# US 2022/0034064 A1 · Machine configuration and control system enabling interchangeable power sources > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2022/0034064 A1 - Document ID: US20220034064A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/942,180 - Filed: 2020-07-29 - Published: 2022-02-03 - Earliest claimed: 2020-07-29 - Assignees: Caterpillar SARL - Applicants: Caterpillar Sarl - Inventors: Corey Lee GORMAN; Andy FUNG; Kouji KISHIDA; Shuji KIDOGUCHI; Takeshi TSUNEYOSHI; Michihiro IZAWA; Shinichi NISHIYAMA; Marilyn E. WORLEY; Kazumasa MATSUMURA; Kentaro NAKAYAMA - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20220034064A1 ## CPC - E02F 9/0866: {Engine compartment, e.g. heat exchangers, exhaust filters, cooling devices, silencers, mufflers, position of hydraulic pumps in the engine compartment} - B60K 1/04: of the electric storage means for propulsion - B60K 6/00: Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines - B60K 25/00: Auxiliary drives (arrangement of tyre-inflating pumps mounted on vehicles B60C23/10) - 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)} - E02F 9/18: Counterweights {(for cranes B66C23/72, for tractors B62D49/085)} - E02F 9/207: {of the type electric propulsion units, e.g. electric motors or generators} - E02F 9/2075: {of the hybrid type (for vehicles in general B60W20/00)} - E02F 9/22: Hydraulic or pneumatic drives {(for dipper or bucket arm position control E02F3/43, for blade position control for graders E02F3/844; for turntables E02F9/121; for fork-lift trucks B66F9/22)} - E02F 9/2217: {with energy recovery arrangements, e.g. using accumulators, flywheels} - B60K 1/00: Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units (B60K7/00 takes precedence; arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion B60K6/00) - B60K 17/10: of fluid gearing - B60K 2001/0416: {Arrangement in the rear part of the vehicle} - B60K 2001/0455: {Removal or replacement of the energy storages} - B60K 2001/0477: {from the back} - B60K 2025/005: {driven by electric motors forming part of the propulsion unit} - B60Y 2200/41: Construction vehicles, e.g. graders, excavators - B60Y 2200/412: Excavators - E02F 3/32: working downwardly and towards the machine, e.g. with backhoes - Y02T 10/62: Hybrid vehicles - 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 - B60Y: INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO ASPECTS CROSS-CUTTING VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY - Y02T: CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION ## Abstract A machine is adapted for operation powered by any one of a plurality of interchangeable power sources. The machine may include an undercarriage configured for supporting ground engagement members that propel the machine and an upper structure rotatably supported on the undercarriage. The upper structure may include a swing frame, with the swing frame supporting an operator cab, any one of the plurality of interchangeable power sources, hydraulic components, electrical components, and a counterweight disposed at a first end of the swing frame. The counterweight may include a hollowed out portion facing toward the swing frame. The hollowed out portion of the counterweight may be centrally aligned with a center core portion of the swing frame configured for supporting any one of the plurality of interchangeable power sources, with the one power source being partially accommodated within the hollowed out portion of the counterweight. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A machine adapted for operation powered by any one of a plurality of interchangeable power sources, the machine comprising: an undercarriage configured for supporting ground engagement members that propel the machine; an upper structure rotatably supported on the undercarriage, the upper structure comprising a swing frame, the swing frame being configured for supporting an operator cab, any one of the plurality of interchangeable power sources, hydraulic components, and electrical components; and a counterweight disposed at a first end of the swing frame, the counterweight including a hollowed out portion facing toward the swing frame, the hollowed out portion being centrally aligned with a center core portion of the swing frame configured for supporting any one of the plurality of interchangeable power sources, with the one power source being partially accommodated within the hollowed out portion of the counterweight. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The machine according to claim 1, wherein the swing frame further includes a ladder side skirt on each of opposite, lateral sides of the center core portion. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The machine according to claim 1, wherein the center core portion includes parallel, longitudinally arranged vertical ribs on opposite, lateral sides of the center core portion, and a plurality of vibration-isolating mounting pads configured for mounting the one power source. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The machine according to claim 1, wherein the swing frame further includes a ladder side skirt on each of opposite, lateral sides of the center core portion, and the center core portion of the swing frame extends below each of the ladder side skirts to lower the center of gravity of the one power source mounted on the center core portion of the swing frame. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The machine according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of vibration-isolating mounting pads are disposed on the center core portion of the swing frame adjacent the hollowed out portion of the counterweight. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The machine according to claim 1, wherein the hollowed out portion of the counterweight extends to both sides of the center core portion of the swing frame. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The machine according to claim 1, wherein the swing frame further includes a ladder side skirt on each of opposite, lateral sides of the center core portion, the swing frame being configured for supporting any one of the plurality of interchangeable power sources, and the ladder side skirts being configured for supporting the hydraulic components and the electrical components on portions of the ladder side skirts spaced away from the center core portion to increase the amount of room for mounting the one power source on the center core portion. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The machine according to claim 7, wherein the center core portion includes parallel, longitudinally arranged vertical ribs on opposite, lateral sides of the center core portion, and a plurality of vibration-isolating mounting pads configured for mounting the one power source. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The machine according to claim 8, wherein the electrical components include an electric motor driven by the one power source and the hydraulic components include a pump mounted to the electric motor with a coupling interposed between the pump and the electric motor, and with the pump and electric motor being installed longitudinally on one of the ladder side skirts on an opposite side of the center core portion from the operator cab installed on the other ladder side skirt. ### Claim 10 A machine adapted for operation powered by a battery, the machine comprising: an undercarriage configured for supporting ground engagement members that propel the machine; an upper structure rotatably supported on the undercarriage, the upper structure comprising a swing frame, the swing frame being configured for supporting an operator cab, the battery, hydraulic components, and electrical components; and a counterweight disposed at a first end of the swing frame, the counterweight including a hollowed out portion facing toward the swing frame, the hollowed out portion being centrally aligned with a center core portion of the swing frame configured for supporting the battery, with the battery being partially accommodated within the hollowed out portion of the counterweight. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The machine according to claim 10, wherein the swing frame further includes a ladder side skirt on each of opposite, lateral sides of the center core portion. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The machine according to claim 10, wherein the center core portion includes parallel, longitudinally arranged vertical ribs on opposite, lateral sides of the center core portion, and a plurality of vibration-isolating mounting pads configured for mounting the battery and isolating the battery from vibrations generated during operation of the machine. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The machine according to claim 10, wherein the swing frame further includes a ladder side skirt on each of opposite, lateral sides of the center core portion, and the center core portion of the swing frame extends below each of the ladder side skirts to lower the center of gravity of the battery mounted on the swing frame. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The machine according to claim 10, wherein a plurality of vibration-isolating pads are disposed on the center core portion of the swing frame adjacent the hollowed out portion of the counterweight. ### Claim 15 (depends on 10) The machine according to claim 10, wherein the hollowed out portion of the counterweight extends to both sides of the center core portion of the swing frame. ### Claim 16 (depends on 10) The machine according to claim 10, wherein the swing frame further includes a ladder side skirt on each of opposite, lateral sides of the center core portion, the swing frame being configured for supporting the battery, and the ladder side skirts being configured for supporting the hydraulic components and the electrical components on portions of the ladder side skirts spaced away from the center core portion to increase the amount of room for mounting the battery on the center core portion. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The machine according to claim 16, wherein the center core portion includes parallel, longitudinally arranged vertical ribs on opposite, lateral sides of the center core portion, and a plurality of vibration-isolating mounting pads configured for mounting the battery. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The machine according to claim 17, wherein the electrical components include an electric motor driven by electrical power from the battery and the hydraulic components include a pump mounted to the electric motor with a coupling interposed between the pump and the electric motor, and with the pump and electric motor being installed longitudinally on one of the ladder side skirts on an opposite side of the center core portion from the operator cab installed on the other ladder side skirt. ### Claim 19 A machine adapted for normal operations powered by one of a plurality of interchangeable, full size power sources, and select, temporary operations during one or more of manufacturing of the machine, loading of the machine, shipping of the machine, or delivery of the machine, wherein the select operations are powered by a temporary battery with a smaller power capacity than the one of the plurality of full size power sources, the machine comprising: an undercarriage configured for supporting ground engagement members that propel the machine; an upper structure rotatably supported on the undercarriage, the upper structure comprising a swing frame, the swing frame being configured for supporting an operator cab, the one of a plurality of full size power sources and the temporary battery, hydraulic components, and electrical components; and a counterweight disposed at a first end of the swing frame, the counterweight including a hollowed out portion facing toward the swing frame, the hollowed out portion being centrally aligned with a center core portion of the swing frame configured for supporting the temporary battery during the select, temporary operations and the one of a plurality of full size power sources during normal operations, with the one of a plurality of full size power sources and the temporary battery being partially accommodated within the hollowed out portion of the counterweight. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The machine according to claim 19, wherein the swing frame further includes a ladder side skirt on each of opposite, lateral sides of the center core portion, the swing frame being configured for supporting the one of a plurality of full size power sources and the temporary battery, and the ladder side skirts being configured for supporting the hydraulic components and the electrical components on portions of the ladder side skirts spaced away from the center core portion to increase the amount of room for mounting the one of a plurality of full size power sources on the center core portion.