Abstract:
A ground engaging track (12) for a track-type machine (8) includes a set of identical standard track shoes (26) each having a relatively narrow shoe footprint, and a sweeping track shoe (28) having a relatively wide shoe footprint. The sweeping track shoe (28) is connectable via track links (38) with the standard track shoes (26) in an endless chain configuration such that the sweeping track shoe (28) juts outwardly of the standard track shoes (26), for sweeping debris from a clearance between the track (12) and a main frame (10) of the track-type machine (8). The sweeping track shoe (28) includes bolting apertures (42a, 42b) formed therein and communicating between an upper shoe surface (44) and a ground contacting shoe surface (46), the bolting apertures (42a, 42b) being arranged in a directional link bolting pattern. The directional link bolting pattern defines a minor shoe axis and a major shoe axis, and the sweeping shoe body (40) may be configured such that an inboard sweeping edge (52) is spaced further than an outboard edge (50) from the minor shoe axis.
Abstract:
A system for storing and recovering energy associated with a machine (10) having ground engaging tracks (60,62), the system comprising: a power source (14) configured to supply mechanical energy for operation of the machine; an electric generator (16) operably coupled to the power source; an electric motor (18) operably coupled to the electric generator, the electric motor being configured to supply power to the ground engaging tracks; an energy storage device (17, 19, 26, 55); and a controller (36) configured to coordinate operation of the power source, the electric generator, the electric motor, and the energy storage device. The controller (36) is configured to divert a portion of energy stored by the energy storage device (17, 29, 26, 55) to the electric motor for shaving power peaks. Also, the controller may be configured to charge tha energy storage device (1, 19, 26, 55) when reversing, during regenerative braking or when lowering a working implement.
Abstract:
A drive arrangement (18) for a work machine (10) is disclosed. The drive arrangement has a first planetary gear set (52), a second planetary gear set (54), a third planetary gear set (56), a first motor (24), a second motor (26), and a third motor (28). The first, second, and third motors are drivingly connected to the first, second, and third planetary gear sets to simultaneously generate fewer than three separate output rotations.
Abstract:
A method is provided for dissipating power in a propelled machine having an electric drive system and a mechanical brake system. An inclination of the machine is determined (110a). A speed of the machine is determined (135). A retarding requirement is determined (155) based on the determined inclination and speed. A first portion of the retarding requirement is allocated to be met by the electric drive system, the first portion being less than or equal to a retarding capacity of the electric drive system (170). A second portion of the retarding requirement is allocated to be met by the mechanical brake system (175) if the retarding requirement is greater than the retarding capacity of the electric drive system (160).
Abstract:
A method is provided for dissipating power in a propelled machine having an electric drive system and a mechanical brake system. An inclination of the machine is determined (110a). A speed of the machine is determined (135). A retarding requirement is determined (155) based on the determined inclination and speed. A first portion of the retarding requirement is allocated to be met by the electric drive system, the first portion being less than or equal to a retarding capacity of the electric drive system (170). A second portion of the retarding requirement is allocated to be met by the mechanical brake system (175) if the retarding requirement is greater than the retarding capacity of the electric drive system (160).
Abstract:
A method is provided for controlling power provided by a drive train system (252) of a work machine (200), which includes an engine (230) that provides engine power to a generator (240) that, in turn, provides generator power to a motor (250). The motor (250) provides ground power to a travel mechanism (255) that enables the work machine (200) to travel across a terrain surface. In one embodiment, the method includes adjusting operation of the motor (250) based on a determined ground speed of the work machine (200). Based on the adjusted motor operations, the operation of the generator (250) is adjusted. Also, the operation of the engine (230) is adjusted such that the engine produces an amount of engine power that meets a load demand corresponding to the adjusted. Also, the operation of the engine (230) is adjusted such that the engine produces an amount of engine power that meets a load demand corresponding to the adjusted operation of the generator (240).
Abstract:
A ground engaging track (112) for a track-type machine (8) includes a set of identical standard track shoes (126) each having a relatively narrow shoe footprint, and a sweeping track shoe (128) having a relatively wide shoe footprint. The sweeping track shoe (128) is connectable via track links (38) with the standard track shoes (126) in an endless chain configuration such that the sweeping track shoe (128) juts outwardly of the standard track shoes (126), for sweeping debris from a clearance between the track (112) and a main frame (10) of the track-type machine (8). The sweeping track shoe (128) includes bolting apertures (142a, 142b) formed therein and communicating between an upper shoe surface (144) and a ground contacting shoe surface (146), the bolting apertures (142a, 142b) being arranged in a directional link bolting pattern. The directional link bolting pattern defines a minor shoe axis and a major shoe axis, and the sweeping shoe body (140) may be configured such that an inboard sweeping edge (152) is spaced further than an outboard edge (150) from the minor shoe axis.
Abstract:
A dual purpose mobile machine (10) is disclosed. The mobile machine may have a power source (16) configured to propel the mobile machine and generate electrical power for use offboard the mobile machine. The machine may also have a work tool (12) driven by the power source.
Abstract:
A system for storing and recovering energy associated with a machine having ground engaging tracks is disclosed. The system includes a power source configured to supply mechanical energy for operation of the machine, and an electric generator operably coupled to the power source. The electric generator is configured to convert at least a portion of the mechanical energy into electric energy. The system further includes an electric motor operably coupled to the electric generator. The electric motor is configured to supply power to the ground engaging tracks. The system includes an energy storage device configured to store energy associated with the machine, and a controller configured to divert a portion of the energy supplied by the power source to the energy storage device while the machine travels in a first direction, and recover energy stored in the energy storage device for use while the machine travels in a second direction.
Abstract:
A hydraulic system (76) for a machine (10) is disclosed. The hydraulic system may have a tank (78) configured to hold a supply of fluid, a pump (80) configured to draw fluid from the tank and pressurize the fluid, a first cylinder (34) operatively connected between a first side of a work tool (14) and an undercarriage (42) of the machine, and a second cylinder (36) operatively connected between a second side of the work tool and the undercarriage of the machine. The hydraulic system may also have a first electro-hydraulic valve (96) associated with the first cylinder and configured to selectively regulate a flow of pressurized fluid to the first cylinder independently of the second cylinder, and a second electro-hydraulic valve (98) associated with the second cylinder and configured to selectively regulate a flow of pressurized fluid to the second cylinder independently of the first cylinder.