CN-121990052-A - Hybrid mining truck architecture

Abstract

Hybrid mining truck architecture. Architecture of a heavy equipment vehicle (e.g., a mining truck) is presented herein for the hybridization of such vehicles. For example, the architecture provided herein may involve an arrangement of various components required for the operation of a battery module, a hydraulic tank, a second liquid tank (e.g., a fuel tank), and a hybrid mining truck.

Inventors

• RICHARDS KIERAN J

Assignees

• 康明斯公司

Dates

Publication Date

20260508

Application Date

20251031

Priority Date

20241101

Claims (20)

1. 1. A mining dump truck, comprising: A chassis; a first wheel coupled to a first side of the chassis at a first forward position; A second wheel coupled to the first side of the chassis at a first rear position, the first wheel and the second wheel defining a first space therebetween; A third wheel coupled to a second side of the chassis at a second forward position; A fourth wheel coupled to the second side of the chassis at a second rear position, the third wheel and the fourth wheel defining a second space therebetween; A hydraulic tank coupled to the chassis within the second space, and A fuel tank coupled to the chassis within the second space.
2. 2. The mining dump truck of claim 1, further comprising a second fuel tank located within the second space.
3. 3. The mining dump truck of claim 2, further comprising a third fuel tank located within the first space.
4. 4. The mining dump truck of claim 1, further comprising a second fuel tank located within the first space.
5. 5. The mining dump truck of claim 1, further comprising a battery module coupled to the chassis within the first space.
6. 6. The mining dump truck of any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the hydraulic tank is coupled to the chassis adjacent the chassis at an inner location and the fuel tank is coupled to the chassis adjacent the hydraulic tank at an outer location such that the hydraulic tank is located between the chassis and the fuel tank.
7. 7. A mining dump truck, comprising: A chassis provided with a first longitudinal frame member extending from a first end of the chassis to a second end of the chassis on a first side of the chassis and a second longitudinal frame member extending from the first end of the chassis to the second end of the chassis on a second side of the chassis, the first and second longitudinal frame members defining a first space therebetween; a first wheel coupled to a first side of the chassis at a first forward position; A second wheel coupled to the first side of the chassis at a first rearward position, the first wheel and the second wheel defining a second space therebetween; A third wheel coupled to a second side of the chassis at a second forward position; a fourth wheel coupled to the second side of the chassis at a second rear position, the third wheel and the fourth wheel defining a third space therebetween; an internal combustion engine located in the first space, and A battery module coupled to the chassis within the second space.
8. 8. The mining dump truck of claim 7, further comprising at least one fluid tank coupled to the chassis within the third space.
9. 9. The mining dump truck of claim 8, wherein the at least one fluid tank includes a hydraulic tank and a fuel tank.
10. 10. The mining dump truck of any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the battery module is coupled to a thermal management system and a DC/DC system.
11. 11. The mining dump truck of claim 10, wherein the thermal management system and DC/DC system are supported by the chassis in a forward position.
12. 12. The mining dump truck of any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the battery module and the first wheel define a first clearance region therebetween.
13. 13. The mining dump truck of any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein a second clearance area is defined between the battery module and the second wheel.
14. 14. The mining dump truck of any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the battery module includes a plurality of battery layers arranged vertically, each battery layer of the plurality of battery layers including at least one battery.
15. 15. A mining dump truck, comprising: A chassis supporting the platform in a forward position thereof; a resistive grid located in a first region associated with a first side of the mesa; An operator cab located in a second area associated with a second side of the platform; a DC/DC system positioned in a forward position in the first region relative to the resistive grid, the DC/DC system and the resistive grid defining a space therebetween, and A thermal management system located at least partially in the space.
16. 16. The mining dump truck of claim 15, further comprising a heat sink mounted on the first end of the chassis adjacent the first end of the chassis.
17. 17. The mining dump truck of any one of claims 15 to 16, further comprising an inverter cabinet located at a rear position of the platform.
18. 18. The mining dump truck of claim 17, wherein the inverter cabinet is located partially in the first region and partially in the second region.
19. 19. The mining dump truck of any one of claims 15 to 16, wherein the platform defines a space at a forward location, the space configured to receive an in-vehicle cart system.
20. 20. The mining dump truck of any one of claims 15 to 16, wherein the thermal management system is fluidly coupled to the DC/DC system.

Description

Hybrid mining truck architecture Technical Field The present disclosure relates to architecture or component arrangement of hybrid mining trucks. In particular, the present disclosure relates to an arrangement of vehicle components for retrofit or initial installation of a mining truck to operate using a hybrid powertrain. Background Environmental and efficiency considerations have led to the electrification of various industry and utility vehicles. While electric and hybrid passenger and cargo vehicles are becoming more common, the electrification and/or hybridization of large equipment vehicles faces its own set of challenges. For example, large utility vehicles such as mining trucks, cranes, bulldozers, and the like may require significant workload and/or factors on components having overall dimensions that make implementation of alternative drivetrains more difficult. Furthermore, due to the limited space available for mounting these components relative to the respective vehicles, components required for such vehicles to achieve hybridization and/or electrification may be difficult to arrange. Disclosure of Invention Architecture of a heavy equipment vehicle (e.g., a mining truck) is presented herein for the hybridization of such vehicles. For example, the architecture provided herein may involve an arrangement of various components required for the operation of a battery module, a hydraulic tank, a second liquid tank (e.g., a fuel tank), and a hybrid mining truck. In a first aspect of the present disclosure, a mining dump truck is provided. The mining dump truck includes a chassis, a first wheel coupled to a first side of the chassis at a first forward position, a second wheel coupled to the first side of the chassis at a first rearward position, a third wheel coupled to a second side of the chassis at a second forward position, and a fourth wheel coupled to the second side of the chassis at a second rearward position. The first wheel and the second wheel define a first space therebetween. The third wheel and the fourth wheel define a second space therebetween. The mining truck further includes a hydraulic tank coupled to the chassis in the second space and a fuel tank coupled to the chassis in the second space. In another aspect of the present disclosure, a mining dump truck is provided. The mining dump truck includes a chassis having a first longitudinal frame member on a first side extending from a first end of the chassis to a second end of the chassis and a second longitudinal frame member on a second side extending from the first end of the chassis to the second end of the chassis. The first longitudinal frame member and the second longitudinal frame member define a first space therebetween. The mining truck further includes a first wheel coupled to the first side of the chassis at a first forward position, a second wheel coupled to the first side of the chassis at a first rearward position, a third wheel coupled to the second side of the chassis at a second forward position, and a fourth wheel coupled to the second side of the chassis at a second rearward position. The first wheel and the second wheel define a second space therebetween. The third wheel and the fourth wheel define a third space therebetween. The mining dump truck further includes an internal combustion engine located in the first space and a battery module coupled to the chassis in the second space. In yet another aspect of the present disclosure, a mining dump truck is provided. The mining dump truck includes a chassis supporting a platform at a forward position thereof, a resistive grid disposed in a first region associated with a first side of the platform, an operator cab disposed in a second region associated with a second side of the platform, and a DC/DC system disposed within the first region and positioned forward of the resistive grid. A space is formed between the DC/DC system and the resistive grid. The mining dump truck further includes a thermal management system at least partially located within the space. In another aspect of the present disclosure, a mining dump truck is provided. The mining dump truck includes a chassis supporting a platform at a front portion thereof, a resistive grid located in a first region associated with a first side of the platform, an operator cab located in a second region associated with a second side of the platform, a DC/DC system located on the resistive grid, and a thermal management system located at least partially in the first region. In yet another aspect of the present disclosure, a mining dump truck is provided. The mining dump truck includes a chassis supporting a platform at a front portion thereof, a resistive grid and a DC/DC system located in a first region associated with a first side of the platform, an operator cab located in a second region associated with a second side of the platform, and a floor space of the platform defined partially within the first region and p