Power Cube Conceptual Design

Cooler

• Contains a mounting mechanism for the cooler, such as a grate
• Must have sufficient cooling for the engine in the power cube. See Hydraulic Calculations

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See Power Cube Genealogy for version.

Summary: the design is a scalable, modular, self-contained power unit of 28 hp with a structural frame that makes the Power Cube a plug-and-play component for building other machines.

The basic design requirements follow OSE Specifications and include:

• Modularity - decoupling of power unit from machine
• Modularity - bolt together design
• Modularity - integrated structural steel frame makes the Power Cube either a standalone unit or structural part of another machine
• Stock parts - uses easily-findable parts and stock steel
• Modularity - consists of 11 modules that can be built in parallel
• Lifetime design - bolt-together construction and quick couplers allow for ease of disassembly
• Scalability - unlimited Extensive Scalability is feasible by using more Power Cubes in parallel. Tp date, up to 3 Power Cubes have been used on a single machine. See Stacking 3 Power Cubes.
• Modularity - quick couplers are used to connect the Power Cube to other devices
• Product Ecology - can be powered by the OSE Gasifier, is the core of a MicroTractor, and can be used to power or build other and larger machines. Can be stacked for bulldozer duty.