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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 10, 2024
Filed:
Feb. 03, 2022
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Brian C. Howson, Bolingbrook, IL (US);
Mark J. Roeder, Geneva, IL (US);
Cameron D. Jensen, Shorewood, IL (US);
Timothy A. Vik, Hopewell, IL (US);
Aaron R. Shatters, Montgomery, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A mechanical machine can include one or more kinematic linkages having kinematic joints that movably couple first and second rigid links and can include an automatic lubrication system to lubricate the kinematic joints. In an aspect, the automatic lubrication system is configured to monitor operational aspects of the machine such as machine operational data and geometric position and to dynamically determine timing and/or quantity of lubricant to direct and introduce to the kinematic joints.