Patent ID: 6435628
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
A guiding arrangement for a track type work machine, comprising:a guide structure having an opening defined therein; a roller assembly having a body member with (i) a passageway extending therethrough, (ii) a roller surface defined thereon, and (iii) an annular flange extending from said roller surface; and an axle positioned relative to said body member and said guide structure so that (i) a first portion of said axle is located within said passageway and (ii) a second portion of said axle is located within said opening, wherein (i) said annular flange has a diameter D1, (ii) said guide structure has a width W8, (iii) said guide structure is positioned relative to said annular flange so that a leg member of said guide structure extends beyond a peripheral edge of said annular flange, and (iv) said width W8 is less than said diameter D1 so that said guide structure is interposed a first vertical tangential line L1 and a second vertical tangential line L2 of said annular flange.