Abstract: A chassis assembly for a generator set includes a frame. The frame includes a first side rail and a second side rail. The chassis assembly includes a fuel tank disposed between the first side rail and the second side rail. The fuel tank includes a top surface. The chassis assembly includes at least one crossmember disposed at least partially in the fuel tank. The at least one crossmember includes a top plate disposed level with or below the top surface of the fuel tank. The at least one crossmember includes a sidewall that extends from the top plate. The sidewall is disposed in the fuel tank and defines an opening for fluid to flow through.
Abstract: A flexible hybrid system is provided. The flexible hybrid system includes a first power source and a gearbox. The gearbox is removably coupled with the first power source. The gearbox includes a flange with a first interface, the first power source removably coupled with the first interface; a housing coupled with the flange, the housing comprising a second interface; and a clutch system disposed at least partially in the housing, the clutch system comprising a first clutch mechanism and a second clutch mechanism. The flexible hybrid system includes a second power source. The second power source is removably coupled with the second interface, wherein the first clutch mechanism is configured to selectively engage the first power source to provide power to the flexible hybrid system; and the second clutch mechanism is configured to selectively engage the second power source to provide power to the flexible hybrid system.
Abstract: A chassis assembly for a generator set includes a frame. The frame includes a first side rail and a second side rail. The chassis assembly includes a fuel tank disposed between the first side rail and the second side rail. The fuel tank includes a top surface. The chassis assembly includes at least one crossmember disposed at least partially in the fuel tank. The at least one crossmember includes a top plate disposed level with or below the top surface of the fuel tank. The at least one crossmember includes a sidewall that extends from the top plate. The sidewall is disposed in the fuel tank and defines an opening for fluid to flow through.
Abstract: A seal system for a bearing chamber of a turbomachine includes a baffle element encircling the axis of the machine. The baffle element is formed with front surface including a plurality of gutter surfaces which are angularly spaced about the rotational axis. The seal system can thus be mounted in any one of a plurality of orientations with respect to the direction of gravity, such that in any of the orientations one of the gutter surfaces is directed downwardly.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 28, 2019
Date of Patent:
February 6, 2024
Assignee:
CUMMINS LIMITED
Inventors:
Yao Lu, Chris Witkowski, Matthew Purdey
Abstract: A seal system for a bearing chamber of a turbomachine includes a baffle element encircling the axis of the machine. The baffle element is formed with front surface including a plurality of gutter surfaces which are angularly spaced about the rotational axis. The seal system can thus be mounted in any one of a plurality of orientations with respect to the direction of gravity, such that in any of the orientations one of the gutter surfaces is directed downwardly.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 28, 2019
Publication date:
October 20, 2022
Applicant:
Cummins Limited
Inventors:
Yao Lu, Chris Witkowski, Matthew Purdey
Abstract: A method of operating a generator arrangement includes selecting an operating mode as a function of at least one of: a speed of an engine, a temperature of at least a portion of the engine, a property of an exhaust fluid of the engine, and whether an engine braking command signal is received by the controller; controlling the flow of fluid from a first engine outlet to a first turbine by setting, based on the selected operating mode, an operating condition of a first flow control mechanism, the first turbine being part of a turbocharger having a compressor in fluid flow communication with an engine inlet; and controlling the flow of fluid from a second engine outlet to a second turbine by setting, based on the selected operating mode, an operating condition of a second flow control mechanism, the second turbine being parallel to the first turbine and being part of an electrical generator.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 6, 2013
Date of Patent:
February 23, 2016
Assignee:
Cummins Limited
Inventors:
Tim Denholm, Toshihiko Nishiyama, Owen Alistair Ryder