Caterpillar Inc.

Bjorn E Westlund

Adam M Plecker

Jason Paul Clow

Wayne E Shaw

Steven Daniel Cherewick

A method for generating an interactive 2D projection of a 3D model includes steps of applying hierarchical defect data to the 3D model of a multi-part object, generating heatmap data based at least in part on the hierarchical defect data, and overlaying the heatmap data on the 3D model. The method also includes steps of extracting data corresponding to the 3D model and including the heatmap data after the overlaying step, and creating the interactive 2D projection based on the extracted data.

System and method for generating interactive 2D projection of 3D model

A service control center is provided on a machine at a position accessible to a service technician or an operator. The service control center includes a service control panel. Further, the service control panel includes a first rotary switch adapted to selectively operate a transmission locking system and a second rotary switch adapted to selectively operate an engine starter system. A first flange having a first opening configured to retain the first rotary switch in a locked position and a second flange having a second opening configured to retain the second rotary switch in a locked position.

Service control panel

A switch assembly for use with a mobile machine. The switch assembly may have a substantially enclosed housing with a front side surface and a plurality of other side surfaces, and a switch operatively connected to the front side surface. The switch assembly may also have at least one guard connected to the front side surface and located proximate the switch, and at least one mounting feature associated with at least one of the plurality of other side surfaces. The at least one mounting feature may be configured to engage a support member of the mobile machine.

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Mahomet, IL, United States of America

Bjorn E Westlund