Mobile equipment optimized for a swappable battery solution
AssigneeCaterpillar Inc.
InventorGrant Steven PETERSON
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AssigneeCaterpillar Inc.
InventorGrant Steven PETERSON
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Typically, the recharging process for a battery-powered mobile equipment involves driving or otherwise moving the mobile equipment to the location of a stationary recharging station, and recharging the battery of the mobile equipment at the recharging station. During the time of travel and recharging, the mobile equipment is not performing a task in the field. Disclosed embodiments eliminate or reduce the need to transport the mobile equipment to recharging stations. In particular, disclosed embodiments comprise a frame that enables battery packs to be quickly swapped, potentially in the field. Embodiments may comprise movement elements to facilitate swapping and/or a mobile battery-swapping system that can transport battery packs to and from the mobile equipment in the field.
A battery-swapping assembly comprising:
A battery-swapping assembly comprising:
A battery-swapping system comprising:
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