Method and apparatus for retaining a track chain joint

Details Method and apparatus for retaining a track chain joint Method and apparatus for retaining a track chain joint

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B62D 55/20 (2006.01) B21K 25/00 (2006.01) B21L 9/06 (2006.01) B62D 55/21 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2327224

A joint of an endless track chain for track-type machines is assembled to prevent end play in the joint. The joint includes a pair of links and a cylindrical pin. Each link includes an outwardly offset outboard end collar having a boss with an outer surface extending outwardly therefrom and a bore therethrough. The pin includes opposite end portions that are pressed and non-rotatably mounted into respective one of the bores. An annular groove is formed about each of the end portions. A swage tool is placed against the outer side surface of the boss in axial alignment with the pin. A sufficient force is applied on the swage tool to form at least one mechanically formed nodule protruding from the outer side surface into a respective ones of the grooves. The nodule having a cross-sectional configuration substantially conforming to the groove.

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