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Marine vessel mounted machine system

a machine system and marine technology, applied in the field of marine vessels, can solve the problems of increasing the cost and effort of replacing the power unit, cumbersome for the operator to replace the existing power unit with a new one,

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-10-06
CATERPILLAR INC
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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a machine system that can be placed on a ship. It consists of a machine, a housing, and a power source. The machine has a frame and a work unit, and it can be rotated on the ship. The power source is inside the housing and powers the work unit. This system makes it easy to use the machine on a ship and separate it from the power source.

Problems solved by technology

Due to space constraints in accessing this power unit, it may be cumbersome for an operator to replace the existing power unit with another power unit.
This may result in increased cost and effort to replace the power unit.

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[0009]Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, an exemplary machine system 12 installed on a marine vessel 10 is illustrated. The marine vessel 10 includes a support platform 14 that support and carry goods and equipment from one place to another. Examples of the marine vessel 10 may include such as, but is not limited to, a barge, a pontoon, and a watercraft.

[0010]The support platform 14 facilitates mounting of various other components of the marine vessel 10. For example, the support platform 14 may facilitate mounting of a multiplicity of spuds 16 of the marine vessel 10. In addition, the support platform 14 includes a first mounting portion 18 and a second mounting portion 20 for supporting and mounting the machine system 12 on the marine vessel 10.

[0011]In a preferred embodiment, the first mounting portion 18 is positioned proximal to a first end 22 of the marine vessel 10. The second mounting portion 20 is positioned relatively distal to the first end 22 of the marine vessel 10. The second...

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Abstract

A machine system installed on a marine vessel is provided. The marine vessel includes a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion. The second mounting portion is positioned proximal to the first mounting portion. The machine system comprises a machine, an enclosure, and a power unit. The machine includes a frame and a work unit. The frame is rotatably mounted on the first mounting portion of the marine vessel. The work unit is positioned on the frame of the machine. The enclosure is mounted on the second mounting portion of the marine vessel. The power unit includes a power source for the machine. The power source is removably positioned within the enclosure, such that the power source is isolated from the machine. The power source is connected to the work unit.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present disclosure generally relates to a marine vessel used in marine industry. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a machine system installed on the marine vessel.BACKGROUND[0002]Machine systems, such as hydraulic excavators, are commonly known to be installed on a marine vessel. For example, a hydraulic excavator may be installed on the marine vessel to perform excavation at regions proximal to the marine vessel. A machine system includes a machine that employs a work unit installed within the machine. The work unit is a combination of equipment and systems, to perform operations of the machine system The work unit typically includes an actuation unit and a drive unit. The actuation unit is adapted to facilitate various operations of the machine system The actuation unit is typically a number of pumps or compressors for performing work via hydraulic or pneumatic systems. Various other types of the actuation unit may also be contemplated, ...

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IPC IPC(8): E02F5/00E02F9/06E02F9/08B63B35/44
CPCE02F5/006B63B35/44B63B2035/4473E02F9/0808E02F9/06B63B35/28B63H2021/307E02F3/8841E02F9/0866E02F9/123
Inventor EVANS, BENRUTHERFORD, STEPHEN P.STENGER, GEORGE A.
Owner CATERPILLAR INC