Mounting member for frame assembly of machine

Abstract

A mounting member for a frame assembly of a machine is provided. The mounting member includes a first lobe portion having an opening. The first lobe portion includes a first shoulder portion and a plurality of first mounting holes adapted to mount a drive hub. The mounting member includes a second lobe portion having a cavity. The second lobe portion includes a second shoulder portion and a plurality of second mounting holes adapted to mount a pivot shaft. The mounting member also includes a neck portion connecting the first lobe portion and the second lobe portion. The mounting member includes a reinforcement portion extending from the first lobe portion to the second lobe portion along the neck portion. The reinforcement portion at least partially surrounds the second lobe portion. The reinforcement portion, the first lobe portion, and the second lobe portion are coupled to the frame assembly of the machine.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A mounting member for a frame assembly of a machine, the mounting member comprising:
 a first lobe portion having a opening, a shoulder portion extending from a first surface to a second surface and a plurality of first mounting holes adapted to mount a drive hub;   a second lobe portion having a cavity, a second shoulder portion extending from a third surface to a fourth surface and a plurality of second mounting holes adapted to mount a pivot shaft;   a neck portion connecting the first lobe portion and the second lobe portion; and   a reinforcement portion extending from the first lobe portion to the second lobe portion along the neck portion, the reinforcement portion at least partially surrounding the second lobe portion, wherein the reinforcement portion, the first lobe portion and the second lobe portion are coupled to the frame assembly of the machine.