Protection system for articulated machine

摘要

A system for protecting at least one tube extending between articulating joints of a work machine including a first guard configured to be at least partially inserted inside a first opening formed in a second portion that is pivotably connected to a first portion. A second guard is configured to be at least partially inserted inside a second opening formed in the third portion that is pivotably connected to the second portion and near the first portion. The first guard and the second guard form a protective passageway for a tube extending from the first portion to the third portion, the passageway substantially preventing contact between the at least one tube and surfaces of the second portion and the third portion in close proximity with the corresponding pivotable connections.

主权项

1. A work machine comprising:
a first portion; a second portion pivotably connected to the first portion; a third portion pivotably connected to the second portion and near the first portion; a first guard configured to be at least partially inserted inside a first opening formed in the second portion, the first opening in close proximity with the corresponding pivotable connection; and a second guard configured to be at least partially inserted inside a second opening formed in the third portion, the second opening in close proximity with the corresponding pivotable connection; wherein the first guard and the second guard form at least a portion of a protective passageway for at least one tube extending from the first portion to the third portion, the passageway substantially preventing contact between the at least one tube and surfaces of the second portion and the third portion in close proximity with the corresponding pivotable connections.