BUCKET EDGE PROTECTION SYSTEM

摘要

An edge protection segment for an edge protection system of a ground engaging implement is disclosed. The edge protection segment includes a first side, a second side, a width, a wedge portion, an exterior leg, and an interior leg. The second side is oppositely disposed and lateral to the first side. The width is up to 6 centimeters and is the distance between the first side and the second side. The exterior leg and the interior leg each extend from the wedge portion. The wedge portion, the exterior leg and the interior leg each extend between the first side and the second side.

主权项

1. An edge protection segment for an edge protection system of a ground engaging implement for an earth working machine, the ground engaging implement including a wrapper plate, an edge plate with a base edge, an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a base bevel including a bevel surface adjacent the base edge and the interior surface, the ground engaging implement also including tooth assemblies configured to attach to the edge plate at the base edge, the tooth assemblies being spaced apart along the base edge, the edge protection segment comprising:
a first side; a second side oppositely disposed and lateral to the first side; a width up to 6 centimeters, the width being the distance between the first side and the second side; a wedge portion with a triangular prism shape extending between the first side and the second side; an exterior leg extending from the wedge portion between the first side and the second side; an interior leg extending from the wedge portion between the first side and the second side, the interior leg including
a bevel portion extending from the wedge portion, angled away from the exterior leg, andan end portion extending from the bevel portion; and an interlock mechanism configured to align the edge protection segment with an adjacent edge protection segment, the interlock mechanism including
an interlocking projection extending from the first side, andan interlocking depression extending in from the second side, the interlocking depression being a negative shape of the interlocking projection.