E01C19/23

Task completion time estimation for an autonomous machine

A machine is disclosed. The machine may include at least one of a propulsion system or a steering system configured to operate under automatic control in an autonomous mode of the machine; and a controller configured to obtain one or more parameters associated with a task that is to be performed in the autonomous mode, determine an estimated completion time for the task based on the one or more parameters associated with the task, and perform one or more actions based on the estimated completion time for the task.

Scraper assembly for construction machine

A scraper assembly for a construction machine includes a housing pivotally coupled to a frame of the construction machine for moving the scraper assembly between a stowed position and a deployed position. The scraper assembly also includes a scraper partially received within the housing. In the deployed position of the scraper assembly, the scraper engages with a machine component to remove material stuck to the machine component. The scraper assembly further includes a biasing device received within housing. The biasing device biases the scraper towards the machine component. Further, the biasing device travels in a substantially linear path for biasing the scraper towards the machine component.

STRESS CONCENTRATOR FOR AN ANGLED SCRAPER
20230002980 · 2023-01-05 · ·

A scraper used with a compactor wheel assembly includes an attachment portion, a scraping portion that forms a first oblique angle with the attachment portion, and a transition portion connecting the scraping portion to the attachment portion. The transition portion defines a stress concentrator for allowing the scraper to break before any structure to which the scraper is attached is damaged.

Soil working roller
11542669 · 2023-01-03 · ·

A soil working roller for a soil processing machine, in particular a soil compactor, comprising a roller shell (44) extending longitudinally in a direction of a roller axis of rotation (D) and delimiting a roller interior (26), at least one ballast unit (46, 48) arranged in the roller interior (26), characterized in that each ballast unit (46, 48) comprises at least one ballast element (54) supported with respect of the roller shell (24) by means of an elastic suspension assembly (58), wherein the at least one ballast element (54) is permanently coupled to the roller shell (24) by the suspension assembly (58) and is movable with respect to the roller shell in the radial direction, axial direction, and circumferential direction, and/or a plurality of ballast units (46, 48) is provided in the roller interior (26) arranged in series in the circumferential direction, wherein each ballast unit (46, 48) comprises at least one ballast element supported with respect to the roller shell (24) by means of an elastic suspension assembly (58).

Soil working roller
11542669 · 2023-01-03 · ·

A soil working roller for a soil processing machine, in particular a soil compactor, comprising a roller shell (44) extending longitudinally in a direction of a roller axis of rotation (D) and delimiting a roller interior (26), at least one ballast unit (46, 48) arranged in the roller interior (26), characterized in that each ballast unit (46, 48) comprises at least one ballast element (54) supported with respect of the roller shell (24) by means of an elastic suspension assembly (58), wherein the at least one ballast element (54) is permanently coupled to the roller shell (24) by the suspension assembly (58) and is movable with respect to the roller shell in the radial direction, axial direction, and circumferential direction, and/or a plurality of ballast units (46, 48) is provided in the roller interior (26) arranged in series in the circumferential direction, wherein each ballast unit (46, 48) comprises at least one ballast element supported with respect to the roller shell (24) by means of an elastic suspension assembly (58).

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MARKING A BOUNDARY WHILE DEFINING AN AUTONOMOUS WORKSITE
20220412018 · 2022-12-29 · ·

A system and method for marking a boundary while defining an autonomous worksite includes receiving first information indicative of a first maneuvering distance from a side of a machine and activating an indicator. The indicator, representative of the first maneuvering distance, is positioned at the side of the machine to be visible to an operator of the machine. The machine is positioned on a worksite surface along a path to be traversed when executing a work plan. After a control system receives a verification from the operator that the machine may operate outside the worksite area and within an outer boundary defined by the first maneuvering distance, a worksite perimeter is defined to include the path, and a geofence for the machine is determined to substantially overlay the outer boundary.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MARKING A BOUNDARY WHILE DEFINING AN AUTONOMOUS WORKSITE
20220412018 · 2022-12-29 · ·

A system and method for marking a boundary while defining an autonomous worksite includes receiving first information indicative of a first maneuvering distance from a side of a machine and activating an indicator. The indicator, representative of the first maneuvering distance, is positioned at the side of the machine to be visible to an operator of the machine. The machine is positioned on a worksite surface along a path to be traversed when executing a work plan. After a control system receives a verification from the operator that the machine may operate outside the worksite area and within an outer boundary defined by the first maneuvering distance, a worksite perimeter is defined to include the path, and a geofence for the machine is determined to substantially overlay the outer boundary.

SCRAPER ARRANGEMENT
20220403606 · 2022-12-22 ·

A scraper arrangement for a soil tilling roller of a soil tilling machine, comprising a scraper bar (32) which is elongated in the direction of a longitudinal bar axis (B) and is to be attached or is attached by means of at least two articulated units (40) to a machine frame (22) of a soil tilling machine (10) so that it can pivot between an active position and an inactive position, wherein each articulated unit (40) comprises a first articulated carrier element (42) intended to be fixed to a machine frame (22) and a second articulated carrier element (44) intended to be fixed to the scraper bar (32), characterised in that each articulated unit (40) further comprises at least one first articulated connection element (46), wherein the at least one first articulated connection element (46) is pivotably connected to the first articulated carrier element (42) about a first pivot axis (S.sub.1) in a first pivot coupling region (50) of the at least one first articulated connection element (46) and is pivotably connected to the second articulated carrier element (44) about a second pivot axis (S.sub.2) which is substantially parallel to the first pivot axis (S.sub.1) in a second pivot coupling region (54) of the at least one first articulated connection element (46), and comprises at least one second articulated connection element (48), wherein the at least one second articulated connection element (48) is pivotably connected to the first articulated carrier element (42) about a third pivot axis (S.sub.3) which is substantially parallel to the first pivot axis (S.sub.1) in a first pivot coupling region (60) of the at least one second articulated connection element (48) and is pivotably connected to the second articulated carrier element (44) about a fourth pivot axis (S.sub.4) which is substantially parallel to the third pivot axis (S.sub.3) in a second pivot coupling region (66) of the at least one second articulated connection element (48).

Ground compaction machine, in particular rubber-tired roller, having a wheel cover

Ground compaction machine, which can be a rubber-tired roller, operable to compact ground in a working direction is presented, along with a wheel cover for the same. The machine can have a machine frame and a chassis supporting the machine frame. The machine frame having a front chassis portion and a rear chassis portion. At least one of the front chassis portion or rear chassis portion has at least two chassis units, each chassis unit being rotatable about a distinct steering axis. Each chassis unit having at least one wheel, and a wheel cover, which is formed for thermal insulation of the chassis units from the external surroundings, the wheel cover comprising at least two wheel cover units, and a wheel cover unit being arranged on each chassis unit, which is configured to be rotatable about the respective distinct steering axis together with the respective chassis unit.

Paving Process
20220389669 · 2022-12-08 · ·

Described herein is a process for paving a surface with an asphalt paving material, comprising the steps of laying asphalt paving material on a surface to be paved; and combining an asphalt rejuvenator and the asphalt paving material; wherein the asphalt rejuvenator and the asphalt paving material are combined immediately before, concurrently with, or immediately after the asphalt paving material is laid on the surface to be paved. The asphalt paving material may be virgin asphalt, or it may comprise reclaimed asphalt pavement and/or recycled asphalt shingles.