Patent classifications
B60K7/0015
TRANSMISSION-EQUIPPED MOTOR
In a transmission-equipped motor, a spline portion is formed at an end portion of a drive shaft of a transmission, and a spline hole with which the spline portion is engaged is formed on an end surface of a motor shaft of a hydraulic motor. A snap ring which contacts an end surface of the motor shaft having the spline hole is provided on an outer periphery of the drive shaft having the spline portion so that the snap ring positions the motor shaft and the drive shaft.
PLANETARY GEAR MECHANISM WITH FREE-WHEEL MECHANISM
Object: To provide a planetary gear mechanism with a free-wheel mechanism that can prevent seizing of a thrust plate and can increase the degree of freedom in setting of a gear ratio. Means to Solve the Problem: A planetary gear mechanism 100 is a planetary gear mechanism with a free-wheel mechanism for reducing the output of a hydraulic motor 104 and transmitting the reduced output. The planetary gear mechanism 100 includes: a housing 108 configured to be decelerated and rotated; a cover 128 that seals an end surface 126 of the housing; a sun shaft 132 configured to be splined to a motor shaft 106 of the hydraulic motor; a first sun gear 142 formed in one piece with the sun shaft; a first planetary gear 144 meshed with the first sun gear; a carrier 146 that supports a shaft 148 of the first planetary gear; a thrust plate 160 that is disposed toward the cover relative to the first planetary gear, and is configured to restrict a movement of the carrier; a hole 164 that is formed in the thrust plate and through which the first sun gear can be passed; a maintenance hole 166 that is formed in the cover and through which the first sun gear can be passed; and a plug 162 configured to close the maintenance hole.
Multipurpose agricultural vehicle with reconfigurable power
A method of manufacturing an autonomous cart is provided. The method includes determining a mission type for the autonomous cart and determining a power system for powering the autonomous cart based on the mission type. The method further includes determining a drive system suitable for converting a power delivered by the power system into motive power suitable for moving the autonomous cart based on the power system and the mission type. The method further includes installing the power system onto a chassis of the autonomous cart and installing the drive system onto the chassis of the autonomous cart, wherein the autonomous cart comprises a control system configured to drive the autonomous cart autonomously via the power system and the drive system.
Work vehicle
A work vehicle includes a vehicle body, a plurality of traveling devices disposed on the right and left sides on the front and rear sides of the vehicle body respectively, a plurality of bending link mechanisms configured to liftably support each one of the traveling devices to the vehicle body and a plurality of drive operating devices capable of changing the posture of each one of the plurality of bending link mechanisms. The vehicle body is split into a front side body section and a rear side body section. The front side body section and the rear side body section are configured to be bendably pivotable relative to each other via a pivot interlocking mechanism.
Hydraulic Motor for a Vehicle Steered Wheel
An assembly including a hydraulic device around a second axis of rotation by means of a proximal rolling-element bearing and a distal rolling-element bearing, the hydraulic device including a shaft, a multi-lobe cam, a cylinder block and a distributor, and a pivoting element adapted to be mounted on an axle, and movable in rotation relative to the hydraulic device around a first axis of rotation.
Views along a plane defined by the second axis of rotation and the first axis of rotation, the proximal rolling-element bearing and the distal rolling-element bearing are positioned on either side of the first axis of rotation, in that the cylinder block is positioned between the first axis of rotation and the proximal rolling-element bearing.
WHEEL-DRIVEN VEHICLE
A wheel-driven vehicle (1), comprising a front vehicle unit (1 A), a rear vehicle unit (1B), a power source (4), a first centre beam (8) and a second centre beam (9), a first driving means (10) and a second driving means (11) provided on each opposite sides of the first centre beam (8), a third driving means (13) and a fourth driving means (14), provided on opposite sides of the second centre beam (9), wherein the respective driving means (10, 11, 13, 14) comprises at least a driving wheel (16), a power-transmitting arrangement for transmission of power from said power source (4) to the driving wheel (16) that is included in each of the driving means (10, 11, 13, 14), wherein the power-transmitting arrangement comprises an engine (19) and a transmitting arrangement (20). The engine (19) is a hydraulic engine, the power-transmitting arrangement comprises separate hydraulic circuits (22, 23, 24, 25) for driving the hydraulic engine (19) of the respective driving means (10, 11, 13, 14), the power-transmitting arrangement comprises one or more pumps (26, 27, 28, 29) driven by the power source (4) for driving the respective hydraulic engine (19) as well as regulating means configured to individually regulate a power output on the respective hydraulic engine (19).
Hybrid vehicle drive system and method for fuel reduction during idle
A vehicle drive system for a vehicle including a first prime mover, a first prime mover driven transmission, and a rechargeable power source can be configured for reduced fuel consumption at idle. The vehicle drive system includes an electric motor in direct or indirect mechanical communication with the first prime mover. The control system causes fuel to be eliminated to the first prime mover while the vehicle is stopped and causes the electric motor to rotate the first prime mover at a speed, thereby reducing fuel consumption at idle for the vehicle.
Braking device
A braking device may include a brake casing rotatably assembled with respect to a shaft along an axis of rotation, first braking elements and second braking elements, forming a stack, an elastic return element configured to exert an application force on the first and second braking elements, and a brake release actuator, adapted to bias the elastic return element along a direction opposing the application direction. The braking device a may include a diffusion wedge and a pressure wedge positioned respectively to bear against the stack and against the elastic return element. The diffusion wedge and the pressure wedge may have contact surfaces defining an annular linear contact about the axis of rotation.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VEHICLE SUSPENSIONS
A suspension element includes a housing, a first joint, and a second joint. The housing is configured to couple a tractive element assembly to a vehicle. The housing has a first end configured to engage a portion of the vehicle and a second end configured to interface with the tractive element assembly. The first joint includes a first actuator and a first resilient member. The first actuator is configured to facilitate linear extension and retraction of the suspension element. The second joint includes a second actuator and a second resilient member. The second actuator is configured to facilitate rotational movement of the suspension element. The first resilient member and the second resilient member are configured to support a static load of the vehicle.
DRIVETRAIN, AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRIVETRAIN
A drivetrain for an agricultural vehicle includes a rear axle, and a front axle, a first electric drive unit, and a transmission. The transmission has a first output shaft connected to the rear axle. The drivetrain includes a front axle drive unit having a second output shaft. The first output shaft is connected to the second output shaft. The first electric drive unit is connected to the second output shaft. A torque can be introduced into the second output shaft by the first electric drive unit. The torque can be transmitted from the second output shaft via the transmission to the rear axle such that the rear axle can be driven by the first electric drive unit.