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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 31, 2017
Filed:
Mar. 02, 2015
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Andras-Ede Vincze, Wackerdorf, DE;
Sven Voss, Regensburg, DE;
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A grill assembly is disclosed. The grill assembly includes an air inlet screen. The air inlet screen is configured to allow passage of air therethrough. The grill assembly also includes a base frame. The base frame is attached to the air inlet screen. The grill assembly further includes a plurality of trusses. The plurality of trusses is connected to the base frame. The grill assembly includes a motor affixed to the trusses. The motor is configured to mechanically vibrate the trusses. Further, the trusses are arranged in a manner such that the air inlet screen is configured to vibrate during an operation of the motor.