Chain link using a pressed-in member

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9670987
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14989253

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A method of forming a chain having a plurality of links that are formed from separate link members is provided that includes press fitting one link member into another link member. The method may further comprise cooling or heating one link member before completing the pressing operation.

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CATERPILLAR INCINTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DEPARTMENT 100 NE ADAMS STREET PEORIA IL 61629

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Stolz, Michael Robert Franklin, US 11 11

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