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Cooling system packaging arrangement for a machine

A technology for mechanical, cooling components, applied in the field of packaging and arrangement of cooling systems, which can solve the problems of unsatisfactory operators, auxiliary systems no longer functioning, expensive maintenance and maintenance, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2013-04-03
CATERPILLAR INC
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However, not only is such ancillary equipment a considerable initial investment, maintenance and upkeep can likewise prove costly, especially since such equipment is often operated and kept outdoors, sometimes facing harsh environments
Additionally, such machinery often operates in harsh environments that can foul and damage delicate electrical equipment
For example, if the camera lens is covered with dust or hit by a stone, the result may be that the assistance system no longer functions and thus cannot meet the needs of the operator
also, the size and efficient operation of the various components within the engine compartment often inhibit miniaturization of the engine case itself

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[0014] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts.

[0015] With reference to the accompanying drawings, figure 1 An exemplary embodiment of a machine 99 in the form of a motor grader 100 is shown in FIG. will realize that although figure 1 Although a motor grader 100 is shown in , the term "machine" may refer to any machine that performs some type of operation associated with an industry such as mining, construction, farming, transportation, or any other industry known in the art. For example, machine 99 may be an earth moving machine such as a wheel loader, excavator, backhoe, motor grader, material handler, etc., particularly any machine that includes a rear-mounted engine.

[0016] The motor grader 100 includes a main frame 102 having a rear frame portion 104 and a front frame portion 106 . The rea...

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A radiator of a cooling system is disposed within an engine compartment, between a rear mounted engine and a cab on a wheeled machine. The remaining components within the engine compartment are arranged such that they are lower in height than the radiator, the engine compartment enclosure generally angling down from the cab rearward. The enclosure includes an air intake that opens into a gap between the enclosure and cab. A fan disposed rearward the radiator may pull cooling air through the air intake and past the radiator.

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technical field [0001] This application relates generally to under-hood packaging used in machinery, and more particularly to cooling system packaging arrangements to enhance visibility for operators of such machinery. Background technique [0002] Machinery, such as motor graders, wheel loaders, excavators, backhoes and material handlers, and the like, typically perform operations associated with industries such as mining, construction, farming, transportation, and the like. Tools associated with these machines may be employed for a variety of tasks including, for example, loading, compacting, lifting, leveling, and brushing, such as buckets, compacting tools, fork lifts, brushes, etc. , Grappling hooks, knives, shears, shovels, breakers / hammers, augers, etc. [0003] Obstructions in the operator's view of the area surrounding the machine and associated tools can limit the effective and efficient operation of the machine. Therefore, it is desirable to provide the operator...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): E02F9/08B60K11/04B60K11/06E02F3/76
CPCE02F9/00B60K11/04E02F9/0866E02F9/0816
Inventor S·A·丹尼尔A·G·范内特D·P·瑟吉森N·P·汤姆森
Owner CATERPILLAR INC