TR201920059A2 - Fifth Wheel Height Auto Adjustable Tractor - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention is a tractor (10) in which the fifth wheel (30) can be automatically adjusted in height by measuring the stance angle of the trailer (20) over the fifth wheel (30) positioned over the tractor chassis (11) in the connection of the tractors (10) to the trailer (20). Figure 1

Description

DESCRIPTION Fifth Wheel Height Automatic Adjustable Tractor Technical Area The invention relates to attractors.

The invention especially; The fifth wheel height is related to the automatically adjustable tractors.

Previous Technique Tow trucks and trailer vehicles attached to the back of the tractors in the transport sector is used. Tractor and trailer vehicles, fifth wheel and trailer on tractors They create a pair by means of the pin on it and perform the load carrying process. with hammer In the connection of the trailer to each other, the fifth wheel and the pin height must be specified in certain standards. and must be compatible with each other.

Since the pin heights of trailer-type vehicles are fixed in the current technique, the fifth in the tractors Some innovations are designed on the wheel, and the tractor and the trailer are connected. The fifth wheel dimensions of the tractor and the height adjustment are according to the pin height of the trailer. problem when another trailer is wanted to be connected to the same tractor after it has been adjusted is happening. This time, according to the pin height of the new trailer, the required height and connection settings must be made. Different table and feeder in existing towing vehicles With the wheel options, the fifth wheel adjustment can be changed within a certain range.

However, this situation creates the need to purchase a new product every time.

In the state of the art, tractors with a height-adjustable fifth wheel are known.

Height adjustable fifth wheels input adjustment input from the driver and/or an outside they receive from humans. This situation creates the need for constant adjustment and measurement.

In order to eliminate the above-mentioned problems, some configurations have been introduced. has been placed. For example, in the patent application numbered FR2672561, the fifth wheel A method of controlling the movements of a trailer according to the tractor assembly with which it is hit. has been placed and the method in question is to calculate the rotation angle of the fifth wheel with a computer. allows it to be measured through Whether it has predetermined values As a result of the comparison, when a predetermined critical value is reached, the computer a system for adjusting the suspension height of the tractor's chassis via By activating it, the connection of the semi-trailer and the chassis of the tractor is provided. However, in question Thanks to the activator and lever mechanism at the application, the angle of the tray connected to the trailer can be adjusted. an active adjustment by ensuring that the trailer is actively controlled and the trailer is level. There are no elements that allow it to be done. This situation requires continuous measurement and requires adjustment. It has been developed for semi-trailers used in transportation. The semi-trailers in question gooseneck tilt to keep load transfer to a minimum when changing platform height A system that also optimizes the angle of the platform and thus maintains the parallelism of the platform to the ground. method has been introduced. However, in the application in question, the exact height of the trailer cannot be detected. For this reason, precise adjustment cannot be made.

In conclusion; The inadequacy of the existing structures makes it necessary to make an improvement in the relevant technical field. it is clay.

Brief Description of the Invention The present invention relates to attractors.

The main purpose of the invention is to connect the tractors to the trailer, the fifth wheel of the trailer. By measuring the stance angle, the height adjustment process of the fifth wheel automatically is to present an attractive that can be done.

Another object of the invention is to measure the exact height of the trailer to which the driver is attached. high precision adjustment with hydraulic activators without having to is to present an enabling attractive.

All the above-mentioned purposes that will emerge from the detailed description below. The present invention is to realize that the tractor chassis is used in the coupling of the tractors to the trailer. By measuring the stance angle of the trailer over the fifth wheel positioned on the fifth It is attractive that the wheel can be adjusted automatically in height.

All the features and advantages of the invention can be found in the figures given below and in the references to these figures. It can be clearly understood with detailed explanations and the evaluations are made with the explanations and figures. It has to be done ahead of time.

Brief Description of Figures Figure 1 is a side view of the tractor and trailer which is the subject of the invention.

Figure 2 is the detail view of the trailer with the fifth wheel connecting to the tractor chassis.

Reference Numbers Given in the Figures Attractive 11 Tractor chassis Trailer fifth wheel 31 Top plate 32 Bottom table 33 Intermediate plate 40 Lever mechanism 50 Activators 60 Angle sensor 70 Electronic control unit 71 Buttons Detailed Description of the Invention The invention is located on the tractor chassis (11) in the connection of the tractors (10) to the trailer (20). By measuring the stance angle of the trailer (20) over the positioned fifth wheel (30), the fifth It is attractive (10) that the wheel (30) can be automatically adjusted for height. Promise subject attractive (10); o positioned over the tractor chassis and the fifth wheel (30) raised and lever mechanism (40) that provides the lowering movement, - activator (50), which gives a precise drive to the lever mechanism (40), Fifth wheel (30) by measuring the pain of the trailer (20) on a straight road Angle sensor (60), which allows to control the height, By taking the values measured with the 0 angle sensor (60), the lever mechanism (40) by deciding whether to descend or rise, the precise height adjustment It includes an electronic control unit (70), which enables

The invention is aimed at connecting the tractors (10) and the trailer (20) to each other. is being implemented. Side view of the tractor (10) and the trailer (20) in Figure 15 is shown. Accordingly, the connection of the tractor (10) and the trailer (20) is connected with the fifth wheel (30). is provided. The fifth wheel (30) is positioned on the tractor chassis (11). The tractor chassis (11) is the carrier frame of the tractor (10).

Detail view of the fifth wheel (30) and the connection to the tractor chassis (11) of the trailer (20) in Figure 2* given. The fifth wheel (30) outlines an upper table (31), a lower table (32), and an intermediate plate (33). The top plate (31) is between the fifth wheel (30) and the trailer (20). provides the connection. The upper table (31) performs its kinematic movement depending on the lower table (32). it provides. On the lower part of the lower plate (32) there is a spacer plate. Lower table (32), upper it acts as a connection between the table (31) and this intermediate plate (33). Spacer plate (33) fifth is the main carrier of the wheel (30).

Lever mechanism (40) that provides the rising and falling movement of the fifth wheel (30) are available. The lever mechanism (40) is positioned on the tractor chassis (11).

Lever mechanism (40) adjusts the height of the fifth wheel (30) to the trailer (20) pin. It allows it to be made according to its height. Movement to the lever mechanism (40) is a is given by the activator (50). In the invention, preferably the activator (50) is hydraulically driven. is designed. The activator (50) gets its power from hydraulics. Top plate (31) vs bottom plate (32) Fifth by measuring the angle made by the trailer (20) on the straight road by measuring the angle between Controlling the height of the wheel (30) is provided by the angle sensor (60). Angle sensor The values measured by (60) are transferred to the electronic control unit (70). Electronic control unit (70), by looking at the data it receives from the angle sensor (60), the lever mechanism (40) is lowered and or decides to rise. Button (71) on the electronic control unit (70) are available. The button (71) enables the activator (50) to move manually.

In the light of what has been described above, the application of the invention is carried out as follows. Driver initially brings the fifth wheel (30) to the desired adjustment level with the trailer (20).

After matching the trailer (20), fine-tuning with precision measurement and control system is in the construction phase. Lever positioned on the tractor chassis (11) mechanism (40) drives the bottom plate (32) with the drive it receives from the activator (50). it moves up or down. Activator (50) input manually It can also be given by the driver. Also, according to the angle information received by the angle sensor (60) also activator (50) depending on the calculation made by the electronic control unit (70) Fine height adjustment can be made with

To connect a trailer (20) of known height with the button (71), the driver must first it can bring the fifth wheel (30) of the vehicle to the desired height. Fifth wheel (30) After it is brought to the desired height, the matching process is done with the trailer (20). Trailer After completing the match with (20), when the speed of the tractor (10) exceeds 10 km/h, the tractor The angle between the upper plate (31) and the lower plate (32) of the activator (50), which is connected to the chassis (11) The information sent by the sensor (60) to the electronic control unit (70) and the electronic control fine and sensitive adjustment of the fifth wheel (30) according to the input from the unit (70). is making adjustments.

In order to avoid some possible errors, the driver should adjust the fifth wheel (30) height. In case of mis-adjustment, the data from the angle sensor (60) is transmitted to the electronic control unit. (70) and the activator (50) is controlled by the system to find the right angle. is activated automatically. Thus, possible errors can be avoided.

As a result, the invention and the trailer (20) match the sensor placed in the system. After it is provided and the vehicles are at the driving level, the table attached to the trailer (20) An active adjustment is made by actively controlling the angle of the trailer and keeping the trailer (20) level. is being done. Automatically by measuring the stance angle of the trailer (20) on the fifth wheel (30). height adjustment can be performed.

Claims (1)

REQUESTS It is a tractor (10) in which the fifth wheel (30) can be automatically adjusted by measuring the stance angle of the trailer (20) over the fifth wheel (30) positioned on the tractor chassis (11) at the connection of the tractors (10) to the trailer (20), and its feature is ; o Lever mechanism (40) which is positioned over the tractor chassis and provides the rising and falling movement of the fifth wheel (30), - activator (50) which gives a precise drive to the lever mechanism (40), 0 the fifth wheel (by measuring the angle made by the trailer (20) on the straight road) 30) the angle sensor (60) that enables the height to be controlled, and the electronic control unit (70) that allows precise height adjustment by deciding whether the lever mechanism (40) is lowered or raised by taking the values measured with that angle sensor (60). It is a hammer (10) according to claim 1, its feature is; it contains a button (71) on the electronic control unit (70) that enables the activator (50) to move manually. It is a hammer (10) according to claim 1, its feature is; the fifth wheel (30) contains the upper table (31) that provides the connection between the trailer (20) and the trailer (20). It is a hammer (10) according to claim 1, its feature is; It is the main carrier of the fifth wheel (30), and it includes the lever mechanism (40) and the intermediate plate (33) forming the interface between the activator (50) and the fifth wheel (30). It is a hammer (10) according to claim 4, its feature is; the fifth wheel (30) includes a lower table (32) that acts as a connection between the upper table (31) and the intermediate plate (33).