GB2559335A - A concrete mixer cover - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B28—WORKING CEMENT, CLAY, OR STONE
- B28C—PREPARING CLAY; PRODUCING MIXTURES CONTAINING CLAY OR CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL, e.g. PLASTER
- B28C5/00—Apparatus or methods for producing mixtures of cement with other substances, e.g. slurries, mortars, porous or fibrous compositions
- B28C5/08—Apparatus or methods for producing mixtures of cement with other substances, e.g. slurries, mortars, porous or fibrous compositions using driven mechanical means affecting the mixing
- B28C5/0806—Details; Accessories
- B28C5/0812—Drum mixer cover, e.g. lid
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B28—WORKING CEMENT, CLAY, OR STONE
- B28C—PREPARING CLAY; PRODUCING MIXTURES CONTAINING CLAY OR CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL, e.g. PLASTER
- B28C5/00—Apparatus or methods for producing mixtures of cement with other substances, e.g. slurries, mortars, porous or fibrous compositions
- B28C5/08—Apparatus or methods for producing mixtures of cement with other substances, e.g. slurries, mortars, porous or fibrous compositions using driven mechanical means affecting the mixing
- B28C5/0806—Details; Accessories
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B28—WORKING CEMENT, CLAY, OR STONE
- B28C—PREPARING CLAY; PRODUCING MIXTURES CONTAINING CLAY OR CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL, e.g. PLASTER
- B28C5/00—Apparatus or methods for producing mixtures of cement with other substances, e.g. slurries, mortars, porous or fibrous compositions
- B28C5/08—Apparatus or methods for producing mixtures of cement with other substances, e.g. slurries, mortars, porous or fibrous compositions using driven mechanical means affecting the mixing
- B28C5/0806—Details; Accessories
- B28C5/0831—Drives or drive systems, e.g. toothed racks, winches
- B28C5/0837—Drives for mixers of the tilted-drum type
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B28—WORKING CEMENT, CLAY, OR STONE
- B28C—PREPARING CLAY; PRODUCING MIXTURES CONTAINING CLAY OR CEMENTITIOUS MATERIAL, e.g. PLASTER
- B28C5/00—Apparatus or methods for producing mixtures of cement with other substances, e.g. slurries, mortars, porous or fibrous compositions
- B28C5/08—Apparatus or methods for producing mixtures of cement with other substances, e.g. slurries, mortars, porous or fibrous compositions using driven mechanical means affecting the mixing
- B28C5/18—Mixing in containers to which motion is imparted to effect the mixing
- B28C5/1825—Mixers of the tilted-drum type, e.g. mixers pivotable about an axis perpendicular to the axis of rotation for emptying
- B28C5/1856—Details or parts, e.g. drums
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
- B65D85/68—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for machines, engines or vehicles in assembled or dismantled form
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Abstract
The present invention provides concrete mixer protective cover 210 comprising: a cover portion 212 providing at least one opening in communication with a cavity for receiving at least an engine of the concrete mixer, in which the cover portion is shaped and dimensioned to substantially surround at least an engine of the concrete mixer; and a fastening device in communication with the at least one opening, in which the fastening device is arranged in use secure the cover portion in position relative to the mixer and to protect the cavity of the cover portion from an external environment. The cover portion may be composed of waterproof material such as a waterproof fabric material. The fastening device may include one or more of: a drawstring and toggle, hook and loop portions, snap portions, tie members, cooperative connectors comprising a pair of releasable engaging male and female connectors, and any combination thereof.
Description
(71) Applicant(s):
Adrian John Batty
Tudor Gardens, Merlins Bridge,
HAVERFORD WEST, Pembrokeshire, SA61 1LB, United Kingdom (72) Inventor(s):
Adrian John Batty Jennifer Ann Batty (74) Agent and/or Address for Service:
ipconsult
21A Commercial Road, SWANAGE, Dorset, BH19 1DF, United Kingdom (51) INT CL:
B28C 5/08 (2006.01) B65D 85/68 (2006.01) (56) Documents Cited:
GB 2431365 A GB 2429662 A
EP 0646444 A1 CN 203574481 U http://www.cantarp.com/agriculture/motor-covers/ Canadian/ (58) Field of Search:
INT CL A47J, B28C, B60J, B62B, B63H, B65D, H02K Other: EPODOC, WPI, Patent Fulltext (54) Title of the Invention: A concrete mixer cover Abstract Title: Concrete mixer protective cover (57) The present invention provides concrete mixer protective cover 210 comprising: a cover portion 212 providing at least one opening in communication with a cavity for receiving at least an engine of the concrete mixer, in which the cover portion is shaped and dimensioned to substantially surround at least an engine of the concrete mixer; and a fastening device in communication with the at least one opening, in which the fastening device is arranged in use secure the cover portion in position relative to the mixer and to protect the cavity of the cover portion from an external environment. The cover portion may be composed of waterproof material such as a waterproof fabric material. The fastening device may include one or more of: a drawstring and toggle, hook and loop portions, snap portions, tie members, cooperative connectors comprising a pair of releasable engaging male and female connectors, and any combination thereof.
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A CONCRETE MIXER COVER
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a cover for a concrete mixer, and in particular a protective cover for protecting components of the concrete mixer from the external environment.
Background
Cement mixers are left outside in all weathers and exposed to the external environment. Conventionally, makeshift covers are made by an operator out of empty delivery bags in order to provide a minimal amount of thermal insulation and protection from the elements.
These makeshift covers are inadequate and often fail. As a result, the engines of the mixers become wet and as a result will not start when required. The engines may also fail due to exposure to damp weather conditions causing significant down time while the engine are repaired.
Prior Art
US-2013/0074421 (Wood et al) discloses a portable generator cover comprising a roof portion configured to sit on top of a frame of a portable generator and a strap to secure the roof portion in position.
The present invention arose in order to overcome problems suffered by existing devices.
Summary of the Invention
According to a first aspect, the present invention provides a concrete mixer protective cover comprising:
a cover portion providing at least one opening in communication with a cavity for receiving at least an engine of the concrete mixer, in which the cover portion is shaped and dimensioned to substantially surround at least an engine of the concrete mixer; and a fastening device in communication with the at least one opening, in which the fastening device is arranged in use secure the cover portion in position relative to the mixer and to protect the cavity of the cover portion from an external environment.
In contrast to the prior art the present invention provides a protective cover which can be positioned and secured in place on the concrete mixer easily, whilst also being capable of being removed quickly and stored easily.
The concrete mixer protective cover may be configured to cover only the engine of the concrete mixer. The concrete mixer protective cover may however cover other components of the concrete mixer. In particular, the concrete mixer protective cover may cover an engine and at least a portion of a frame of a concrete mixer. For example, the cavity may be shaped and dimensioned to receive an engine and at least a portion of a frame of a concrete mixer.
In one embodiment, the cavity is shaped and dimensioned to receive an engine, at least a portion of a frame, and at least part of one or more handle portion(s) of the concrete mixer. The cover portion may be shaped and dimensioned to substantially surround an engine, at least a portion of a frame, and at least a part of one or more handle portions of the concrete mixer. The cover portion may be shaped and dimensioned to surround substantially all of the handle portion(s).
In one embodiment, the cover portion is shaped and dimensioned to surround at least an engine of the concrete mixer without surrounding the mixer unit. Preferably, the cover portion does not surround the mixing unit of the concrete mixer.
The concrete mixer protective cover may be formed from any suitable material for protecting the cavity of the cover portion, and in particular the contents of the cavity of the cover portion, from an external environment. Preferably, the concrete mixer protective cover is composed of waterproof material, such as for example waterproof fabric material.
The concrete mixer protective cover may comprise any suitable fastening device, or plurality of fastening devices.
The fastening device(s) preferably comprises one or more of: a drawstring and toggle, hook and loop portions, snap portions, tie members, cooperative connectors comprising a pair of releasable engaging male and female connectors, and any combination thereof.
According to a second aspect, the present invention provides a concrete mixer apparatus comprising a concrete mixer and a concrete mixer protective cover as herein described.
A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the Figures in which:
Brief Description of Figures
Figure 1 shows a schematic illustration of the concrete mixer protective cover according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 shows a schematic illustration of the concrete mixer protective cover according to a second embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 3 shows a schematic illustration of the concrete mixer protective cover according to a third embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 4 shows a further schematic illustration of the concrete mixer protective cover of Figure 3;
Figure 5 shows a schematic illustration of the concrete mixer protective cover according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 6 shows a schematic illustration of the concrete mixer protective cover according to Figure 5; and
Figures 7a-c illustrate suitable fastening devices for the concrete mixer protective cover of the present invention.
Detailed Description of Figures
With reference to Figures 1 to 7, the concrete mixer protective cover 10, 110, 210, 310, 410 comprises a cover portion 12, 112, 212, 312 providing at least one opening (not shown) in communication with a cavity for receiving at least an engine of the concrete mixer 14.
In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, the cover portion 12 encompasses only the engine of the concrete mixer 14. It can however be seen from the embodiments illustrated in Figures 2 to 5 that the cover portion may encompass, or substantially surround, the engine as well as further components ofthe concrete mixer.
For example, it can be seen from Figure 2 that the cover portion 112 is arranged in use to receive the engine, at least a portion of the frame, and at least a portion of two spaced apart handle portions of the concrete mixer 110 within the internal cavity provided by the cover portion 112.
It can be seen from Figures 3 and 4 that the cover portion 212 is arranged in use to receive the engine, at least a portion of the frame, and the entirety of two spaced apart handle portions of the concrete mixer 210 within the internal cavity provided by the cover portion 212.
It can be seen from Figures 3 and 4 that the cover portion 212 comprises two elongate spaced apart members 213 providing internal cavities (not shown) shaped and dimensioned to each receive a handle portion of the cement mixer.
The internal cavities ofthe spaced apart members 213 are in communication with the cavity of the cover portion 212. It can be seen from Figures 5 and 6 that the cover portion 312 is arranged in use to receive the engine, at least a portion of the frame, and the entirety of two spaced apart handle portions of the concrete mixer 310 within the internal cavity provided by the cover portion 312.
The concrete mixer protective cover may be composed of any suitable water proof fabric, such as for example PVC backed canvas.
The concrete mixer protective covers 10, 110, 210 and 310 of the present invention each comprise a fastening device 14, 114, 214, 314 in communication with the at least one opening, in which the fastening device 10, 110, 210, 310 is arranged in use to protect or substantially seal the cavity of the cover portion 12, 112, 212, 312 from an external environment.
As shown in Figures 7a to 7c, the fastening device 414 may comprise any suitable component for providing secure, releasable engagement between components of the cover portion 12, 112, 212, 312 which provide the at least one opening.
The fastening device(s) may be provided at any suitable location on the cover portion 12, 112, 212, 312. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the fastening device 14, 114, 214, 314 comprises a plurality of strap portions 116a, 116b arranged in use to be located adjacent the frame 117, in particular the base of the frame 117, of the mixer.
A first strap portion 116a provides a first connector 118a arranged to provide releasable engagement to a second connector 118b provided on the second strap portion 116b. The location of the connectors 118a, b on the strap portions 116a, 116b may be adjustable to adjust the position and/or tightness of the cover portion adjacent the frame 117.
The first and second connectors 118a and 118b are preferably a pair of male and female connectors. It is however to be understood that the fastening devices 114 may comprise one or more hook and loop portions, tie portions, snap portion, and/or drawstrings.
It can be seen in Figure 3 that the fastening devices 214 are provided by snap portions arranged in use to be located adjacent the frame 217, in particular the base of the frame, of the mixer. It can also be seen from Figure 6 that the fastening devices 314 are provided by tie portions arranged in use to be located adjacent the frame 317, in particular the base of the frame, of the mixer.
As shown in Figure 6, the cover portion 312 provides a further opening 320 on a portion of the cover portion 312 which is arranged in use to be located adjacent the mixer unit of the mixer. This opening 320 may have any suitable shape and dimensions and is arranged in use to enable the cover portion 312 to be positioned on at least the engine of the mixer without engaging the mixer unit. Preferably, the periphery of the opening 20 is elasticated.
In use, the cover is arranged such that least the engine of the mixer is received with the cavity provided by the cover portion (as shown in Figure 1). In some embodiments, the cover portion provides a pair of spaced apart openings shaped and dimensioned to allow the pair of spaced apart handle portions to extend therethrough (as shown in Figure 2). In some embodiments, the handle portions of the mixer are received within a pair of elongate spaced apart members 213 of the cover portion 212 (see Figures 3 and 4).
The cover portion 12, 112, 212, 312 is arranged on the mixer to cover and protect the desired component (leaving the mixer unit itself exposed to the environment). The fastening devices 14, 114, 214, 314, 414 are then adjusted and releasably engaged as required to ensure that the cover portion 12 is secured against the frame of the mixer. The engine, and optionally additional components of the mixer, is protected from the external environment.
The cover of the present invention may be positioned on the mixer quickly and easily. Furthermore, the cover may be removed quickly and easy. The cover may be stored away easily without requiring a large amount of storage space. The cover provides complete protection to at least the engine from external weather conditions.
As a result, the cover provides effective protection to the engine from the external conditions and therefore prolongs the operating lifespan of the engine and therefore the mixer. The engine is less likely to become damaged from water ingress due to the protection offered by the cover of the present invention.
The present invention therefore helps to reduce downtime associated with engine repairs.
The invention has been described by way of examples only and it will be appreciated that variation may be made to the above-mentioned embodiments without departing from the scope of invention. Firstly it will be understood that any features described in relation to any particular embodiment may be featured in combinations with other embodiments.
Claims (9)
1. A concrete mixer protective cover comprising:
a cover portion providing at least one opening in communication with a cavity for receiving at least an engine of the concrete mixer, in which the cover portion is shaped and dimensioned to substantially surround at least an engine of the concrete mixer; and a fastening device in communication with the at least one opening, in which the fastening device is arranged in use to secure the cover portion in position relative to the mixer and to protect the cavity of the cover portion from an external environment.
2. A concrete mixer protective cover as claimed in claim 1, in which the cavity is shaped and dimensioned to receive an engine, at least a portion of a frame, and handle portions of the concrete mixer.
3. A concrete mixer protective cover as claimed in either claims 1 or 2, in which the cover portion is shaped and dimensioned to surround at least an engine of the concrete mixer without surrounding the mixer unit.
4. A concrete mixer protective cover as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the cover portion is composed of waterproof material.
5. A concrete mixer protective cover as claimed in claim 4, in which the waterproof material is waterproof fabric material.
6. A concrete mixer protective cover as claimed in any preceding claim, in which the fastening device comprises one or more of: a drawstring and toggle, hook and loop portions, snap portions, tie members, cooperative connectors comprising a pair of releasable engaging male and female connectors, and any combination thereof.
7. A concrete mixer apparatus comprising a concrete mixer and a concrete mixer protective cover as claimed in any preceding claim.
AMENDMENTS TO THE CLAIMS HAVE BEEN FILED AS FOLLOWS
Claims
1. A removable concrete mixer protective cover comprising: a cover portion providing at least one opening in communication with a cavity for receiving an
5 engine, at least a portion of a frame, and at least a part of one or more handle portions of the concrete mixer, in which the cover portion is shaped and dimensioned to substantially surround an engine, at least a portion of a frame, and at least a port of one or more handle portions of the concrete mixer without surrounding a mixer unit of the concrete mixer; the cover portion is
10 composed of a waterproof fabric material; and a fastening device in communication with the at least one opening, in which the fastening device is arranged in use to secure the cover portion in position relative to the mixer and to protect the cavity of the cover portion from an external environment.
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2. A concrete mixer protective cover as claimed in claim 1, in which the fastening device comprises one or more of: a drawstring and toggle, hook and loop portions, snap portions, tie members, cooperative connectors comprising a pair of releasable engaging male and female connectors, and any combination thereof.
3. A concrete mixer protective cover according to any preceding claim comprising a plurality of fastening devices.
4. A concrete mixer protective cover according to any preceding claim wherein 25 the cover portion is shaped and dimensioned to surround substantially all of the one or more handle portions.
5. A concrete mixer protective cover according to any preceding claim wherein the cover portion provides a further opening on a portion of the cover portion
30 which is arranged in use to be located adjacent the mixer unit of the mixer.
6. A concrete mixer protective cover according to claim 5 wherein the periphery of the further opening is elasticated.
35 7. A concrete mixer protective cover according to any preceding claim wherein the cover portion comprises two elongate spaced apart members providing internal cavities shaped and dimensioned to each receive a handle portion of the cement mixer.
8. A concrete mixer protective cover according to any of claims 1 to 6 wherein the cover portion provides a pair of spaced apart openings shaped and dimensioned to allow the pair of spaced apart handle portions to extend
5 therethrough.
9. A concrete mixer apparatus comprising: a concrete mixer and a concrete mixer protective cover as claimed in any preceding claim.
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| EP0646444A1 (en) * | 1993-09-07 | 1995-04-05 | Etablissements Guy Noel | Hood for concrete mixer for the protection of the driving motor |
| GB2429662A (en) * | 2005-09-03 | 2007-03-07 | George Panteli | Cement mixer drum cover |
| GB2431365A (en) * | 2005-10-20 | 2007-04-25 | E S B Environmental Ltd | A cement mixer and receptacle therefor |
| CN203574481U (en) * | 2013-11-15 | 2014-04-30 | 山东铁华实业有限公司 | Mixer motor and mixer |
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| EP0646444A1 (en) * | 1993-09-07 | 1995-04-05 | Etablissements Guy Noel | Hood for concrete mixer for the protection of the driving motor |
| GB2429662A (en) * | 2005-09-03 | 2007-03-07 | George Panteli | Cement mixer drum cover |
| GB2431365A (en) * | 2005-10-20 | 2007-04-25 | E S B Environmental Ltd | A cement mixer and receptacle therefor |
| CN203574481U (en) * | 2013-11-15 | 2014-04-30 | 山东铁华实业有限公司 | Mixer motor and mixer |
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