Hanwha Aerospace has been granted a patent for a caterpillar changing apparatus featuring a movable frame and a supporting unit designed to maintain the caterpillar’s shape during installation on a vehicle. The supporting unit includes upper, lower, and side components for comprehensive support. GlobalData’s report on Hanwha Aerospace gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Caterpillar changing apparatus for vehicle maintenance
The patent US12037065B2 describes a caterpillar changing apparatus designed to facilitate the maintenance and support of caterpillars, which are essential components in various vehicles. The apparatus consists of a floor frame and a moving frame that operates in relation to the floor frame. A supporting unit, which includes an upper, lower, and side supporting unit, is mounted on the moving frame to maintain the caterpillar's shape during installation or removal. The upper supporting unit features a main supporting unit and a sub supporting unit that can be coupled or detached, allowing for flexibility in operation. The design also incorporates a tension unit within the side supporting unit to apply pressure to the caterpillar, ensuring stability and proper alignment.
Further details of the apparatus include a body frame with casters to reduce friction and a fixing unit to secure the body frame to the ground. The moving frame is designed with a base frame that can move in a specified direction, along with extension and wing frames for enhanced maneuverability. The supporting units are adjustable, allowing for vertical and longitudinal movement to accommodate different caterpillar shapes and configurations. The patent also outlines features such as a posture adjusting unit and a detachable upper supporting unit, which can be connected to hooks or wires for additional support. Overall, the caterpillar changing apparatus aims to provide a comprehensive solution for the efficient handling and maintenance of caterpillars in vehicles.
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