERBERS, Scott H. MAGNER, Michael Stephen GALAT, Brian B. UMBACH
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Patent number: 11021196Abstract: A track link assembly comprises a plurality of link subassemblies. Each link subassembly may include a pair of links coupled together. Each link may include a first aperture and a second aperture, and the second aperture of each link may be larger than the first aperture. The track link assembly may include a pin element extending through the first aperture of a first link and the second aperture of a second link in each link subassembly. The track link assembly may include a bushing element with a central opening. The bushing element may surround a portion of the pin element and extend through the second aperture of the second link of each link subassembly. The bushing element may include at least one hole configured to couple a track shoe to the bushing element.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2018Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Galat, Temitope O. Akinlua
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Patent number: 10889344Abstract: A track link assembly includes a plurality of link subassemblies including a first link subassembly and a second link subassembly. Each link subassembly includes a pair of links coupled together. Each link includes a first aperture and a second aperture, and the second aperture of each link is C-shaped. The track link assembly also includes a pin element pivotably coupling each of the first link subassembly and the second link subassembly. The pin element includes a centrally positioned central portion and end portions on opposite sides of the central portion. The central portion of the pin element is configured to pass through the first aperture of a first link in each of the first link subassembly and the second link subassembly, and the end portions are configured to pass through the second apertures of a second link in each of the first link subassembly and the second link subassembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Galat, Temitope O. Akinlua, Kevin L. Steiner
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Publication number: 20200298920Abstract: A method of servicing a track chain assembly includes loosening a fastener to reduce a clamping force of a track link body on a track bushing. With the clamping force reduced, the method includes rotating the track bushing from a first position wherein a worn side of the track bushing faces a drive sprocket to a second position wherein an unworn side of the track bushing faces the drive sprocket. Once the track bushing in the second position, the method includes tightening the fastener to increase the clamping force on the track bushing. The method can be performed while leaving the track chain in place on a track machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2019Publication date: September 24, 2020Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Temitope O. Akinlua, David J. Hakes, Michael D. Hasselbusch
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Publication number: 20190389522Abstract: A track link assembly comprises a plurality of link subassemblies. Each link subassembly may include a pair of links coupled together. Each link may include a first aperture and a second aperture, and the second aperture of each link may be larger than the first aperture. The track link assembly may include a pin element extending through the first aperture of a first link and the second aperture of a second link in each link subassembly. The track link assembly may include a bushing element with a central opening. The bushing element may surround a portion of the pin element and extend through the second aperture of the second link of each link subassembly. The bushing element may include at least one hole configured to couple a track shoe to the bushing element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2018Publication date: December 26, 2019Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Galat, Temitope O. Akinlua
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Publication number: 20190367110Abstract: A track link assembly includes a plurality of link subassemblies including a first link subassembly and a second link subassembly. Each link subassembly includes a pair of links coupled together. Each link includes a first aperture and a second aperture, and the second aperture of each link is C-shaped. The track link assembly also includes a pin element pivotably coupling each of the first link subassembly and the second link subassembly. The pin element includes a centrally positioned central portion and end portions on opposite sides of the central portion. The central portion of the pin element is configured to pass through the first aperture of a first link in each of the first link subassembly and the second link subassembly, and the end portions are configured to pass through the second apertures of a second link in each of the first link subassembly and the second link subassembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Galat, Temitope O. Akinlua, Kevin L. Steiner
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Publication number: 20150266527Abstract: A link for a track assembly for a machine is provided. The link includes a link body defining an aperture configured to receive a track pin therein. The link body further includes a first surface configured to contact a rotatable element of the track assembly and a second surface configured to contact a track shoe coupled to the link body. The link further includes a plurality of markings defined on the link body proximal to the first surface. Each of the plurality of markings is indicative of a progressive wear of the link body with respect to the first surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Temitope O. Akinlua, David J. Hakes, Daniel I. Knobloch, Gregory J. Kaufmann, Mark S. Diekevers