Patent classifications
E02F3/183
Rotor deployment mechanism for a machine
A machine having a ground-engaging rotor may include a first swing arm and a second swing arm. A first end of the first swing arm may be pivotably coupled a frame of the machine at a first pivot and its second end may be coupled to the rotor. A third end of the second swing arm may be pivotably coupled the frame at a second pivot and its fourth end may be coupled to the rotor. A torsion bar and a crossbeam may both be coupled to the first swing arm and the second swing arm. At least one actuator may also be coupled to the crossbeam such that activation of the at least one actuator rotates the first swing arm about the first pivot, and the second swing arm about the second pivot, and deploy the rotor.
ROTOR DEPLOYMENT MECHANISM FOR A MACHINE
A machine having a ground-engaging rotor may include a first swing arm and a second swing arm. A first end of the first swing arm may be pivotably coupled a frame of the machine at a first pivot and its second end may be coupled to the rotor. A third end of the second swing arm may be pivotably coupled the frame at a second pivot and its fourth end may be coupled to the rotor. A torsion bar and a crossbeam may both be coupled to the first swing arm and the second swing arm. At least one actuator may also be coupled to the crossbeam such that activation of the at least one actuator rotates the first swing arm about the first pivot, and the second swing arm about the second pivot, and deploy the rotor.
Automotive Construction Machine And Method For Displaying The Surroundings Of An Automotive Construction Machine
The invention relates to an automotive construction machine with a transport device extending in the working direction beyond the machine frame, in particular a road milling machine or surface miner. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for displaying an image of the surroundings of an automotive construction machine. The construction machine according to the invention has an image display device for displaying a bird's eye view image of the surroundings of the construction machine, which image display device has a camera system with a plurality of cameras for recording individual overlapping image regions of the construction machine surroundings from different image recording positions, and an image processing system. The image processing system is configured in such a way that image details of the individual image regions are joined together to form a total image from a bird's eye view. The camera system has at least one camera which is arranged on the transport device in such a way that the viewing direction of the camera is directed in the direction of the machine frame, and at least one further camera which is arranged on the machine frame in such a way that the viewing direction of the camera is directed away from the machine frame. Using the cameras directed into and away from the machine frame, the machine operator obtains a complete surround view, which includes the region covered by the transport device in the working direction in front of the construction machine.
ASPHALT MILLING CUTTER ARRANGEMENTS
The present disclosure relates to grinders in the form of a planer or drum grinder for milling surfaces such as asphalt or concrete. The planer has a multiplicity of cutters oriented in selected arrangements. It is described in the context of a representative system that is added to prime movers, such as skid-steer loaders.
Valve Assembly For Work Attachment
A hydraulic control for an attachment on a work vehicle. The attachment is mounted on the chassis of the work vehicle and movable between a first position and a second position. A hydraulic cylinder is operable to power movement of the attachment. A fluid circuit communicates with the hydraulic cylinder and is configured to carry hydraulic fluid. A fluid reservoir is in communication with the fluid circuit. Accumulators that are in communication with the fluid circuit automatically store and release hydraulic fluid in response to movement of the attachment. A valve assembly controls fluid communication between the fluid reservoir and the fluid circuit in response to movement of the attachment to its second position.
Valve assembly for work attachment
A hydraulic control for an attachment on a work vehicle. The attachment is mounted on the chassis of the work vehicle and movable between a first position and a second position. A hydraulic cylinder is operable to power movement of the attachment. A fluid circuit communicates with the hydraulic cylinder and is configured to carry hydraulic fluid. A fluid reservoir is in communication with the fluid circuit. Accumulators that are in communication with the fluid circuit automatically store and release hydraulic fluid in response to movement of the attachment. A valve assembly controls fluid communication between the fluid reservoir and the fluid circuit in response to movement of the attachment to its second position.
TRENCH WALL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CREATING A TRENCH IN THE GROUND
A trench wall apparatus includes a base frame held at its top end by a holding means held by at least one soil excavation means, which is positioned at a bottom end of the base frame. When soil is excavated while forming the trench, the trench wall apparatus is held by a clamping means that includes at least two clamping elements on opposite sides extended laterally by at least one actuating cylinder, whereby at least one part of the trench wall apparatus is clamped in the trench, and a pressing means applies a pressing force on the at least one soil excavation means. The clamping elements and clamping cylinder are positioned on an intermediate frame displaceably mounted along the base frame. The intermediate frame is clamped and fixed to the ground by the clamping means. The base frame having the soil excavation means is pressed downward by the pressing means.
Automotive construction machine and method for displaying the surroundings of an automotive construction machine
The invention relates to an automotive construction machine with a transport device extending in the working direction beyond the machine frame, in particular a road milling machine or surface miner. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for displaying an image of the surroundings of an automotive construction machine. The construction machine according to the invention has an image display device for displaying a bird's eye view image of the surroundings of the construction machine, which image display device has a camera system with a plurality of cameras for recording individual overlapping image regions of the construction machine surroundings from different image recording positions, and an image processing system. The image processing system is configured in such a way that image details of the individual image regions are joined together to form a total image from a bird's eye view. The camera system has at least one camera which is arranged on the transport device in such a way that the viewing direction of the camera is directed in the direction of the machine frame, and at least one further camera which is arranged on the machine frame in such a way that the viewing direction of the camera is directed away from the machine frame. Using the cameras directed into and away from the machine frame, the machine operator obtains a complete surround view, which includes the region covered by the transport device in the working direction in front of the construction machine.
EXCAVATING EQUIPMENT FOR EXCAVATING SURFACES
Equipment (10) for excavating solid surfaces S, such as made of asphalt or concrete or similar solid materials, for example, in particular for digging trenches in said solid surfaces, said equipment (10) comprising working or digging means (16) rotationally fixed to a main frame (11), and an adjustment frame (30) defining at least one substantially flat contact portion (33) adapted to be placed in contact with a corresponding portion of the surface S to be worked, where the position of said adjustment frame (30) with respect to said main supporting frame (11) may be adjusted so as to adjust the working depth K of said working means (16); and where said adjustment frame (30) is rotationally disengaged from said main supporting frame (11) so that the adjustment frame always perfectly rests on the surface to be worked S irrespective of the particular working conditions.
Machine and Method of Cutting Material
A machine for cutting material includes an undercarriage including propulsion device for propelling the machine and a cutter head disposed on a tool support and positioning assembly movably supported by the undercarriage to remove material from a cutting surface. The machine further includes a plurality of ground-engaging devices connected to the undercarriage that can be simultaneously raised and lowered with respect to a ground floor. Examples of ground-engaging devices include stabilizers for stabilizing the machine when milling or cutting material and a load shield that prevents material from scattering underneath the machine.