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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 29, 2023
Filed:
Jul. 29, 2020
Caterpillar Sarl, Geneva, CH;
Corey Lee Gorman, Peoria, IL (US);
Anthony D. McNealy, Dunlap, IL (US);
Yasumasa Hoshino, Hyogo, JP;
Caterpilalr SARL, Geneva, CH;
Abstract
A machine control system controls operation of any one of a plurality of interchangeable power sources mounted on a machine. The machine includes an undercarriage supporting ground engagement members that propel the machine and an upper structure rotatably supported on the undercarriage. The upper structure includes a swing frame that supports an operator cab, an interchangeable power source, hydraulic components, and electrical components. A processor processes inputs, outputs and operating characteristics specific to each of the plurality of power sources, and standardizes the power output by each of the power sources to provide a normalized, consistent control and operation of systems of the machine regardless of which of the power sources is mounted on the machine.