Radiator debris removing apparatus and work machine using same
Abstract
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.
- Inventors:
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- Washburn, IL
- Chillicothe, IL
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Caterpillar Inc., Deerfield, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 985166
- Patent Number(s):
- 7418997
- Application Number:
- 11/311,808
- Assignee:
- Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL B60K - ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES
F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F28 - HEAT EXCHANGE IN GENERAL F28G - CLEANING OF INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL SURFACES OF HEAT-EXCHANGE OR HEAT-TRANSFER CONDUITS, e.g. WATER TUBES OR BOILERS
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC04-02AL68081
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION
Citation Formats
Martin, Kevin L, and Elliott, Dwight E. Radiator debris removing apparatus and work machine using same. United States: N. p., 2008.
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author = {Martin, Kevin L and Elliott, Dwight E},
abstractNote = {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.},
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