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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 28, 2011
Jeffrey J. Konz, Dubuque, IA (US);
Joshua D. Graeve, Peosta, IA (US);
Devendra Thakur, Pune, IN;
Mark J. Cherney, Potosi, WI (US);
Michael J. Ackerman, Peosta, IA (US);
Jeffrey J. Konz, Dubuque, IA (US);
Joshua D. Graeve, Peosta, IA (US);
Devendra Thakur, Pune, IN;
Mark J. Cherney, Potosi, WI (US);
Michael J. Ackerman, Peosta, IA (US);
Deere & Company, Moline, IL (US);
Abstract
The present disclosure provides a work machine having a frame and a front and rear wheel axle. The machine includes a cab coupled to the frame. The cab is configured to include controls for controlling the operation of the work machine. The machine also includes an electrically-powered drive assembly coupled to the frame and front and rear axles and an inverter electrically coupled to the electrically-powered drive assembly. The machine further includes a platform assembly disposed adjacent the cab and coupled to the frame. The platform assembly comprises an outer wall at least partially surrounding the inverter.