Tim Conroy is a young professional specializing in residential real estate in the Iowa City area. He grew up in Iowa City and spent time on Nantucket Island each summer. Tim returned to Iowa after attending college in Massachusetts and studying abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland, where he interned for the Scottish Parliament. He holds a B.A. in Political Science and enjoys studying government and policy. While overseas Tim researched alternative energy transmission policy, a topic and field that continues to hold his interest. Tim is also fascinated with the power of successful marketing in business and politics.
Us Patents
Hitch Assembly For The Front Frame Of An Articulated Construction Machine
Eliseo J. Carmona - Elmhurst IL Yon C. Chong - Tiara, SG Timothy S. Conroy - Aurora IL James K. Mathieu - Plano IL Daniel R. Neitzel - Elgin IL Craig W. Riediger - Kobe, JP Charles F. Sieck - Dunlap IL Richard C. Zielie - Yorkville IL
Assignee:
Caterpillar Inc. - Peoria IL
International Classification:
B62D 1302
US Classification:
280442, 180418
Abstract:
In many types of construction machines, the frame assembly comprises a rear frame that supports the engine and drive train components and a front frame that supports the work implement. In this type of machine, the two frames are normally pinned together and the front frame is articulated with respect to the rear frame by a pair of steering cylinders to provide steering for the machine. In the area in which the two frames are pinned together it is necessary to provide structural support, especially in the hitch area of the front frame. The present invention provides a front frame assembly ( ) that has an upper and lower hitch plate ( ) that are positioned between and secured to the rear portion of a pair of side plates ( ) defined by the front frame assembly ( ). A first support plate ( ) extends between and is secured to the side plates ( ) and defines an upper and lower end portion ( ) that are secured to the respective upper and lower hitch plates ( ) to provide uninterrupted support therebetween.
"It did not appear that the renovations were part of the cause; they might have been part of the spread," the deputy fire chief, Timothy Conroy, said in a telephone interview, adding that the cause was under investigation.