Cushion Hitch developed by Caterpillar Tractor Co is suspension system built into connecting structure between tractor and scraper, utilizing existing mass of scraper and draft frame to act as tractor vibration absorber; arrangement provides very favorable and overpowering ratio of damper mass to that of tractor; development phases of tractor vibration absorber comprised computer study, ride-simulation, prototype system, and improved ride; results obtained; basic hydraulic components forming oil-pneumatic suspension system are cylinder and accumulators; operational features and performance.


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    Title :

    Cushion hitch tractor-scraper -- From concept to market


    Additional title:

    SAE -- Paper


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting ; 1968



    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    24 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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    Knell, Harvey A. / Carter, John W. / McWilliams, O. Dean | SAE Technical Papers | 1968


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