Traveling Device and Working Machine
US-2016281325-A1 · Sep 29, 2016 · US
Cost configurable hystat drive system
US9103425B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9103425-B2 |
| Application number | US-201314010160-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | Aug 26, 2013 |
| Publication date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
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A cost configurable drive system for machines having dual/tandem axle drive systems employs a split hystat power system. The system performance can be easily adjusted by the removal or installation of a planetary gear set and a clutch box. In this way, the system is configurable with components removed or substituted to allow for a less capable but lower cost offering, while allowing for very simple upgrade to a fully capable system.
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What is claimed is: 1. A hydrostatically powered machine comprising: a front set of ground engaging elements proximal to and supporting a front portion of the machine; a rear set of ground engaging elements proximal to and supporting a rear portion of the machine; at least one hydraulic pump; and a plurality of hydraulic motors selectively linked to the at least one hydraulic pump, the plurality of hydraulic motors including a front hydraulic motor configured to drive the fr…
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- What does patent US9103425B2 cover?
- A cost configurable drive system for machines having dual/tandem axle drive systems employs a split hystat power system. The system performance can be easily adjusted by the removal or installation of a planetary gear set and a clutch box. In this way, the system is configurable with components removed or substituted to allow for a less capable but lower cost offering, while allowing for very s…
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- Caterpillar Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B60K17/10. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 11 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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