US20160251809A1 - Interlocking ballast system - Google Patents
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Abstract
A ballast system for a machine is provided. The ballast system includes a plurality of ballast assemblies interlocked with one another. Each of the plurality of ballast assemblies includes a body defining a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is distal to the second surface. The body includes a hollow configuration. The ballast assembly includes a first cover plate affixed to the first surface. The ballast assembly also includes a second cover plate affixed to the second surface. The ballast assembly further includes a passage provided on at least one of the first cover plate and the second cover plate. The passage is adapted to interlock with a passage of an adjacent ballast assembly of the plurality of ballast assemblies. The passage is further adapted to allow flow of a ballast material therethrough.
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- The present disclosure relates to an interlocking ballast system. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to the interlocking ballast system for a machine.
- Machines, such as a pneumatic compactor, include a ballast chamber for receiving a ballast for increasing a weight of the machine. The ballast may include blocks made of concrete, aluminum, cast iron, steel, and so on. Additionally, the ballast chamber may be filled with water to increase the weight of the machine. The blocks may include different shapes, material, and may be arranged in various configurations with respect to one another within the ballast chamber to optimize the space within the ballast chamber and/or to achieve a required weight of the machine.
- In order to increase or decrease the weight of the machine, each block may have to be individually added or removed from the ballast chamber respectively. Based on a size of the ballast chamber and/or the required weight of the machine, a number of such blocks may have to be installed or uninstalled from within the chamber. The installation/uninstallation of the blocks is a time consuming and a labor intensive process which in turn may lead to machine downtime, reduced operational efficiency, increased operational cost, and so on.
- U.S. Pat. No. 5,993,110 describes a ballast system for compacting machines. The machine comprises a chassis supported on front and rear wheel-axle assemblies longitudinally spaced from each other. The chassis includes a chassis median extension located between the front and rear wheel-axle assemblies defining a raised platform. The platform includes a ballast lateral retaining means. The retaining means include a plurality of modular ballast elements fitted and locked against downward vertical and horizontal displacements by respective lateral engaging means of modular ballast elements. The engaging means are disposed transversely under the chassis median extension and include a weight that is selectively determined in function of the characteristics of a compacting load desired for the wheel-axle assemblies. Each of the modular ballast elements includes a pair of identical ballast boxes. The ballast boxes are symmetrical to the machine longitudinal axis. Each of the ballast boxes include an internal end portion provided with a central engaging means coupled to a ballast central retaining means affixed under the chassis median extension.
- Currently used ballast systems for the machines are complex, expensive, and require complicated installation techniques. Hence, there is a need for an improved ballast system.
- In an aspect of the present disclosure, a ballast system for a machine is provided. The ballast system includes a plurality of ballast assemblies interlocked with one another. Each of the plurality of ballast assemblies includes a body defining a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is distal to the second surface. The body includes a hollow configuration. The ballast assembly includes a first cover plate affixed to the first surface. The ballast assembly also includes a second cover plate affixed to the second surface. The ballast assembly further includes a passage provided on at least one of the first cover plate and the second cover plate. The passage is adapted to interlock with a passage of an adjacent ballast assembly of the plurality of ballast assemblies. The passage is further adapted to allow flow of a ballast material therethrough.
- Other features and aspects of this disclosure will be apparent from the following description and the accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary machine, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a ballast system of the machine ofFIG. 1 , according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 3 is a partial cross sectional view of the ballast system ofFIG. 2 , according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; and -
FIG. 4 is a perspective exploded view of a ballast assembly of the ballast system ofFIG. 2 , according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. - Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or the like parts. Referring to
FIG. 1 , anexemplary machine 10 is illustrated. More specifically, themachine 10 is a compaction machine. In other embodiments, themachine 10 may be any other machine such as a wheel loader, a tractor, a skid steer, a fork lift, a crane, and so on. Themachine 10 may be any machine associated with an industry such as construction, mining, transportation, agriculture, material handling, marine, and so on. - The
machine 10 includes aframe 12. Theframe 12 supports one or more components of themachine 10. Themachine 10 includes anenclosure 14, Theenclosure 14 encloses a power source (not shown) mounted on theframe 12. The power source may he any power source known in the art such as an internal combustion engine, batteries, motor, and so on, or a combination thereof. The power source may provide power to themachine 10 for mobility and operational requirements. - The
machine 10 includes anoperator cabin 16 mounted on theframe 12. Theoperator cabin 16 houses various controls (not shown) of themachine 10. The controls may include a steering, levers, pedals, a control console, buttons, audio visual devices, and so on. The controls may control themachine 10 on ground. Themachine 10 also includesrollers 18 mounted to theframe 12. Therollers 18 support and provide mobility to themachine 10 on the ground. Therollers 18 also perform compaction of a surface, such as an asphalt surface, based on application requirements. - The
machine 10 further includes aballast compartment 20 provided within theframe 12. Theballast compartment 20 has a hollow configuration. Referring toFIG. 2 , theballast compartment 20 may receive aballast system 22. Theballast system 22 provides a desired weight to themachine 10 during the compaction of the surface based on application requirements. - The
ballast system 22 includes a number ofvertical stacks 24 provided adjacent to one another. In other embodiments, theballast system 22 may include a singlevertical stack 24. Eachvertical stack 24 includes afirst ballast assembly 26, asecond ballast assembly 28, athird ballast assembly 30, afourth ballast assembly 32, and so on stacked one over the other. Each of thefirst ballast assembly 26, thesecond ballast assembly 28, thethird ballast assembly 30, thefourth ballast assembly 32, and so on are interlocked with one another and will be explained in more detail with reference toFIGS. 3 and 4 . Also, a configuration of each of thefirst ballast assembly 26, thesecond ballast assembly 28, thethird ballast assembly 30, thefourth ballast assembly 32, and so on is similar to one another. - Referring to
FIG. 3 , a partial cross sectional view of theballast system 22 is illustrated. More specifically,FIG. 3 includes a cross sectional view of thefirst ballast assembly 26 and thesecond ballast assembly 28 in an assembled position. Thefirst ballast assembly 26 and thesecond ballast assembly 28 are interlocked with one another via aconnection interface 34. Theconnection interface 34 also provides a channel for a flow of a ballast material therethrough. Theconnection interface 34 will be explained in more detail with reference toFIG. 4 . Thearrows 36 depict the flow of the ballast material into thesecond ballast assembly 28 and further into thefirst ballast assembly 26 through theconnection interface 34. Theconnection interface 34 may also be present between thesecond ballast assembly 28, thethird ballast assembly 30, and thefourth ballast assembly 32 of theballast system 22 to provide interlocking and the channel for the flow of the ballast material therebetween. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , an exploded perspective view of thefirst ballast assembly 26 is illustrated. It should be noted that the configuration of thefirst ballast assembly 26 is similar to the configuration of each of thesecond ballast assembly 28, thethird ballast assembly 30, thefourth ballast assembly 32, and so on. Thefirst ballast assembly 26 will now be explained in detail with reference toFIGS. 3 and 4 . Thefirst ballast assembly 26 includes abody 38. Thebody 38 includes a hollow and rectangular configuration. In other embodiments, thefirst ballast assembly 26 may include any other configuration such as circular, trapezoidal, and so on without limiting the scope of the disclosure. More specifically, thebody 38 includes afirst surface 40 and asecond surface 42. Thefirst surface 40 is distal to thesecond surface 42. - Also, the
body 38 includes a number ofsidewalls 44 extending between thefirst surface 40 and thesecond surface 42. Thefirst surface 40, thesecond surface 42, and thesidewalls 44 are interconnected with one another in a manner such that acentral cavity 46 is formed therebetween. Thecentral cavity 46 receives the ballast material therein. The ballast material may be any material known in the art such as water, oil, metal, concrete, sand, gravel, soil, and so on, and/or a combination thereof. - Further, the
first ballast assembly 26 includes afirst cover plate 48. Thefirst cover plate 48 includes a flat and planar configuration. In other embodiments, thefirst cover plate 48 may include any other configuration such as a stepped configuration without limiting the scope of the disclosure. Thefirst cover plate 48 is affixed to thefirst surface 40 of thebody 38. Thefirst cover plate 48 may be affixed to thefirst surface 40 by any known fastening method such as bolting, riveting, and so on. Thefirst cover plate 48 encloses thebody 38 from afirst direction 50. - The
first ballast assembly 26 also includes asecond cover plate 52. Thesecond cover plate 52 includes a flat and planar configuration. In other embodiments, thesecond cover plate 52 may include any other configuration such as a stepped configuration without limiting the scope of the disclosure. Thesecond cover plate 52 is affixed to thesecond surface 42 of thebody 38. Thesecond cover plate 52 may be affixed to thesecond surface 42 by any known fastening method such as bolting, riveting, and so on. Thesecond cover plate 52 encloses thebody 38 from asecond direction 54. - Further, the
first ballast assembly 26 includes theconnection interface 34 provided on at least one of thefirst cover plate 48 and thesecond cover plate 52. More specifically, theconnection interface 34 includes afirst passage 56 provided on thefirst cover plate 48. Thefirst passage 56 is connected to thecentral cavity 46. Accordingly, thefirst passage 56 allows the flow of the ballast material therethrough and within thecentral cavity 46. - The
first cover plate 48 includes afirst port 58. Thefirst port 58 is axially aligned with respect to thefirst passage 56. Thefirst port 58 provides connection between thefirst passage 56 and thecentral cavity 46 and allows the flow of the ballast material therethrough. Thefirst passage 56 also interlocks with a second passage (not shown) of the adjacentsecond ballast assembly 28 of theballast system 22 and will be explained later in detail. Thefirst passage 56 may be interlocked with the second passage of thesecond ballast assembly 28 by any known coupling method such as bolting, threading, coupler, and so on. - The
second cover plate 52 also includes theconnection interface 34 provided thereon. More specifically, theconnection interface 34 includes asecond passage 60 provided on thesecond cover plate 52. Thesecond passage 60 is connected to thecentral cavity 46. Thesecond passage 60 allows the flow of the ballast material therethrough. Accordingly, thesecond cover plate 52 includes asecond port 62. Thesecond port 62 is axially aligned with respect to thesecond passage 60. Thesecond port 62 provides connection between thesecond passage 60 and thecentral cavity 46 and allows the flow of the ballast material therethrough. - In the illustrated embodiment, as the
second passage 60 is provided on thefirst ballast assembly 26, thesecond passage 60 allows the flow of the ballast material out of thecentral cavity 46 as and when required. Accordingly, thesecond passage 60 of thefirst ballast assembly 26 is sealed by any known sealingelement 64 such as a cap, a plug, a sealing compound, and so on. When the second passage is provided on thesecond ballast assembly 28, the second passage of thesecond ballast assembly 28 is interlocked with thefirst passage 56 of thefirst ballast assembly 26 and allows the flow of the ballast material therethrough from thesecond ballast assembly 28 into thefirst ballast assembly 26. - The
first ballast assembly 26 additionally includes afirst seal 66 provided between thefirst surface 40 and thefirst cover plate 48. Thefirst seal 66 also includes afirst aperture 68. Thefirst aperture 68 is axially aligned with respect to thefirst passage 56 and/or thefirst port 58 of thefirst cover plate 48. Thefirst aperture 68 allows connection between thefirst passage 56 and thecentral cavity 46. Thefirst seal 66 provides a sealing surface between thefirst cover plate 48 and thefirst surface 40. - The
first ballast assembly 26 also additionally includes asecond seal 70 provided between thesecond surface 42 and thesecond cover plate 52. Thesecond seal 70 includes asecond aperture 72. Thesecond aperture 72 is axially aligned with respect to thesecond passage 60 and/or thesecond port 62 of thesecond cover plate 52. Thesecond aperture 72 allows connection between thesecond passage 60 and thecentral cavity 46. Thesecond seal 70 provides a sealing surface between thesecond cover plate 52 and thesecond surface 42. - The
first seal 66 and/or thesecond seal 70 described herein is optional based on application requirements. In some embodiments, thefirst seal 66 and/or thesecond seal 70 may be omitted. In such a situation, thefirst cover plate 48 may be directly affixed on to thefirst surface 40, and thesecond cover plate 52 may be directly affixed on to thesecond surface 42 respectively. Thefirst seal 66 and/or thesecond seal 70 may be any sealing means known in the art such as a gasket, a sealing plate, a sealing compound, and so on. Thefirst seal 66 and/or thesecond seal 70 may be made of any material known in the art such as rubber, polymer, metal, and so on. Also, thefirst passage 56 and/or thesecond passage 60 may be any component adapted to provide a channel for the flow of the ballast material such as a tube, a pipe, a hose, a coupler, flange, and so on. Thefirst passage 56 and/or thesecond passage 60 may be made of any material known in the art such as metal, polymer, rubber, and so on. - The
first ballast assembly 26 also includes arecess 74 provided on thesecond surface 42. Therecess 74 includes an elongated and stepped configuration. Therecess 74 engages with a lifting means (not shown) to lift thefirst ballast assembly 26. In one embodiment, the lifting means may be a fork of a forklift. In another embodiment, the lifting means may be a chain, a belt, a rope, and so on to engage with therecess 74 to lift thefirst ballast assembly 26. In yet another embodiment, additionally or alternatively, thefirst ballast assembly 26 may include a hook, an eyebolt, and an on to lift thefirst ballast assembly 26. - It should be noted that the components of the
first ballast assembly 26 viz. thefirst cover plate 48, thefirst passage 56, thefirst port 58, thesecond cover plate 52, thesecond passage 60, thesecond port 62, thefirst seal 66, thefirst aperture 68, thesecond seal 70, and thesecond aperture 72 may also he provided on thesecond ballast assembly 28, thethird ballast assembly 30, thefourth ballast assembly 32, and so on. Also, the configuration, number, stacks, components, layout of thefirst ballast assembly 26 and/or theballast system 22 disclosed herein is merely exemplary and may not limit the scope of the disclosure. - The present disclosure relates to the
ballast system 22. In the illustrated embodiment, the ballast material is filled through a first passage 76 (shown inFIG. 2 ) of thefourth ballast assembly 32. Due to the interlocked configuration of theballast system 22, the ballast material flows from thefourth ballast assembly 32 into thethird ballast assembly 30 via a connection interface (not shown) therebetween. The ballast material then flows from thethird ballast assembly 30 into thesecond ballast assembly 28 via a connection interface (not shown) therebetween. Further, the ballast material flows from thesecond ballast assembly 28 into thefirst ballast assembly 26 via the connection interface 34 (shown inFIG. 3 ) therebetween. Theballast system 22 may be filled with a required quantity of the ballast material based on the desired weight of themachine 10. The number of the ballast assemblies and/or thevertical stacks 24 may be added or removed based on the desired weight of themachine 10 and/or a size and/or a dimension of theballast compartment 20. Additionally, thevertical stacks 24 of theballast system 22 may also he interlocked with one another in order to improve connection within theballast system 22. In such a situation, thecomplete ballast system 22 may be filled with the ballast material through a singlevertical stack 24. - In other embodiments, the
ballast system 22 may include the number of ballast assemblies interlocked with one another and disposed adjacent to one another in a horizontal configuration, in another embodiment, theballast system 22 may include only thefirst ballast assembly 26 having a size and/or a dimension approximately equal to the size and/or the dimension of theballast compartment 20. In such a situation, thefirst ballast assembly 26 may be filled with the required quantity of the ballast material based on the required weight of themachine 10. - The
first ballast assembly 26 and/or theballast system 22 described herein may include a number of design and/or layout configurations other than the ones described herein based on application requirements without limiting the scope of the disclosure. Theballast system 22 provides a simple, convenient, cost efficient, and space efficient design of theballast system 22. Theballast system 22 is easy to install reducing machine downtime and labor effort in turn leading to increased machine/operational efficiency, reduced costs, and so on. - While aspects of the present disclosure have been particularly shown and described with reference to the embodiments above, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various additional embodiments may be contemplated by the modification of the disclosed machines, systems and methods without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Such embodiments should be understood to fall within the scope of the present disclosure as determined based upon the claims and any equivalents thereof.
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1. A ballast system for a machine, the ballast system comprising:
a plurality of ballast assemblies interlocked with one another, each of the plurality of ballast assemblies including:
a body defining a first surface and a second surface, the first surface distal to the second surface, the body having a hollow configuration;
a first cover plate affixed to the first surface;
a second cover plate affixed to the second surface; and
a passage provided on at least one of the first cover plate and the second cover plate, the passage adapted to interlock with a passage of an adjacent ballast assembly of the plurality of ballast assemblies, the passage further adapted to allow flow of a ballast material therethrough.
2. The ballast system of claim 1 further including a first seal provided between the first surface and the first cover plate.
3. The ballast system of claim 2 further including a second seal provided between the second surface and the second cover plate.
4. The ballast system of claim 1 further including a recess provided on the second surface, the recess adapted to engage with a lifting means adapted to lift the ballast assembly.
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