公开(公告)号：US11788633B1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-17

申请号：US17396162

申请日：2021-08-06

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Kevin L. Martin ,  Paul A. Zwart ,  Michael C. Marstall ,  Mikhail A. Sorokin

IPC: F16K11/07 ,  B33Y80/00

CPC classification number: F16K11/0716 ,  B33Y80/00

Abstract: A spool for a spool valve assembly defines a spool longitudinal axis and includes a first land module defining a first land module circumferential surface, a second land module defining a second land module circumferential surface, and a first metering module. The first metering module has a first end cap and a second end cap. The first end cap is coupled to the first land module, and the second end cap is coupled to the second land module, to form the spool. The first metering module may further include at least two pillars extending from the first end cap to the second end cap, wherein the at least two pillars are entirely disposed within a virtual first metering module hollow cylinder area that surrounds a virtual first metering module central core area concentric with the spool longitudinal axis.

公开(公告)号：US20220364490A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-17

申请号：US17317865

申请日：2021-05-11

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Samuel S. Kumar ,  Matthew F. Fahrenkrug ,  Daniel R. Barb ,  Ramakrishna Manda ,  Paul A. Zwart ,  Thierry A. Marchione ,  Kevin L. Martin

IPC: F01N3/20 ,  F01N3/30

Abstract: An injector for a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) delivery system includes a first conduit extending along a longitudinal direction; a second conduit extending along the longitudinal direction and disposed within the first conduit; a nozzle tip having a side wall and an end wall; and a shell surrounding the first conduit and being spaced apart from the first conduit along a radial direction. The side wall has a thickness extending along the radial direction from an external surface of the nozzle tip to an inner surface of the second conduit. The end wall defines an outlet flow passage therethrough, and the outlet flow passage is in fluid communication with the first conduit and the second conduit via a chamber defined by an internal surface of the nozzle tip.

公开(公告)号：US11351612B2

公开(公告)日：2022-06-07

申请号：US16419519

申请日：2019-05-22

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Kevin L. Martin ,  Thierry A. Marchione

IPC: B22F10/20 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B22F10/30

Abstract: An additive manufacturing method for a part includes forming a pillar by fusing metallic material to form a hollow body portion including a wall having an inner surface and an outer surface and fusing metallic material to form a cap portion extending from a distal end of the body portion. The method includes forming the pillar by fusing metallic material to form a distal portion supported on the cap portion, supporting at least a portion of the part by the pillar, and removing the pillar from the part.

公开(公告)号：US10774718B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-15

申请号：US16176788

申请日：2018-10-31

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Ramakrishna V. Manda ,  Kevin L. Martin ,  Paul A. Zwart ,  Andrew M. Denis

IPC: F01N3/20 ,  F01N3/28 ,  F01N13/08

Abstract: An injection apparatus includes an injection mixing platform located within an exhaust pipe; wherein the injection mixing platform includes two or more mixing blades extending radially from a common central hub, at least one of the mixing blades being coupled to a DEF inlet to receive DEF from an external tank, wherein each of the two or more mixing blades includes at least one nozzle to eject the DEF into an exhaust stream, the two or more mixing blades being statically mounted to an inner surface of the exhaust pipe.

公开(公告)号：US20200156016A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-21

申请号：US16192616

申请日：2018-11-15

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Satya Ramakrishna Manda Venkata Naga ,  Kevin L. Martin ,  Paul Arthur Zwart ,  Andrew M. Denis

IPC: B01F3/04 ,  B01F5/04

Abstract: A nozzle including a first channel, a second channel annularly disposed around the first channel, and a plurality of third channels fluidly connected to the second channel. The nozzle includes an interior cavity having a first inlet fluidly connected to the first channel and a plurality of second inlets. Individual second inlets of the plurality of second inlets fluidly connect to individual third channels of the plurality of third channels. The interior cavity includes an outlet and an impinging surface located opposite the first inlet.

公开(公告)号：US20190128308A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-02

申请号：US15798440

申请日：2017-10-31

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Kevin L. Martin ,  Ryan Antony Lozier ,  Paul Arthur Zwart

IPC: F16B21/18 ,  F16D3/06 ,  G05B19/4099 ,  G06F17/50

Abstract: A snap ring assembly is provided. The snap ring assembly includes a base set. The base set includes a first base section and a second base section. The first base section is adapted to be disposed adjacent and substantially coplanar with respect to the second base section. The snap ring assembly also includes a retaining set. The retaining set includes a first retaining section and a second retaining section. The first retaining section is adapted to be disposed adjacent and substantially coplanar with respect to the second retaining section. Each of the first retaining section and the second retaining section is adapted to be removably coupled to each of the first base section and the second base section.

公开(公告)号：US09487046B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US14335241

申请日：2014-07-18

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： Aaron K. Amstutz ,  Stephen J. Pierz ,  Thierry A. Marchione ,  Kevin L. Martin

IPC: B60B9/04 ,  B60B9/10 ,  B60C7/24 ,  B60C7/10

CPC classification number: B60B9/10 ,  B60B9/04 ,  B60C7/10 ,  B60C7/24 ,  B60C2007/107 ,  B60Y2200/22 ,  B60Y2200/221

Abstract: A non-pneumatic tire may include a hub configured to be coupled to a machine, with the hub having a rotational axis about which the tire is configured to roll. The tire may also include a support structure including an inner circumferential portion associated with the hub and an outer circumferential portion radially spaced from the inner circumferential portion. The support structure may extend between opposed, axially-spaced side edges of the tire, and the support structure may include a plurality of cavities. The tire may also include a tread portion associated with the outer circumferential portion. The support structure may also include a plurality of layers of elastomeric material each having opposing faces lying in opposing planes substantially perpendicular to the rotational axis. At least some of the layers may include apertures corresponding to the cavities, and the layers may be chemically bonded to one another.

Abstract translation: 非充气轮胎可以包括被配置为联接到机器的轮毂，轮毂具有旋转轴线，轮胎围绕该旋转轴线被配置成滚动。 轮胎还可以包括支撑结构，其包括与轮毂相关联的内圆周部分和与内圆周部分径向间隔开的外圆周部分。 支撑结构可以在轮胎的相对的，轴向间隔的侧边缘之间延伸，并且支撑结构可以包括多个空腔。 轮胎还可以包括与外圆周部分相关联的胎面部分。 支撑结构还可以包括多个弹性材料层，每个层具有位于基本上垂直于旋转轴线的相对平面中的相对面。 至少一些层可以包括对应于空腔的孔，并且层可以彼此化学键合。

公开(公告)号：US09440404B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-13

申请号：US13952095

申请日：2013-07-26

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： Kevin L. Martin

IPC: B29D30/02 ,  B60C7/10 ,  B29K75/00

CPC classification number: B29D30/02 ,  B29K2075/00 ,  B29K2875/00 ,  B60C7/10 ,  B60C2007/005 ,  B60C2007/107

Abstract: A system for molding a non-pneumatic tire may include a lower mold portion including a lower face plate configured to provide a lower relief corresponding to a first side of the tire. The system may further include an upper mold portion configured to be coupled to the lower mold portion. The upper mold portion may include an upper face plate configured to provide an upper relief corresponding to a second side of the tire. The system may also include a plurality of mold inserts configured to be positioned between the lower and upper face plates. The mold inserts may include a shell portion at least partially enclosing a void configured to provide a cavity in the tire, and the shell portion of the mold inserts is configured to remain embedded in the tire upon removal of the tire from the lower and upper mold portions.

Abstract translation: 用于模制非充气轮胎的系统可以包括下模具部分，其包括被配置为提供对应于轮胎的第一侧的下浮雕的下面板。 该系统还可以包括被配置为联接到下模具部分的上模部分。 上模具部分可以包括构造成提供对应于轮胎的第二侧的上部凸起的上面板。 该系统还可以包括构造成定位在下面板和上面板之间的多个模具插入件。 模具插入件可以包括至少部分地包围被构造成在轮胎中提供空腔的空隙的外壳部分，并且模具插入件的外壳部分构造成在从下模具和上模具移除轮胎时保持嵌入轮胎中 部分。

公开(公告)号：US20160046092A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14457630

申请日：2014-08-12

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： Christopher A. Kinney ,  Kegan J. Luick ,  Jarrod D. Moss ,  David J. Colantoni ,  Kevin L. Martin ,  Daniel J. Pierce

IPC: B29D30/00 ,  B26D3/00

CPC classification number: B29D30/0005 ,  B26D1/08 ,  B26D3/005 ,  B26D5/02 ,  B26D5/04 ,  B26D5/06 ,  B26D5/086 ,  B26D5/12 ,  B26D7/0006 ,  B26D7/01 ,  B26D2001/006 ,  E02F3/963

Abstract: A cutter system configured to sever elastomeric material of a non-pneumatic tire may include a cutter including a mounting fixture and a blade coupled to the mounting fixture. The cutter system may further include a driver assembly operably coupled to the mounting fixture of the cutter. The driver assembly may include a support member, and a cross-member operably coupled to the mounting fixture and the support member. The driver assembly may further include a first actuator operably coupled to the cross-member and the mounting fixture of the cutter, wherein the first actuator is configured to rotate the mounting fixture of the cutter relative to the cross-member. The driver assembly may further include a second actuator operably coupled to the cross-member and the support member, wherein the second actuator is configured to move the cross-member, such that the cutter reciprocates along a first axis relative to the support member.

Abstract translation: 构造成切断非充气轮胎的弹性体材料的切割器系统可以包括切割器，其包括安装夹具和联接到安装夹具的叶片。 刀具系统还可以包括可操作地联接到切割器的安装夹具的驱动器组件。 驱动器组件可以包括支撑构件和可操作地联接到安装夹具和支撑构件的横向构件。 驱动器组件还可以包括可操作地联接到切割器的横向构件和安装夹具的第一致动器，其中第一致动器构造成相对于横梁旋转切割器的安装夹具。 驱动器组件还可以包括可操作地联接到横向构件和支撑构件的第二致动器，其中第二致动器构造成移动横向构件，使得切割器相对于支撑构件沿着第一轴线往复运动。

公开(公告)号：US09180737B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-10

申请号：US13865299

申请日：2013-04-18

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Aaron K. Amstutz ,  Kevin L. Martin ,  Stephen J. Pierz ,  David J. Colantoni

IPC: B60C7/00 ,  B60C7/10 ,  B60C1/00 ,  B29D30/02 ,  B29C70/78 ,  B29C70/68 ,  B29K75/00

CPC classification number: B60C7/105 ,  B29C70/683 ,  B29C70/78 ,  B29D30/02 ,  B29K2075/00 ,  B60C1/0008 ,  B60C1/0016 ,  B60C1/0041 ,  B60C2001/0091 ,  B60C2007/005 ,  Y10T152/10378

Abstract: A molded tire may include a support structure having an inner circumferential portion and an outer circumferential portion. The inner circumferential portion may be configured to be associated with a hub. The molded tire may also include a tread portion associated with the outer circumferential portion of the support structure, wherein the tread portion may be formed from a first polyurethane having first material characteristics. The support structure may be formed from a second polyurethane having second material characteristics different than the first material characteristics. The support structure may be chemically bonded to the tread portion.

Abstract translation: 成型轮胎可以包括具有内周部分和外周部分的支撑结构。 内圆周部分可以被配置为与轮毂相关联。 模制轮胎还可以包括与支撑结构的外圆周部分相关联的胎面部分，其中胎面部分可以由具有第一材料特性的第一聚氨酯形成。 支撑结构可以由具有与第一材料特性不同的第二材料特性的第二聚氨酯形成。 支撑结构可以化学地结合到胎面部分。