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US 2015/0176751 A1Published application
Base for a generator
AssigneeCaterpillar (NI) Limited
InventorsGordon Spratt, John Lawson, Ian Kelly
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Abstract
A base made of composite material is configured for supporting a generator. The base may experience some vibrations transferred from the generator. The base may include one or more mounting members to secure the generator to the base. The mounting members are located at least partially over each of a plurality of access pockets provided in the base. The mounting members are arranged over the access pockets to provide an access to the underneath of the mounting member.
Claims20
A base for supporting a generator assembly, the base comprising:
- a support surface;
- one or more recesses defined in the support surface;
- one or more mounting members for securing the generator assembly to the base, each mounting member being secured to the support surface and located at least partially over a respective recess;
- and
- wherein each recess and its corresponding mounting member are sized and positioned to define an opening into the recess for accessing an underside of the mounting member.
2 more elements
A generator assembly, comprising:
- an alternator;
- an engine;
- and
- a base on which the alternator and the engine are mounted, the base comprising:
- a support surface;
- one or more recesses defined in the support surface;
- one or more mounting members for securing the alternator and the engine to the base, each mounting member being secured to the support surface and located at least partially over a respective recess;
- and
- wherein each recess and its corresponding mounting member are sized and positioned to define an opening into the recess for accessing an underside of the mounting member.
6 more elements
A generator assembly, comprising:
- an alternator;
- an engine;
- and
- a base on which the alternator and the engine are mounted, the base comprising:
- a support surface;
- one or more recesses defined in the support surface;
- one or more mounting members, each mounting member being secured to the support surface and located at least partially over a respective recess;
- one or more resilient mounts fastened to each of the one or more mounting members, each of the one or more resilient mounts being configured to secure at least one of the alternator and the engine to the support surface;
- and
- wherein each recess and its corresponding mounting member are sized and positioned to define an opening into the recess for accessing an underside of the mounting member.
7 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.