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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 17, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 07, 2012
Andrew F. Lawson, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Douglas F. Zahn, Waukesha, WI (US);
Andrew F. Lawson, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Douglas F. Zahn, Waukesha, WI (US);
Caterpillar Global Mining LLC, South Milwaukee, WI (US);
Abstract
A precipitation management system for mobile equipment with multiple modules is provided. The precipitation management system may include a water-resistant seal coupled to a first module, and a seal housing bracket coupled to a second module. The precipitation management system may also include a seal housing assembly configured to receive the water-resistant seal. The seal housing assembly may have two sides, a first side coupled to the first module, and a second side coupled to the seal housing bracket. The water-resistant seal may be disposed within the seal housing assembly, and the precipitation management system may be configured to deter liquid from entering the mobile equipment.