Support Arm for a Work Machine
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US ยท United States
- Patent Type
- Applications(United States)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CNH IND AMERICA LLC
- Publication Date
- 2009-09-10
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable ยท inactive patent
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Abstract
Description
[0001] The invention pertains to a support arm for a work machine, for example a jib or boom on the work equipment of a excavator, with at least one wall having at least one plate-shaped element.BACKGROUND
[0002] Work machines, both movable machines such as excavators, wheel loaders, tractors, telescopic handlers, or other such machines as well as stationary machines such as cranes have support arms of different types that, individually or in combination, bear or move a work tool, a support, or other components and that connect these components to the work machine. These support arms of varying length and design are often connected via a hinge to the drives moving the arm and to the machine, the work tool, the support, or other components. The support arms generally consist of a box-shaped cross-section that is formed by walls, for example upper and lower flanges, as well as by side walls. There are location points for pin supports welded onto or in the walls which connect the support ...