Process and system for pole and conductor installation for charging while moving
AssigneeCaterpillar Inc.
InventorsIgor M. Strashny, Roopa Rajesh
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Abstract
Dynamic energy transfer (DET) systems are costly and time-consuming to install. Accordingly, an installation system is disclosed that comprises stowage for rail segments and poles, two strategically positioned cranes, and/or strategically positioned platforms, to enable less expensive and faster installation of the various components of a DET system. Installation, utilizing the installation system, can significantly decrease the cost of installation, while increasing the rate of installation and maintaining safety.
Claims20
An installation system comprising:
- a mobile base configured for stowage of a plurality of rail segments in a first area and a plurality of poles in one or more second areas, wherein the mobile base has a first side and a second side that is opposite the first side across a longitudinal axis of the mobile base;
- and
- two cranes on the first side of the mobile base, wherein the two cranes are spaced apart by a distance parallel to the longitudinal axis of the mobile base,
- wherein each of the two cranes is configured to
- lift a pole from at least one of the one or more second areas, and
- carry and lower the pole to an installation area that is lateral to the second side of the mobile base, and
- wherein the two cranes are configured to collectively
- lift one or more rail segments, by respective lift points, from the first area, and
- carry and lower the rail segment onto one or more poles in the installation area.
A method of installing a dynamic energy transfer (DET) system, the method comprising, for each of a plurality of positions:
- conveying a mobile installation system to the position, wherein the mobile installation system comprises two cranes and stowage for a plurality of rails and a plurality of poles of the DET system;
- operating each of the two cranes to lift a pole from the stowage and install the pole in an installation area, such that two poles are installed in the installation area;
- and
- operating the two cranes to lift one or more rail segments from the stowage and install the one or more rail segments on the two poles.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.