公开(公告)号：US09982819B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-29

申请号：US14627141

申请日：2015-02-20

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Corey Baxter ,  Trevor Pease ,  Mark Meyer

IPC: F16L21/04 ,  F16L37/091 ,  F16L23/02 ,  F16L23/18

CPC classification number: F16L21/04 ,  F16L23/02 ,  F16L23/18 ,  F16L37/091

Abstract: A tube seal assembly is provided to connect a tube and an adapter in order to circulate a fluid. The tube seal assembly can include various components such as a locking flange, a tube retainer, a seal guard, and an elastomeric seal. Bolts are used to secure the components of tube seal assembly together through the use of a load and to secure the tube seal assembly to the second tube. Teeth on the tube retainer are angled to dig into the first tube to prevent the tube from separating from the adapter during a blowout. The tube seal assembly can be configured to connect to any existing tube in order to be more serviceable in the field.

公开(公告)号：US09903234B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-27

申请号：US15082261

申请日：2016-03-28

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： David M. Dyer

IPC: F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/24 ,  F01L1/344

CPC classification number: F01L1/2411 ,  F01L1/146 ,  F01L1/18 ,  F01L1/182 ,  F01L1/2405 ,  F01L1/2422 ,  F01L1/344 ,  F01L2800/12

Abstract: A retention plate for a hydraulic lash adjuster of a valve train is provided. The retention plate includes a first surface. The retention plate includes a second surface mutually opposite the first surface. The second surface is adapted to contact with a cylinder head of an engine. The retention plate also includes a coupling mechanism defined on the retention plate. The coupling mechanism is adapted to couple the retention plate to the cylinder head. The coupling mechanism includes a through hole adapted to receive a mechanical fastener therethrough. The retention plate further includes a restriction mechanism defined on the retention plate. The restriction mechanism is adapted to restrict a movement of the hydraulic lash adjuster beyond the first surface towards the cylinder head. The restriction mechanism includes an aperture having an aperture size smaller than an outer diameter of the hydraulic lash adjuster.

公开(公告)号：US5685619A

公开(公告)日：1997-11-11

申请号：US604538

申请日：1996-02-21

Applicant: Ronald D. Brown

Inventor： Ronald D. Brown

IPC: B60T8/175 ,  B60T8/48 ,  F16D66/00 ,  B60T8/58

CPC classification number: B60T8/175 ,  B60T8/4809 ,  B60T2210/16 ,  F16D2066/001 ,  F16D2066/006

Abstract: A method for reducing the brake pressure commanded by a traction control system of a machine is disclosed. The method includes the steps of estimating the instantaneous heat energy associated with an applied brake, estimating the accumulated heat energy associated with the applied brake during the time period that the brake is applied in response to the instantaneous heat energy; comparing the accumulated heat energy to a maximum allowable heat energy value; and reducing the magnitude of the braking command signal to reduce the applied brake pressure in response to the accumulated heat energy being greater than the maximum allowable heat energy value.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于降低由机器的牵引力控制系统指令的制动压力的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：估计与施加的制动器相关联的瞬时热能，在响应于瞬时热能施加制动器的时间段期间估计与施加的制动相关联的累积热能; 将累积的热能与最大允许热能值进行比较; 以及减小所述制动指令信号的大小，以响应于所述累积热能大于最大允许热能值而减小所施加的制动压力。

公开(公告)号：US10467565B2

公开(公告)日：2019-11-05

申请号：US15077092

申请日：2016-03-22

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Ryan J. LaReau ,  Joshua C. Edwards ,  Joseph B. Doeden ,  Joseph D. Tauke ,  William J. McMilleon, Jr. ,  Joel B. Bagley ,  Andrew J. Swanson

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q10/06

Abstract: A method for workplace management is provided. The method includes determining a plurality of goals associated with a plurality of tasks to be performed at a workplace, from a database. The method also includes dynamically obtaining task-related information based on a plurality of monitoring parameters associated with the tasks. The method further includes comparing the task-related information with the plurality of goals for monitoring a status of each of the plurality of tasks. The method includes dynamically rendering the status of each of the plurality of tasks on a user interface. The method also includes managing the plurality of tasks to be performed by a plurality of workers based on the status.

公开(公告)号：US09129233B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-08

申请号：US11354004

申请日：2006-02-15

Applicant: Eric Alan Moughler ,  Jay Ronald Dawson

Inventor： Eric Alan Moughler ,  Jay Ronald Dawson

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/10

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/06314 ,  G06Q10/06398 ,  G06Q10/1097

Abstract: An operator training system for a machine is disclosed. The operator training system comprises an interface in communication with a machine and a processor communicatively coupled to the interface. The processor is configured to receive, via the interface, operation data associated with operation of the machine. The processor is further configured to determine an operator performance value for an operator of the machine based on the received operation data. The processor is also configured to compare the operator performance value with a benchmark value. The processor is further configured to provide one or more training tools to the operator if the operator performance value is less than the benchmark value.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于机器的操作员训练系统。 操作员训练系统包括与机器通信的接口和通信地耦合到接口的处理器。 处理器被配置为经由接口接收与机器的操作相关联的操作数据。 处理器还被配置为基于接收到的操作数据来确定机器的操作者的操作员性能值。 处理器还被配置为将操作员性能值与基准值进行比较。 处理器还被配置为如果操作者的性能值小于基准值，则向操作者提供一个或多个训练工具。

公开(公告)号：US5312176A

公开(公告)日：1994-05-17

申请号：US950543

申请日：1992-09-25

Applicant: Elmer R. Crabb

Inventor： Elmer R. Crabb

IPC: B62D55/15 ,  B62D55/30

CPC classification number: B62D55/15 ,  B62D55/30

Abstract: A self-aligning idler wheel assembly for a belted work vehicle includes a spindle having first and second radially extending flange portions. First and second self-aligning mechanisms are associated with a respective flange portion. The vehicle has an undercarriage assembly including a belt tensioning mechanism and a roller frame assembly. The first self-aligning mechanism connects the idler wheel assembly to the belt tensioning mechanism and the second self-aligning mechanism connects the idler wheel assembly to the roller frame assembly. The first and second self-aligning mechanisms provide self-aligning of the idler wheel assembly to ensure that the track belt runs straight and true.

Abstract translation: 用于带式工作车辆的自调心惰轮组件包括具有第一和第二径向延伸的凸缘部分的心轴。 第一和第二自对准机构与相应的凸缘部分相关联。 车辆具有底盘组件，其包括皮带张紧机构和滚子框架组件。 第一自对准机构将惰轮组件连接到皮带张紧机构，第二自对准机构将惰轮组件连接到滚子框架组件。 第一和第二自对准机构提供惰轮组件的自对准，以确保履带保持直线和真实。

公开(公告)号：US20140062134A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-06

申请号：US13600433

申请日：2012-08-31

Applicant: Michael John Braun ,  Kalpeshbhai Ghanshyambhai Patel

Inventor： Michael John Braun ,  Kalpeshbhai Ghanshyambhai Patel

IPC: B62D25/08 ,  B60H3/06

CPC classification number: B62D25/10 ,  B60H2003/065 ,  B60R3/005 ,  E02F3/3411 ,  E02F9/0833 ,  E02F9/0891

Abstract: An enclosure arrangement for a machine is provided. The enclosure arrangement includes a housing and a deck. The housing is configured to enclose work components of the machine. The housing includes multiple sidewalls, and a platform disposed above the sidewalls. The housing further includes one or more access doors associated with the platform and one or more sidewalls. The deck extends laterally from the sidewalls such that an operator supported on the deck may access the work components on opening the access doors.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于机器的外壳装置。 封闭装置包括壳体和甲板。 外壳被配置为封闭机器的工作部件。 壳体包括多个侧壁，以及设置在侧壁上方的平台。 壳体还包括与平台和一个或多个侧壁相关联的一个或多个进入门。 甲板从侧壁横向延伸，使得支撑在甲板上的操作者可以在打开通道门时进入工作部件。

公开(公告)号：US08660738B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-25

申请号：US12967649

申请日：2010-12-14

Applicant: Joseph L. Faivre ,  Bradley K. Bomer ,  Chandrasekar Ramkumar ,  John J. Krone

Inventor： Joseph L. Faivre ,  Bradley K. Bomer ,  Chandrasekar Ramkumar ,  John J. Krone

IPC: G01M17/00

CPC classification number: E02F9/26

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for evaluating performances of a piece of equipment and equipment operator. One disclosed method includes sensing a plurality of operating parameters of the equipment. The method then includes resolving a plurality of segments the equipment is sequentially performing from the sensed operating parameters to provide a sequence of resolved segments. The method then includes resolving what application the equipment is performing based upon the sequence of resolved segments to provide at least one resolved application. The method then includes applying at least one metric to the resolved application to provide at least one applied application metric. Then, the method includes evaluating the performance of the equipment and operator using the applied application metric. Various systems for installation on existing work equipments or new work equipments such as loaders and excavators are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于评估一件设备和设备操作者的性能的方法和系统。 一种公开的方法包括感测设备的多个操作参数。 该方法然后包括从所感测的操作参数中解析设备顺序执行的多个段以提供一系列已解析的段。 该方法然后包括基于解析段的顺序来解决设备正在执行的应用以提供至少一个已解决的应用。 该方法然后包括将至少一个度量应用于所解析的应用以提供至少一个应用的应用度量。 然后，该方法包括使用所应用的应用度量来评估设备和操作者的性能。 还公开了用于在现有工作设备上安装的各种系统或装载机和挖掘机等新的工作设备。

公开(公告)号：US20010038245A1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-08

申请号：US09335399

申请日：1999-06-17

Applicant: Catepillar Inc.

Inventor： ROBERT D. TOMS ,  SEAN C. MCGINNIS

IPC: B62D055/14

CPC classification number: B62D55/30

Abstract: Endless rubber track laying machines are provided with a pair of track laying assemblies positioned on opposite sides of the work machine. Each track laying assembly includes an endless rubber belt entrained around a drive wheel, an idler wheel, and a plurality of supporting mid-rollers. A fluid cylinder is connected to the idler wheel for tensioning the endless rubber belts. The present recoil activated valve includes a two position poppet valve positioned between the fluid cylinder and an accumulator. With this recoil activated valve the tensioning system locks the fluid cylinder as the work machine traverses side slopes. Thus, a simple system is provided that can be solely fluid actuated or actuated by an electronic monitoring system, thereby providing a system that reduces the possibility of the endless rubber track from un-tracking.

Abstract translation: 无端橡胶轨道铺设机设置有一对定位在作业机的相对侧上的轨道铺设组件。 每个轨道铺设组件包括夹在驱动轮周围的环形橡胶带，惰轮和多个支撑中间辊。 流体缸连接到惰轮以张紧环形橡胶带。 本发明的反冲活化阀包括位于液压缸和蓄能器之间的两位提升阀。 使用这种反冲活化阀，当工作机器穿过侧倾时，张紧系统锁定液压缸。 因此，提供了一种简单的系统，其可以由电子监控系统单独地流体致动或致动，从而提供一种降低环形橡胶履带的跟踪可能性的系统。

公开(公告)号：US20180119286A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-03

申请号：US15340688

申请日：2016-11-01

Applicant: Catepillar Inc.

Inventor： Zachary S. BIRKY

IPC: C23C18/54 ,  C23C30/00

CPC classification number: C23C12/00

Abstract: A plating method for plating a layer of material onto a part using friction burnishing is provided. The method includes moving the part at a predetermined speed. The method further includes bringing the material into contact with the moving part at a predetermined pressure. The method further includes forming a plating layer of the material on a surface of the part by maintaining the material in contact with the moving part for a predetermined time period. Alternatively, the method includes forming at least one lobed plating layer of the material on the moving part by maintaining the material in contact with the moving part and switching between a first predetermined pressure and a second predetermined pressure.