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Machine group and method for making machines

A technology of mechanical groups and machinery, applied in the field of preparation machinery and mechanical groups, which can solve the problems of difficult user options, inflexible installation strategies, and damaged connection integrity.

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-07-04
CATERPILLAR INC
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However, the traditional installation strategy of connecting the cab to the frame is relatively inflexible and cannot avoid damage to the integrity of the connection between the various components
thus far it has been difficult to provide user options for different suspensions other than the purpose of designing different mechanical platforms for a particular type of suspension

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[0012] see figure 1 , shows a machine group 8 according to the invention comprising a first machine 10a and a second machine 10b. In one embodiment, machines 10a and 10b may include the same body components such as cabs 14a and 14b, respectively. Machines 10a and 10b may also include identical frame components, or "frames" 12a and 12b, respectively. Each machine 10a and 10b may be a wheel loader having a set of driven road wheels (ground drive elements) 15a and 15b connected to frames 12a and 12b, respectively. Each machine 10a and 10b may also include an actuation system 19a and 19b connected to their corresponding frame 12a and 12b, respectively. In other embodiments, in addition to wheel loaders, machine group 8 may include, for example, tracked machines, wheeled tractors, excavators, trucks, or any other type of machine. In yet another embodiment, machines 10a and 10b need not be identical, and cabs 14a and 14b or frames 12a and 12b may differ in some respects. Machine...

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The present invention relates to a machine group and method for making machines. The method for making machines includes selecting one of a plurality of types of suspension elements for coupling between a body component and a frame component of a machine. If the suspension elements are of a first type, they are coupled with mounting elements on the body component having a configuration corresponding therewith. If the suspension elements are of a second type, they are coupled with mounting elements on the frame component which have a configuration corresponding therewith. Adapter mechanisms having a first connecting interface corresponding to mounting elements on one of the body component and frame component, and a second connecting interface corresponding with the selected suspension elements, are used to couple the body component with the frame component. A group of machines includes a first set using the first type of suspension elements coupled between the body component and frame component, and a second machine set which includes the second type of suspension elements coupled between a body component and frame component.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to methods of making machines and groups of machines, and more particularly to methods of using specialized mounting hardware to adjust the body or frame components of a machine to couple them to different types of suspension elements. Background technique [0002] Many different designs and methods of machines of similar or identical type are known which can be adjusted to the order list. In many cases it is desirable to provide the user with various hardware and operating options in relation to a completed product. Reasons for the need for this flexibility may be the need for optional price ranges, optional hardware for different mechanical applications, and other factors such as legal requirements. In the case of construction machines, for example, a manufacturer may wish to design some machines with a standard base platform, but with options to add, subtract or replace some components as required. [0003] ...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): B62D33/06
CPCB62D65/04B62D33/0617F16F2230/32B62D33/0604
Inventor C·格尔克
Owner CATERPILLAR INC