Seal for a joint or juncture – Seal between relatively movable parts – Relatively rotatable radially extending sealing face member
Patent
1997-09-03
2000-08-15
Browne, Lynne H.
Seal for a joint or juncture
Seal between relatively movable parts
Relatively rotatable radially extending sealing face member
277405, 305103, B62D 55088
Patent
active
061024082
ABSTRACT:
A track link assembly includes a first track link having a passageway defined therethrough. The track link assembly also includes a bushing having an end face, wherein the bushing is positioned within the passageway. The track link assembly further includes a first seal member having an exterior surface, the first seal member being secured to the bushing end face with a resilient bond formed by an adhesive such as Loctite adhesive part number 17430. In addition, the track link assembly includes a protective coating secured to the exterior surface of the first seal member, wherein the protective coating and the first seal member are made of different materials relative to each other. An associated method for maintaining a track link assembly is also disclosed.
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Anderton Peter W.
Morley Roy D.
Binda Greg
Browne Lynne H.
Caterpillar Inc.
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