Idler wheel for a track vehicle

Description

FIG. 1 is a right side elevational view of an idler wheel for a track vehicle showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a sectional view thereof, taken along lines 7--7 in FIG. 1.

Claims

The ornamental design for an idler wheel for a track vehicle, as shown.

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Inventors:	Grawey; Charles E. (Peoria, IL), Grob; Robert J. (Peoria, IL), Hart; Cullen P. (Peoria, IL)
Assignee:	Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL)
Appl. No.:	06/732,475
Filed:	May 9, 1985

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Current U.S. Class:	D15/28; D12/210; D12/212
Field of Search:	;D15/10,22-25,28 ;152/453,523,28.1,29B,29R,29NT,29WT,29D ;301/37R,37P,37TC,64SD,65 ;D12/210,212,204,209

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Primary Examiner: Burke; Wallace R.
Assistant Examiner: Takemoto; Ruth
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Keen; Joseph W.