Radiator for earth moving machines
AssigneeKomatsu Utility Europe S.p.A.
InventorFabio Gabioli
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Abstract
A radiator for earth moving machines connected to the engine of the earth moving machine and comprising first connecting means that pivotally fasten the radiator to the frame, in such a way that the radiator can rotate about its own lower edge from a closed position in which it is approached to the frame to an open position in which it is in part moved away from the frame. The first connecting means comprise a plurality of support elements each integrally fastened to the frame in correspondence with the lower edge of the radiator. Each support element has a saddle shaped portion oriented upwards, into which is inserted the lower edge of the radiator.
Claims16
An earth moving machine comprising:
- a frame;
- an engine;
- a radiator operatively connected to said engine and having a lower edge;
- first means for pivotally engaging the radiator on the frame, wherein said first means comprises at least a support element integrally fastened to the frame in correspondence to said lower edge of the radiator, and has a saddle shaped portion oriented upwards, said lower edge of the radiator being rotatably supported on said saddle shaped portion;
- said radiator being able to rotate about said lower edge on the saddle portion, from a closed position in which said radiator is located within the frame to an open position in which said radiator is in part rotated out from within the frame until a front of the radiator engages the saddle shaped portion;
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- second means for connecting said radiator to the frame in order to fasten said radiator in removable fashion to the frame in said closed position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.