Patent classifications
E01C19/26
Soil working roller
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
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).
Ultrasonic sensors for work machine obstacle detection
A work machine includes a frame, a sensor assembly, and an ultrasonic sensor. The frame includes a first portion and a second portion that includes a front bumper and is configured to pivot with respect to the first portion for steering the work machine. The sensor assembly is positioned on the first portion or the second portion of the frame and is configured to sense data for detection of obstacles within a first area around the work machine. The ultrasonic sensor is positioned on the front bumper of the second portion and is configured to sense data for detection of obstacles within a second area around the work machine, the second area outside the first area when the second portion is in an articulated position with respect to the first portion.
Ultrasonic sensors for work machine obstacle detection
A work machine includes a frame, a sensor assembly, and an ultrasonic sensor. The frame includes a first portion and a second portion that includes a front bumper and is configured to pivot with respect to the first portion for steering the work machine. The sensor assembly is positioned on the first portion or the second portion of the frame and is configured to sense data for detection of obstacles within a first area around the work machine. The ultrasonic sensor is positioned on the front bumper of the second portion and is configured to sense data for detection of obstacles within a second area around the work machine, the second area outside the first area when the second portion is in an articulated position with respect to the first portion.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MARKING A BOUNDARY WHILE DEFINING AN AUTONOMOUS WORKSITE
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.
ASPHALT COMPACTOR BIRDS EYE CAMERA INTEGRATION
A compactor machine can include a machine frame; at least one cylindrical roller drum rotatably coupled to the machine frame and rotatable about a drum axis oriented generally transverse to a direction of travel of the compactor machine; a plurality of cameras mounted to the machine frame so as to provide a 360° bird's eye view of an area around the machine; a display showing the 360° bird's eye view; and a controller; wherein, the controller is configured to determine certain conditions regarding a compacting operation of the compactor machine and the controller overlays a highlight symbol on the 360° bird's eye view on the display notifying a machine operator of the certain conditions.
ASPHALT COMPACTOR BIRDS EYE CAMERA INTEGRATION
A compactor machine can include a machine frame; at least one cylindrical roller drum rotatably coupled to the machine frame and rotatable about a drum axis oriented generally transverse to a direction of travel of the compactor machine; a plurality of cameras mounted to the machine frame so as to provide a 360° bird's eye view of an area around the machine; a display showing the 360° bird's eye view; and a controller; wherein, the controller is configured to determine certain conditions regarding a compacting operation of the compactor machine and the controller overlays a highlight symbol on the 360° bird's eye view on the display notifying a machine operator of the certain conditions.
SCRAPER ARRANGEMENT
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).
SCRAPER ARRANGEMENT
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).
ELECTRIC VEHICLE FLUID HEATING SYSTEM
A fluid heating system for an electric work machine powered by a battery may include a fluid heater arranged and configured to heat fluid on the work machine and a control module configured to control fluid heating operations by controlling power to the fluid heater based on active operation of a battery charging unit.