Patent classifications
E01H4/02
Snow Groomer Vehicle and Method of Controlling a Snow Groomer Vehicle
A snow groomer vehicle comprising: at least one implement selected from: a blade and a tiller assembly; at least one first detection device configured to define data by processing the areas of the environment behind the snow groomer and framed by said first detection device; at least one satellite navigation device and/or a second detection device; wherein the second detection device is configured to define data by processing the areas of the environment in front of the snow groomer vehicle and framed by said device; a control system including a processing unit configured to process the data from the satellite navigation device and/or from at least the second detection device and to define an objective map of a desired snow treatment; the processing unit being configured to define at least one first desired implement configuration defined on the basis of an objective map in such a way that the passage of the implement causes the snowpack to change according to a desired conformation; the processing unit being configured to determine a second optimal implement configuration on the basis of the first desired implement configuration and on the basis of the defined snow quality value; and the processing unit being configured to perform at least one of the following two actions: sending to a display screen the information of the optimal implement configuration in order to suggest to the operator how to act on the implement; operate the actuator assembly and/or the speed of rotation of the implement and/or the working chamber of the implement so as to make the implement work in the second, determined optimal configuration.
Snow Groomer Vehicle and Method of Controlling a Snow Groomer Vehicle
A snow groomer vehicle comprising: at least one implement selected from: a blade and a tiller assembly; at least one first detection device configured to define data by processing the areas of the environment behind the snow groomer and framed by said first detection device; at least one satellite navigation device and/or a second detection device; wherein the second detection device is configured to define data by processing the areas of the environment in front of the snow groomer vehicle and framed by said device; a control system including a processing unit configured to process the data from the satellite navigation device and/or from at least the second detection device and to define an objective map of a desired snow treatment; the processing unit being configured to define at least one first desired implement configuration defined on the basis of an objective map in such a way that the passage of the implement causes the snowpack to change according to a desired conformation; the processing unit being configured to determine a second optimal implement configuration on the basis of the first desired implement configuration and on the basis of the defined snow quality value; and the processing unit being configured to perform at least one of the following two actions: sending to a display screen the information of the optimal implement configuration in order to suggest to the operator how to act on the implement; operate the actuator assembly and/or the speed of rotation of the implement and/or the working chamber of the implement so as to make the implement work in the second, determined optimal configuration.
Driving wheel and driving system for a tracked vehicle
A driving system for a tracked vehicle, in particular a tracked vehicle used for the preparation of ski slopes, features a driving wheel rotatable about a first axis of rotation; an idle wheel rotatable about a second axis of rotation parallel to the first axis of rotation; and a track looped around the driving wheel and the idle wheel, and comprising a plurality of strips made of elastomeric material, and a plurality of metal grousers, fixed to the strips; wherein at least one strip has at least one continuous toothed strip, which extends along the inner face of the strip and is configured to engage with the driving wheel.
Driving wheel and driving system for a tracked vehicle
A driving system for a tracked vehicle, in particular a tracked vehicle used for the preparation of ski slopes, features a driving wheel rotatable about a first axis of rotation; an idle wheel rotatable about a second axis of rotation parallel to the first axis of rotation; and a track looped around the driving wheel and the idle wheel, and comprising a plurality of strips made of elastomeric material, and a plurality of metal grousers, fixed to the strips; wherein at least one strip has at least one continuous toothed strip, which extends along the inner face of the strip and is configured to engage with the driving wheel.
TRACKED VEHICLE FOR FINISHING THE GROUND WITH A LIFTABLE WORKING ASSEMBLY, IN PARTICULAR A SNOW GROOMING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTABLE TILLER ASSEMBLY
A tracked vehicle for finishing the ground, in particular a snow grooming vehicle for finishing ski slopes; the vehicle comprising: a main supporting frame configured for supporting side tracks and an upper cabin; at least one working assembly, such as a tiller assembly, frontally and posteriorly coupled to the main frame and configured for finishing the ground during the movement of the vehicle; a lifting device for the working assembly and configured for selectively switching the working assembly between a first lowered working position, wherein it is in contact with the ground, and a second raised inactive position, wherein it is not in contact with the ground; at least one hydraulic stabilizing device acting on the working assembly and configured so that in the first lowered working position it does not inhibit the movement of the working assembly with respect to the main supporting frame, and in the second raised inactive position it stabilizes the working assembly with greater resistance to movement with respect to the main supporting frame.
TRACKED VEHICLE FOR FINISHING THE GROUND WITH A LIFTABLE WORKING ASSEMBLY, IN PARTICULAR A SNOW GROOMING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTABLE TILLER ASSEMBLY
A tracked vehicle for finishing the ground, in particular a snow grooming vehicle for finishing ski slopes; the vehicle comprising: a main supporting frame configured for supporting side tracks and an upper cabin; at least one working assembly, such as a tiller assembly, frontally and posteriorly coupled to the main frame and configured for finishing the ground during the movement of the vehicle; a lifting device for the working assembly and configured for selectively switching the working assembly between a first lowered working position, wherein it is in contact with the ground, and a second raised inactive position, wherein it is not in contact with the ground; at least one hydraulic stabilizing device acting on the working assembly and configured so that in the first lowered working position it does not inhibit the movement of the working assembly with respect to the main supporting frame, and in the second raised inactive position it stabilizes the working assembly with greater resistance to movement with respect to the main supporting frame.
SNOWBOARD AND/OR SKI JUMPING STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAID STRUCTURE
A snowboard and/or ski jumping structure configured to be run along a riding direction and made with snow of a ski area; the snowboard and/or ski jumping structure comprising a ramp, in particular made with snow of the ski area, which comprises a transition zone and a take-off zone, wherein the take-off zone is characterized by a take-off angle at a take-off point of the take-off zone; and a landing zone, particularly made with snow of the ski area, comprising a first zone, such as a sweet-spot zone, and a second zone, such as a critical zone; wherein the sweet-spot zone has variable slopes along the riding direction.
SNOWBOARD AND/OR SKI JUMPING STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAID STRUCTURE
A snowboard and/or ski jumping structure configured to be run along a riding direction and made with snow of a ski area; the snowboard and/or ski jumping structure comprising a ramp, in particular made with snow of the ski area, which comprises a transition zone and a take-off zone, wherein the take-off zone is characterized by a take-off angle at a take-off point of the take-off zone; and a landing zone, particularly made with snow of the ski area, comprising a first zone, such as a sweet-spot zone, and a second zone, such as a critical zone; wherein the sweet-spot zone has variable slopes along the riding direction.
VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR LOCATING A VEHICLE
Method for locating a vehicle, such as a crawler vehicle and in particular a snow grooming vehicle, within a working region, the working region comprising at least one reference element. The method comprising: acquiring a reference model of the working region comprising reference data relating to the at least one reference element; detecting, via at least one sensor of the vehicle, data relating to an area of the working region surrounding the vehicle; comparing the data detected by the at least one sensor with the reference data to verify whether at least a part of the data detected by the at least one sensor corresponds to the reference data; and determining a position of the vehicle within the working region on the basis of the comparison between the data detected by the at least one sensor and the reference data.
Snow groomer or other tracked vehicle and systems therefor
A user interface for a snow groomer or other tracked vehicle, such as tracked carrier to carry and enable use of work equipment on various terrains, is provided. The user interface may comprise an input device, an output device and a controller. The controller is configured to receive from the input device an indication of a desired snow grooming distance, and the controller is further configured to measure a distance traveled by the snow groomer, and to cause the output device to convey a remaining distance to be traveled by the snow groomer, the remaining distance being the difference between the desired snow grooming distance and the distance traveled by the snow groomer.