Apparatus and method of removing a transmission from an articulated work vehicle
US12391319B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2200/417
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An articulated work vehicle includes a front portion including a front set track assemblies, a rear portion including a rear set track assemblies, a power source installed in the front portion, a transmission installed in the front portion, a use mode, and a service mode. In the used mode, the rear portion is pivotally connected to the front portion and the transmission is operably connected to the power source, the front set of track assemblies, and the rear set of track assemblies. In the service mode, the rear portion is disconnected from the front portion, the transmission is disconnected from the front set of track assemblies, the transmission is removed from the front portion, and the transmission remains pivotally connected to the rear portion.
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