Central service module
AssigneeCaterpillar Inc.
InventorsThomas A. Repko, Viresh B. Shah, Kevin J. Wilkening
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Abstract
An earth moving machine having a frame that supports an engine and a radiator that is located proximate a rear end of the frame. A service center module is positioned between the engine and the radiator. The service center module has a support member, a support plate on an upper surface of the support member, a back plate that is perpendicular to the support plate, and at least one mounting location on the back plate for mounting one or more components that may require routine maintenance such as an air tank, an ether aid, an air dryer, or a transmission filter. The central service center module increases maintenance efficiency by locating components, which may require routine maintenance, in a single easily accessible location.
Claims4
A work machine consolidating service points in one location, comprising:
- a frame;
- an engine supported by the frame;
- a radiator;
- a plurality of serviceable components;
- a plurality of removable fasteners;
- a service center module having a support member, a back plate, a support plate and component mounting locations and being removably positioned between the engine and radiator, the support member supporting the back plate and support plate and being secured to the frame by the fasteners, the back plate having a plurality of the mounting locations, the support plate being on an upper surface of the support member and having at least one mounting location, and the mounting locations having disconnectable attachment points for the serviceable components.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.