公开(公告)号：WO1987005370A1

公开(公告)日：1987-09-11

申请号：PCT/US1986001008

申请日：1986-05-09

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： CATERPILLAR INC. ,  COUTANT, Alan, R.

IPC: F16D25/11

CPC classification number: F16H61/065 ,  F16D48/02 ,  F16D48/0206 ,  F16D2048/0221 ,  F16D2500/1045 ,  F16D2500/3024 ,  F16D2500/3166 ,  F16D2500/50239 ,  F16D2500/7041 ,  F16H61/0246 ,  Y10T74/19251

Abstract: A fluid pressure control system (10) for at least one clutch (38, 40, 50, 54) has a modulating pressure relief valve (62) to smooth clutch engagement, and a timed pressure control system (70) to reduce fluid pressures in the system to lower adequate levels soon after complete engagement of the selected clutch(es) (38, 42, 50, 54). The system may also provide different fluid pressure levels for the speed range clutches (38, 40) and for the directional clutches (50, 54).

公开(公告)号：WO1987005064A1

公开(公告)日：1987-08-27

申请号：PCT/US1986002760

申请日：1986-12-24

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC. ,  KISTNER, David

Inventor： CATERPILLAR INC.

IPC: E01C23/12

CPC classification number: E02F3/966 ,  B25D11/06 ,  B25D17/28 ,  B28D1/26 ,  E01C23/124 ,  E04G23/08

Abstract: Demolition apparatus (60) which is attached to a movable boom-like member (20) of a machine. The demolition apparatus (60) includes support structure (64) which carries a power plunger (68) and an actuator plunger (80). The plungers (68, 80) are mounted in adjacent relationship and are movable with respect to the support structure (64). A compression spring (76) urges the power plunger (68) in a direction from the support structure (64). The actuator plunger (80) includes a latch device (86) which engages a portion (72) of the power plunger (68). In operation, the support structure (64) is moved toward a surface to be demolished. The actuator member (80) engages the surface and remains fixed as the support structure (64) continues to move toward the surface. Therefore, as this occurs, there is relative movement between the support structure (64) and the actuator plunger (80). A latch (86) carried by the actuator plunger (80) engages a part (72) of the power plunger (68) and retains the position of the power plunger (68) with respect to the actuator plunger (80). Therefore, movement of the support structure (64) toward the surface is opposed by the spring (76), and compression forces of the spring (76) increase as such movement occurs. As the support structure (64) is moved toward the surface, an abutment member (90) carried by the support structure (64) engages the latch (86) and releases the latch (86) from engagement with the power plunger (68). Thus, the power plunger (68) is released for rapid movement by the spring (76), and the power plunger (68) strikes the surface for demolition thereof.

Abstract translation: 拆卸装置（60），其安装在机器的可动臂状部件（20）上。 拆卸装置（60）包括承载动力柱塞（68）和致动器柱塞（80）的支撑结构（64）。 柱塞（68,80）以相邻的关系安装并且可相对于支撑结构（64）移动。 压缩弹簧（76）沿着从支撑结构（64）的方向推动动力柱塞（68）。 致动器柱塞（80）包括接合动力柱塞（68）的部分（72）的闩锁装置（86）。 在操作中，支撑结构（64）朝向待拆卸的表面移动。 致动器构件（80）接合表面并且随着支撑结构（64）继续朝向表面移动而保持固​​定。 因此，当发生这种情况时，在支撑结构（64）和致动器柱塞（80）之间存在相对运动。 由致动器柱塞（80）承载的闩锁（86）接合动力柱塞（68）的一部分（72）并且保持动力柱塞（68）相对于致动器柱塞（80）的位置。 因此，支撑结构（64）朝向表面的移动由弹簧（76）相对，弹簧（76）的压缩力随着这种运动而增加。 当支撑结构（64）朝向表面移动时，由支撑结构（64）承载的邻接构件（90）接合闩锁（86）并且释放闩锁（86）与动力柱塞（68）的接合。 因此，功率柱塞（68）被释放以通过弹簧（76）快速移动，并且动力柱塞（68）撞击表面以将其拆卸。

公开(公告)号：WO1987002637A1

公开(公告)日：1987-05-07

申请号：PCT/US1985002543

申请日：1985-12-23

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： CATERPILLAR INC. ,  TONSOR, Andrew, J.

IPC: B62D55/28

CPC classification number: B62D55/22

Abstract: A track shoe deflection limiter (28) is fastened to each outboard edge portion (24, 26) for each track shoe (18) of an endless track assembly (10). Each deflection limiter (28) has a first arm portion (30) and a second arm portion (32). The first arm portion (30) of each limiter (28) overlaps a portion of the adjacent track shoe (18) and is in close proximity to the second arm portion (32) of the limiter (28) which is fastened on the adjacent track shoe (18). When wide track shoes are used on a track-type vehicle, the outer end portions of the shoes are often twisted and deflected, relative to adjacent shoes, by an external force, such as a rock which the track shoe passes over. The shoe deflection is transferred to the track joints, including the track links, bushings, pins, and seals, which results in accelerated wear of these track assembly components. The track shoe deflection limiter (28) of the present invention utilizes contact between adjacent deflection limiters (28) to share externally imposed forces between adjacent track shoes (18), thereby limiting the deflection of individual track shoes (18).

公开(公告)号：WO1987002484A1

公开(公告)日：1987-04-23

申请号：PCT/US1986002151

申请日：1986-10-10

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： CATERPILLAR INC. ,  HAMMILL, Harry, B., III ,  LUKOWKSI, Frank, J., Jr.

IPC: G05D01/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0225 ,  B66F9/0755 ,  G01S17/06 ,  G01S17/87 ,  G01S17/89 ,  G05B2219/37555 ,  G05B2219/45049 ,  G05D1/0246

Abstract: A target member (20) mounted on a stationary object, such as a pallet (15), includes at least three reflector elements (52, 53, 54). An identifiying means (35), such as a high intensity light source (35), and an imaging sensor (40) are carried by another, movable object, such as a forklift truck (30). The reflector elements (52, 53, 54) are so configured as to form images of the identifiying means (35) with said images defining a plane (70) oriented other than normal to a line from the identifying means (35) to that plane (70), the images also defining a circle (82) that does not include the identifying means (35). The target member (20) may be in the form of a vertically oriented planar support member (50) on which are mounted a pair of convex mirrors (52, 54) and a concave mirror (53). The images of the identifying means (35) in the mirrors (52, 53, 54) are detected by an imaging sensor (40), such as a television camera (40), and the directions of each of the images at the camera (40) are used to determine all six degrees of positional information of the sensor (40) with respect to the target member (20). That information may be used to guide the forklift truck (30) into position relative to a pallet (15).

Abstract translation: 安装在诸如托盘（15）的静止物体上的目标构件（20）包括至少三个反射器元件（52,53,54）。 诸如高强度光源（35）的识别装置（35）和成像传感器（40）由诸如叉车（30）的另一个可移动物体承载。 反射器元件（52,53,54）被配置为形成识别装置（35）的图像，所述图像限定了一个平面（70），该平面定向成不同于从识别装置（35）到该平面 （70），所述图像还限定不包括识别装置（35）的圆（82）。 目标构件（20）可以是垂直定向的平面支撑构件（50）的形式，其上安装有一对凸面镜（52,54）和凹面镜（53）。 反射镜（52,53,54）中的识别装置（35）的图像由诸如电视摄像机（40）的成像传感器（40）和相机的每个图像的方向 40）用于确定传感器（40）相对于目标构件（20）的所有六个位置信息。 该信息可以用于将叉车（30）引导到相对于托盘（15）的位置。

公开(公告)号：WO1987000291A1

公开(公告)日：1987-01-15

申请号：PCT/US1985001573

申请日：1985-08-19

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： CATERPILLAR INC. ,  SCHAEFER, Maurice, E.

IPC: G01R17/06

CPC classification number: G01R17/06 ,  G01R17/20 ,  Y10S323/909

Abstract: An apparatus (10) increases the accuracy of a signal delivered from a remote analog sensor (22) to an analog to digital converter (58). The output of the sensor (22) is derived from a ratio between the power applied and the sensed parameter; thus, any changes to the power applied affects the accuracy of the sensor (22) output. It is, therefore, advantageous to closely control the voltage applied to the sensor (22). The apparatus (10) monitors the voltage drop across the lead lines (12, 14) which extend between the sensor (22) and a power supply and increases the voltage applied to the sensor (22) by a magnitude corresponding to the lead line voltage drop. The accuracy of the sensor (22) is preserved independent of the lead line (12, 14) length and resistance.

公开(公告)号：WO1986004625A1

公开(公告)日：1986-08-14

申请号：PCT/US1985002414

申请日：1985-12-09

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： CATERPILLAR INC. ,  KNELL, Harvey, A. ,  RUMBLE, Lloyd, B.

IPC: E02F03/40

CPC classification number: E02F3/40 ,  E02F9/2808 ,  Y10S37/903

Abstract: Among the variety of bucket arrangements that are commonly available, several are specifically designed for ripping applications in materials that are extremely hard to penetrate. While these types of buckets are normally satisfactory in ripping hard, strong, brittle materials, their designs do not lend themselves to excavating and dumping weaker more plastic materials and thus exhibit little or no versatility. The bucket arrangement (10) of the subject invention includes a first and second ground penetrating means (40, 48) that are selectively positioned on the bucket (10) with respect to each other. The selective positioning allows sole engagement of either of the first or second ground penetrating means (40, 48) with the ground or simultaneous engagement of both penetrating means (40, 48) with the ground. Such an arrangement provides superior operation in a ripping capacity and yet the selective positioning of the first and second penetrating means (40, 48) also permits excellent operation in weaker or plastic materials.

公开(公告)号：WO1998026162A1

公开(公告)日：1998-06-18

申请号：PCT/US1997020181

申请日：1997-11-03

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： CATERPILLAR INC. ,  GOLOFF, C., Nickolas ,  HOFFMAN, John, A., II

IPC: F01M11/04

CPC classification number: F01M11/0458

Abstract: An injector system (10) adaptable for outputting a predetermined volume of lubricating oil from a diesel engine into an engine fuel system (38) includes a piston (20) slidably disposed in a body (12) and cooperates with the body (12) to define a first and second chamber (22, 23) in the body at opposite ends of the piston (20). A controller (40) controls the movement of a valve (24) to alternately connect the first and second chambers (22, 23) to a pressurized source of oil so that fluid filling one chamber (22) moves the piston (20) which will expel fluid from the other chamber (23). The chamber remains filled until the valve (24) is actuated to connect the unfilled chamber to the pressure source which causes the chamber to fill with oil and expel the oil from the previously filled chamber.

Abstract translation: 适于将预定体积的润滑油从柴油发动机输出到发动机燃料系统（38）中的喷射器系统（10）包括可滑动地设置在主体（12）中并与主体（12）配合的活塞（20） 在所述主体中在所述活塞（20）的相对端限定第一和第二腔室（22,23）。 控制器（40）控制阀（24）的运动，以将第一和第二室（22,23）交替地连接到加压的油源，使得填充一个室（22）的流体移动活塞（20） 从另一个室（23）排出流体。 腔室保持充满，直到阀（24）被致动以将未填充的室连接到压力源，该压力源使得室充满油并且从先前填充的室排出油。

公开(公告)号：WO1998002621A1

公开(公告)日：1998-01-22

申请号：PCT/US1997004186

申请日：1997-03-14

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC. ,  APGAR, Curtis, W. ,  CHONG, Yon, C. ,  CONROY, Timothy, S. ,  MATHIEU, James, K. ,  RIEDIGER, Craig, W. ,  SIECK, Charles, F.

Inventor： CATERPILLAR INC.

IPC: E02F09/08

CPC classification number: B62D21/186 ,  E02F3/283 ,  E02F9/0841

Abstract: In many types of construction machines, the frame assembly comprises a rear frame that supports the engine and the majority of the drive train components and a front frame that supports the work implement and related structure. In this type of machine, the two frames are normally pinned together and the front frame is articulated with respect to the rear frame by a pair of steering cylinders to provide steering for the machine. In order to provide the required structural support for the components of the work implement and to accommodate the steering forces, the front frame is necessarily quite large. The present invention provides a front frame (12) structure that includes a pair of main side plates (62, 64) that are positioned a preselected distance (W) from one another and mount a lift arm assembly (30) therebetween to minimize the overall width of the frame assembly. The forward end portion of the front frame assembly (12) has a preselected height (H) that permits the front frame to have a low profile. These features provide a frame assembly that allows an operator exceptional visibility to the work implement (42).

Abstract translation: 在许多类型的施工机械中，框架组件包括支撑发动机和大部分传动系组件的后框架以及支撑工作装置和相关结构的前框架。 在这种类型的机器中，两个框架通常被固定在一起，并且前框架通过一对转向缸相对于后框架铰接，以为机器提供转向。 为了为工作装置的部件提供所需的结构支撑并适应转向力，前框架必然相当大。 本发明提供了一种前框架（12）结构，其包括一对主侧板（62,64），所述主侧板彼此相隔预定距离（W），并在其间安装提升臂组件（30），以使总体 框架组件的宽度。 前框架组件（12）的前端部分具有允许前框架具有低轮廓的预选高度（H）。 这些特征提供了框架组件，其允许操作者对工作工具（42）的卓越的可视性。

公开(公告)号：WO1997040262A1

公开(公告)日：1997-10-30

申请号：PCT/US1997005585

申请日：1997-04-03

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： CATERPILLAR INC. ,  FEUCHT, Dennis, D.

IPC: F01L09/02

CPC classification number: F01L9/00 ,  F01L3/20 ,  F01L9/02 ,  F01L9/04 ,  F01L2003/258 ,  F01L2800/12

Abstract: An outwardly opening valve system (10, 50) for an engine includes an engine (16, 55) having a hollow piston cylinder (17, 56) in fluid communication with a gas passageway (19, 60) via an opening (18, 58). The engine (16, 55) also has a piston bore (22, 61) that opens to the hollow piston cylinder (17, 56). A portion of the opening (18, 58) includes an outward valve seat (20, 59) positionned adjacent the gas passageway (19, 60). An outward valve member (11, 51) with a valve face (14, 52) is positioned substantially in the gas passageway (19, 60). The valve member (11, 51) is movable between a closed position in which the valve face (14, 52) is against the valve seat (20, 59) closing the opening and an open position in which the valve face (14, 52) is away from the valve seat (20, 59). An intensifier piston (23, 63) is positioned to reciprocate in the piston bore (22, 61) and has one end contacting gas within the hollow piston cylinder (17, 56). Finally, a coupling linkage (27, 67) interconnects the intensifier piston (23, 63) to the outward valve member (11, 51) so that the valve member (11, 51) is held closed during combustion by exploiting combustion pressure within the hollow piston cylinder (17, 56).

Abstract translation: 用于发动机的向外打开的阀系统（10,50）包括具有中空活塞气缸（17,56）的发动机（16,55），其经由开口（18,58）与气体通道（19,60）流体连通 ）。 发动机（16,55）还具有通向中空活塞气缸（17,56）的活塞孔（22,61）。 开口部分（18,58）包括邻近气体通道（19,60）定位的向外的阀座（20,59）。 具有阀面（14,52）的向外的阀构件（11,51）基本位于气体通道（19,60）中。 阀构件（11,51）可在闭合位置和阀门面（14,52）的关闭位置之间移动，在该关闭位置，阀面（14,52）抵靠关闭开口的阀座（20,59） ）远离阀座（20,59）。 增压器活塞（23,63）定位成在活塞孔（22,61）中往复运动，并且在中空活塞气缸（17,56）内具有一端接触气体。 最后，联接联动装置（27,67）将增压器活塞（23,63）与外部阀构件（11,51）相互连接，使得阀构件（11,51）在燃烧期间通过利用燃烧压力 中空活塞缸（17,56）。

公开(公告)号：WO1997035133A1

公开(公告)日：1997-09-25

申请号：PCT/US1997003256

申请日：1997-03-03

Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.

Inventor： CATERPILLAR INC. ,  MADDOCK, James, B. ,  MANN, Brian, W. ,  MEINHOLD, David, R.

IPC: F16K37/00

CPC classification number: F15B19/002 ,  E02F9/2246 ,  F16K37/0083 ,  F16K37/0091

Abstract: A calibration apparatus and method (10) for calibrating a hydraulic control valve (40) connected to an electronic controller (20). The electronic controller (20) selects control signals and reads corresponding hydraulic pressure outputs of the hydraulic control valve (40) and selectively records values corresponding to control signals that produce desired calibration pressures.

Abstract translation: 一种用于校准连接到电子控制器（20）的液压控制阀（40）的校准装置和方法（10）。 电子控制器（20）选择控制信号并读取液压控制阀（40）的对应液压输出，并选择性地记录与产生所需校准压力的控制信号相对应的值。