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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 09, 2001
Filed:
Dec. 02, 1997
Robert M. Vize, Aurora, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A radiator assembly for a work machine is disclosed. The radiator assembly includes an engine cowling having a mounting flange secured thereto. A radiator is secured to the mounting flange. A bulb seal is provided to create an air-tight seal between the mounting flange and a heat exchange assembly of the radiator. The radiator assembly also includes a rear shroud and a fan assembly for creating a flow of air through the radiator assembly. The radiator assembly disclosed herein reduces the frequency and magnitude of vibrations or loads exerted on the radiator during operation of the work machine. Moreover, by creating an air-tight seal between the radiator and the engine cowling, leakage of air around the heat exchange assembly of the radiator is reduced relative to radiator assemblies which have heretofore been designed thereby increasing the efficiency associated with the work machine's cooling system.