Patent ID: 8333439
Filing Date: 2012-12-18
Classification: B60B,E02D,E02F

Abstract:
1. A cleat assembly for a compactor wheel, the cleat assembly comprising an adaptor for fastening to the compactor wheel, the adaptor including pads that define a pair of opposed channels; a cleat that defines a recess in which the adaptor is receivable, the cleat being received in the channels; and a spring fastener, comprised of a strip of spring plate material, with opposed feet and at least one apex interposed between the feet, the adaptor and the cleat being shaped so that the spring can be received through both the cleat and the adaptor such that the spring fastener is held in compression between the cleat and the adaptor, with the feet bearing against the cleat and the at least one apex bearing against the adaptor to fasten the cleat to the adaptor, the cleat defining a pair of opposed apertures and the adaptor defining a guide formation, the apertures and the guide formation being configured to permit the spring fastener to be inserted into engagement with the cleat and the adaptor from one of the apertures.