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The Power Cube has gone through a series of updates and this page reflects the current designs of Version 7s of the Power Cube.
The Power Cube has gone through a series of updates and this page reflects the current designs of Version 7s of the Power Cube.


[[image:Power_Cube_7s.png|Power Cube 7s|600px]]
[[image:PC16.8.png|Power Cube 7s|600px]]


This design has proven to work well and has had few updates lately.  Here are the latest updates:
This design has proven to work well and has had few updates lately.  Here are the latest updates:


  Oct 2014: Added a pressure relief valve and associated plumbing - TLG.
  Aug 2016: Twin 18HP engine design in the works - mostly complete, will be built in the September Power Cube workshop
Oct 2014: Changed sight gauge to shorter model and moved above the suction strainer for greater visibility - TLG.
Apr 2015: Added a pressure gauge - TLG.
May 2015: Moved the filler neck near the center of the tank to prevent fuel leaks due to side-to-side "sloshing".
Jun 2015: Changed fuel filler to use extended neck (from coyote-gear.com) to reduce leaks due to "sloshing":
[[Image:ExtendedFuelFillerNeck.png Extended Fuel Filler Neck]]


=Files=
=Files=

Revision as of 03:06, 28 August 2016

Latest version: (download here - you can also download STL for printing)

Development Spreadsheet

Other Modules

Introduction

The Power Cube, Version 15.6 is a powerful, portable hydraulic power supply that operates efficiently and with minimal noise. The latest design employs twin 18 HP engines and fixed-displacement hydraulic pumps that have proven to work well with OSE machines and for other compatible hydraulic machines. This version includes a frame of 4" x 4" tubular steel that provides a strong structural frame for mounting other power cubes or attachments.

The Power Cube marks the next level of quick connect modularity, making it easy to assemble, use and maintain and is standard for all hydraulic equipment in the Global Village Construction Set.

NOTE: This document is still under development and is not ready yet for "Prime Time" fabrication. This note will be removed when it has reached a "comfortable" level of completion.


Features

  • Compact hydraulic power source for OSE and other compatible hydraulic tools
  • Electric start, 18 horsepower air-cooled engines
  • Commercial fuel tank and muffler for low noise level
  • Controls easily accessible for safety and comfort
  • Standard quick connect hydraulic couplers
  • Modular design simplifies maintenance and parts replacement
  • 9 gallon oil reservoir
  • Heavy duty 6-tube oil cooler with fan cool the hydraulic fluid
  • Sturdy tubular frame protects unit from damage and provides a simple means for adding attachments
  • Pressure relief valve limits the output pressure for safety
  • Pressure gauge

Specifications

  • Model: OSE Power Cube, Version 16.8
  • Engine: Duromax, 18 HP
  • Fuel Capacity: 10 Gallons
  • Pressure (maximum): 3000 PSI
  • Flow (maximum): 15.2 GPM
  • Weight (approximate): 400 lbs

Development

The Power Cube has gone through a series of updates and this page reflects the current designs of Version 7s of the Power Cube.

Power Cube 7s

This design has proven to work well and has had few updates lately. Here are the latest updates:

Aug 2016: Twin 18HP engine design in the works - mostly complete, will be built in the September Power Cube workshop

Files

These is the latest release of the v16.8 Power Cube with twin engines.

Bill Of Materials (BOM): Power Cube BOM

Fabrication Steps

The Power Cube is a modular design. The modules are built separately, then combined for the complete Power Cube. The order of module fabrication is not important, but they are all necessary to complete a Power Cube.

Module fabrication procedures are detailed in the following document:

Module Assembly


Wiring Harness

The Wiring Harness


Final Assembly

  • Install Hydraulic Reservoir module in frame
  • Install Pump module
  • Install oil cooler and fan to expanded steel
  • Install hoses to connect hydraulics and tighten appropriately
  • Install Wiring Harness


Overview: File:PC7s Fabrication.pdf


Fabrication