Daniel J Hatfield

US Patent:

20160208457, Jul 21, 2016

Filed:

Jan 21, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/601725

Inventors:

- Peoria IL, US
Matthew M. DeSanto - Maple Park IL, US
Daniel A. Hatfield - Rochelle IL, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL

International Classification:

E02F 9/08

Abstract:

A mounting member for an actuator of a machine is disclosed. The actuator has a cylinder defining a longitudinal direction and a motor disposed adjacent to a mounting end of the cylinder. The actuator has a first angular orientation and a second angular orientation about the longitudinal direction with respect to the mounting member. The motor is disposed proximal to the mounting member in the first angular orientation and disposed distal to the mounting member in the second angular orientation. The mounting member includes a base portion to couple to a frame of the machine and a bracket portion extending from the base portion. The bracket portion is coupled to the mounting end of the cylinder. The mounting member further includes a guide portion extending from the base portion to prevent coupling of the actuator to the bracket portion in the first angular orientation.

US Patent:

20160208528, Jul 21, 2016

Filed:

Jan 21, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/601706

Inventors:

- Peoria IL, US
Gerald W. Gavin - Hinckley IL, US
Daniel A. Hatfield - Rochelle IL, US
Brian P. Budzynski - Oswego IL, US
Christopher M. Runestad - North Aurora IL, US

Assignee:

Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL

International Classification:

E05C 17/02
E05C 19/00
E05F 7/04

Abstract:

An interlock lever for actuating a latch member of a machine is disclosed. The latch member is configured to lock a hood of the machine in a closed position thereof. The machine has an input member being movable in a first direction to move the hood towards an opened position and a second direction to move the hood towards the closed position. The interlock lever includes a body coupled to a frame of the machine and a slot defined in the body. The body is movable between a first position and a second position. In the second position of the body, the slot allows movement of the input member in the first direction and actuates the latch member to allow the hood to move from the closed position. In the first position of the body, the slot prevents movement of the input member in the first direction.

Address:

207 Galtier Pl, Saint Paul, MN 55126

VIN:

1J4GA59167L121185

Make:

JEEP

Model:

WRANGLER UNLIMITED

Year:

2007