# US 2016/0356016 A1 · Frame for supporting a radiator guard of a machine

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- Number: US 2016/0356016 A1
- Document ID: US20160356016A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 15/238,263
- Filed: 2016-08-16
- Published: 2016-12-08
- Earliest claimed: 2016-08-16
- Assignees: Caterpillar Inc.
- Applicants: Caterpillar Inc.
- Inventors: Joshua D. Hicke
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20160356016A1

## CPC

- E02F 9/0808: {Improving mounting or assembling, e.g. frame elements, disposition of all the components on the superstructures (for disposition of specific components, E02F9/0858)}
- B60K 11/04: Arrangement or mounting of radiators, radiator shutters, or radiator blinds
- B62D 55/06: with tracks without ground wheels
- B62D 55/10: Bogies; Frames (track-tensioning means B62D55/30)
- E02F 9/0866: {Engine compartment, e.g. heat exchangers, exhaust filters, cooling devices, silencers, mufflers, position of hydraulic pumps in the engine compartment}
- E02F 3/7604: {Combinations of scraper blades with soil loosening tools working independently of scraper blades (soil loosening attachments fixed on blades E02F3/8152, E02F3/8155)}
- E02F: DREDGING; SOIL-SHIFTING (winning peat E21C49/00)
- B60K: ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
- B62D: MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS (steering, or guiding on a desired track, of agricultural machines or implements A01B69/00; wheels, castors, axles, increasing wheel adhesion B60B; vehicle tyres, tyre inflation or tyre changing B60C; connections between vehicles of a train or the like B60D; vehicles for use on rail and road, amphibious or convertible vehicles B60F; suspension arrangements B60G; heating, cooling, ventilating or other air treating devices B60H; windows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors or similar devices, protective coverings for vehicles not in use B60J; propulsion plant arrangements, auxiliary drives, transmissions, controls, instrumentation or dashboards B60K; electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles B60L; power supply for electrically-propelled vehicles B60M; passenger accommodation not otherwise provided for B60N; adaptations for load transportation or to carry special loads or objects B60P; arrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general B60Q; vehicles, vehicle fittings or vehicle parts not otherwise provided for B60R; servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring, not otherwise provided for, B60S; brake arrangements, brake control systems or parts thereof B60T; air-cushion vehicles B60V; motor-cycles, accessories therefor B62J, B62K; testing of vehicles G01M)

## Abstract

A frame for supporting a radiator guard of a machine is provided. The frame includes a first longitudinal member, a second longitudinal member, and a third member. The first longitudinal member and the second longitudinal member extend along a length of the machine. The first and second longitudinal members include a first and second pivot attachment portions, respectively, positioned proximal to a front end of the machine. The first pivot attachment portion and the second pivot attachment portion pivotally support the radiator guard, which includes a bottom portion. The third member is positioned beneath the bottom portion, defining a gap. The gap routes a plurality of flexible members in an upright position of the radiator guard. The third member includes an indented portion proximal to the bottom portion. In an inclined position of the radiator guard, the indented portion accommodates the flexible members passing through the gap.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A frame for supporting a radiator guard of a machine, the radiator guard having a bottom portion, the frame comprising:
a first longitudinal member extending along a length of the machine, the first longitudinal member including a first pivot attachment portion proximal to a front end of the machine;
a second longitudinal member extending along the length of the machine and positioned parallel to the first longitudinal member, the second longitudinal member including a second pivot attachment portion proximal to the front end of the machine, the second pivot attachment portion and the first pivot attachment portion being adapted to pivotally support the radiator guard; and
a third member laterally extending between the first longitudinal member and the second longitudinal member, the third member being positioned beneath the bottom portion of the radiator guard, such that a gap is defined between the bottom portion and the third member, the third member including an indented portion proximal to the bottom portion of the radiator guard;
wherein a plurality of flexible members is routed through the gap during an upright position of the radiator guard and is accommodated within the indented portion of the third member during an inclined position of the radiator guard.