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Radiator debris removing apparatus and work machine using same

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OSTI ID:985166
A radiator assembly includes a finned radiator core and a debris removing apparatus having a compressed air inlet and at least one compressed air outlet configured to direct compressed air through the radiator core. A work machine such as a wheel loader includes a radiator and a debris removing apparatus coupled with on-board compressed air and having at least one pressurized gas outlet configured to direct a gas toward the face of the radiator.
Research Organization:
Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC04-02AL68081
Assignee:
Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL)
Patent Number(s):
7,418,997
Application Number:
11/311,808
OSTI ID:
985166
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English