Caterpillar Inc.
Support assembly for ground engaging tools

Abstract:

A support assembly for ground engaging tools comprises a tool (106) operatively connected to a working edge (116) of a work implement (100); a support member (134) operatively connected to the working edge (116) separately from the tool a predetermined distance away (164) from the tool (106) along the sweep direction (S, S'); wherein the support member (134) and tool (106) are operatively associated with each other and are configured to provide a load path (128) between the tool (106) and the support member (134) along at least a portion of the sweep direction (S, S').