GB2191979A - A mobile source of power - Google Patents
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- GB2191979A GB2191979A GB08712778A GB8712778A GB2191979A GB 2191979 A GB2191979 A GB 2191979A GB 08712778 A GB08712778 A GB 08712778A GB 8712778 A GB8712778 A GB 8712778A GB 2191979 A GB2191979 A GB 2191979A
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
- B62J7/00—Luggage carriers
- B62J7/02—Luggage carriers characterised by the arrangement thereof on cycles
- B62J7/04—Luggage carriers characterised by the arrangement thereof on cycles arranged above or behind the rear wheel
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
- B62K5/00—Cycles with handlebars, equipped with three or more main road wheels
- B62K5/01—Motorcycles with four or more wheels
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
- F02B—INTERNAL-COMBUSTION PISTON ENGINES; COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL
- F02B61/00—Adaptations of engines for driving vehicles or for driving propellers; Combinations of engines with gearing
- F02B61/02—Adaptations of engines for driving vehicles or for driving propellers; Combinations of engines with gearing for driving cycles
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
- F02B—INTERNAL-COMBUSTION PISTON ENGINES; COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL
- F02B63/00—Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generators; Portable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices
- F02B63/04—Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generators; Portable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for electric generators
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
- F02B—INTERNAL-COMBUSTION PISTON ENGINES; COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL
- F02B63/00—Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generators; Portable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices
- F02B63/06—Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generators; Portable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for pumps
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- Automatic Cycles, And Cycles In General (AREA)
Abstract
A combination of a land vehicle and a source of power to provide a mobile source of power, wherein the land vehicle comprises an all terrain vehicle (1), and the source of power comprises a source of hydraulic and/or pneumatic power (2), carried by the all terrain vehicle (1). <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
A mobile source of power
The present invention relates to a novel combination of a land vehicle and a source of. power to provide a mobile source of power.
Hydraulic and/or pneumatic sources of powerfor operating machinery or tools used in, for example, road working are known and may comprise an hydraulic and/or pneumatic power pack mounted to a trailerwhich is provided with means to enable the trailer carrying the power pack to be towed by a vehicle to the sitewhere the source of power is required.
A disadvantage of using a source of power towed by a vehicle is that road works are often carried out on very rough terrain over which it can be difficult and sometimes impossibleto tow the source of power due to the relatively free connection between the towing vehicle and the trailer. In fact if terrain is particularly bad the trailer may even tip over or become immovable.
According to the present invention there is provided a combination of a land vehicle and a source of power to provide a mobile source of power, wherein the land vehicle comprises an all terrain vehicle, as hereinafter described, and the source of power comprises a source of hydraulicand/or pneumatic power carried bythe all terrain vehicle.
All terrain vehicles are known which comprise a cycle or buggy type vehicle having three orfourwheels which provide high traction. Atypical example of thins type of vehicle is the Kawasaki KLF300. This comprises four wheels, a rear heel differential which can be switched in or outand has a very low centre of gravity which enables itto traverse rough terrain without toppling over. The term "all terrain vehicle" is generally understood, and is meantto refer throughout this specification to land vehicles ofthistype.
Previously, these all terrain vehicles have been used soleyforthe purpose oftransporting a rider and possibly a towed load between destinations and it has been suggested that they are ideal for:
Farming - Particularly sheep and arable.
Groundsmen - Especially for golf courses.
Parks and Forestry - Also favoured by hunters.
Warehouses - Speed and mobility.
Leisure amongst other things. However, the all terrain vehicle has not been used as a workhorse for providing a mobile, indeed highly mobile, source of power.
Conveniently, the mobile source of power comprises an hydraulic and/or pneumatic power pack mounted on the rear of the vehicle. The power pack preferably comprises a B.H.T.M.A. type "D" hydraulicsystem providing a flow of 301 .p.m. - 138 bar (2000 p.s.i.) max pressure and the system may incorporate a flow divertervalve, a suction filter, full flow return line filterwith filter condition indicator and hydrauiic oil cooler, all of which features are well known in conventional hydraulic power systems. The power pack may be used to operate any hydraulic and/or pneumatically operated ancillary equipment ortools such aswater pumps, breakers, generators, pneumatic compressors and the like.
The power pack may be detachably mounted to the rear of the all terrain vehicle for ease of maintenance.
Preferably, the power pack is releasably secured to a heavy duty carrying rack provided on the all terrain vehicle.
Preferably, the mounting for the power pack on the all terrain vehicle comprises suspension means which serveto absorb vibrations and shocks between the all terrain vehicle and the power pack.
The power pack may comprise an electrical starter motor and this may be powered from the all terrain vehicles electrical system, or from a separate battery supply if need be.
Conveniently, the power pack is enclosed with a safetyframeto protect users of the combination according to the present invention. This safety frame may be detachable to facilitate servicing of the power pack and may also be covered with wire mesh to further reduce any hazard to users of the combination according to the present invention.
By carrying the source of hydraulic and/or pneumatic power on the all terrain vehicle the source of power in effect forms an integral part ofthe vehicle and the above described disadvantages associated with therelativelyfree connection between a vehicle and a towed trailer are avoided.
An embodiment ofthe present invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 shows a schematic view of a combination of an all terrain vehicle and a hydraulic and/or pneu- matic power pack in accordance with the present invention, and,
Figure 2 shows a partial rear view of the combination of Figure 1 with the power pack shown in detail.
The drawings show a Kawasaki KLF 300 all terrain vehicle 1 carrying at its rear end a power source 2 in the form of a Stanley hydraulic power pack HP80. The power pack 2 is rigidly, but releasably mounted to a heavy duty carrying rack3 provided atthe rear of the vehicle 1 and is powered by a Kawasaki engine (notshown).
Between the carrying rack 3 and the power pack 2 rubber pads 4 are provided which absorb vibration and help reduce shocks to the power pack2 mounting as the vehicle 1 moves over rough terrain. In orderto protect users ofthe power pack a frameS is provided around it. The frame can be detached (to facilitate servicing) by pulling out pins 6.
The all terrain vehicle 1 is so constructed that it is able to travel over very rough terrain taking the power pack 2 with it to the required location where the power pack 2 can be connected to the appropriate machinery and tools.
As well as being suitable for use where road works are taking place the source of power can be used in connection with operations to be performed by, for example, snow ploughs and tipping trailers.
Claims (10)
1. A combination of a land vehicle and a source of power to provide a mobile source of power, wherein the land vehicle comprises an all terrain vehicle as hereinafter described and the source of power comprises a source of hydraulic and/or pneumatic power carried by the all terrain vehicle.
2. Acombination according to Claim 1, wherein the mobile source of power comprises a hydraulic and/or pneumatic power pack mounted on the rear of the vehicle.
3. A combination according to Claim 1 and 2, wherein the power pack comprises a B.H.T.M.A. type "D" hydraulic system providing a flow of 30 1.p.m. - 138 bar (2000 p.s.i.) max pressure.
4. Acombination according to Claim 1,2 or 3 wherein the power pack may be releasably secured to the all terrain vehicle for ease of maintenance.
5. A combination according to Claim 4, wherein the power pack is releaseably secured to a heavy duty carrying rack provided on the all terrain vehicle.
6. Acombination according to any preceeding Claim wherein the mounting for the power pack on the all terrain vehicle comprises suspension means which serve to absorb vibrations and shocks between the all terrain vehicle and the power pack.
7. A combination according to any preceeding Claim wherein the power pack comprises an electrical starter motor and this is powered from the all terrain vehicles electrical system, or from a separate battery supply.
8. Acombination according to any preceeding Claim wherein the power pack is enclosed by a safety frame to protect users.
9. A combination according to Claim 8, wherein the safety frame is detachable to facilitate servicing ofthe power pack.
10. A combination of a land vehicle and a source of powerto provide a mobile source of powersubstantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB868613266A GB8613266D0 (en) | 1986-05-31 | 1986-05-31 | Mobile source of power |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| GB8712778D0 GB8712778D0 (en) | 1987-07-08 |
| GB2191979A true GB2191979A (en) | 1987-12-31 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB868613266A Pending GB8613266D0 (en) | 1986-05-31 | 1986-05-31 | Mobile source of power |
| GB08712778A Withdrawn GB2191979A (en) | 1986-05-31 | 1987-06-01 | A mobile source of power |
Family Applications Before (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB868613266A Pending GB8613266D0 (en) | 1986-05-31 | 1986-05-31 | Mobile source of power |
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| GB (2) | GB8613266D0 (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO1997048917A1 (en) * | 1996-06-17 | 1997-12-24 | Bruso Bruce L | An auxiliary hydraulic power unit |
Citations (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB837209A (en) * | 1956-09-10 | 1960-06-09 | Broom & Wade Ltd | Improvements in or relating to air compressors |
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- 1986-05-31 GB GB868613266A patent/GB8613266D0/en active Pending
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- 1987-06-01 GB GB08712778A patent/GB2191979A/en not_active Withdrawn
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB837209A (en) * | 1956-09-10 | 1960-06-09 | Broom & Wade Ltd | Improvements in or relating to air compressors |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO1997048917A1 (en) * | 1996-06-17 | 1997-12-24 | Bruso Bruce L | An auxiliary hydraulic power unit |
| US5809779A (en) * | 1996-06-17 | 1998-09-22 | Bruso; Bruce L. | Auxiliary hydraulic power unit |
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| GB8712778D0 (en) | 1987-07-08 |
| GB8613266D0 (en) | 1986-07-02 |
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| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |