Abstract: A final drive gearbox is described. The final drive gearbox is a double reduction gearbox for off-road machines, which, unlike currently available double reduction gearboxes, contains no planetary gear sets. The final drive gearbox contains spur gears having pockets adapted to contain brake disc packs. The pockets may permit utilization of a plurality of brake packs within the gearbox without requiring additional space or enlargement of the gearbox housing. Use of spur gears may thus enable use of fewer gear parts, while use of multiple brake packs may enhance final drive brake capacity, improve longevity of the brake packs, and lengthen brake servicing cycles.

Abstract: Mounting arrangement includes a drawbar assembly universally coupled to a longitudinally extending front frame portion of a machine proximal to a front wheel and a distance rearward from the wheel. An implement mounting bracket pivotably coupled to the assembly defines an articulation axis. First and second hydraulic actuators advance respective power links coupled to the mounting bracket to rotate the mounting bracket about the articulation axis. Respective idler links limit the movement of the actuators and power links.

Abstract: An improved final drive is disclosed. The axle includes a double reduction gearbox for off-road machines, which, unlike currently available double reduction gearboxes, contains no planetary gear sets. The improved drive axle contains spur gears having pockets adapted to contain brake disc packs. The pockets may permit utilization of a plurality of brake packs within the gearbox without requiring additional space or enlargement of the gearbox housing. Use of spur gears may thus enable use of fewer gear parts, while use of multiple brake packs may enhance final drive brake capacity, improve longevity of the brake packs, and lengthen brake servicing cycles.

Abstract: An apparatus for a hybrid machine is disclosed. The apparatus includes a fluid pump operably connected to a condenser and a fluid path operably connected to the fluid pump. The fluid receives thermal energy from a first machine component and a second machine component. The first machine component has a static operating temperature equal to or lower than the second machine component.

Abstract: A power generation and storage apparatus and method is provided. The apparatus includes a power generation assembly and an energy storage assembly operably coupled to the power generation assembly. The energy storage assembly includes a buoyant device and is configured to store energy by lowering the buoyant device to a lower depth of water, and to release energy by allowing the buoyant device to rise to a higher depth of water.

Abstract: Mounting arrangement includes a drawbar assembly universally coupled to a longitudinally extending front frame portion of a machine proximal to a front wheel and a distance rearward from the wheel. An implement mounting bracket pivotably coupled to the assembly defines an articulation axis. First and second hydraulic actuators advance respective power links coupled to the mounting bracket to rotate the mounting bracket about the articulation axis. Respective idler links limit the movement of the actuators and power links.

Abstract: A machine includes a frame and a coupler assembly suspended below the frame, the coupler assembly configured for sideshift movement and having an implement mounting element for engaging with a mating feature on an implement. An implement grabber mounted to the coupler assembly is configured to grab an implement and move the implement via sideshift movement of the coupler assembly from a position lateral of the frame to a mounting position at which the mounting element of the coupler assembly can engage with the mating feature of the implement. A method of implement positioning for a machine includes grabbing the implement with a implement grabber mounted on a coupler assembly and moving the implement with the coupler assembly. The method also includes disengaging the implement from the implement grabber and actuating a mounting element of the coupler assembly to engage or disengage with the mating feature of the implement.

Abstract: A machine includes a frame having a longitudinal axis and including front and back sets of ground engaging elements. A coupler is suspended below the frame and configured for moving between first and second sideshift positions. A hydraulic system for the machine includes a hydraulically actuated device mounted to the coupler and a hydraulic circuit for providing hydraulic power to the device throughout the range of motion of the coupler. A circuit includes a flexible segment and a rigid support segment configured to support the flexible segment above a work surface. The rigid support segment is mounted to a pivot device and pivotable between an extended position and a stowed position corresponding respectively to the sideshift positions of the coupler. A method of providing hydraulic power to a hydraulically actuated device includes connecting a hydraulic circuit with a hydraulically actuated device mounted to an implement coupler of a machine.

Abstract: A machine includes a frame and a coupler assembly suspended below the frame, the coupler assembly configured for sideshift movement and having an implement mounting element for engaging with a mating feature on an implement. An implement grabber mounted to the coupler assembly is configured to grab an implement and move the implement via sideshift movement of the coupler assembly from a position lateral of the frame to a mounting position at which the mounting element of the coupler assembly can engage with the mating feature of the implement. A method of implement positioning for a machine includes grabbing the implement with a implement grabber mounted on a coupler assembly and moving the implement with the coupler assembly. The method also includes disengaging the implement from the implement grabber and actuating a mounting element of the coupler assembly to engage or disengage with the mating feature of the implement.

Abstract: A power system includes a rotary compressor. The power system may also include one or more power sources drivingly connected to the rotary compressor, the one or more power sources not including a turbine. Additionally, the power system may include a turbine, the turbine being free to rotate independently of the rotary compressor. The power system may also include power-system controls operable to cause the rotary compressor to generate a gas flow by causing the one or more power sources to rotate the rotary compressor. Additionally, the power system may be operable to direct at least a portion of the gas flow generated by the rotary compressor through the turbine to rotate the turbine.