Modular main frame for work vehicle
AssigneeKomatsu America Corp.
InventorsVikas Kataria, Jeffrey Arnold Seiwell, Dhavalkumar B. Dalsaniya
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Abstract
A work vehicle includes a main frame. The main frame is configured to selectively receive one of a first type of power source and a second type of power source. The first type of power source is different from the second type of power source. A traction motor is connected to the main frame and is configured to be driven by the one of the first type of power source and the second type of power source. A wheel is connected to the main frame and is configured to be driven by the traction motor.
Claims25
A work vehicle comprising:
- a main frame configured to selectively receive one of a first type of power source and a second type of power source at a predetermined area on the main frame, the first type of power source being different from the second type of power source and being mutually exclusive in installation at the predetermined area;
- a traction motor connected to the main frame and configured to be driven by the one of the first type of power source and the second type of power source;
- and
- a wheel connected to the main frame and configured to be driven by the traction motor.
A method of manufacturing a work vehicle, the method comprising:
- mounting a first type of power source to at a predetermined area on a main frame of the work vehicle,
- removing the first type of power source from the predetermined area, and
- mounting a second type of power source to the predetermined area,
- the first type of power source being different from the second type of power source and being mutually exclusive in installation on the work vehicle.
A main frame for a work vehicle comprising:
- a first longitudinally extending member;
- a second longitudinally extending member;
- a plurality of cross members extending between the first and second longitudinally extending members;
- a first mount connected to one of the plurality of cross members;
- and
- a second mount connected to the first and second longitudinally extending members;
- the first and second mounts being configured to selectively receive a sub-frame on which a power source is mounted.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.