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CONVERTIBLE BOX BLADE SCRAPER APPARATUS
20220381002 · 2022-12-01 · ·

A convertible box blade scraper apparatus includes a frame assembly including a first sidewall, a second sidewall, one or more shank support cross-members, a first blade support cross-member having a first scraper blade secured thereto, a second blade support cross-member extending between and secured to the first sidewall and the second sidewall, and having a second scraper blade and a leveling blade secured thereto, and a moldboard support cross-member, the moldboard support cross-member having a moldboard support longitudinal center axis. The apparatus further includes an elongated moldboard having an arc-shaped front surface that extends between a moldboard top edge and a moldboard bottom edge, the moldboard including one or more pivot arms rotatably coupled to the moldboard support cross-member to provide the moldboard with a pivot axis, wherein the pivot axis is coincident with the moldboard support longitudinal center axis, and further including a hitch assembly.

GROUND WORKING ACCESSORIES WITH SIDE SHIFTING OPTION
20230122412 · 2023-04-20 ·

Disclosed is a ground modifying apparatus of a type sometimes known as levellers, typically as used on tractors and skid-steer vehicles. In current practice these are used for preparing, levelling, and contouring the ground. Such device includes at least an accessory body portion supporting a ground modifying accessory or includes a way to attach the same. The apparatus includes a travelling carriage assembly pivotably attached by a carriage pivot, about a rotational axis substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the apparatus. The carriage pivot is positioned lower than the center of gravity of the travelling carriage assembly.

Wide-Scale Single-Pass Road Grader Implement with Deployable/Stowable Blade-Carrying Frame Sections and On-Board Dust Suppression System
20170328028 · 2017-11-16 ·

A grading implement features a frame with at least one movable section carried by a main frame section. Each movable section is movable relative thereto between a storage position and a working position reaching further laterally outward from the main section to increase a working width of the implement. An underside of each movable section features a respective blade adjustably mounted thereto for selective adjustment between different relative blade positions relative to the movable section. One embodiment features outboard blades on two movable sections, inboard blades on another two movable sections, and a rear blade mounted centrally on the main section behind the inboard and outboard blades. A dust suppression system features spray nozzles distributed across the main frame section behind the blades, and storage tanks mounted atop the main section so that weight of the dust suppression agent provides extra downforce to the blades.

Expanding material box for equipment
09739031 · 2017-08-22 · ·

A material box can telescope between larger and smaller widths to accommodate legal requirements of traveling down the road, making traveling between job sites easier and safer than conventional, unadjustable material boxes. The material box can be used in a wide configuration to plow a wider area, such as empty parking lots, cutting down work time. When cars are present, the material box can be made narrow to accommodate for the vehicles while still being an effective material moving device.

Scraping device for cleaning a roadway surface
11203852 · 2021-12-21 · ·

The device includes two opposing lateral wings forming the right and left sides of the scraping device. Each wing includes an upper section through which the wing is attached to the central support about a vertical pivot axis, and a bottom section that is pivotable with respect to the upper section about a first horizontal pivot axis. Each wing can follow the unevenness of the roadway surface and may also include parts that can pivot backwards in case of a frontal impact with an obstacle. The scraping device offers a very high degree of versatility and can clean various kinds of roadway surfaces with an unprecedented level of efficiency.

Towable Attachment Leveling Assembly
20210372082 · 2021-12-02 · ·

A towable attachment leveling apparatus, typically used on tractors, skid-steer, and other vehicles, with ability to independently vary the inclination of each side of an attachment, such as a turf box, about a centerline axis running substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of travel during use, as well as adjust the vertical elevation of the attachment and allow for additional adjustments to the pitch and/or yaw of the attachment.

ADJUSTABLE BLADE ASSEMBLY

A blade assembly may include a blade and a wing. The blade may be configured to be pivotably attached to a machine. The wing may be pivotably attached to an end of the blade to adjust a width of the blade assembly. The wing may be movable relative to the blade over a range of motion that is greater than 180 degrees.

DUAL STAGE LIFT SYSTEM FOR A SNOW WING

In some implementations, a lift assembly for a moldboard of a snow wing assembly of a motor grader may include a first lifting mechanism mechanically coupled to an undercarriage assembly of the motor grader. The first lifting mechanism may be configured to lift the moldboard of the snow wing assembly a first portion of a bench height associated with the moldboard. The lift assembly may include a second lifting mechanism mechanically coupled to the first lifting mechanism and the moldboard. The second lifting mechanism may be configured to lift the moldboard of the snow wing assembly a second portion of the bench height associated with the moldboard.

CYLINDER SEQUENCING FOR A DUAL STAGE LIFT SYSTEM FOR A SNOW WING

In some implementations a lift assembly for a snow wing assembly may include a first lifting mechanism, coupled to the motor grader, configured to lift the snow wing assembly a first portion of a bench height associated with a moldboard via a first hydraulic cylinder. The lift assembly may include a second lifting mechanism, coupled to the first lifting mechanism and the moldboard, configured to lift the moldboard of the snow wing assembly a second portion of the bench height via a second hydraulic cylinder. The lift assembly may include one or more valves included in a hydraulic circuit of the first hydraulic cylinder and the second hydraulic cylinder, configured to divert a flow of hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic circuit away from a first stage hydraulic cylinder and to a second stage hydraulic cylinder, based on a pressure value associated with the first stage hydraulic cylinder.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED SKID LOADER GRADING CONTROL
20220127818 · 2022-04-28 ·

A skid loader blade assembly, including a connection plate, at least one vertical actuator operationally connected to the connection plate for moving a blade relative to the plate, and a hinged blade operationally connected to the vertical actuator. The hinged blade further includes a hinge, a first blade portion connected to the hinge, and a second, oppositely disposed blade portion connected to the hinge. The skid loader blade assembly also includes a first pivot actuator operationally connected to the first blade portion and a second pivot actuator operationally connected to the second blade portion.