Machine configuration and control system enabling interchangeable power sources

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PATENT NO 11725363
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16942180

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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.

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CATERPILLAR SARLROUTE DE FRONTENEX 76 1208 GENEVA SWITZERLAND

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fung, Andy Hyogo Prefecture, JP 2 24
Gorman, Corey Lee Peoria, US 19 35
Izawa, Michihiro Hyogo-ken, JP 2 3
Kidoguchi, Shuji Tokyo, JP 6 26
Kishida, Kouji Hyogo-ken, JP 12 156
Matsumura, Kazumasa Hyogo-ken, JP 11 9
Nakayama, Kentaro Hyogo-ken, JP 9 14
Nishiyama, Shinichi Hyogo-ken, JP 42 431
Tsuneyoshi, Takeshi Hyogo-ken, JP 11 9
Worley, Marilyn E East Peoria, US 3 2

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