B - Operations – Transporting – 60 – B
Patent
B - Operations, Transporting
60
B
B60B 35/00 (2006.01) B60B 37/00 (2006.01) E02D 3/026 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2307966
An apparatus and method of preventing refuse from wrapping around the axle of a work machine is disclosed. A work machine includes a frame, an axle, at least one wheel, an operator compartment, an engine, and an axle protection system. The at least one wheel has a rim extension having an outer portion. The axle protection system includes a roof guard and an axle guard assembly. The axle guard assembly has a plate and a labyrinth guard. A channel is provided by the configuration of the guard assembly, plate, and labyrinth guard such that the outer portion of the rim extension is received by the channel. The plate extends substantially vertically from the perimeter of the axle guard assembly. Preferably, a flexible member is attached to the edge of the plate and extends such that it is urged in contact with the roof guard.
Knell Harvey A.
O'brien Eric R.
Caterpillar Inc.
Smart & Biggar
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