B06B1/162

TAMPER STROKE ADJUSTMENT

The disclosure relates to a road finishing machine with a screed for producing a paving layer, wherein the screed includes at least one compacting unit for precompacting paving material supplied to the screed. The compacting unit includes at least one eccentric bushing mounted on an eccentric shaft supporting the same and rotatable to a desired angle of rotation to thereby continuously variably set a desired tamper stroke of a tamper bar of the compacting unit. For rotating the eccentric bushing, the compacting unit includes at least one adjusting mechanism, wherein the adjusting mechanism includes an adjusting drive mounted on the eccentric shaft and rotatable along with the eccentric shaft. The disclosure furthermore relates to a method for a continuously variable tamper stroke adjustment at a compacting unit of a road finishing machine.

Adjustable mass eccentric for multi-amplitude vibratory mechanism for compactor and system and method thereof

An adjustable mass eccentric for a multi-amplitude vibratory mechanism can comprise a body and an internal cavity defined by the body such that the body surrounds the internal cavity. The internal cavity can include a first section, a second section, and a third section between the first section and the second section. The third section can define a volume and/or an area less than respective volumes and/or areas of the first section and the second section of the internal cavity. Filler material may be provided in the internal cavity and can migrate to and from the first, second, and third sections based on rotational movement of the body and internal cavity.

Vibratory compaction machines providing coordinated impacts from first and second drums and related control systems and methods
11293147 · 2022-04-05 · ·

A compaction machine may include a chassis, first and second drums rotatably mounted to the chassis, first and second vibration mechanisms, and a vibration controller. The first vibration mechanism may be configured to generate vibrations that are transmitted as impacts by the first drum to a work surface, and the second vibration mechanism may be configured to generate vibrations that are transmitted as impacts by the second drum to the work surface. The vibration controller may be configured to control at least one of the first and second vibration mechanisms so that a first pattern of impacts transmitted to the work surface by the first drum and a second pattern of impacts transmitted to the work surface by the second drum are coordinated as the compaction machine moves over the work surface. Related controllers and methods are also discussed.

UNBALANCE ARRANGEMENT FOR A COMPACTOR ROLLER OF A SOIL COMPACTOR
20210332548 · 2021-10-28 ·

An unbalance arrangement for a compactor roller of a soil compacter includes a first unbalance mass unit rotatable around an unbalance axis of rotation having a first center of mass eccentric with respect to the unbalance axis of rotation, a second unbalance mass unit rotatable around the unbalance axis of rotation having a second center of mass eccentric with respect to the unbalance axis of rotation, an unbalance drive for jointly driving the first unbalance mass unit and the second unbalance mass unit to rotate around the unbalance axis of rotation, and a phase position adjustment unit for adjusting a phase position of the first center of mass with respect to the second center of mass around the unbalance axis of rotation. The phase position adjustment unit includes a spur gear arrangement in the torque transmission path between the unbalance drive and the first unbalance mass unit or the second unbalance mass unit.

VIBRATORY ECCENTRIC ASSEMBLIES FOR COMPACTION MACHINES
20210079601 · 2021-03-18 ·

An eccentric assembly for a compaction machine may include an outer eccentric mass and first and second inner eccentric masses. A length of the outer eccentric mass is in a direction of an axis of rotation of the outer eccentric mass. The first inner eccentric mass is rotatably connected to the outer eccentric mass by a first joint, and the second inner eccentric mass is rotatably connected to the outer eccentric mass by a second joint. Moreover, the first and second inner eccentric masses are separate, and the first and second joints are separate. Related compaction machines are also discussed.

Tamping unit and method for tamping a track

A tamping unit for tamping a track has tamping tines which are designed for immersion into a ballast bed and which can be set in vibrations by a vibration drive. The vibration drive includes a housing in which a shaft including an eccentric is arranged for rotation about a shaft axis. A transmission element for transmitting a vibratory motion is mounted on the eccentric. The eccentric is connected to the shaft in a rotation-locked and radially displaceable manner, wherein the position of the eccentric relative to the shaft is adjustable in radial direction by an adjustment device. Thus, while retaining the advantages of an eccentric drive, it is possible to adjust vibration parameters during operation.

Oscillatory mechanism with simultaneous crossed-centrifugations, machine and implementation method
10724506 · 2020-07-28 ·

A mechanism with a base; a pendulum mounted pivotally relative to the base about a pendulum axis; first/second eccentric elements generating first/second moments of gravitational force about first/second axes; and a synchronization system of the first/second eccentric elements according to a synchronized counter-rotating rotational movement. The pendulum axis and eccentric elements' axes are parallel and arranged in the plane integral to the pendulum. The eccentric elements' axes are supported by the pendulum, above and below the pendulum axis. The eccentric elements are movable in synchronized counter-rotating rotation, with cross-centrifugations, the pendulum pivots alternately on one side then the other, amplifying the rotational movement of the eccentric elements, by simultaneous cross-thrusts of the pendulum against the eccentric elements' axes, and by the transmission of torque to the synchronization system, and the energy generated by centrifugation within the mechanism is recoverable by coupling an energy recovery system to the synchronization system.

ECCENTRIC WEIGHT SYSTEM WITH REDUCED ROTATIONAL INERTIA FOR VIBRATORY COMPACTOR

An eccentric weight system for a vibratory mechanism is provided. The eccentric weight system includes a first shaft rotatably supported at a first end by a first shaft support and rotatably supported at a second end by a second shaft support. The first and second shaft supports define a first axis of rotation of the shaft. An eccentric weight is supported by the first shaft and has a center of mass that is offset from the first axis of rotation. The eccentric weight is supported so as to be rotatable about a second axis of rotation relative to the first shaft with the second axis of rotation being offset from the first axis of rotation.

Start assist for a vibratory system of a compactor
10584449 · 2020-03-10 · ·

A hydraulic system may selectively operate in a charging mode or a driving mode, and may include a charging component, an accumulator, an input pump/motor, and an output motor. The charging component may charge an accumulator during operation in the charging mode. The accumulator may store pressure medium during operation in the charging mode, and may supply stored pressure medium to the input pump/motor during operation in the driving mode. The input pump/motor may supply pressure medium to at least the accumulator during operation in the charging mode, and may supply pressure medium to the output motor during at least operation in the driving mode. The output motor may provide output torque based on pressure medium supplied by the input pump/motor.

Eccentric weight system with reduced rotational inertia for vibratory compactor

An eccentric weight system includes a first shaft rotatably supported at a first end by a first shaft support and rotatably supported at a second end by a second shaft support. The first and second shaft supports define a first axis of rotation of the shaft. An eccentric weight is supported by the first shaft and has a center of mass that is offset from the first axis of rotation. The eccentric weight is supported so as to be rotatable about a second axis of rotation relative to the first shaft with the second axis of rotation being offset from the first axis of rotation.