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Blade assembly having socket support plate

a technology of socket support and blade assembly, which is applied in the direction of mechanical machines/dredgers, soil-shifting machines/dredgers, constructions, etc., can solve the problems of limiting the capacity of the machine, reducing the fuel economy, and more expensive machine operations

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-04-06
CATERPILLAR INC
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Benefits of technology

The disclosed blade assembly helps to reduce the weight of the blade and the amount of counterweights in the rear end of the machine, which results in improved performance of the machine. This includes improved fuel economy, maneuverability, and balance.

Problems solved by technology

Both the weight of the blade and the counterweights impact machine performance.
For example, more weight on the machine during travel leads to reduced fuel economy and, therefore, more expensive machine operations.
The increased weight of the blade also tends to affect machine balance and the maneuverability of the blade, which limits the machine's capabilities.
Although the blade of the '540 publication may be durable, the blade may still be less than optimal.
In particular, the blade may be unnecessarily heavy.
The blade of the '540 publication may additionally include other components that cause the blade to be unnecessarily heavy.

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[0013]FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary machine 10 having multiple systems and components that cooperate to move material such as ore, overburden, waste, etc. In the disclosed embodiment, machine 10 is a dozer configured to push material during a dozing operation. It is contemplated, however, that machine 10 could alternatively embody another type of machine (e.g., a motor grader, a skid steer, or a plow) that is configured to move, grade, or scrape against the material. As shown in FIG. 1, machine 10 includes, among other things, a linkage arrangement 12 configured to move a blade assembly 14, an operator station 16 for manual control of linkage arrangement 12, and a powertrain 18 that provides electrical, hydraulic, and / or mechanical power to linkage arrangement 12 based on input received via operator station 16. In addition to powering linkage arrangement 12, powertrain 18 also functions to propel machine 10, for example, via one or more traction devices (e.g., wheels or tracks) 20...

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Abstract

A blade assembly is disclosed for a machine. The blade assembly may include a blade having a front surface configured to move a load of material, and a rear surface opposite the front surface. The blade assembly may also include a socket mounted to the rear surface and configured to receive a component associated with a linkage arrangement that connects the blade to the machine. The blade assembly may further include a support plate attached at a first end to the rear surface and at a second end to the socket. A gap may be provided between the support plate and the rear surface.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present disclosure is directed to a blade assembly and, more particularly, to a blade assembly having a socket support plate.BACKGROUND[0002]A machine, such as a dozer, is often equipped with a blade positioned at a front end of the machine and utilized to move a load of material. Because the load can be very heavy at times, the blade must be durable. In order to increase its durability, the blade is typically provided with many support structures, which increase the weight of the blade. Because of the blade's position and weight, counterweights are added to a rear end of the machine to balance the weight of the blade.[0003]Both the weight of the blade and the counterweights impact machine performance. For example, more weight on the machine during travel leads to reduced fuel economy and, therefore, more expensive machine operations. The increased weight of the blade also tends to affect machine balance and the maneuverability of the blade, which limits the...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E02F3/815E02F3/76
CPCE02F3/7609E02F3/815
Inventor HOYT, DANIEL WILSON
Owner CATERPILLAR INC