| Caterpillar Inc. Patent applications |
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| 20160143186 | HEATPIPE IMBEDDED COLDPLATE ENHANCING IGBT HEAT SPREADING - A cold plate for a power circuit is disclosed. The power circuit includes a plurality of transistors and each of the plurality of transistors includes a plurality of dies. The cold plate includes a liquid cooling system that includes a plurality of cooling channels and each of the plurality of cooling channels is aligned with at least one die. The liquid cooling system includes a heat sink associated with each of the plurality of cooling channels. The cold plate further includes a plurality of heat pipes, wherein each of the plurality of heat pipes is aligned with at least one of the plurality of cooling channels and at least one die. Each heat pipe includes a wick lining an interior of the heat pipe, a vapor flow area, and a fluid. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160141855 | Strain Relief Device for a Harness or Cable - A strain relief device includes an elongated body having a first and second end, the elongated body defining an elongated hole extending from the first end to the second end; and edges in the body defining a plurality of voids between the first and second end, wherein the edges become shorter in length from the first end to the second end such that the shorter edges define progressively smaller voids in the body from the first end to the second end. A method of providing a strain relief is also disclosed. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160140628 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A COST OF A CASTING PROCESS - A computer implemented method for determining a cost of a casting process includes receiving a user input, via a Graphical User Interface (GUI), indicative of part information that is associated with a part manufactured by the casting process. The method includes receiving a user input, via the GUI, to select a casting parameter associated with the casting process. The casting parameter includes material and post-treatment parameter, mold and core parameter, foundry process parameter, and machining and setup parameter. The method includes receiving a user input, via the GUI, indicative of a variable associated with the casting parameter and retrieving a cost information associated with the casting parameter from a database. The method further includes determining a parameter cost based on the cost information and the variable and, generating an output, via the GUI, indicative of the cost of the casting process for the part. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160140472 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING ASSEMBLY ACCOUNTABILITY GRIEF - Systems and methods are disclosed for managing assembly accountability grief. According to certain embodiments, a change that creates at least one grief is detected. An accountability report associating the at least one grief with an affected model is received. Moreover, the at least one grief may be assigned to a workcenter. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160140470 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING LEAD-TIME OFFSET VALUES - Systems and methods are disclosed for optimizing inventory using lead-time offset values. According to certain embodiments, a master routing, master component inventory, and routing report are received. An earliest required lead-time offset value for each component in the master component inventory is determined, and the earliest required lead-time offset value for each component in the master component inventory is compared to the planned lead-time offset value for the component. Each component for which the earliest required lead-time offset value is greater than the planned lead-time offset value is identified, and the planned lead-time offset value for each identified component is set to the earliest required lead-time offset value for the component. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160139571 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGINGING CHANGES TO MANUFACTURING PROCESSES - Systems and methods are disclosed for managing changes to manufacturing processes. According to certain embodiments, a first change is received for a first routing having a first effective date. A first change master associated with the first effective date is selected, and the first change is assigned to the first change master. A second change for the first routing is also received. The first change master is selected based on the first effective date, and the second change is applied to the first routing using the first change master. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160139103 | OIL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - An oil identification system is disclosed. The oil identification system includes a parameter sensor coupled to at least one of an oil pan or an oil flow path of a machine. The oil identification system also includes an identification module. The identification module is also configured to receive a signal indicative of movement of charged particles in the oil of the at least one of the oil pan or the oil flow path. The identification module is further configured to determine a resistivity of the oil in the at least one of the oil pan or the oil flow path. The identification module is configured to compare the resistivity of the oil with resistivity data readings. The identification module is also configured to identify a type of oil in the at least one of the oil pan or the oil flow path based on the comparison. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160138697 | GEAR ASSEMBLY - A gear assembly is provided. The gear assembly includes a first gear. The first gear defines at least one slot provided on a surface thereof. The gear assembly also includes a second gear. The second gear includes at least one tab extending axially from a surface of the second gear. The at least one tab is configured to engage at least partially within the at least one slot of the first gear. The gear assembly further includes a resilient material provided within the at least one slot and in contact with the at least one tab of the second gear. The resilient material is configured to provide a restoring force to bias the at least one tab toward an end of the at least one slot for controlling backlash during meshing of the gear assembly. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160138624 | Hydraulic Power System with Aeration Sensing for a Mobile Machine - A hydraulic power system for a mobile machine is provided. The system includes a load configured to be driven by pressurized hydraulic fluid and a hydraulic pump operatively connected for supply pressurized hydraulic fluid to the load. An engine is operatively connected and configured to drive the hydraulic pump. An aeration sensing system includes a sonic sensor system having a plurality of bands arranged on an outer surface of a line carrying pressurized hydraulic fluid and a pressure sensor for sensing a pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the line. A controller is in communication with the sonic sensor system and the pressure sensor and configured to calculate a level of aeration in the hydraulic fluid in the line during mobile machine operation using speed of sound data from the sonic sensor system and pressure data from the pressure sensor. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160138619 | Conserve Energy Through Independent Pump Control in a Hydraulic System - A hydraulic system includes a first pump to provided pressurized fluid to a first hydraulic circuit and a second pump to provide pressurized fluid to a second hydraulic circuit. When the hydraulic system is in an energy conservation mode, the output power of the first pump is reduced to less than the hydraulic power demand of the first hydraulic circuit. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160138618 | HYDRAULIC REGENERATIVE AND RECOVERY PARASITIC MITIGATION SYSTEM - A hydraulic system is disclosed for use with a machine. The hydraulic system may have a pump configured to pressurize fluid, a first actuator configured to receive pressurized fluid from the pump, and an accumulator configured to receive fluid from the first actuator. The hydraulic system may also have a second actuator configured to receive pressurized fluid from the pump and the accumulator, and a pilot circuit configured to receive pressurized fluid from the pump and the accumulator. The hydraulic system may further have at least one valve movable to provide priority of fluid flow from the accumulator to the pilot circuit over the second actuator when a pressure of the accumulator is less than a low-pressure threshold. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160138583 | Variable Retraction Rate Pump and Method for Operating Same - A pump system includes a pump and a storage volume in fluid communication with a discharge port of the pump. The pump includes a housing defining a pump bore and a pump piston disposed in sliding engagement with the pump bore, the pump piston being in selective fluid communication with the discharge port of the pump. A method for operating the pump system includes determining a time to drain an amount of a first fluid from the storage volume, and retracting the pump piston within the pump bore at a target retraction rate based at least partly on the time to drain the first fluid from the storage volume. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160138520 | Engine Piston - A piston for an internal combustion engine includes a piston body forming a crown portion and a skirt portion. The skirt portion includes a bore that receives a pin for connecting the piston to a connecting rod, and the crown portion forms a bowl surrounded by a flat crown surface having an annular shape and disposed along a plane. The bowl and the flat crown surface meet along a circular edge surrounding a rim of the bowl. The piston further includes an annular protrusion disposed within the bowl adjacent the rim. The annular protrusion has a generally convex shape in cross section created by an upper, inwardly extending surface and a lower, inwardly extending surface that meet along a convex apex. The piston further includes an airfoil surface formed in the flat crown surface. The airfoil surface has a convex shape and extends annularly around the rim of the bowl. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160138519 | Engine Piston - A piston for an internal combustion engine includes a piston body forming a crown portion and a skirt portion. The skirt portion includes a bore that is arranged to receive a pin for connecting the piston to a connecting rod. The crown portion forms a bowl surrounded by a flat crown surface having an annular shape. The bowl and the flat crown surface meet along a circular edge surrounding a rim of the bowl. The piston further includes an annular protrusion disposed within the bowl adjacent the rim. The annular protrusion has a generally convex shape in cross section created by an upper, inwardly extending surface and a lower, inwardly extending surface that meet along a convex apex. The piston further includes a recirculation surface formed within the bowl adjacent the annular protrusion. The recirculation surface meets the lower, inwardly extending surface along an inflection edge. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160138518 | Engine Piston - A piston for an internal combustion engine includes a piston body forming a crown portion and a skirt portion, the skirt portion including a bore that is arranged to receive a pin for connecting the piston to a connecting rod, the crown portion forming a bowl surrounded by a flat crown surface having an annular shape and disposed along a plane, the bowl and the flat crown surface meeting along a circular edge surrounding a rim of the bowl, and an airfoil surface formed in the flat crown surface, the airfoil surface having a convex shape and extending annularly around the rim of the bowl. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160138517 | Engine Piston - A piston for an internal combustion engine includes a piston body forming a crown portion and a skirt portion. The skirt portion includes a bore that is arranged to receive a pin for connecting the piston to a connecting rod. The crown portion forms a bowl surrounded by a flat crown surface having an annular shape. The bowl and flat crown surface meet along a circular edge surrounding a rim of the bowl. The piston further includes an annular protrusion disposed within the bowl adjacent the rim. The annular protrusion has a generally convex shape in cross section that is created by an upper, inwardly extending surface and a lower, inwardly extending surface, which meet along a convex apex. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160138466 | Hybrid Powertrain and Method for Operating Same - A hybrid powertrain includes an internal combustion engine, a load coupled to the internal combustion engine via a mechanical transmission for transmission of a first shaft power therebetween, a turbine fluidly coupled to an exhaust of the internal combustion engine, a generator operatively coupled to the turbine for transmission of a second shaft power therebetween, and electrically coupled to an electric battery, a motor-generator operatively coupled to the mechanical transmission for transmission of a third shaft power therebetween, and electrically coupled to the electric battery; and a controller operatively coupled to the internal combustion engine. The controller is configured to adjust a relative proportion of the third shaft power compared to the first shaft power by adjusting at least one of a combustion timing of the internal combustion engine and an exhaust valve timing of the internal combustion engine. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160138436 | METHOD OF REMANUFACTURING A ROCKER ARM AND A REMANUFACTURED ROCKER ARM - A method of remanufacturing a rocker arm having a body defining a contact surface is provided. The contact surface is configured to engage with a braking member and having a worn portion thereon. The method includes machining the contact surface to remove the worn portion and to form an opening configured to receive an insert member therein. The insert member includes an upper surface configured to engage with the braking member. The method further includes coupling the insert member to the opening. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160138249 | System for Improving Safety in Use of a Machine of a Kind Comprising a Body and an Implement Movable Relative to the Body - A system for improving safety in use of a machine of a kind including a body and an implement movable relative to the body is disclosed. The system may use sensed data to define a safety zone around an implement to assist a user in avoiding an object of interest. The system may provide functionality to change control of the machine or implement in the event that an object of interest is detected. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160138248 | System for Assisting a User of a Machine of a Kind Comprising a Body and an Implement Movable Relative to the Body - A system for providing guidance to a user of a machine of a kind including a body and an implement movable relative to the body is disclosed. The system may provide a user with information regarding a current position of a part or parts of the implement that may not otherwise be visible to a user situated in a cab of the machine. The system may provide a user with information regarding a future trajectory of a part or parts of the implement on the basis of sensed data relating to current machine position and movement. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160138247 | System Using Radar Apparatus for Assisting a User of a Machine of a Kind Comprising a Body and an Implement - A system using radar apparatus for assisting a user of a machine of a kind including a body and an implement is disclosed. The system may provide a user with information regarding a current position of a part or parts of the implement that may not otherwise be visible to a user situated in a cab of the machine. The system may provide a user with information regarding a future trajectory of a part or parts of the implement on the basis of sensed data relating to current machine position and movement. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160138246 | REGENERATIVE MACHINE COUPLING SYSTEM - A system includes a first machine having a first bail member and a first push bar, at first end. The first bail member includes a first hydraulic cylinder. A first hook and second push bar, at second end. The second push bar includes a second hydraulic cylinder in fluid communication with first hydraulic accumulator. The second machine having second bail member and first push bar, at first end. The second bail member includes third hydraulic cylinder in fluid communication with second hydraulic accumulator. A second hook and second push bar, at second end. The second push bar includes fourth hydraulic cylinder. The first hook coupled to second bail member and second push bar of first machine is in mechanical contact with first push bar of second machine. The impact energy generated at beginning of push operation and pull operation is stored in first hydraulic accumulator and second hydraulic accumulator respectively. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160137240 | Track Pads and Track Assembly - A track pad for a machine having a track assembly. The track pad includes a body having top, bottom, first end, second end, and central portions. The track pad includes a ground engaging surface on the bottom, and first and second flat link engaging surfaces on the top. The first link engaging surface is disposed at the first end and the second link engaging surface is disposed at the second end. The track pad includes a lug protruding from the central portion between the first and second link engaging surfaces. The lug extends above the first and second link engaging surfaces so as to engage a drive wheel of the machine. A fastener hole is formed through the body between the first link engaging surface and the ground engaging surface, and a fastener hole is formed through the body between the second link engaging surface and the ground engaging surface. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160137239 | Crown for a Link in a Ground Engaging Track System - The disclosure relates to a system and method for a link for a track chain in a ground-engaging track system. The link has an elongate link body including a first and a second crown. The elongate link body includes a shoe surface and a rail surface. The shoe surface is configured to contact a track shoe coupled to the elongate link body. The rail surface is opposite the shoe surface and has a first end section, a middle section, and a second end section. The first and second crowns on the rail surface each define a convex portion of the rail surface. The first crown is positioned on the first end section and the second crown is positioned on the second end section. The first and second crowns are configured to delay scallop formation in the rail surface. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160137125 | IMAGING SYSTEM USING VIRTUAL PROJECTION GEOMETRY - An imaging system is disclosed for use with a mobile machine. The imaging system may have at least one onboard camera configured to generate image data for an actual environment of the mobile machine, and an onboard sensor configured to generate object data regarding detection and ranging of an object in the actual environment. The imaging system may also have a display mounted on the machine, and a processor in communication with the at least one camera, the sensor, and the display. The processor may be configured to generate a virtual geometry, and generate a virtual object within the virtual geometry based on the object data. The processor may further be configured to generate a unified image of the actual environment based on the image data, to map a projection of the unified image onto the virtual geometry and the virtual object, and to render a selected portion of the projection on the display. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160137116 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AUTO DUMP OPERATION OF HAULING MACHINES - A method to control a dump body of a hauling machine having a hoist cylinder, a lift energy source, a first sensor, and a second sensor, is provided. The method includes prompt of enablement of an auto dump operation and detection a dump body angle by correlating one or more signals obtained from the first sensor and the second sensor. Upon determination that the dump body angle is zero degrees, hydraulic pressure is provided to the hoist cylinder to tilt the dump body. An angular displacement rate of the hoist cylinder is detected by determination of a change in the dump body angle, with respect to time. The hydraulic pressure to the hoist cylinder is controlled based on the angular displacement rate. The hydraulic pressure is controlled to halt the tilting of the hoist cylinder upon detection that the dump body angle is equal to a pre-determined dump body angle. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160134995 | Short Range Peer-to-Peer Communications System - A short range peer-to-peer communications system for communicating between mobile machines includes a first machine having a first prime mover, a first ground engaging drive mechanism operatively connected to the first prime mover to propel the first machine about a work site, and a first peer-to-peer transmitter system on the first machine for transmitting a first signal indicative of a characteristic associated with operating of the first machine. A second machine has a second prime mover, a second ground engaging drive mechanism operatively connected to the second prime mover to propel the second machine about the work site, and a second peer-to-peer receiver system for receiving the first signal directly from the first peer-to-peer transmitter system. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160131566 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MONITORING VISCOSITY OF FLUID IN REAL-TIME - A method of monitoring a quality of a fluid includes maintaining distinct temperatures in at least three different locations along a flow path of the fluid. The method also includes determining viscosity values of the fluid in the at least three different locations along the flow path. The method further includes determining a viscosity-temperature plot based on the viscosity values determined from the at least three different locations and determining a viscosity index of the fluid from the viscosity-temperature plot. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160131544 | THRUST BIAS DETECTION SYSTEM - A thrust bias detection system for a mobile machine is disclosed. The mobile machine may have a first track assembly and a second track assembly. The thrust bias detection system may have a first wear sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a first wear measurement of a first track link surface, and a second wear sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a second wear measurement of a second track link surface. The thrust bias detection system may also have a controller in communication with the first and second wear sensors and configured to determine whether at least one of the first and second track assemblies has experienced thrust bias, based on the signals. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160131164 | System and Method for Estimating Health and Remaining Useful Life of a Hydraulic Element - A method for estimating health and remaining useful life of a hydraulic element of a machine is provided. The method includes determining a charge time of a hydraulic accumulator coupled to the hydraulic element in which a current pressure of a hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic accumulator reaches an upper threshold pressure, the current pressure being measured by a hydraulic accumulator pressure sensor coupled to the processor and the hydraulic accumulator. The method includes determining a discharging flow rate of the hydraulic element based upon the determined charge time of the hydraulic accumulator, a health indicator of the hydraulic element based upon a difference between the discharging flow rate and a stored discharging flow rate. The method includes determining a remaining useful life of the hydraulic element based upon the health indicator of the hydraulic element. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160131132 | Piston Seal and Pump Including Same - A seal for a piston of a positive displacement pump includes an annular seal element, a radially outer surface of the annular seal element defining a longitudinal axis, and an annular energizer disposed between the annular seal element and the longitudinal axis along a radial direction. The annular energizer has a resilience along the radial direction to bias the annular seal element away from the longitudinal axis along the radial direction, the radial direction being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The radially outer surface of the annular seal element defines at least one circumferential groove about the annular seal element, and a concavity of the at least one circumferential groove faces away from the longitudinal axis along the radial direction | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160131096 | FILTER FOR FLUID SUPPLY SYSTEM - A filter includes housing and a filter device disposed within the housing to define a circumferential cavity therebetween. The filter further includes a cap coupled to an inlet port and the cap includes a first thread portion. The filter further includes a first seal member attached to a first end of the filter device to restrict entry of fluid from the circumferential cavity into a hollow center tube disposed within the filter device. The filter further includes an engagement member provided on the first seal member and the engagement portion includes a second thread portion. The first thread portion of cap is adapted to engage with the second thread portion of the engagement member for removing filter device from the housing. Further, a second seal member is attached to a second end of the filter device to restrict flow of the fluid from the circumferential cavity into a drain port. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160131069 | ENGINE SYSTEM UTILIZING CLOUD BASED ENGINE OPTIMIZATION - A cloud based engine optimization system is disclosed. The system may have an engine. The system may also have a sensor configured to generate a sensor signal indicative of an amount of power generated by the engine and a speed sensor configured to generate a speed signal indicative of a speed of the engine. The system may also have a controller configured to receive the sensor signal and the speed signal. The controller may also be configured to upload the operating histogram to a server and receive, from the server, a calibration parameter set. In addition, the controller may be configured to apply the received calibration parameter set to the engine. The server may be configured to generate the calibration parameter set that reduces both a fuel consumption amount for the engine and an amount of emissions discharged by the engine when performing operations corresponding to the operating histogram. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160131068 | ENGINE SYSTEM UTILIZING MODAL WEIGHTED ENGINE OPTIMIZATION - An engine system is disclosed. The engine system may have an engine. The engine system may also have a sensor configured to generate a sensor signal indicative of an amount of power generated by the engine and a speed sensor configured to generate a speed signal indicative of a speed of the engine. The engine system may also have a controller configured to receive the sensor signal and the speed signal. The controller may also be configured to generate an operating histogram based on the sensor signal and the speed signal. Further the controller may be configured to receive modal points for the engine, the modal points having associated emissions limits. The controller may also be configured to generate a calibration parameter set for the operating histogram based on the weights. In addition, the controller may be configured to apply the calibration parameter set to the engine. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160131062 | ENGINE SYSTEM UTILIZING SELECTIVE ENGINE OPTIMIZATION - An engine system is disclosed. The engine system may have an engine. The engine system may also have a sensor configured to generate a sensor signal indicative of an amount of power generated by the engine. Further, the engine system may have a speed sensor configured to generate a speed signal indicative of a speed of the engine. The engine system may also have a controller. The controller may be configured to receive the sensor signal and the speed signal. The controller may also be configured to generate an operating histogram based on the sensor signal and the speed signal. Further the controller may be configured to select a calibration parameter set from among a plurality of calibration parameter sets based on the operating histogram. In addition, the controller may be configured to apply the selected calibration parameter set to the engine. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160131015 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING APPEARANCE OF DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTERS - A method of repairing an outer enclosure of a diesel particulate filter, having a first axial end and a second axial end, is disclosed. The method includes wrapping a generally planar metal sheet around the outer enclosure. The generally planar metal sheet has a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, a first longitudinal edge, and a second longitudinal edge. Thereafter, aligning a first longitudinal edge with the first axial end and the second longitudinal edge with the second axial end is carried out. Next, causing one of an abutment or an overlap of the first lateral edge with the second lateral edge is performed. Lastly, joining the first longitudinal edge to the first axial end, the second longitudinal edge to the second axial end, and the first lateral edge with the second lateral edge along an axial length of the outer enclosure is performed by welding. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160130791 | MOUNTING BASE FOR WEAR MEMBER - A mounting base for removably coupling a wear member to a tool may have a generally planar first base portion, which may have an inward surface configured to be attached to the tool. The mounting base may also have a generally planar second base portion extending from the first base portion in a direction generally perpendicular to the first base portion. The second base portion may have an inward surface configured to be attached to the tool. The first base portion may define an opening including a notch-shaped portion and a rectangle-shaped portion. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160130790 | WEAR MEMBER FOR TOOL - A wear member for a tool may have a generally planar first wear member portion defining an opening. The first wear member portion may also have a first inward surface defining a projection adjacent the opening for removably coupling the wear member to a mounting base attached to the tool. The wear member may also have a generally planar second wear member portion extending from the first wear member portion in a direction generally perpendicular to the first wear member portion. The second wear member portion may also have a second inward surface contiguous with the first inward surface. The first and second inward surfaces may define a receiving pocket configured to receive the mounting base, and the projection may be positioned completely within the receiving pocket. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160130788 | Machine Activity Monitor with Speed Based Conditional - A control system for a machine having a brake is disclosed. The control system may include an operator interface configured to receive inputs from an operator of the machine, and output data to the operator of the machine, and a controller in communication with the operator interface. The controller may be configured to monitor operator inputs received by the operator interface, monitor a speed of the machine, and send a signal to the operator interface to notify the operator to apply the brake based at least in part on the operator inputs and the speed of the machine. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160130783 | Motor Grader Implement Valve Layout for Narrow Front Cab - An implement valve layout associated with a machine, such as a motor grader, is provided to perform control and actuation of valves associated with a hydraulic valve block. The implement valve layout may include a control lever system having linkages and bell cranks for actuating valves of the hydraulic valve block located below a floor of the narrow front cab. An auxiliary implement valve layout may provide a second control lever system including linkages that actuate additional valves associated with the hydraulic valve block. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160130782 | Motor Grader Implement Valve Layout for Narrow Front Cab - An implement valve layout associated with a machine, such as a motor grader, is provided to perform control and actuation of valves associated with a hydraulic valve block. The implement valve layout may include a control lever system having linkages and bell cranks for actuating valves of the hydraulic valve block located below a floor of the narrow front cab. An auxiliary implement valve layout may provide a second control lever system including linkages that actuate additional valves associated with the hydraulic valve block. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160130692 | Rapid Nitriding Through Nitriding Potential Control - A disclosure is directed to a method for rapidly nitriding steel, the method including: placing the steel in a furnace having an atmosphere comprising partially dissociated ammonia gas; heating the steel to a highest temperature in a range of 400 to 600° C. while holding a nitriding potential below 15 atm | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160129925 | FUEL CONTROL STRATEGY FOR LOCOMOTIVE CONSIST - A method of controlling the relative amounts of two or more types of fuel provided to an engine on a locomotive in a train consist includes receiving a signal at a controller on the locomotive, with the signal indicative of a current load imposed on the train consist by a rail car attached to the train consist, and a current location of the load. The relative amounts of the two or more types of fuel to be provided to the engine may be determined based upon the type of engine, the energy density of each type of fuel, the cost of each type of fuel, the availability of each type of fuel, the emissions produced by each type of fuel, the location of the engine in the train consist, and the future predicted loads imposed at different locations in the train consist as a result of a rail car attached to the consist and the terrain along the rail line. The method may also include adjusting the relative amounts of the two or more types of fuel provided to the engine based upon the determination. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160123201 | COMPRESSION IGNITION ENGINE SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED REGENERATION VIA CONTROLLED ASH DEPOSITS - An engine system includes an electronically controlled compression ignition engine configured to burn diesel fuel and a high ash oil to produce an exhaust with a temperature and NOx to soot ratio as well as a controlled level of ash deposits on the particulate filter of the system. An aftertreatment system is fluidly connected to the engine and includes a diesel oxidation catalyst, a reductant supply, and a diesel particulate filter coated with a NOx reduction catalyst. The soot load density on the diesel particulate filter can be stabilized by oxidizing soot at about a same rate as the compression ignition engine is supplying soot to the aftertreatment system. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160121945 | TRACK ROLLER ASSEMBLY WITH A WEAR MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A roller of an undercarriage track system for a machine is disclosed. The roller includes a body and a sensed feature. The body is a solid of revolution formed about a roller axis. The body includes a bore surface and a roller contact surface. The bore surface defines a bore extending through the body. The bore surface is a radially inner surface of the body. The roller contact surface is located outward from the bore surface. The sensed feature is located at the body. The sensed feature is configured to rotate with the body and to be detectable by a sensor. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160119760 | TRACKING MOBILE RESOURCE AT MANUFACTURING SITE - A system for tracking a mobile resource in a manufacturing site is described. The system includes a transmitter mounted on the mobile resource to transmit a first signal indicative of a location of the mobile resource at the manufacturing site. The system also includes a transceiver disposed at the manufacturing site to receive the first signal via a wireless network and transmit a second signal indicative of a location of the mobile resource and a duration for which the mobile resource is located at the manufacturing site. The system also includes a controller to communicate with the transceiver and a database. The controller is configured to receive the second signal, identify the location of the mobile resource based on the second signal and information in a database, determine location of the mobile resource with respect to a fixed resource, and determine operational characteristics of the mobile resource. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160117059 | User Interface for Fleet Management - A user interface is provided for a fleet management web portal for a manufacturer, operator, or user to manage a fleet of equipment and/or machines. The fleet of equipment and/or machines may be linked with the fleet management web portal and the manufacturer, operator, or user may access alerts and other information associated with the equipment and/or machines using an electronic device. The user interface is compatible with electronic devices of various sizes and enables a user to interact with information associated with fleet of equipment and/or machines. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160116906 | WORKTOOL CONFIGURATOR FOR MACHINE - A method of configuring a work tool with a machine is provided. The method includes receiving at least one operational parameter of the work tool by an off board system. The method also includes matching the operational parameter of the work tool with a specification of the machine using a back office system. The method also includes configuring at least one control element of the machine to control at least one function of the work tool. The method includes identifying the work tool connected to the machine by the sensing module. The method also includes retrieving the operational parameters and a pre-defined instruction set stored in the control module corresponding to the identified work tool. The method further includes displaying at least one graphical representation on a display device for each function of the work tool. The method includes controlling the work tool using the at least one control element. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160116904 | Mobile 3-D Service Part Printing - A method for mobile three-dimensional (3-D) printing of a component of a machine is disclosed. The method includes determining a distance between a transport and a customer based on, at least, positioning information provided by a positioning system. The method further includes determining a route for the transport to travel to the customer based on, at least, the distance between the transport and the customer. The method further includes printing, at least in part, the component of the machine using a 3-D printer while the transport travels along the route, the 3-D printer being associated with the transport and travelling with the transport along the route. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160116633 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF LOCATING UNDERGROUND UTILITY - A system for locating an underground utility having a conduit is disclosed. The system includes a fiber optic cable coupled to the conduit. The fiber optic cable includes at least one core and a plurality of strain sensors distributed along a length of the at least one core. A processing device is disposed in selective communication with the fiber optic cable. The processing device is configured to receive signals from the plurality of strain sensors. A service station is communicably coupled to the processing device. The service station is configured to determine a shape of the fiber optic cable. Further, the service station is configured to determine a position of the conduit relative to a predefined reference frame fixed with the service station based on the shape of the fiber optic cable. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160116392 | System and Method for Estimating Remaining Useful Life of a Filter - A method for estimating a remaining useful life of a filter is provided. The method includes determining, at a processor of a machine, a scaled delta pressure of the filter in the machine based on an input from a plurality of sensors. The method includes determining a plugging parameter of the filter based upon a non-linear relationship between the scaled delta pressure and the plugging parameter of the filter. The method includes estimating the remaining useful life of the filter at a time instant based upon a contamination rate estimate, the contamination rate estimate being determined based upon the determined plugging parameter. The method includes controlling, using a signal, a flow of a fluid entering the filter based on the plugging parameter, and outputting the estimated remaining useful life of the filter on a display. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160116289 | POSITIONING SYSTEM IMPLEMENTING MULTI-SENSOR POSE SOLUTION - A system for determining the position of a mobile machine is disclosed. The system may include a first sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of a pose of the mobile machine, a second sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of a parameter of the mobile machine, and a controller in communication with the first and second sensors. The controller may be configured to generate a measured pose of the mobile machine based on the first signal, to generate an estimated pose of the mobile machine based on the second signal, and to determine uncertainty values associated with each of the measured and estimated poses. The controller may be further configured to determine overlap of the uncertainty values, to selectively adjust the measured pose based on the overlap, and to determine a pose solution based on the estimated pose and adjustment of the measured pose. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160116269 | COMPONENT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM HAVING WAVELENGTH FILTERING - A system is disclosed for measuring a feature of a component. The system may have a probe with a tip, and a sensing element configured to generate signals associated with a proximity of the tip to the feature. The system may also have an actuator configured to move the probe relative to the component, and a controller in communication with the sensing element and the actuator. The controller may be configured to generate a deviation report based on the signals, and to filter information from the deviation report according to wavelength into a plurality of deviation categories corresponding to specification requirements of the component. The plurality of deviation categories may include at least a waviness category. The controller may also be configured to determine a change to a process used to fabricate the component based on the information from the deviation report filtered into the waviness category. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160116268 | COMPONENT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM HAVING WAVELENGTH FILTERING - A system is disclosed for use in measuring a component. The system may have a probe configured to generate signals associated with a proximity to actual target points of the component, an actuator configured to move the probe relative to the component, and a controller in communication with the probe and the actuator. The controller may be configured to receive coordinates of intended form target points, to determine coordinates of the actual target points of the component relative to a component datum based on the signals, and to make a comparison of the coordinates of the intended form target points and the coordinates of the actual target points. The controller may also be configured to generate a deviation report based on the comparison, and to filter information from the deviation report according to wavelength into a plurality of deviation categories corresponding to component specification requirements of the component. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160116111 | POSITIVE LOCKING GREASE PLUG - A plug assembly configured for installation in a hammer assembly, the plug assembly comprising a cylindrical plug and an anti-rotation component. The cylindrical plug may include a plug head and a plug body. The plug head may include a first hole and a second hole opposite the first hole, each hole extending from the outer surface of the plug head. The anti-rotation component may include a first linear portion and a second linear portion. The first linear portion and second linear portion may both be configured to fixably engage with the hammer assembly. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160116064 | SEALING ASSEMBLY BETWEEN COMPONENTS - A sealing assembly between a first component and a second component is provided. The sealing assembly includes a first flange extending from the first component. The first flange includes a first mating surface. The sealing assembly further includes a second flange extending from the second component. The second flange includes a second mating surface adapted to abut the first mating surface of the first flange. The second flange further includes a slanted surface extending from the second mating surface at an angle with respect to the second mating surface of the second flange. The slanted surface is being disposed at an angle with respect to the second mating surface of the second flange. The sealing assembly further includes a sealant disposed between the first mating surface of the first flange and the second mating surface of the second flange. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160116021 | VARIABLE INERTIA FLYWHEEL - A flywheel including a rim having a circular shape, a first hub disposed coaxially within the rim, and at least two spokes having a first end coupled to the rim, and a second end coupled to the first hub. A second hub disposed coaxially with the rim, and having at least one guiding member. The at least one guiding member having a slot. The flywheel includes at least two assemblies corresponding to the at least two spokes, such that one of the at least two assemblies is coupled to one of the at least two spokes. A first weight having at least one protruding member. A spring member disposed adjacent to the first weight, and a support member disposed adjacent to the spring member. A weight assembly including at least one second weight and a mount member. The flywheel including an actuator coupled to the second hub. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160115985 | POSITIVE LOCKING GREASE PLUG - A plug assembly configured for installation in a hammer assembly, the plug assembly comprising a cylindrical plug and an anti-rotation component. The cylindrical plug may include a plug head and a plug body. The cylindrical plug may include a receiving feature located in the plug head. The anti-rotation component may include a first locking feature and a second locking feature. The first locking feature may be configured to fixably engage with the receiving feature. The second locking feature may be configured to engage with the hammer assembly. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160115922 | PORT INJECTION SYSTEM FOR GASEOUS FUELS - A port injection system for gaseous fuels may include an injector body defining a hydraulic fluid inlet chamber, a hydraulic fluid exit passageway, a hydraulic fluid actuation passageway, a check valve inlet passageway fluidly connected with the hydraulic fluid actuation passageway, a valve chamber, and a gaseous fuel inlet chamber. An electrical solenoid actuator may be mounted to the injector body, with the electrical solenoid actuator including a movable armature, and a poppet valve connected to the movable armature and disposed within the valve chamber. The poppet valve may be movable between a pressurized hydraulic fluid flow blocking position and a pressurized hydraulic fluid flow passing position. A check valve may be disposed within the check valve inlet passageway. A gas admission valve may be disposed at least partially within the gaseous fuel inlet chamber and in contact with the check valve such that movement of the check valve by hydraulic fluid entering the check valve inlet passageway results in actuation of the gas admission valve away from a normally closed position closing off the gaseous fuel inlet chamber to a fuel injection position wherein gaseous fuel is allowed to flow from the gaseous fuel inlet chamber into an intake manifold or intake port of an engine on which the injector body is mounted. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160115916 | Inertial Separation Pre-Cleaner - An inertial separator includes an inlet portion connected to a Y-junction having a first conduit fluidly extending therefrom and a second conduit fluidly extending therefrom. A separator wall is disposed between and along at least a portion of the first and second conduits. The separator wall has a tip extending into the Y-junction between an inlet to the first conduit and an inlet to the second conduit. An acute angle is formed between a major longitudinal dimension of the separator wall and the inlet portion centerline, and a ramp is formed adjacent the second end of the generally straight inlet portion, upstream of the Y-junction in a direction of airflow from the inlet opening towards the first and second outlets. During operation, debris entering the inlet portion is separated from an airflow and exits the through the second conduit while air exits through the first conduit. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160115856 | Engine Fan Control System and Method - This document discloses an adaptive fan control system for controlling a fan that cools an engine of a machine. Many machines carry out repetitive tasks or work cycles. The cooling requirements of the engine vary for each portion or segment of a work cycle. The disclosed system includes a controller with a memory having a plurality of stored work cycle patterns. Using a variety of sensors, the system and controller identities the work cycle that the machine is carrying out and, using one of the stored work cycle patterns, the system anticipates the cooling requirements of the machine as the machine progresses through the work cycle and the system proactively changes the fan speed for upcoming segments of the work cycle. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160115674 | RETENTION SYSTEM HAVING DOUBLE-ENDED EXPANDABLE PIN - A retention system is provided for use in connecting a replaceable tool to a work implement. The retention system may have a generally cylindrical pin with a first hollow end, and a second hollow end located opposite the first hollow end. The retention system may also have a first fastener configured to engage the first hollow end and cause the first hollow end to flare radially outward. The retention system may further have a second fastener configured to engage the second hollow end and cause the second hollow end to flare radially outward. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160115673 | Ground Engaging Tool Assembly - A coupler comprising a tip mounting portion and an implement mounting portion. The implement mounting portion defines an implement pocket with a central wall having an abutment surface and a coupler side wall having a distal end adjacent the central wall and a proximal end. The side wall has a side interior surface facing the implement pocket and adjacent the abutment surface. The side interior surface defines a recessed portion adjacent the abutment surface. The recessed portion is offset laterally outward of the side interior surface. The side wall has a base portion at the proximal end with a base exterior surface and an interlock portion at a distal end of the coupler side wall that has an interlock exterior recess surface, the base portion width greater than the interlock portion width. The recessed portion extends between the abutment surface and a transition surface, spanning the interlock portion. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160115669 | Boom Assist Management Feature - A hydraulic control system is disclosed for an excavation machine including a tool linkage system. The hydraulic control system may have a first actuator configured to move a first link of the tool linkage system in response to input from an operator of the excavation machine, and a pressure sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a pressure of the first actuator. The hydraulic control system may also have a second actuator configured to move a second link of the tool linkage system in response to input from the operator. In addition, the hydraulic control system may have a controller in communication with the pressure sensor, the first actuator, and the second actuator. The controller may be configured to automatically affect operation of the first actuator based on the pressure signal at times when movement of the second actuator is being requested by the operator and movement of the first actuator is being requested by the operator at a level less than a threshold | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160115004 | GUARD FOR MACHINE LINKAGE SYSTEM - A linkage arm for use with machine linkage systems is disclosed. The link may include a body having a first end opposite a second end with a first pin bore and a second pin bore disposed at the first and second ends respectively. The link may also include a front face and a rear face disposed on opposite sides of the body. The link may further include a guard connected to the front face. The guard may include a base plate, a first pad, and a first web connecting the first pad to the base plate. The first pad may form an upper leading surface oriented at about 25-35° relative to a virtual line drawn between centers of the first and second pin bores. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160112601 | Component and Watermark Formed by Additive Manufacturing - A method of forming a three-dimensional article includes sequentially forming a plurality of first two-dimensional layers and a second two-dimensional layer. The second two-dimensional layer includes a second outer edge and a second inner area within the boundary defined by the second outer edge. The second inner area includes uniform physical characteristic and a watermark area within the second inner area having a physical characteristic different from that of the second inner area. An article includes a body with an inner area having a physical characteristic. A watermark is within the inner area and has a physical characteristic different from the physical characteristic of the inner area. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160112002 | ANTI-THEFT MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR SOLAR PANEL - An anti-theft mounting apparatus for solar panel is provided. The anti-theft mounting apparatus includes a base layer of cementitious composite disposed at a target location and a fastening member for fastening the base layer of cementitious composite to the target location. The anti-theft apparatus further includes a damping member disposed on the base layer of cementitious composite and along a periphery of the solar panel. The anti-theft further includes a top layer of cementitious composite disposed on the damping member and along the periphery of the solar panel. The top layer of cementitious composite binds with the base layer of cementitious composite to form an anti-theft coupling. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160111743 | METHOD OF GENERATING POWER - A method of generating power with a fuel cell is provided. The method includes charging a metal-air battery. The method also includes generating oxygen during the charging of the metal-air battery. The method further includes collecting the generated oxygen via an air duct. The method includes directing the collected oxygen away from the metal-air battery, via the air duct and into a fuel cell. The method also includes controlling a flow of the oxygen through the air duct using a controlling unit. The method further includes using the oxygen as fuel by the fuel cell. The method includes generating power with the fuel cell. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160110878 | MOTION ESTIMATION IN REAL-TIME VISUAL ODOMETRY SYSTEM - A motion determination system is disclosed. The system may receive a first camera image and a second camera image. The system may receive a first range image corresponding to the first camera image. The system may generate a first range map by fusing the first camera image and the first range image. The system may iteratively process a plurality of first features in the first range map to determine a change in position of the machine. The plurality of second features may correspond to the plurality of first features, and each of the plurality of first and second features is denoted by feature points in an image space of the camera. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160110001 | INTERACTIVE DISPLAY SYSTEM - An interactive display system including a first assembly, a touch screen assembly and a display assembly is provided. The first assembly includes a glass sheet having a first surface and a second surface. The glass sheet is etched at one or more of the first surface and the second surface. The first assembly further includes a first coating, a second coating, a third coating, a fourth coating, and a fifth coating. The first coating, the second coating and the third coating are applied at the first surface of the glass sheet. The fourth coating and the fifth coating are applied at the second surface of the glass sheet. The touch screen assembly includes a touch screen and is optically bonded to the glass sheet at the second surface of the glass sheet. The display assembly is optically bonded to the touch screen assembly. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160109583 | METHOD OF DETERMINING LOCATION OF MACHINE - A method of determining a location of a machine is provided. The method includes determining a location of the machine based on the signals received from an IMU at each of a plurality of unit time. The method also includes determining a location of the machine corresponding to a first unit time based on signals received from the satellite positioning unit at a second unit time. The method includes determining an error associated with the location of the machine, by a processing unit, based on the location determined by the satellite positioning unit and the location determined based on the signals received from the IMU at a unit time successive to the first unit time. The method also includes adding the error to the location of the machine determined based on the signals received from the IMU at a successive unit time to the second unit time. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160109011 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING OPERATION OF A TORQUE CONVERTER - An apparatus for controlling an operation of a torque converter having a turbine and an impeller includes a drive member, a first clutch member, and a second clutch member. The drive member is configured to rotate in unison with an output shaft of a prime mover. The first clutch member is associated with the impeller and disposed in selective engagement with the drive member. The first clutch member is configured to allow rotation of the impeller and cause torque multiplication to occur in the torque converter upon engagement of the drive member with the first clutch member. The second clutch member is associated with the turbine and disposed in selective engagement with the drive member. The second clutch member is configured to allow rotation of the output shaft of the prime mover and the turbine in unison upon engagement of the drive member with the second clutch member. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160109009 | TORQUE CONVERTER COMPRISING AN EXTERNAL ONE WAY CLUTCH - A torque converter including a stator, a one way clutch permitting rotation of the stator in a first direction and preventing rotation of the stator in a second opposite direction, and an adapter device including a first adapter portion connected to the stator and a second adapter portion connected to the one way clutch, so that the one way clutch is positioned offset and remote from the stator. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160108933 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STORING AND REUSING HYDRAULIC ENERGY - A method for storing and reusing hydraulic energy in a machine is disclosed. The method includes transferring the hydraulic energy from an actuator to an upstream side of a motor pump via a first valve, during a normal mode. The method includes directing excess hydraulic energy from a downstream side of the motor pump to an accumulator by opening an accumulator valve and closing a bypass valve, during an energy saving mode. The method includes retrieving stored hydraulic energy from the accumulator to the upstream side of the motor pump by opening the accumulator valve, during an energy discharging mode. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160108876 | OIL FILTER - An oil filtration system including an oil reservoir and a first conduit assembly having a first end and a second end. The first conduit assembly being in fluid communication with the oil reservoir at the first end, and an HEUI pump at the second end. The first conduit assembly includes a first pump coupled to the first conduit assembly, and disposed downstream of the oil reservoir. The first pump adapted to pump oil from the oil reservoir to the first conduit assembly. A primary filter coupled to the first conduit assembly, and disposed downstream of the first pump. A bypass conduit disposed in parallel configuration with the primary filter, and adapted to provide a bypass path for flow of oil therethrough, thereby preventing flow of oil through the primary filter. A secondary filter coupled downstream to both the first conduit assembly and the bypass conduit, and disposed upstream of HEUI pump. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160108793 | Diesel Exhaust Fluid Pump Electronics and Tank Unit Cooling - A housing for an exhaust fluid pump electronics and tank unit may include a chamber and a deflection flange. The housing may include a removable cover including a vent and a cover flange. The cover flange may be removably coupled to the deflection flange. A duct may be disposed on the housing and capable of fluidly communicating the chamber to a negative pressure source. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160108791 | Aftertreatment Control for Detection of Fuel Contaminant Concentration - A method and a system for determining if fuel containing more than the desired concentration of sulfur is being combusted in an engine. The engine includes a selected catalytic reduction (SCR) module or a lean NOx trap (LNT) and the system includes various sensors and a controller for calculating NOx conversion ratio and ammonia slip. Timers are utilized for purposes of positively identifying when sulfur in the fuel is causing a substandard performance of the exhaust system. If the timers or time periods are not satisfied, a conversion ratio failure or an ammonia slip failure is attributable to equipment failure, and not sulfur in the fuel. However, if the timers are satisfied, then sulfur in the fuel is positively identified as the problem thereby enabling the operator to eliminate equipment failure as a possible source of the conversion ratio or ammonia slip failure. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160108790 | WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM OF ENGINE - A waste heat recovery system of an engine is provided. The waste heat recovery system includes an inlet member adapted to introduce exhaust gases in the aftertreatment system, and an outlet member adapted to receive the exhaust gases from the Selective Catalytic Reduction module. The outlet member includes a first surface defining a passage, and a second surface coupled with a power generation module. The power generation module includes a plurality of power generating units having a first lead and a second lead. The power generating units are adapted to generate electric power based on a temperature gradient between the first and second lead. At least one of the first lead and the second lead is exposed to the exhaust gases. An electric load is coupled with the plurality of power generating units for utilizing the power generated by the plurality of power generating units. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160108786 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO CALCULATE CONCENTRATION OF DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) - A system to calculate concentration of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) in an exhaust of an engine is disclosed. The system includes a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) module, a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) module, a first NOx sensor, a second NOx sensor, and a control module. The SCR module is adapted to receive exhaust gas. The diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) module introduces the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) into the exhaust and is upstream of the SCR module. The first NOx sensor is in fluid communication with exhaust to detect a first NOx value of the exhaust gas at a location upstream of the SCR module. The second NOx sensor is in fluid communication with exhaust to detect a second NOx value of the exhaust gas at a location downstream of the SCR module. The control module is in communication with the first NOx sensor, the SCR module, and the second NOx sensor to calculate a numeric value of the concentration of the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) based on a conversion ratio. The conversion ratio is calculated according to a NOx differential between the first NOx sensor and the second NOx sensor relative to a predicted NOx differential for a given amount of DEF injected. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160108603 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING EARTHWORKING IMPLEMENT - A system for controlling an earthworking implement having a plurality of orientations is provided. The earthworking implement is operable in a plurality of orientations. The earthworking implement is removably attached to a track-type tractor that includes a blade support member. The system includes four independently operable hydraulic cylinders where one end of each hydraulic cylinder is pivotally attached to the earthworking implement and other end attached to the blade support member. Further, each of the hydraulic cylinders is adapted to control the orientations of the earthworking implement with respect to the blade support member. A blade support member includes a first end and a second end. Further, the first end is pivotally attached to a center portion of the earthworking implement, and the second end is attached to the main frame. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160107620 | METHOD OF ASSISTING MACHINES AT WORKSITE - A method of operating a wheel chock for assisting an autonomous machine at a worksite is provided. The method includes receiving a signal indicative of one or more operating parameters of the autonomous machine. The method further includes determining if the one or more operating parameters of the autonomous machine indicate a non-operating state of the autonomous machine. The method further includes establishing a communication between the wheel chock and the autonomous machine, if the autonomous machine is in the non-operating state. The method further includes guiding the wheel chock to be placed adjacent with respect to a set of ground engaging members of the autonomous machine to restrict movement of the autonomous machine at the worksite. The wheel chock is guided by an assisting machine. The method further includes moving the wheel chock away from the autonomous machine when the autonomous machine is in an operating state. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160107531 | SYSTEM FOR RECOVERING ELECTRICAL ENERGY FROM MACHINE - A system for recovering electrical energy from a machine working at a worksite is provided. The system includes a first capacitor disposed in the machine and adapted to communicate with a inverter of a hybrid drive system of the machine. The system further includes a drone adapted to carry a second capacitor. The drone is adapted to transfer electrical energy between the second capacitor and an electrical grid present at the worksite. The system further includes a docking system disposed on the machine and includes a controller disposed in communication with the machine and the drone. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160107332 | 3D PRINTING SYSTEM - A three dimensional printing system includes a cement source adapted to supply a material. A first extruder adapted to extrude material to form a first layer, and at least one second extruder adapted to extrude material to form at least one second layer over first layer. The first extruder and the at least one second extruder, being in fluid communication with the cement source, and adapted to receive material from the cement source. The first extruder and at least one second extruder placed in series configuration, and adapted to work in collaboration, such that the first extruder and at least one second extruder move simultaneously and at least one second layer is formed over first layer after a delay. The delay is proportional to a rate of motion of first extruder or at least one second extruder, rate of solidification of material, as-extruded surface tension, and inherent integrity of material. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160107302 | CHARGING SYSTEM FOR HYDRAULIC HAMMER - A charging system for a hydraulic hammer is disclosed. The charging system includes a charge plug. The charge plug is disposed on an opening defined in the wall housing connected to the top end of the power cell of a hammer. The charge plug is fluidly communicated to the chamber via a conduit. The charge plug includes a first compartment. The first compartment is configured to receive a first chemical substance. The charge plug also includes a second compartment. The second compartment is configured to receive a second chemical substance. The first compartment and the second compartment are covered by a membrane. A pressure difference causes collapsing of the membrane to allow the first chemical substance and the second chemical substance is allowed to react with each other. The reaction of the first chemical substance and the second chemical substance pressurizes the air within the chamber to a desired pressure. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160107110 | FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR FLUID SUPPLY SYSTEM - A filter assembly includes housing and a filter device disposed within the housing to define a circumferential cavity therebetween. The filter assembly further includes a bypass valve having a housing wall, multiple inlets and an outlet formed on the housing wall, and a valve member. A first end of the valve member is coupled to a valve seat and a second end of the valve member engages with the outlet of the bypass valve. The valve member is displaced from a first position to a second position when pressure of fluid in the circumferential cavity is greater than a biasing force of a spring, and wherein the valve member engages with the outlet port of the bypass valve against the biasing force of the spring in the first position and the valve member allows the fluid to flow into the hollow center tube in the second position. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160104391 | METHOD OF TRAINING AN OPERATOR OF MACHINE - A method for generating a training plan for an operator of a machine to perform an operation is provided. The method includes receiving data associated with one or more functional parameters of the machine. The functional parameters include at least one of an operation parameter, an operator attribute parameter, and an environmental parameter. The method includes identifying a value of each of the functional parameters based on the data. Further, the method includes determining, in real-time, the training plan based on the identification of the functional parameters. The method includes communicating the instruction to the operator for performing the operation on the machine based on the training plan. The method includes monitoring the operation for being in conformance with the training plan. The method includes generating an alarm, when the operation performed by the operator deviates from the instructions of the training plan. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160104289 | REAL-TIME RANGE MAP GENERATION - A system, method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for range map generation is disclosed. The method may include receiving an image from a camera and receiving a 3D point cloud from a range detection unit. The method may further include transforming the 3D point cloud from range detection unit coordinates to camera coordinates. The method may further include projecting the transformed 3D point cloud into a 2D camera image space corresponding to the camera resolution to yield projected 2D points. The method may further include filtering the projected 2D points based on a range threshold. The method may further include generating a range map based on the filtered 2D points and the image. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160104124 | Systems and Methods for Fleet Maintenance Management - A computer-implemented method includes identifying a plurality of services for a machine. Each of the plurality of services has a service type, and the service type includes an interval service and an independent service. The method includes receiving an input indicative of a usage history of the machine and determining, based on at least one of the service type and the usage history, an estimated due date for each of the plurality of services. The method includes displaying service identifiers, each of which represents one of the plurality of services and indicates the service type, wherein a location of each of the service identifiers along a date axis corresponds to the estimated due date of the at least one of the plurality of services indicated by the service identifier. The location of each of the service identifiers along a service axis corresponds to the service type. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160104087 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING MASTER PROCESS PLANS - A method for validating material requirements planning data is disclosed. The method includes receiving a first set of scheduling data from a first resource planning tool, receiving a second set of scheduling data from a second resource planning tool, performing a comparison of the first set of scheduling data and the second set of scheduling data, and generating a report based on the comparison. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160103051 | System and Method for Validating Compaction of a Work Site - A system for validating compaction of work material at a work site is provided including a compaction machine. A sensor and a location sensor are associated with the compaction machine. A controller is configured to receive compaction data from the sensor and position data from the location sensor and to determine a structural parameter of the work material based on the compaction data and physical properties of the compaction machine. The controller associates the structural parameter of the work material with the position data. The controller saves structural parameters and associated position data for different locations in the work site and for different layers of work material in the work site and compares the saved structural parameters and associated position data with predetermined structural design criteria for corresponding locations and layers in the work site. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160103050 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING WEAR OF A WORN SURFACE - A method of determining wear of a worn surface of a machine component includes providing a scanning device at a distance from the worn surface. The method also includes moving at least one of the scanning device and the worn surface relative to the other and generating a set of data points via the scanning device. Each data point of the set of data points is indicative of a depth of a corresponding point on the worn surface relative to a reference plane. The method further includes determining a maximum depth of the worn surface based on the set of data points and comparing the maximum depth to a reference value to determine a next step in a remanufacturing process of the machine component. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160102915 | Heat Treatment Roller Hearth Furnace Drive System - A drive system for a roller conveyor is described. The drive system may comprise a motor and a driving loop driven by the motor and having a driving side and a return side. The drive system may further comprise a first reducer configured to drive a rotation of the driving loop in a forward direction, a second reducer configured to drive the rotation of the driving loop in a reverse direction, and at least one sprocket driven by the driving side of the driving loop. The at least one sprocket may be configured to drive a rotation of at least one roller of the roller conveyor in the forward direction when the driving loop is rotating in the forward direction, and in the reverse direction when the driving loop is rotating in the reverse direction. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160102624 | Maximum Available Engine Power Management - A load management system for reducing engine lug during transient conditions is disclosed. The load management system may include a driven component, a power source configured to drive the driven component, and a controller in communication with the driven component and the power source. The controller may be configured to: monitor a current intake manifold pressure of the power source and a current load of the driven component, calculate a ratio based on the current intake manifold pressure and a steady state intake manifold pressure of the power source, and start a predetermined time period based on the ratio and the current load during which the power source builds up power to respond to the current load. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160102617 | FUEL SYSTEM HAVING MULTIPLE COMBUSTION MODES - A fuel system is disclosed that is capable of operating in multiple combustion modes. A method is also disclosed of operating a dual fuel engine in conjunction with the fuel system. The method may include detecting a performance parameter of gaseous fuel in the fuel system. The method may also include selecting a combustion mode from a plurality of combustion modes based on the performance parameter. The method may further include injecting gaseous fuel and liquid fuel into at least one cylinder of the engine according to an injection timing corresponding to the selected combustion mode. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160102554 | INSPECTION AND QUALIFICATION FOR REMANUFACTURING OF COMPRESSOR WHEELS - A method for remanufacturing a compressor wheel for a turbocharger is disclosed. The method includes scanning one or more surfaces of the compressor wheel using a laser scanning system to measure a depth of defects located in the one or more surfaces. The method further includes forming a compressive residual stress zone in each of the one or more surfaces with an effective depth that is at least equal to the predetermined distance if all of the measured depths are less than a predetermined distance and discarding the compressor wheel if at least one of the measured depths is greater than or equal to the predetermined distance. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160102495 | MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR LADDER ASSEMBLY OF MACHINE - A mounting arrangement for a ladder assembly of a machine is provided. The mounting arrangement includes a support member. The support member is connected to a first end of the ladder assembly. The mounting arrangement also includes a mounting member. The mounting member is adapted to connect the support member and the frame of a machine. The mounting arrangement further includes a hinge member. The hinge member is disposed between the support member and the mounting member. The mounting arrangement includes a first latch assembly, The first latch assembly is adapted to hold the ladder assembly in the displaced position. The mounting arrangement also includes a second latch assembly. The second latch assembly is adapted to couple the ladder assembly with the first beam associated with frame of the machine. The second latch assembly includes a second mounting bracket. The second mounting bracket is coupled to the first beam. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160101818 | MASTER LINK MATING SURFACE COVER - A master link mating surface cover is disclosed. The master link mating surface cover includes a first inclined portion for covering a corresponding first inclined portion of a master link mating surface, a second inclined portion for covering a corresponding second inclined portion of a master link mating surface, and a third inclined portion for covering a corresponding third inclined portion of a master link mating surface. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160098637 | Automated Data Analytics for Work Machines - Systems and methods for aggregating classifications of predictive operations of a machine may include one or more sensors in communication with a processor. Such systems and methods may be implemented to receive on-board machine time series data, process the data, segment the processed data, resolve the segmented data, and characterize the segmented data. Additionally, such systems and methods may be implemented to determine profile percentage breakdowns of a machine, performance reports, and productivity reports, and inform composite work cycles. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160097658 | FIBER OPTIC IMPLEMENT POSITION DETERMINATION SYSTEM - A system for determining the orientation of an implement relative to a frame of a machine is provided. The implement is attached to and moveable relative to the machine. A fiber optic shape sensing system is associated with the implement. The fiber optic shape sensing system provides the position and orientation of the implement relative to a reference frame that is fixed to the machine frame. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160097459 | Nitrided Engine Valve with HVOF Coating - A valve for use in an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The valve includes a stem connected to a fillet disposed between the stem and a seat face. A thermal spray technique, such as a high velocity oxy fuel coating spray (HVOF) is applied to the seat face. A nitriding treatment that includes a nitrogen source, which may or may not contain carbon, and heat may be applied after the HVOF spray. The heat allows the nitrogen and/or carbon to penetrate the HVOF layer and the seat face to form a compound zone. The compound zone enhances the wear resistance of the surface during engine operation. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160097429 | Disconnect Clutch - A disconnect clutch and method of controlling the connection of a parasitic load to an engine disposed on a machine is disclosed. The disconnect clutch may comprise a flywheel assembly, a friction plate and a coupling. The flywheel assembly may include a flywheel having a cavity, a chamber, a piston moveable between a contracted position and an expanded position, a pressure plate, a lever, and a coupling operably connected to the friction plate. The flywheel may include an end plate. The chamber may be defined by the flywheel and the piston. The lever may apply an activation force to the pressure plate when the piston is in the expanded position. The friction plate may be attached to and rotatable with the flywheel assembly when the piston is in the expanded position and generally stationary when the piston is in the contracted position. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160097428 | TRANSMISSION SYSTEM HAVING A SLIDER VALVE - A transmission system including a clutch pack, a piston to engage and disengage the clutch pack, a lube oil passage to transmit lube oil, a clutch fluid passage to transmit clutch fluid, and a slider valve infinitely movable between an open position and a closed position and in fluid communication with the lube oil passage and the clutch fluid passage. In the open position, the slider valve allows lube oil to flow from the lube oil passage to the clutch pack, and in the closed position, the slider valve prevents lube oil from flowing from the lube oil passage to the clutch pack. When the piston engages the clutch pack, the piston pushes the slider valve to be in the open position, and when the piston disengages the clutch pack, the slider valve remains in the open position based on pressure by the clutch fluid on the slider valve. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160097408 | CYLINDER POSITION DETERMINATION USING FIBER OPTIC SHAPE SENSING - A system for determining the stroke of a hydraulic cylinder is provided. The hydraulic cylinder includes a barrel with a rod that slidably extends therefrom. A fiber optic shape sensing system is positioned to determine the stroke of the rod relative to the barrel. An interrogation module is fixed to a reference frame. A fiber bundle is joined to the interrogation module at a proximal end and a fiber termination at a distal end, which is joined to the connecting end of the rod. A signal conditioning module connected to the interrogation module is configured to compute the location of at least one position of the fiber bundle relative to the reference frame; and provide an output indicative of the stroke of the connecting end relative to the barrel. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160097340 | CYLINDER LINER ASSEMBLY HAVING AIR GAP INSULATION - A cylinder liner assembly is disclosed for use with an engine. The cylinder liner assembly may have a liner with a hollow, generally cylindrical body extending from a top end to a bottom end along a longitudinal axis. The cylinder liner assembly may also have a seal disposed around the liner at the top end and an anti-polishing ring disposed within the top end of the liner. The anti-polishing ring may have an annular groove formed on an outer surface to provide an air gap between the anti-polishing ring and the liner. The annular groove may axially overlap at least a portion of the seal. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160097277 | FIBER OPTIC SHAPE SENSING ADAPTED TO CUTTER MODULE OF HIGHWALL MINER - A system for determining the position and orientation of a cutter module relative to a frame of a highwall miner is provided. The cutter module is attached to the highwall miner by a string of push beams and moveable relative to the highwall miner. A reel is rotatably mounted to the highwall miner frame and configured to feed out a hose chain that supplies fluid to the cutter module. A fiber optic shape sensing system is associated with the cutter module is configured to receive strain information from the fiber bundle and compute the location of at least one position of the fiber bundle that is associated with the cutter module relative to the reference frame. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160097238 | Machine Leveling Assembly and Method - A machine comprising a frame including a front-right portion, a front-left portion, a rear-right portion, and a rear-left portion. The machine includes a first jack coupled with the front-right portion for raising or lowering the front-right portion, a second jack coupled with the front-left portion for raising or lowering the front-left portion, a third jack coupled with the rear-right portion for raising or lowering the rear-right portion, and a fourth jack coupled with the rear-left portion for raising or lowering the rear-left portion. The machine includes a front jack leveling system operatively coupled with the first jack and the second jack. The front jack leveling system controls the first jack and the second jack such that a first movement of the first jack in a first direction corresponds to a second movement of the second jack in a second direction that is opposite from the first direction. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160097185 | REAR ENTRY ELECTRIC DRIVE MOTOR MODULE - A method for retrofitting a high drive track-type tractor with a rear entry electric drive motor module. The method includes inserting the rear entry electric drive motor module into a frame housing. The rear entry electric drive motor module includes an electric drive planetary gear assembly, and an electric motor. The method further includes attaching a reaction member to the rear entry electric drive motor module. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160097183 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING POSITION OF MACHINE IMPLEMENT - A system for monitoring a position of an implement of a motor grader relative to a frame thereof is provided. The motor grader includes an actuation system to selectively move the implement relative to the frame. The system includes a fiber optic cable extending along at least a portion of the frame, a portion of the actuation system and a portion of the implement. The fiber optic cable is configured to move with the portion of the actuation system and the portion of the implement, and selectively generate signals indicative of a shape thereof. The system further includes a controller in communication with the fiber optic cable. The controller is configured to determine the shape of the fiber optic cable based on the signals received therefrom, and further determine a position of the implement relative to the frame based on the shape of the fiber optic cable. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160096564 | SOUND SUPPRESSED IDLER WHEEL ASSEMBLY - An idler wheel assembly for a mobile machine is disclosed. The idler wheel assembly may have an idler body defining a cavity between a hub portion and a rim portion. The idler wheel assembly may also have a sound suppression device. The sound suppression device may have a first side plate attached to the idler body and enclosing at least a portion of the cavity to form a closed space, and a second side plate attached to the idler body. The sound suppression device may further have a dampening member disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate, and dampening material positioned inside the closed space and in contact with a surface of an inner portion of the rim portion. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160096563 | ELECTRIC DRIVE RETROFIT KIT - The present disclosure relates to an electric drive retrofit kit for a high drive track-type tractor. The electric drive retrofit kit may include a rear entry electric drive motor module that includes an electric drive planetary gear assembly and a second electric drive planetary gear assembly which can be inserted into a rear final drive cavity of a frame housing for a high drive track-type tractor. The electric drive retrofit kit may further include a generator, a cooling package, an additional water pump, a steering pump, a steering motor, power inverters with control modules, and electric cables. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160096553 | Mount Apparatus for Rollover Protection System - A mounting structure for mounting a cab enclosure incorporating a ROPS therein to a frame of a construction machine allowing accessibility thereto from inside the cab enclosure. More specifically, the present disclosure provides a mounting structure for a cab enclosure incorporating a ROPS, the mounting structure including an isolation mount therein, the mounting structure providing desired structural rigidity to the ROPS while providing desired vibration damping characteristics to the cab enclosure and while allowing accessibility for service thereto. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160096548 | ELECTRIC DRIVE MOTOR MODULE - An electric drive system including an electric drive motor module. The electric drive motor module includes an electric drive planetary gear assembly, and an electric motor having a rotor shaft. The electric drive system further includes a first output member, a second output member, and a reaction member operatively associated with the rotor shaft. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160096295 | Molding System and Method Having Dual Split Ring Plunger - A plunger is provided. The plunger includes a top plat and a bottom plate coupled to the top plate. A first split ring is provided between the top plate and the bottom plate and is coupled to the top plate. A second split ring is provided between the first split ring and the bottom plate and is coupled to the first split ring. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160096241 | CONSUMABLE INSERT FOR WELDING - A consumable insert for welding a first component to a second component is provided. The first component is positioned with respect to the second component in such a manner that a gap is defined between adjacent surfaces thereof. The consumable insert includes a body having a profile. The profile of the body matches a scan of a profile of the gap between the adjacent surfaces. The consumable insert also includes a dam portion having a profile. The profile of the dam portion matches, at least in part, a scan of corresponding surfaces of the first component and the second component respectively. The dam portion is provided in contact with at least one end of the body. The dam portion is configured to control an overflow of a weld puddle therefrom. The body and the dam portion are formed using three dimensional printing. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160094425 | TELEMATICS BEHAVIOR CONFIGURATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods are disclosed for configuring telematics behavior. The system includes a machine. The machine includes at least one communication module for communication to and from the machine over a network. The machine also includes a memory. The machine further includes a processor configured to receive a telematics behavior configuration file associated with a subscription number, the telematics behavior configuration file comprising at least a file transfer rule for communication over the network. The processor is also configured to store the telematics behavior configuration file in the memory. The processor is further configured to determine whether the network is available and, in response to a determination that the network is available, transfer and receive data over the network according to the telematics behavior configuration file. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160094085 | System and Method to Improve Engine Response During Hybrid Power Generation - A hybrid energy system including a controller that is coupled to at least one generator set and to at least one energy storage device. The controller is configured to cause the at least one generator set to operate at a first operational speed and a second operational speed in response to a change in the load. The controller receives notice that the at least one energy storage device is providing energy to the load and, in response thereto, to changes the amount of energy that the at least one generator set is providing to the load by causing the at least one generator set to operate at a third operational speed. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160091317 | NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MACHINE - A method of determining a heading of a machine having an implement is provided. The method includes determining a first heading data of the machine using an inertial sensor. The method includes determining a second heading data of the machine using a magnetometer. The method includes determining a position of the implement in a stationary state. The method also includes calculating a corrected second heading data based on a predefined relation between the position of the implement in the stationary state and the second heading data. The method further includes determining the heading of the machine based on the first heading data and the corrected second heading data. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160091261 | HEAT EXCHANGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A support assembly is disclosed for use with a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger support assembly may include a frame configured to receive a heat exchanger. The frame may include a top section, a bottom section, and first and second side sections. The heat exchanger support assembly may also include at least one support member configured to mount a tank associated with the heat exchanger to the frame. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160090960 | MULTIPHASE INDUCTION MOTOR WITH CONFIGURABLE WINDINGS - An electrical induction motor includes a plurality of windings, and a plurality of contactors. Each of the plurality of contactors is configured to be selectively opened or closed in a circuit including the plurality of windings to selectively connect the windings together in a star configuration wherein current flowing through the windings results in the generation of 2N magnetic poles, with N equal to the number of phases of the motor. Each of the plurality of contactors is also configured to be selectively opened or closed in the circuit including the plurality of windings to selectively connect the windings together in a mesh configuration wherein current flowing through the windings results in the generation of two magnetic poles. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160090959 | NINE PHASE INDUCTION MOTOR STARTER/ALTERNATOR - An electrical induction motor may include nine terminals configured to receive nine current inputs from nine output phases of a nine phase inverter. The motor may include nine windings connected to the nine terminals, and a plurality of contactors, wherein each of the plurality of contactors may be selectively opened or closed in a circuit including the nine windings to selectively connect the windings together in one of a mesh configuration or a star configuration. Each of the windings may be selectively connected between two of the nine current inputs, with a phase angle difference between the two current inputs of 40 degrees. Each of the contactors may be selectively opened or closed to establish a span value for the mesh configuration of two, with two being the number of inverter output phases between a terminal of one of the nine windings and a terminal of another of the nine windings connected to the one of the nine windings. The motor may selectively receive a first one of the harmonics of a drive waveform generated by the nine phase inverter and a second, different one of the harmonics of the drive waveform generated by the nine phase inverter. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160090938 | Internal Combustion Engine Cylinder Flow Deflector - An internal combustion engine includes a cylinder case forming a cylinder bore having a centerline and an inner bore surface. A piston disposed within the cylinder bore forms a crown surface. A region defined between the piston and the cylinder bore in a radial direction has an annularly shaped mouth opening surrounding the crown surface. A cylinder head is disposed to cover an open end of the cylinder bore such that a variable volume is defined within the cylinder bore between the cylinder head and the piston. The cylinder head also forms a flame deck in fluid contact with the variable volume. A deflector structure forms a portion of the inner bore surface adjacent the flame deck surface, and is disposed between the flame deck and a topmost ring seal groove of the piston when the piston is at a TDC position. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160090715 | Brake Charge Valve with Set Minimum Fixed Hydro-Mechanical Pressure By-Pass Function - A hydraulic circuit includes: a priority valve including a first position and a second position where: the first position includes a first fluid passage and a fixed bypass orifice connected to the first fluid passage; the second position includes a second fluid passage and a variable bypass orifice connected to the second fluid passage. The hydraulic circuit further includes: a first fluid line fluidly connecting the priority valve and a first machine component; a second fluid line fluidly connecting the priority valve and a second machine component; a check valve placed between the priority valve and the second machine component and fluidly connecting the priority valve and the second machine component; an oil passage on the priority valve fluidly connected to one or more machine components other than the first and second machine components; one or more actuators connected to the priority valve; and a control valve communicatively connected to the one or more actuators connected to the priority valve. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160090714 | SEMI-AUTONOMOUS TRACTOR SYSTEM CREST RAMP REMOVAL - A computer-implemented method for removing a crest end ramp along a work surface using a machine is provided. The computer-implemented method may include defining a volume threshold corresponding to a crest end region of the work surface where the volume threshold may be adjustable based on one or more parameters associated with the machine and the work surface, calculating a volume of material within the crest end region, comparing the calculated volume with the volume threshold, issuing a ramp cut if the calculated volume approximates but does not exceed the volume threshold, and issuing a short cut if the calculated volume exceeds the volume threshold. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160090135 | Greased Hydraulic Excavator Track Seal Assembly - An example track assembly in accordance with the present disclosure may include a pin, a bushing, a link, and a seal. The pin may define an axis, and may include opposing ends. The bushing may be positioned about the pin, and may include opposing ends. The link may have an inner face extending radially from the axis and defined by at least three portions. The three portions may include a recessed portion disposed between two non-recessed portions. The recessed portion may have a recessed face. The seal may be disposed at least partially within the recessed portion of the link. The seal may engage the recessed face of the link and may engage an end of the bushing such that a gap exists between the inner face of the link and the end of the bushing. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160089621 | Filter Housing with Tapered Rip Cord - A connection includes a first component, second component and a cord member. The first component has an opening with an inner surface and a first annular groove disposed about the inner surface. The second component has a top end configured to fit in the opening. The top end has an outer surface with a second annular groove disposed about the outer surface. The first annular groove and the second annular groove are configured to form a channel in response to being disposed in cooperative alignment. The cord member is configured to be removably inserted into the channel to secure the first component to the second component. The cord member includes a tapered portion disposed at a distal end of the cord member and is configured to provide a mechanical advantage to urge the first annular groove and the second annular groove into cooperative alignment in response to being inserted therein. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160088427 | LINKING MACHINE COMPONENTS IN BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY SYSTEM - The present disclosure is related to a method for linking an unlinked Bluetooth low energy (BLE) tagged component of a target machine with an electronic control module (ECM) of the target machine, wherein a plurality of machines are present. The method includes reading the unlinked BLE tagged component by the ECM of the target machine. The method also includes displaying the unlinked BLE tagged component of the available plurality of machines on a user interface of the ECM of the target machine. The method includes moving the target machine away from the other available plurality of machines by a pre-determined distance. Thereafter, the method includes linking the displayed unlinked BLE tagged component with the ECM of the target machine, when the distance between the target machine and other plurality of machines is more than the pre-determined distance. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160087570 | System and Method to Control a Switched Reluctance Machine in Continuous Conduction - A control system for a switched reluctance (SR) machine is disclosed. The SR machine may have a rotor and a stator. The control system may have a converter circuit operatively coupled to the stator and including a plurality of gates in selective communication with each phase of the stator, and a controller in communication with each of the stator and the converter circuit. The controller may be configured to command a fixed dwell of a theta-on angle and a theta-off angle and a varying current command to the plurality of gates when the SR machine is in a continuous conduction mode. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160087372 | STRAIN RELIEF STRUCTURE - A strain relief structure is provided. The strain relief structure includes a first end having a trumpet shaped portion, and a second end having a cylindrical portion. The cylindrical portion includes one internal collar projecting from an internal surface of the cylindrical portion at a first predetermined distance from the second end. The cylindrical portion further includes two external collars projecting from an external surface of the cylindrical portion. A first external collar is provided at the second end, and a second external collar is provided at a second predetermined distance from the second end. A slit extends from the first end to the second end along a length of the strain relief structure. The strain relief structure is made of 30% glass filled polyamide 46. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160086359 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING AN ELEVATION LINE FROM A RASTER IMAGE - A computer-implemented method includes receiving an input that includes a start point and an end point on a raster image. The method further includes generating a line of interest on the raster image that connects the start point and the end point. The method further includes determining available data points on the raster image that intersect with the generated line of interest. The method further includes generating a first query to retrieve an elevation line from a database, wherein the elevation line is generated on the basis of the determined available data points and is optimized on the basis of a resolution associated with a display device. The method further includes displaying the elevation line on the display device. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160085427 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SHARING SPATIAL DATA - A method for sharing spatial data between a first geographic information system and a second geographic information system is provided. The method includes receiving a description of a first set of layers of spatial data, available on the first geographic information system, by the second geographic information system. The method includes defining a user interface on the second geographic information system. The method includes selecting layers through the user interface based on a user input. The selected layers includes at least a subset of at least one of the first set of layers of spatial data or the second set of layers of spatial data. The method includes receiving the subset of the first set of layers of spatial data from the first geographic information system, based on the selection. The method includes displaying an overlay of the selected layers on the second geographic information system. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160084695 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MONITORING OIL LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION SYSTEM OF MACHINE - A method of monitoring oil level in a transmission system of a machine is disclosed. The method includes monitoring an oil pressure and calculating an average value of the oil pressure over a first predetermined time duration. The method further includes calculating a variance of the oil pressure from the average value and recording a deviation if the variance is beyond a threshold variance. The method further includes detecting a low oil level condition if a count of deviations is above a threshold count within a second predetermined time duration. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160084212 | Flow Control for a Hydraulic System - A hydraulic system associated with an engine may include a hydraulic pump, a hydraulic tank, a hydraulic starter and a second pump. The hydraulic system may include a relief valve that allows hydraulic fluid to pass through the relief valve when pressure at the relief valve meets a predetermined pressure. As well, the hydraulic system may include a first solenoid valve and a second solenoid valve. The first solenoid valve may be coupled between the hydraulic pump and the second pump to thereby control fluid flow to the second pump. Additionally, the second solenoid valve may be coupled between the hydraulic pump and the hydraulic starter to thereby control fluid flow to the hydraulic starter. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160084204 | Exhaust Gas Recirculation System for an Internal Combustion Engine and Method for Operating Same - An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system includes an EGR duct configured to effect fluid communication between an exhaust duct and an intake duct of an internal combustion engine; a heat exchanger having a first flow passage and a second flow passage, the first flow passage being in fluid communication with the EGR duct, the second flow passage being configured to receive a heat transfer medium from a heat transfer medium source; an upstream purge valve in fluid communication with the second flow passage of the heat exchanger, and configured to effect selective fluid communication between a purge fluid source and the second flow passage of the heat exchanger; and a controller operatively coupled to the upstream purge valve. The controller is configured to purge the second flow passage of the heat exchanger by opening the upstream purge valve. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160084193 | CYLINDER LINER HAVING FLANGE WITH ANNULAR GROOVE - A cylinder liner is disclosed for use with an engine. The cylinder liner may have a generally cylindrical body having a top end and a bottom end, and a flange connected to the generally cylindrical body at the top end. The flange may have an external end face, an outer annular surface, and an axial thickness. The cylinder liner may also have a gasket recess formed in the external end face of the flange and having a radial width, and a groove formed in the outer annular surface of the flange at an axial location about midway through the axial thickness of the flange. The groove may have a depth that is about one-third or less of the radial width of the gasket recess. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160084135 | Catalyst Protection Against Hydrocarbon Exposure - A system to protect an after treatment system from the effects of hydrocarbon accumulation on a catalyst. An engine system microprocessor using software estimates the amount of hydrocarbon accumulation on the after treatment system based on engine system parameters and other parameters. The accumulated hydrocarbons can cause an exothermic event if the catalyst temperature is allowed to ramp up too quickly. Similarly, accumulated hydrocarbon can temporarily reduce after treatment system performance. In the case of SCR, the microprocessor can control a reductant injector to modulate the amount of reductant being injected into the after treatment system to control the amount of ammonia slip. Alternatively or in addition to, the microprocessor can communicate with proper electronic control modules to modulate the engine system parameters such as engine speed, fuel, and back pressure to control engine exhaust flow temperature during operation of the engine system. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160083934 | Ground Engaging Tool Assembly - A ground engaging tip comprising a ground engaging portion and a coupling portion. The coupling portion includes an interior surface that includes a coupler pocket. The interior surface has a base wall, a first coupler face wall, and a second coupler face wall. The first and second coupler face wall extend from the base wall to an opening of the coupler pocket. The first and second coupler face wall include a distal planar portion adjacent the base wall. The first and second coupler face include a first convex portion adjacent the distal planar portion, a concave portion adjacent the first convex portion, and a second convex portion adjacent the first concave portion such that the concave portion is disposed between the first convex portion and the second convex portion. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160082954 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OPERATIONS OF MULTIPLE MACHINES - A method for controlling operations of a first machine and a second machine at a worksite is provided. The method includes establishing a communication between the first machine and the second machine. The method further includes communicating a signal indicative of one or more machine parameters between the first machine and the second machine. The method includes communicating a signal indicative of multiple implement parameters between the first machine and the second machine. The method further includes comparing the one or more machine parameters and the multiple implement parameters of at least one of the first machine and the second machine with a predefined value. The method further includes determining one or more outputs based on the comparison. The method further includes controlling the operation of at least one of the first machine and the second machine based on the one or more outputs to minimize an impact. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160082828 | Flow Divider Free Wheeling Valve - A main valve and method assembling for use on a machine is disclosed. The main valve may comprise a body, a free wheeling valve, a bypass valve, a flow divider valve, a free wheeling pilot valve, and a flow divider bypass pilot control valve. Each valve may be disposed inside the body. The body may define a plurality of ports and channels between the valves. The free wheeling valve may be operable between a free wheeling mode and a drive assist mode. The bypass valve may have a flow dividing mode that permits fluid communication between the free wheeling valve and the flow divider valve, and a bypass mode that permits fluid communication between the free wheeling valve and first and second bypass channels. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160082370 | FILTER ELEMENT AND FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR SEPARATING FLUIDS - A filter element may include a canister, a first cap coupled to a first end of the canister, and a second cap coupled to a second end of the canister. The filter element may also include an outer tubular member extending between the first cap and the second cap. The filter element may further include an inner tubular member at least partially inside the outer tubular member, and filter media configured to promote separation of a first fluid from a second fluid. The filter media may extend between the first cap and the second cap. The filter element may be configured such that fluid entering the filter element flows between the inner tubular member and the outer tubular member, and through the filter media. The filter element may be configured such that a portion of the fluid may flow from a first side of the second cap to a second side of the second cap, but not into the inner tubular member. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160082369 | FILTER ELEMENT AND FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR SEPARATING FLUIDS - A filter element may include an outer tubular member and an inner tubular member at least partially inside the outer tubular member. The filter element may also include a first cap and a second cap coupled to respective first and second ends of the outer tubular member. The filter element may further include filter media configured to promote separation of a first fluid from a second fluid. The filter media may extend between the first cap and the second cap. The first cap may be configured such that fluid entering the filter element flows between the inner tubular member and the outer tubular member, and through the filter media. The filter element may be configured such that a portion of the fluid may flow from a first side of the second cap to a second side of the second cap, but not into the inner tubular member. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160082368 | FILTER ELEMENT AND FILTER ASSEMBLY FOR SEPARATING FLUIDS - A filter element may include a canister, a first cap coupled to a first end of the canister, and a second cap coupled to a second end of the canister. The filter element may further include an outer tubular member extending between the first cap and the second cap, and an inner tubular member. The outer and inner tubular members may each include a plurality of apertures. The filter element may further include filter media configured to promote separation of a first fluid from a second fluid as fluid passes through the filter media. The filter element may be configured such that fluid entering the filter element flows between an interior surface of the canister and an exterior surface of the filter media and through the filter media, such that a portion of the fluid flows into the outer tubular member but not into the inner tubular member. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160078363 | Method for Developing Machine Operation Classifier Using Machine Learning - A method for developing machine operation classifiers for a machine is disclosed. The method includes receiving training data associated with the machine from one or more on-board engineering channels associated with the machine and determining one or more training features based on the training data values. The method also includes determining one or more training labels associated with the one or more training features and building a predictive model for determining machine operation classifiers using a computer. Building the predictive model may include feeding the one or more training features and the one or more training labels associated with the one or more training features to a machine learning algorithm and determining a predictive model from the machine learning algorithm. The predictive model may be used for receiving new data associated with the machine and determining a predicted label based on the new data. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160078340 | Machine Operation Classifier - A process for developing machine classification systems includes using human experts to associate expected operations with various machine states including drawbar pull, tool position, tool commands, gear, and ground speed, among others, to create a classification system that can be used in a particular machine. The classification system operates in real time to infer operations such as dig, dump, travel, and push from machine state inputs and logs the operations for use in operational analysis and maintenance of the machine. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160078071 | LARGE SCALE OFFLINE RETRIEVAL OF MACHINE OPERATIONAL INFORMATION - A computer-implemented method of retrieving information stored on a computer readable storage medium and related to operation of a machine includes creating one or more lists of a plurality of data files stored on the computer readable storage medium and containing data derived from sensors measuring one or more machine operational characteristics. The method may further include creating one or more lists of a plurality of channels of information with signals indicative of the one or more machine operational characteristics recorded in each data file, creating an index of variables contained in one or more of the channels of information recorded in each data file, and searching for and locating data files that meet requestor-specified conditions by employing at least one of the lists of data files, at least one of the lists of channels of information, and the index of variables recorded in each data file to focus a search for relevant data files meeting the requestor-specified conditions. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160077514 | System and Method for Optimizing a Work Implement Path - A system for determining an optimized cut location for a work implement includes a position sensor and a controller. The controller is configured to determine the position of a work surface and perform a coarse analysis along a path based upon the position of the work surface and a coarse analysis parameter threshold to select a selected coarse analysis increment. The controller is further configured to perform a fine analysis along the selected coarse analysis increment based upon the position of the work surface and a fine analysis parameter threshold to select the optimized cut location. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160077513 | System and Method for Optimizing a Work Implement Path - A system for determining an optimized cut location for a work implement includes a position sensor and a controller. The controller is configured to determine the position of a work surface and determine a plurality of potential cut locations along a path between an initial cut location and an end location. The controller is further configured to determine an efficiency for moving an amount of material for each of the initial cut location and the plurality of potential cut locations based upon the amount of material to be moved, a parameter associated with moving the amount of material, and a loading profile, and select the optimized cut location from one of the initial cut location and the plurality of potential cut locations based upon the efficiency of each of the initial cut location and the plurality of potential cut locations. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160076893 | System and Method for Setting an End Location of a Path - A system for setting an end location of a path of operation of a machine at a work site includes a position sensor configured to determine a position of a path at the work site and a controller. The controller is configured to determine a position of a first path and a position of a second path, the first path and the second path defining a pair of paths on opposite sides of the path of operation and determine a physical characteristic of the pair of paths based upon the position of the first path and the position of the second path. The controller is further configured to determine whether the physical characteristic of the pair of paths is less than a threshold characteristic and set the end location of the path of operation if the physical characteristic of the pair of paths is less than the threshold characteristic. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160076817 | METHOD OF REMANUFACTURING A SHELL OF A HEAT EXCHANGER AND A REMANUFACTURED SHELL - A method of remanufacturing a shell of a heat exchanger is provided. The shell has an inner surface that defines an inner diameter thereof and the inner surface has a worn portion adjacent to an end of the shell. The method includes machining the inner surface to remove the worn portion and machining to form a tapered surface adjacent to the end of the shell. A diameter of the tapered surface increases progressively from the inner diameter of the shell to a maximum diameter at the end of the shell. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160076555 | Remanufactured Center Housing and Method - A system and method for remanufacturing a turbocharger center housing include performing a machining operation on an original center housing to remove a portion of a parent material from the original center housing. A ring having a generally rectangular cross section is attached to the center housing blank in place of the removed material to produce a rebuilt center housing. In one embodiment, the ring forms an annular surface onto which a seal is engaged to avoid external leakage of turbine exhaust gas through an interface between a turbine housing and the remanufactured center housing. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160076462 | POWER SYSTEM HAVING EFFICIENCY-BASED SPEED CONTROL - A power system is disclosed as having a power source, a transmission configured to receive a torque output from the power source and to drive a traction device, and an operator input device. The power system may also have a controller configured to reference a signal from the operator input device with a map stored in memory to determine a corresponding speed of the power source, and to determine a margin between an actual and a maximum available torque output of the power source at a current speed. The controller may also be configured to selectively adjust a speed of the power source mapped to the maximum displaced position of the operator input device based on the margin, and to selectively adjust fueling of the power source at a current displacement position of the operator input device and operation of the transmission based on the signal and map. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160076226 | System and Method for Monitoring a Machine - A system for monitoring a machine at a work site includes a prime mover, a ground-engaging drive mechanism to propel the machine, and a plurality of sensors. A controller generates propulsion commands to propel the machine about the work site in an autonomous or semi-autonomous manner and determines a plurality of performance characteristics of the machine. The controller further determines whether the plurality of performance characteristics meet a plurality of performance thresholds and generates an alert command if any of the plurality of performance characteristics do not meet the plurality of performance thresholds. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160076225 | EXCAVATION SYSTEM PROVIDING MACHINE CYCLE TRAINING - An excavation system is disclosed as having a locating device configured to generate a position signal indicative of a position of an excavation machine, a sensor configured to generate a load signal indicative of a work tool status, and a controller. The controller may be configured to determine a location of a haul truck, to determine when the work tool is filled with at least a threshold amount of material from a pile at the worksite, and to determine the position of the excavation machine. The controller may further be configured, based on operating limitations of the excavation machine, to determine a pivot point between the location of the haul truck and the position of the excavation machine; to plan a travel path for the excavation machine to the haul truck through the pivot point; and to direct an operator of the excavation machine to follow the travel path. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160076224 | System and Method for Controlling the Operation of a Machine - A system for automated control of a machine includes a position sensor and a controller. The controller is configured to determine a position of a work surface along a first slot and along a second slot. The work surface along the first slot and the second slot define at least a portion of a berm. The controller is further configured to determine a physical characteristic of the first slot and the second slot and generate a berm reduction command if the physical characteristic of the first slot and the second slot is less than the characteristic threshold of the first slot and the second slot. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160076223 | System and Method for Controlling the Operation of a Machine - A system for autonomous control of a machine having a ground-engaging work implement includes a position sensor and a controller. The controller is configured to determine the position of a work surface based upon the position signals and select a work zone loading profile for a work zone cut location along a path within a work zone and the work zone loading profile has a work zone cut angle relative to a ground reference. The controller is further configured to select a final cut loading profile for a final cut location along the path adjacent the boundary zone with the final cut loading profile having a final cut angle relative to the ground reference. The final cut angle is steeper than the work zone cut angle. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160076222 | System and Method for Optimizing a Work Implement Path - A system for determining an optimized cut location for a work implement includes a position sensor and a controller. The controller is configured to determine the position of a work surface and determine an initial cut location along a path based upon an initial target profile and the initial target profile has an initial cut length longer than an evaluation cut length. The controller is also configured to determine a plurality of potential cut locations along the path, determine a volume of material to be moved for each of the plurality of potential cut locations with the volume of material to be moved being based upon the loading profile, the evaluation cut length, and the position of the work surface. The controller is configured to select that optimized cut location from one of the plurality of potential cut locations for which the volume of material exceeds the material volume threshold. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160076128 | Thermal Spray Coating for Mechanical Face Seals - A method of producing a mechanical face seal, the method including a step of obtaining a cast or wrought substrate part having an inner diameter, outer diameter, and a planar surface. The method may include a rough surface treatment step to form pores, peaks, and valleys on the planar surface of the substrate part. The method may further include a spraying step to supply a spray coating material onto the substrate part to form a protective thermal spray coating layer on the substrate part. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160076122 | Alloy for Seal Ring, Seal Ring, and Method of Making Seal Ring for Seal Assembly of Machine - A seal ring for a seal assembly includes a body and a seal flange. The body is generally cylindrical and extends along a longitudinal axis between a load end and a seal end. The seal flange is disposed at the seal end of the cylindrical body. The seal flange circumscribes the body and projects radially from the body to a distal perimeter of the seal flange. The seal flange includes a sealing face which is annular and disposed adjacent the distal perimeter. The seal ring is made from an alloy that includes between 8 percent and 13 percent by weight of iron, between 2 percent and 3 percent by weight of silicon, between 13 percent and 14 percent by weight of chromium, and at least 65 percent by weight of nickel. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160075385 | DEBRIS GUARD FOR A FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY - A guard assembly associated with a final drive assembly is provided. The guard assembly includes a skirt member coupled to the final drive assembly such that the skirt member partially encloses the spindle housing. The skirt member includes a first end portion having a mounting surface and a second end portion having an axial projection radially spaced from the outer surface and extending towards the first end portion such that the axial projection defines a circumferential groove adjacent to an outer surface. The guard assembly also includes a segmented seal having an axial member provided in an inner surface and extending inward towards an inner surface and defining a circumferential groove positioned outward from a first diameter such that the circumferential groove is configured to cooperate with and be spaced from the circumferential groove of the second end portion of the skirt member. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160069778 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREDICTING ASSOCIATED FAILURE OF MACHINE COMPONENTS - A system for predicting failure of one or more components of a machine is disclosed. The system includes at least one interface configured for inputting current repair data for a first component, a database configured to log the current repair data of the first component, and a processor operably connected to the at least one interface and the database. The processor analyzes the current repair data of the first component based on historic repair data stored in the database, wherein the historic repair data includes the identity of a plurality of components of the machine, including the first component and a second component. The processor generates a recommendation for servicing the second component based on the historic repair data stored in the database. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160069766 | DETERMINING INLET MANIFOLD PRESSURE OF ENGINE - A method for determining inlet manifold pressure of an engine includes receiving a first set of inputs form a first sensor. The first set of inputs being indicative of speed of the engine. The method includes receiving a second set of inputs from a second sensor. The second set of inputs being indicative of rate of fuel supplied to the engine. The method includes generating a three dimensional (3D) map via a control module based on the first set of inputs, the second set of inputs and a data indicative of a set of inlet manifold pressures. The data indicative of the set of manifold pressures correspond to historical data generated based on the first set of inputs and the second set of inputs. The method includes obtaining a request to determine inlet manifold pressure. Further, the inlet manifold pressure is determined from the 3D map based on the request. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160069620 | SEAL FOR HEAT EXCHANGER OF MACHINE - A seal for a heat exchanger of a machine includes a pad and a sealing lip. The pad includes a perimeter, a core face, and a tank face. The core face is in opposing relationship to the tank face. The pad defines a pad plane and an opening which extends between the core face and the tank face. The scaling lip circumscribes the perimeter of the pad and includes a base end, which is connected to the perimeter of the pad, and a terminal end. The sealing lip extends outwardly along the pad plane from the pad perimeter and projects from the core face. The sealing lip including an outer lip wall which extends from the base end to the terminal end along a tip axis disposed at an oblique lip pitch angle relative to the pad plane. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160069388 | THRUST RING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OR REFURBISHING A THRUST RING - A thrust ring is provided that includes: an annularly shaped body defining an interior hole having a diameter; an annularly shaped insert defining an exterior diameter sized similarly to the interior hole diameter; a top surface located on the body, the top surface located adjacent to the interior hole; and an insert surface defined by the insert, the insert surface being annularly shaped; and an interior chamfered surface on the insert intersecting the insert surface. A method of making a thrust ring is provided. The method includes: forming an insert pocket, the insert pocket having an interior diameter in an annular body; forming an annular insert to have an outer diameter slightly larger than the interior diameter of the insert pocket; cooling the insert; and pressing the insert into the insert pocket. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160069342 | Valve Plate Arrangement for an Axial Piston Pump - An axial piston pump may comprise a valve plate assembly including a plurality of valve plates rotatably disposed adjacent to each other and configured to control the flow of fluid between a piston chamber and inlet and outlet port passages. The piston pump may also comprise a swashplate arrangement that is capable of being angled in two different directions to be used in combination with the valve plate assembly. A fixed displacement axial piston pump may also comprise the valve plate assembly disclosed herein in which pressure transitions are facilitated in the same fashion, but without the variable of changing swashplate angles which control pump flow. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160069312 | Fluid Injector Actuator with Resilient Armature Overtravel Feature - An actuator for a valve assembly includes a body having an internal surface defining a bore therein, the internal surface including a first body shoulder at least partly facing a longitudinal direction defined along a longitudinal axis of the bore; a first armature disposed within the bore, the first armature being configured to generate a force in response to a first electromagnetic field acting thereon; a first stem operatively coupled to the first armature and a first valve of the valve assembly; a first pair of shoulders disposed on the first stem, the first pair of shoulders at least partly facing one another and defining a first stem circumferential groove therebetween; and a first valve travel spacer disposed about the first stem circumferential groove, and disposed in interference with the first body shoulder along the longitudinal direction. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160069291 | HYBRID POWERTRAIN AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A method for operating a hybrid powertrain includes effecting a first mixture in a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine while the internal combustion engine operates at a first predetermined load, the first mixture being lean of stoichiometric and being substantially homogeneous throughout the combustion chamber at a first start of combustion time; effecting a second mixture in the combustion chamber while the internal combustion engine operates at a second predetermined load, the second mixture being lean of stoichiometric and being substantially homogeneous throughout the combustion chamber at a second start of combustion time; and effecting a third mixture in the combustion chamber while the internal combustion engine transitions from the first predetermined load to the second predetermined load, the third mixture including a fuel-rich region being rich of stoichiometric at a third start of combustion time. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160069251 | PRESSURE-LIMITING DEVICE FOR PRE-COMBUSTION CHAMBER - An engine with a main combustion chamber and a pre-combustion chamber assembly is provided. The pre-combustion chamber assembly includes a pre-combustion chamber, a pressure-limiting device, and a fluid conduit. The pressure-limiting device includes a first end and a second end. The first end includes a spring. The second end is exposed to the pre-combustion chamber. The pressure-limiting device is operable in a passive state and an active state. The fluid conduit is disposed between the main combustion chamber and the first end of the pressure-limiting device to facilitate fluid communication between the main combustion chamber and the pressure-limiting device. The pressure-limiting device is actuated to the active state when fluid pressure in the pre-combustion chamber reaches a threshold value during pre-chamber combustion. In the active state, the pressure-limiting device moves away from the pre-combustion chamber, to increase a volume in the pre-combustion chamber. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160069250 | CONTROL VALVE FOR PRE-COMBUSTION CHAMBER ASSEMBLY - An engine with a cylinder, a cylinder head, a main combustion chamber, a pre-combustion chamber assembly, and a control valve is provided. The main combustion chamber is disposed in the cylinder. The pre-combustion chamber assembly is disposed in the cylinder head. The pre-combustion chamber assembly includes a pre-chamber portion in fluid communication with the main combustion chamber. The pre-combustion chamber assembly includes a tip portion, which includes at least one orifice to allow fluid communication between the main combustion chamber and the pre-chamber portion. The control valve is accommodated in the pre-chamber portion and is mechanically switchable between a closed position and an open position. The control valve is adapted to be switched to the closed position when fluid pressure in the pre-chamber portion reaches a peak pressure value. The control valve then blocks fluid communication between the main combustion chamber and the pre-chamber portion. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160069222 | METHOD OF REMANUFACTURING A ROCKER ARM AND REMANUFACTURED ROCKER ARM - A method of remanufacturing a rocker arm having a body defining a socket portion is disclosed. The method includes machining the socket portion to remove a worn surface and form a seat configured to receive an insert member therein. The method further includes disposing the insert member within the seat and coupling the insert member to the seat. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160069045 | Automatic Ripping Pass Detection - A computer-implemented method for automatically detecting a need for a ripping pass to be performed by a machine along a work surface is provided. The method may include monitoring one or more of machine parameters of the machine and profile parameters of the work surface, determining whether one or more predefined trigger conditions suggestive of the need for the ripping pass are met based on the machine parameters and the profile parameters, and generating a ripping pass request if one or more of the trigger conditions are satisfied. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160069042 | Intelligent Pass Jump Control - A system for controlling an earthmoving machine is provided. The system includes a positioning system and a controller. The controller is configured to receive the position signals from the positioning system, store the position signals in a pass history, and determine, based on pass history, an actual profile of the work surface. The controller is further configured to determine, based on the actual profile of the work surface in the pass history, existence of a first condition, the first condition exists when the actual profile has a first volume having a height above a threshold for an upper pass, and existence of a second condition, the second condition exists when the actual profile has a valley having a floor lower than the threshold for the upper pass. The controller is configured to direct the earthmoving machine to operate based on the lower pass if the first and second conditions exist. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160067858 | HYDRAULIC HAMMER WITH CLEARANCE CONTROL SYSTEM - A clearance control system for a hydraulic hammer is disclosed. The hydraulic hammer includes a housing member, a power cell disposed within the housing member, a wear member disposed between the housing member and the power cell, and a clearance control system for controlling the predefined clearance between the wear member and the power cell. The clearance control system includes a mounting boss and a fastening member disposed on the mounting boss. A first end of the fastening member is configured to receive an input from an operator and the second end is configured to contact with the first surface of the wear member. The fastening member is configured to move along a central axis defined by a threaded hole of the mounting boss to move the wear member towards the power cell, to control the predefined clearance between the wear member and the power cell. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160067857 | WEAR INDICATING SYSTEM - A hydraulic hammer is provided. The hydraulic hammer includes a housing member. The hydraulic hammer also includes a power cell disposed within the housing member. The power cell includes an outer casing. The hydraulic hammer also includes a work tool operatively coupled with the power cell. The hydraulic hammer also includes one or more bushing parts arranged within the outer casing of the power cell. The one or more bushing parts are adapted to guide the work tool during an operation of the hydraulic hammer. The one or more bushing parts include a first surface and a second surface spaced apart from the first surface. The hydraulic hammer also includes a wear indicating system for indicating a wear of the one or more bushing parts with respect to the first surface. The wear indicating system includes a first passage and a second passage. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160067852 | APPARATUS FOR REMOVING PIN FROM TARGET LOCATION - An apparatus for removing a pin from a target location is described. The apparatus includes a rod; a clamp that includes multiple arms and attached to a one end of the rod; a sleeve coupled to the rod and adapted to enclose the clamp, where the arms of the clamp are pushed towards each other to engage with a pin in the enclosed position. The apparatus further includes a clip member to couple with the rod for removing the pin from the clamp by disengaging the clamp from the sleeve. The clip member includes a first arm coupled to a second arm via a pivot member, the clip member being adapted to couple to the rod between the sleeve and a hammer. The hammer is coupled to the rod and adapted to strike a force on the clip member to disengage the clamp from the sleeve. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160067844 | MACHINING CENTER WITH ABRASIVE BLASTING SYSTEM - A machining center with an abrasive blasting system is disclosed. The machining center includes a bed, a headstock mounted on the bed, and a carriage having a tool post. The machining center also includes an abrasive blasting system for imparting a predefined roughness to a surface of the work piece. The abrasive blasting system includes a reservoir, a pump, a tool and a nozzle. The tool is coupled to a tool post. The tool includes a conduit extending along a length of the tool for receiving the abrasive material therethrough. The nozzle is formed on a tip surface of the tool. The nozzle is configured to communicate to the conduit. The nozzle is adapted to discharge the abrasive material on the surface of the work piece during the machining of the work piece for imparting the predefined roughness on the surface. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160067825 | LASER CLADDING MECHANICAL FACE SEALS - A method of producing a mechanical face seal, the method including a step of obtaining a cast or wrought substrate part having an inner diameter, outer diameter, and a planar surface. The method may include an exposing step to expose the planar surface to a laser. The method may further include a supply step to supply a coating material to a location at or near the laser on the planar surface in order for the coating material to form a metallurgical bond with the substrate part. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160065901 | THERMAL PATTERN MONITORING OF MACHINE - A method for monitoring thermal patterns of a machine includes identifying at least one location for positioning a robotic arm. The robotic arm is equipped with at least one of a visual camera and a thermal imaging camera adapted to capture a visual image and a thermal image of a portion of the machine, respectively. The method includes defining a plurality of segments of the portion by allocating a plurality of grids to the portion. Further, the portion of the machine is scanned by the robotic arm, based on the plurality of grids with the at least one of the visual camera and the thermal imaging camera. A component of the machine is detected, when the thermal patterns recorded for the component deviate from a predefined thermal pattern. The portion of the machine is then rescanned for determining changes in the thermal patterns as a function of time. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160061703 | Wear Testing Machine - To simulate various rolling and sliding conditions, a wear testing machine can include a load roller arrangement having at least a first load roller, a second load roller, and a third load roller arranged in a triangular layout. A test roller can be disposed between and in simultaneous contact with the first, second, and third load rollers along at least three points of contact. The load rollers and the test roller can be configured to rotate with respect to each other at a same rotational speed or at different rotational speeds. In an embodiment, the wear testing machine can introduce lubricant to the points of contact between the three load rollers and the test roller. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160061368 | HOSE COUPLING WITH SWIVEL JOINT - Disclosed are various exemplary embodiments of a hose coupling and hose assembly. The hose coupling may include a hose fitting member configured to sealingly engage with a first fluid communication member, a swivel joint comprising a swivel ball seated in a ball bearing, and a tube extending from the hose fitting member to the swivel ball. In some exemplary embodiments, the swivel ball may be configured to swivel inside the ball bearing to allow the tube to rotate with respect to a center of the swivel ball. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160061280 | Hydraulic system with an unloading valve - A relief valve in a hydraulic system in a machine selectively sends pressurized oil to both a brake cooling apparatus and a cylinder used to hoist a load. A relief valve lowers pressure spikes in a brake cooling line by dumping fluid in a brake cooling line to tank responsive to a pressure spikes at the head end of the cylinder during hoisting or other transitions in the hydraulic system. Reducing the pressure spikes in the brake cooling line improves reliability of the brake cooling apparatus by protecting seals from undue stresses. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160061228 | Valve Arrangement for the Hydraulic Circuit of a Work Machine - Valve arrangement includes a pilot operated load control valve fluidly having an energized unidirectional state allowing hydraulic fluid to pass from an outlet to an inlet and a de-energized unidirectional state allowing hydraulic fluid to pass from the inlet to the outlet. A pilot conduit is configured to direct pilot hydraulic fluid to actuate the load control valve. A connecting conduit fluidly connects the pilot conduit to the inlet, the connecting conduit including a flow restriction and a check valve configured to allow hydraulic fluid to flow only in a direction from the pilot conduit towards the inlet. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160061168 | Single Actuator Fuel Injector for Duel Fuels - A fuel injector concurrently injects a liquid fuel and a gaseous fuel into a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine. An interior wall of an injector body defines a control chamber and an injection chamber. A needle valve is disposed within the body and has a control surface fluidly communicating with the control chamber. A liquid fuel inlet fluidly communicates with the control chamber and a gaseous fuel inlet fluidly communicates with the injection chamber. A delivery passage is defined by at least one of the needle valve and the interior wall and configured to place the control chamber in fluid communication with the injection chamber to permit flow of liquid fuel therebetween. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160061159 | AIR FILTER ELEMENT AND FILTER HOUSING - Disclosed are various exemplary embodiments of an air filter element for a machine. The air filter element may include a generally rectangular body with a rounded bottom surface, where the generally rectangular body may be configured to be inserted into a filter housing in a first direction. The filter element may also include an inlet opening at a top surface opposite to the bottom surface of the generally rectangular body, where the inlet opening may face in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The filter element may also include a front surface facing substantially in the first direction and defining a discharge opening and a rear surface opposite to the front surface of the generally rectangular body. The filter element may further include a sealing element disposed on a side surface of the generally rectangular body between the front surface and the rear surface, such that the sealing element substantially may seal off a gap between the side surface of the filter housing and the generally rectangular body when the generally rectangular body is inserted into the filter housing. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160061134 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING AN ENGINE - An engine control system including an engine configured to generate exhaust comprising an exhaust constituent and to operate in a first operating mode or a second operating mode different from the first operating mode. The engine control system can include a plurality of sensors configured to generate temperature data corresponding to at least one of a measured exhaust temperature and an ambient temperature, and exhaust constituent data corresponding to an exhaust constituent concentration. The engine control system can include a controller operatively coupled to the plurality of sensors and the engine, and configured to receive the temperature data and the exhaust constituent data from the plurality of sensors, and change an operating state of the engine from the first operating mode to the second operating mode when the temperature data is less than a predetermined temperature threshold and the exhaust constituent data is greater than a predetermined exhaust constituent threshold. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160061096 | PRE-COMBUSTION CHAMBER WITH NOx REDUCING CATALYST - A combustion cylinder for an engine is disclosed. The combustion cylinder includes a main combustion chamber and a pre-combustion chamber. The pre-combustion chamber is fluidly connected to the main combustion chamber through a plurality of passages. The pre-combustion chamber includes an inner peripheral portion. The inner peripheral portion and the plurality of passages are coated with a layer of a NOx reducing catalyst. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160061095 | FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM FOR AN ENGINE - A fuel injection system for an engine is described. The fuel injection system includes a prechamber assembly mounted on a cylinder head of the engine. The prechamber assembly includes a prechamber located upstream of a combustion chamber of the engine and configured to receive air-fuel mixture. Further, the prechamber assembly includes a fuel injector to controllably supply fuel into the prechamber, where the supplied fuel mixes with the air-fuel mixture to form a homogeneous mixture of air and fuel at a predefined stoichiometric ratio. The prechamber assembly also includes a spark plug disposed at a downstream region of the prechamber, the downstream region being proximal to the combustion chamber of the engine. The fuel injection system also includes a controller operably coupled to the fuel injector, where the controller is configured to control the predefined stoichiometric ratio of air to fuel in in the prechamber. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160061079 | AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM HAVING DYNAMIC INDEPENDENT INJECTOR CONTROL - An aftertreatment system is provided for an engine. The aftertreatment system may have at least one exhaust passage and a plurality of reductant injectors that are controllable to dose reductant into the at least one exhaust passage. The aftertreatment system may also have at least one sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of an exhaust parameter and a controller in communication with each of the plurality of reductant injectors and the sensor. The controller may be configured to dynamically adjust the dosing of the plurality of injectors, wherein adjusting the dosing includes adjusting at least one of an injector timing, an injector sequence, and a grouping of the plurality of injectors that are simultaneously injecting based on the signal. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160060847 | OPERATOR ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR MACHINE - A system for assisting an operator to maneuver a machine on a worksite is provided. The system includes a rotation sensor associated with a transmission assembly of the machine. The rotation sensor is configured to generate a signal indicative of a rotation of a ground engaging member of the machine. The system includes a controller communicably coupled to the rotation sensor. The controller is configured to receive the signal indicative of the rotation of the ground engaging member of the machine. The controller is configured to determine if the machine is on a reverse traversal. The controller is configured to estimate a number of rotations of the ground engaging member based on the determination of the reverse traversal of the machine. The controller is configured to compare the estimated number of rotations with a predetermined threshold. The controller is further configured to alert the operator based on the comparison. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160060845 | IMPLEMENT POSITION CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION - A method, system, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for calibrating an implement actuation sensor of a machine are disclosed. The method may include calculating a first elevation value of an implement of the machine in a gravity reference frame of the machine. The method may further include calculating a second elevation value of a ground-engaging device of the machine in the gravity reference frame of the machine. The method may further include determining a difference between the first elevation value and the second elevation value. The method may further include calibrating the implement actuation sensor based on the determined difference. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160060082 | Hydraulic Winch Control System and Method - A hydraulic winch assembly uses a control algorithm that separates brake control from drum rotation to permit fine control of load position. Actuation of an operator interface to a first position displacement threshold will release a drum brake but will not activate a hydraulic pump for operating a hydraulic motor coupled to the drum until the operator interface is moved to a second position displacement threshold. During the operating condition when the brake is released but the pump is not operating, the force of a load applied to a cable coupled to the drum may cause the cable to slowly unwind from and rotate the drum, thereby permitting fine control of drum rotation. Additionally, when the pump is activated upon further movement of the operator interface, a speed of the motor may be modulated, such as by a gear ratio command, to permit precise control over lower drum speeds. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160059908 | MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR CAB - A cab frame mounting system including a cab mount configured to be mounted to a cab of a machine, and comprising a first ball and socket device. The cab frame mounting system can also include a frame mount configured to be mounted to a frame of the machine, and comprising a second ball and socket device different than the first ball and socket device. The first ball and socket device and the second ball and socket device are configured to cooperate with each other to secure the cab to the frame while allowing rotational movement of the cab relative to the frame. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160059825 | VEHICLE ANTI-THEFT APPARATUS AND METHOD - A vehicle immobiliser having an input device configured to receive a code and an output device configured to issue an instruction to a controller of a vehicle is disclosed. The vehicle immobiliser may be configured to prevent an operation of the vehicle when the vehicle immobiliser is armed and allow an operation of the vehicle when the vehicle immobiliser is disarmed. The vehicle immobiliser may also be configured to operate in a first life-state and a subsequent second life-state. The vehicle immobiliser may enter the second life-state only after being disarmed in the first life-state. When the vehicle immobiliser is armed and in a first life-state, the vehicle immobiliser may be disarmed upon receiving the code that satisfies a first disarming condition. Similarly, when the vehicle immobiliser is armed and in a second life-state, the vehicle immobiliser may be disarmed upon receiving the code that satisfies a second disarming condition. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160059396 | DEVICE FOR ASSEMBLING A FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY - A device for assembling a fuel injector assembly is described. The device includes a stand and a body coupled to the stand. The body includes a first arm and a second arm extending from a first side and a second side of the body, respectively, to receive and rigidly hold an adapter of the fuel injector assembly therebetween. The body further includes one or more grooves provided to adjust the body in a horizontal plane with respect to the vertical member. Further, the device includes a handle coupled to the body to position the body in the horizontal plane with respect to the vertical member. The device also includes one or more pins mounted on the vertical member, where each of the one or more pins engage with a corresponding groove and aid in adjusting the body in the horizontal plane with respect to vertical member. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160059172 | FILTER ELEMENT AND AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY - A filter element for an air cleaner assembly may include a first side member and a second side member opposite the first side member. The first and second side members may extend in a substantially longitudinal direction and substantially within respective first and second planes with an intermediate space therebetween. The filter element may further include filter media separating and extending between the first side member and the second side member in the intermediate space. The first and second side members and the filter media may have a perimeter cross-section substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and the filter element may further include a locating flange extending substantially around the perimeter cross-section and transverse to the longitudinal direction, wherein the locating flange does not lie within a single plane. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160057004 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MACHINE-TO-MACHINE AD-HOC COMMUNICATION - A method for dynamically establishing an ad-hoc network including a plurality of work machines includes receiving, by a communication module of a first work machine, a data packet, identifying an information type of the data packet, including determining, based on an information type identifier of the data packet, whether the data packet includes one of a first information type or a second information type, processing the data packet based on the information type identification, and forwarding the processed data packet a second work machine. The forwarding includes forwarding the data packet at one of a first rate or a second rate based on the categorization of the data packet into the first type of information or the second type of information. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160056688 | CONTROL BOX FOR GENERATOR SET - A control box for a generator set, including a support structure configured to be mounted to a rail. The support structure can include a first planar panel configured to be mounted to the rail, and a second planar panel offset from the first planar panel and configured to be mounted to the rail. The control box can also include a top cover configured to be connected to the first planar panel and the second planar panel and to cover a top portion of the support structure, a first side cover configured to be connected to the first planar panel and the second planar panel and substantially perpendicular to the top cover, and a second side cover configured to be offset from the first side cover and configured to be connected to the first planar panel and the second planar panel. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160055738 | REMOTE WATER IN FUEL INDICATOR UNIT - A positionable water in fuel indicator unit including an indicator housing having a back panel, and a housing cover connected to the back panel. The water in fuel indicator unit can also include a signal receiving device configured to receive a water in fuel signal from a water in fuel sensor located in the fuel filter, a first indicator visible through the housing cover and configured to indicate when a water level in the fuel filter is less than a predetermined threshold, a second indicator visible through the housing cover and configured to indicate when the water level in the fuel filter is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold, and a controller enclosed by the housing cover. The controller can be configured to activate the first indicator based on the water in fuel signal, and activate the second indicator based on the water in fuel signal. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160054131 | MACHINE POSITIONING SYSTEM HAVING ALIGNMENT ERROR DETECTION - A method and system for determining an alignment error between sensors mounted to a machine is disclosed. The method may include calculating a first orientation value based on a signal received from a first sensor. The method may further include calculating a second orientation value based on a signal received from a second sensor. The method may further include calculating an alignment error between the first sensor and the second sensor based on a difference between the first orientation value and the second orientation value. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160053781 | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WITH SUPPRESSOR UNIT - A hydraulic system with a suppressor unit is provided. The hydraulic system includes a reservoir and a hydraulic pump. The hydraulic pump supplies the fluid at a predefined pressure. The hydraulic system includes a hydraulic actuator connected to the hydraulic pump. The hydraulic system also includes a suppressor unit disposed between the hydraulic pump and the hydraulic actuator. The suppressor includes a housing member and a resilient member. The housing member includes a wall member having an inner wall surface and an outer wall surface. The resilient member is disposed within the wall member. The resilient member includes a body having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface defines a passage for fluid flow therethrough. The outer surface includes at least one protrusion having an end surface. The end surface abuts to the inner wall surface of the housing member. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160053711 | Cooling Moat for Upper Cylinder Liner Seal - A cylinder liner associated with an internal combustion engine includes a cooling moat to reduce temperatures at an upper cylinder liner seal. The cooling moat may have a gap extending upwardly toward an inner running surface of the cylinder liner to supply coolant to an upper portion of the cylinder liner. The cooling moat may be provided at a location between the inner running surface of the cylinder liner and a groove for the upper cylinder liner seal. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160053709 | CYLINDER LINER ASSEMBLY HAVING THERMAL BARRIER - A cylinder liner assembly is disclosed for use with an engine. The cylinder liner assembly may have a liner with a hollow generally cylindrical body extending from a top end to a bottom end along a longitudinal axis, and an internal recess formed at the top end. The cylinder liner assembly may also have an anti-polishing ring disposed within the internal recess at the top end of the liner, and a seal disposed around the liner at an internal axial end of the anti-polishing ring. A surface roughness of the internal recess, together with a surface roughness of the anti-polishing ring, may create a thermal barrier configured to maintain a desired temperature of the seal. | 02-25-2016 |
