WO1999001329A1 - Tilt unit for a vehicle cab - Google Patents
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- WO1999001329A1 WO1999001329A1 PCT/NZ1998/000092 NZ9800092W WO9901329A1 WO 1999001329 A1 WO1999001329 A1 WO 1999001329A1 NZ 9800092 W NZ9800092 W NZ 9800092W WO 9901329 A1 WO9901329 A1 WO 9901329A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
- B25J—MANIPULATORS; CHAMBERS PROVIDED WITH MANIPULATION DEVICES
- B25J5/00—Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
- B25J5/06—Manipulators combined with a control cab for the operator
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
- B62D33/00—Superstructures for load-carrying vehicles
- B62D33/08—Superstructures for load-carrying vehicles comprising adjustable means
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
- B62D33/00—Superstructures for load-carrying vehicles
- B62D33/06—Drivers' cabs
- B62D33/0604—Cabs insulated against vibrations or noise, e.g. with elastic suspension
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
- B62D55/00—Endless track vehicles
- B62D55/08—Endless track units; Parts thereof
- B62D55/084—Endless-track units or carriages mounted separably, adjustably or extensibly on vehicles, e.g. portable track units
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
- E02F—DREDGING; SOIL-SHIFTING
- E02F9/00—Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups E02F3/00 - E02F7/00
- E02F9/02—Travelling-gear, e.g. associated with slewing gears
- E02F9/028—Travelling-gear, e.g. associated with slewing gears with arrangements for levelling the machine
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
- E02F—DREDGING; SOIL-SHIFTING
- E02F9/00—Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups E02F3/00 - E02F7/00
- E02F9/08—Superstructures; Supports for superstructures
- E02F9/10—Supports for movable superstructures mounted on travelling or walking gears or on other superstructures
- E02F9/12—Slewing or traversing gears
- E02F9/121—Turntables, i.e. structure rotatable about 360°
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- This invention relates to a tilt unit for the cab of a vehicle.
- this invention relates to a tilt unit for the cab of an excavator /digger.
- the vehicle will now be referred to as being an excavator.
- Figure 1 shows a side view of an excavator generally indicated by arrow 1000 which has its cab 1001 rotatable about a slew bearing 1002.
- the slew bearing 1002 is attached to the chassis 1003 of the excavator 1000.
- FIG. 2 shows in more detail the slew bearing 1002 mounted on the chassis 1003.
- the disadvantage with cabs mounted on conventional slew bearings as shown, is that the orientation of the excavator's chassis with respect to the horizontal, also dictates the orientation of the cab of the excavator with respect to the horizontal. Accordingly, it is difficult for operators of excavators to excavate a level region of earth when the chassis of the excavator is not in a horizontal plane.
- One method for overcoming this problem involves the use of a laser positioned remote from the excavator.
- the laser is positioned at a height which enables a receiver on the dipper arm of the excavator to become activated on contact with said laser beam, when it is at the correct height for excavating to begin.
- the tilt bucket assembly allows for the cutting edge of the bucket to be tilted so as to remain in the horizontal plane, via the action of hydraulic rams.
- tilt bucket assembly increases the normal length of the dipper arm - bucket assembly.
- the minimum size of hole that can be excavated is increased, due to the larger arc of the dipper arm - bucket assembly.
- a further disadvantage with the slew bearings of existing excavators is that when the chassis of the excavator is on an angle with respect to the horizontal, the slew motor is unable to slew the arm of the excavator back when this is fully extended in a downhill direction. This is due to gravity increasing the force required by the motor to slew the arm back.
- a tilt unit for a vehicle cab which is rotatable with respect to the chassis of the vehicle about a rotatable joint the unit being characterised in that the rotatable joint is connected to a mounting which is tiltable about both the longitudinal and transverse axes of the vehicle in the horizontal plane.
- the rotatable joint may come in a variety of different forms without limiting the scope of the present invention.
- the rotatable joint may be a slew bearing.
- the vehicle cab may be any cab which is not integral with the vehicle chassis, so that the orientation of the cab can be varied with respect to the vehicle chassis.
- the vehicle cab may be that of an excavator.
- the vehicle may be thought of being that of an excavator.
- the slew bearing mounting may take a variety of different forms.
- the slew bearing mounting may be in the form of a substantially ring shaped frame.
- the slew bearing mounting will now be referred to simply as the mounting.
- the slew bearing may be connected to the mounting in a variety of different manners.
- the slew bearing may be integrally formed as part of the mounting itself.
- the slew bearing may be attached to the mounting by way of welding or bolts. Other means of attachment may of course be used.
- the tilting of the mounting about both the longitudinal and transverse axes of the vehicle in the horizontal plane may be achieved in a variety of different ways.
- the mounting may be pivotally attached to a tilt frame which is pivotally attached to the chassis of the vehicle.
- the tilt frame is pivotally attached to the vehicle along the transverse axis thereof, the mounting will be pivotally attached to the tilt frame along the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, or vice versa.
- the mounting may be pivotally attached to a tilt frame.
- the tilt frame being pivotally attached to a support frame which is connected to the chassis of the vehicle.
- the tilt frame may be connected to a load frame.
- the function of the load frame being to ensure the structural rigidity of the tilt frame is maintained, as this is the main load being structure for the weight of the cab.
- both the tilt and load frames may be substantially ring shaped frames when viewed in plan view although other configurations are possible.
- the support frame may be connected to the track chassis of the vehicle in a variety of ways.
- the support frame may be integrally formed with the track chassis of the vehicle.
- the support frame may be either bolted or welded to the chassis. Other ways of attaching the support frame may be used.
- lifting devices may be attached to the mounting and tilt frames in positions that allow the lifting devices to tilt same.
- the lifting devices may hydraulic rams.
- the lifting devices will now be referred to as being hydraulic rams.
- the hydraulic rams of the mounting and tilt frames respectively may be arranged in pairs so that each pair can respectively control the tilting of the mounting and tilt frame about their respective axes of rotation.
- this configuration allows for the effective tilting of the mounting in both the clockwise and anticlockwise direction with respect to both the longitudinal and transverse axes.
- the hydraulic fluid supply for the hydraulic rams may be sourced from the existing hydraulic fluid supply of the excavator. However, this should not be seen as limiting.
- the orientation of the cab of the excavator with respect to the chassis of the excavator may be determined by mercury solenoid switches or other level sensors.
- the mercury switches /level sensors may be attached to the mounting.
- the mercury switches /level sensors sense the orientation of the cab and relay this to a suitably programmed CPU.
- the CPU controls the hydraulic fluid supply to the hydraulic rams connected to both the mounting and tilt frame via action of solenoid valves.
- the CPU may be connected to a graphic display apparatus suitably positioned for viewing by the operator of the excavator.
- the cab may also include a compass or other direction sensor(s) to precisely indicate the direction in which the arm of the excavator is directed.
- a manual override system so that the orientation of the cab can be fixed with respect to the chassis of the excavator. This allowing the excavator to be operated in the same manner as a conventional excavator.
- the level sensors and solenoid valves may be capable of communication with the CPU located in the cab of the vehicle. In preferred embodiments this communication may be achieved via radio-waves. This thereby avoids rotation of the cab about the slew bearing twisting any wires which would otherwise connect these devices with the CPU in the cab.
- the present invention may have a number of advantages over the prior art.
- One advantage of the present invention is that it allows for a level region of earth to be excavated easily without the use of lasers even when the chassis of the excavator is on an angle with respect to the horizontal.
- a further advantage of the present invention is that it dispenses with the need for a tilt bucket, so the minimum size of hole that can be excavated is not increased.
- Yet another advantage of the present invention is that it may be used to excavate a gradient without lasers and without the operator having to get out of the cab.
- Another advantage of the present invention is that it allows for excavation to be undertaken quickly and in a cost effective manner.
- a further advantage of the present invention is the fact the tilt unit can be easily retro-fitted to existing excavators. Simply by fitting it under existing slew bearings and linking it to the hydraulic system.
- Another advantage of the present invention is the cab can be rotated in the same direction for virtually unlimited revolutions.
- Yet another advantage of the present invention is its relatively low cost of manufacture and cost of installation onto an excavator.
- Figure 1 illustrates a side view of a prior art excavator
- Figure 2 illustrates a slew being mounted to chassis of a prior art excavator
- Figure 3 shows a perspective view of a slew bearing
- Figure 4 shows a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention
- Figure 5 is a top plan view of the embodiments shown in Figures 4 and 6, and
- Figure 6 is a side view of the embodiment shown in Figure 4, and
- Figure 7 is a top plan view of one embodiment illustrating a slip-ring charging arrangement
- Figure 8 is a side view of an excavator fitted with a tilt unit in accordance with one preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- the tilt unit 1 (shown in Figure 4) has a mounting 2, a tilt frame 3 and support frame 4.
- the mounting 2 is pivotally connected at points 5 and 6 to the tilt frame 3 along tilt axis-1.
- the tilt frame 3 is pivotally attached at points 7 and 8 to the support frame 4 along tilt axis-2.
- the support frame 4 is attached to the track chassis (not shown) via bolts (not shown).
- a slew bearing 9 (shown in figure 3) is attached to the mounting 2 via bolts 10 which locate in apertures 11 located on radially directed flange 12 connected to the mounting 2 (as shown in figure 5).
- the mounting 2 may be effectively tilted about the two tilt axes by hydraulic rams 13, 14, 15 and 16.
- tilting of the mounting about tilt axis-1 may be achieved via co-operative movement of rams 13 and 15, and about tilt axis 2, via rams 14 and 16.
- the applicant envisages 5 inch hydraulic rams being utilised to control tilting of the mounting 2 about its axes.
- the supply of hydraulic fluid to the rams 13, 14, 15 and 16 is undertaken by a conventional centre swivel hydraulic and electric unit 17 (shown in figure 5) such is used in existing excavators.
- the flow of hydraulic fluid to and from the rams 13, 14, 15 and 16 may be controlled by solenoid valves (not shown).
- the solenoid valves being activated after level sensors 18 (shown in figure 4) relay a signal to a CPU (not shown).
- the CPU will generally be located in the cab of the vehicle and associated with a graphic display apparatus (not shown).
- the level sensors and solenoid valves (not shown) are capable of communication with the CPU (not shown) located in the cab of the vehicle via radio-waves. This thereby avoids rotation of the cab about the slew bearing twisting any wires which would otherwise connect these devices with the CPU in the cab.
- the above arrangement should not be seen as limiting as the CPU may also be situated near the hydraulic and electrical unit 17 within the tilt unit 1.
- the CPU and graphic display apparatus should be capable of communicating via radio-waves.
- the tilt unit may include a load frame 19 (shown in figure 5) which substantially corresponds in shape to the tilt frame 3.
- the load frame 19 being connected to the tilt frame 3 via extension of the lugs 20 which attach hydraulic rams 14 and 16 to the tilt frame 3.
- level sensors 18 is provided by a battery 500 shown in Figure 7.
- the battery 500 may be attached to the track chassis (not shown) of the excavator.
- the battery 500 may be charged via a slip ring 501 made of a conductive material.
- the slip ring 501 having a top and bottom surface which are separated via an insulator (not shown).
- Positive and negative leads 505, 506 are connected to the ring 501 via carbon brushes (of which only 502 is shown) on the jaws of a clamp 511.
- the leads 505, 506 come from the excavators main battery (not shown).
- the carbon brushes allow the top and bottom surfaces of the ring 501 to be respectively positively and negatively charged via leads 505, 506.
- the ring 501 is supported via a support member (not shown) which spans across the mounting block 2.
- an excavator 700 which has a dipper arm 701, a cab 702 attached to the chassis 703 of the excavator 700.
- the cab 702 is attached to the chassis 703 via a tilt unit 705.
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Priority Applications (3)
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NZ333392A NZ333392A (en) | 1998-06-29 | 1998-06-29 | Tilt unit for a vehicle cab comprises a rotatable joint connected to a tiltable mounting |
CA002295978A CA2295978C (en) | 1997-07-01 | 1998-06-29 | Tilt unit for a vehicle cab |
AU82476/98A AU720432B2 (en) | 1997-07-01 | 1998-06-29 | Tilt unit for a vehicle cab |
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NZ328213 | 1997-07-01 | ||
NZ32821397 | 1997-07-01 |
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EP0318438A1 (en) * | 1987-11-26 | 1989-05-31 | IVECO FIAT S.p.A. | Suspension device for tilting cabs of commercial vehicles |
EP0415829A1 (en) * | 1989-08-31 | 1991-03-06 | Framatome | Vehicle with tiltable endless tracks |
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- 1998-06-29 AU AU82476/98A patent/AU720432B2/en not_active Ceased
- 1998-06-29 CA CA002295978A patent/CA2295978C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
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EP0318438A1 (en) * | 1987-11-26 | 1989-05-31 | IVECO FIAT S.p.A. | Suspension device for tilting cabs of commercial vehicles |
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EP2045173A3 (en) * | 2007-10-02 | 2009-11-18 | Volvo Construction Equipment Holding Sweden AB | System and method for controlling automatic leveling of heavy equipment |
EP2045174A1 (en) * | 2007-10-02 | 2009-04-08 | Volvo Construction Equipment Holding Sweden AB | System and method for controlling automatic leveling of heavy equipment |
US8145392B2 (en) | 2007-10-02 | 2012-03-27 | Volvo Construction Equipment Holdings Sweden Ab | System and method for controlling automatic leveling of heavy equipment |
US8175776B2 (en) | 2007-10-02 | 2012-05-08 | Volvo Construction Equipment Holding Sweden Ab | System and method for controlling automatic leveling of heavy equipment |
US7832740B2 (en) * | 2007-11-07 | 2010-11-16 | Volvo Construction Equipment Holding Sweden Ab | Leveling apparatus for excavator and forestry machine equipment |
EP2058438A3 (en) * | 2007-11-07 | 2013-03-06 | Volvo Construction Equipment Holding Sweden AB | Leveling apparatus for excavator and forestry machine equipment |
US9682645B2 (en) | 2012-11-27 | 2017-06-20 | Mmd Design & Consultancy Limited | Transporter |
US11225292B2 (en) * | 2017-12-29 | 2022-01-18 | Ponsse Oyj | Arrangement and method for levelling a cab of a work machine |
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