公开(公告)号：US08205892B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-26

申请号：US12847245

申请日：2010-07-30

Applicant: Ryan P. Mackin ,  Daniel J Burke ,  Bruce A. Coers ,  Glenn E Pope ,  James K Adamson

Inventor： Ryan P. Mackin ,  Daniel J Burke ,  Bruce A. Coers ,  Glenn E Pope ,  James K Adamson

IPC: B62D17/00

CPC classification number: B62D49/0678 ,  B60B35/1054 ,  B60Y2200/22 ,  Y10S180/906

Abstract: A method for changing the track of a vehicle (100) having first and second wheels (108, 110) disposed on opposing sides of the vehicle (100) along a line generally perpendicular to the direction of travel of the vehicle, the first and second wheels (108, 110 are supported on first and second wheel supports (114, 116, 204) to permit the track of the first and second wheels (108, 110) to be adjusted, at least one actuator (218, 220) is coupled to at least one wheel of the first and second wheels (108, 110) and is configured to change the toe angle of said first and second wheels (108, 110), and an electronic control unit (402) is coupled to the actuator (218, 220) that is configured to command the actuator (218, 220) to change the toe angle, the method comprising the steps of changing the toe angle of the first and second wheels (108, 110); rolling the vehicle (100) on the first and second wheels (108, 110) over the ground to generate opposing lateral forces on the first and second wheels (108, 110); and applying the opposing lateral forces to the first and second wheel supports (114, 116, 204) to change the track of the first and second wheels (108, 110).

Abstract translation: 一种用于改变车辆（100）的轨道的方法，所述车辆（100）的轨道沿着大致垂直于所述车辆行进方向的线设置在所述车辆（100）的相对侧上的第一和第二轮（108,110），所述第一和第二轮 轮（108,110）被支撑在第一和第二轮支撑件（114,116,204）上以允许调节第一和第二轮（108,110）的轨道，至少一个致动器（218,220）被联接 到所述第一和第二轮（108,110）的至少一个轮子并且被配置为改变所述第一和第二轮（108,110）的束角，并且电子控制单元（402）联接到所述致动器 所述方法包括以下步骤：改变所述第一和第二轮（108,110）的束角;使所述车辆（100）滚动， 在第一和第二轮（108,110）上，以在第一和第二轮上产生相反的横向力 （108,110）; 以及将相对的横向力施加到第一和第二轮支撑件（114,116,204）以改变第一和第二轮（108,110）的轨道。

公开(公告)号：US20120025477A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-02

申请号：US12847245

申请日：2010-07-30

Applicant: Ryan P. Mackin ,  Daniel J. Burke ,  Bruce A. Coers ,  Glenn E. Pope ,  James K. Adamson

Inventor： Ryan P. Mackin ,  Daniel J. Burke ,  Bruce A. Coers ,  Glenn E. Pope ,  James K. Adamson

IPC: B62D17/00

CPC classification number: B62D49/0678 ,  B60B35/1054 ,  B60Y2200/22 ,  Y10S180/906

Abstract: A method for changing the track of a vehicle (100) having first and second wheels (108, 110) disposed on opposing sides of the vehicle (100) along a line generally perpendicular to the direction of travel of the vehicle, the first and second wheels (108, 110 are supported on first and second wheel supports (114, 116, 204) to permit the track of the first and second wheels (108, 110) to be adjusted, at least one actuator (218, 220) is coupled to at least one wheel of the first and second wheels (108, 110) and is configured to change the toe angle of said first and second wheels (108, 110), and an electronic control unit (402) is coupled to the actuator (218, 220) that is configured to command the actuator (218, 220) to change the toe angle, the method comprising the steps of changing the toe angle of the first and second wheels (108, 110); rolling the vehicle (100) on the first and second wheels (108, 110) over the ground to generate opposing lateral forces on the first and second wheels (108, 110); and applying the opposing lateral forces to the first and second wheel supports (114, 116, 204) to change the track of the first and second wheels (108, 110).

Abstract translation: 一种用于改变车辆（100）的轨道的方法，所述车辆（100）的轨道沿着大致垂直于所述车辆行进方向的线设置在所述车辆（100）的相对侧上的第一和第二轮（108,110），所述第一和第二轮 轮（108,110）被支撑在第一和第二轮支撑件（114,116,204）上以允许调节第一和第二轮（108,110）的轨道，至少一个致动器（218,220）被联接 到所述第一和第二轮（108,110）的至少一个轮子并且被配置为改变所述第一和第二轮（108,110）的束角，并且电子控制单元（402）联接到所述致动器 所述方法包括以下步骤：改变所述第一和第二轮（108,110）的束角;使所述车辆（100）滚动， 在第一和第二轮（108,110）上，以在第一和第二轮上产生相反的横向力 （108,110）; 以及将相对的横向力施加到第一和第二轮支撑件（114,116,204）以改变第一和第二轮（108,110）的轨道。

公开(公告)号：US07954583B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-07

申请号：US12463628

申请日：2009-05-11

Applicant: Bruce Alan Coers ,  Daniel James Burke ,  Ryan Patrick Mackin

Inventor： Bruce Alan Coers ,  Daniel James Burke ,  Ryan Patrick Mackin

IPC: B62D61/12

CPC classification number: B60B35/109 ,  B60B35/1054 ,  B60B35/1063 ,  B60Y2200/222 ,  Y10S180/906

Abstract: An agricultural harvester rear axle arrangement for an agricultural harvester (10) having a body (12), the arrangement comprising left and right rear wheels (18, 20); means for supporting the wheels for rotation about a generally vertical steering axis (38, 40, 78, 94) and for supporting the wheels for extension and retraction from the body of the combine (26, 28, 30, 90); actuator means for steering the wheels (38, 40, 70, 72, 94) and for extending and retracting the wheels (34, 36, 70, 72); an electronic controller (50) coupled to the actuator means to steer, extend and retract the wheels.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有主体（12）的农业收割机（10）的农业收割机后桥装置，所述装置包括左后轮和右后轮（18,20）; 用于支撑所述轮子围绕大致垂直的转向轴线（38,40,78,94）旋转并用于支撑所述车轮以从所述组合体（26,28,30,90）的主体伸出和缩回的装置; 用于转向车轮（38,40,70,72,94）并用于使车轮（34,36,70,72）延伸和收回的致动器装置; 耦合到致动器装置以引导，延伸和缩回车轮的电子控制器（50）。

公开(公告)号：US20100283218A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-11

申请号：US12463628

申请日：2009-05-11

Applicant: Bruce Alan Coers ,  Daniel James Burke ,  Ryan Patrick Mackin

Inventor： Bruce Alan Coers ,  Daniel James Burke ,  Ryan Patrick Mackin

IPC: A01B69/00 ,  B60B35/00 ,  A01D41/127 ,  A01D41/12 ,  G06F19/00 ,  B62K17/00

CPC classification number: B60B35/109 ,  B60B35/1054 ,  B60B35/1063 ,  B60Y2200/222 ,  Y10S180/906

Abstract: An agricultural harvester rear axle arrangement for an agricultural harvester (10) having a body (12), the arrangement comprising left and right rear wheels (18, 20); means for supporting the wheels for rotation about a generally vertical steering axis (38, 40, 78, 94) and for supporting the wheels for extension and retraction from the body of the combine (26, 28, 30, 90); actuator means for steering the wheels (38, 40, 70, 72, 94) and for extending and retracting the wheels (34, 36, 70, 72); an electronic controller (50) coupled to the actuator means to steer, extend and retract the wheels.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有主体（12）的农业收割机（10）的农业收割机后桥装置，所述装置包括左后轮和右后轮（18,20）; 用于支撑所述轮子围绕大致垂直的转向轴线（38,40,78,94）旋转并用于支撑所述车轮以从所述组合体（26,28,30,90）的主体伸出和缩回的装置; 用于转向车轮（38,40,70,72,94）并用于使车轮（34,36,70,72）延伸和收回的致动器装置; 耦合到致动器装置以引导，延伸和缩回车轮的电子控制器（50）。

公开(公告)号：US07025167B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-11

申请号：US10077215

申请日：2002-02-15

Applicant: Norman Szalony ,  David Majors ,  Walt Golembiewski, Jr. ,  Mitch Glowacki ,  Kenneth Horen

Inventor： Norman Szalony ,  David Majors ,  Walt Golembiewski, Jr. ,  Mitch Glowacki ,  Kenneth Horen

IPC: B60K17/22

CPC classification number: F16F7/10 ,  F16C3/03 ,  F16D3/06 ,  Y10S180/906 ,  Y10T29/49705

Abstract: One preferred embodiment of the invention is a shaft to transfer torque in a vehicle including a first member having internal splines and a second member having external splines engagable with the internal splines to allow telescopic movement between the first member and the second member and to transfer torque between the first member and the second member. The external spline has a coating to reduce friction during the telescopic movement. Another preferred embodiment of the invention is a suspension system for a vehicle including a biasing device and the above-described shaft.

公开(公告)号：US6145610A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-14

申请号：US125553

申请日：1998-08-27

Applicant: Luigi Gallignani

Inventor： Luigi Gallignani

IPC: B62D21/14 ,  B62D55/084 ,  B66C23/62 ,  E02F9/02 ,  B62D55/10

CPC classification number: E02F9/024 ,  B62D49/0678 ,  B62D55/084 ,  B66C23/62 ,  Y10S180/906

Abstract: For machinery it is often desirable to change the gauge of the track or wheels. Variation of gauge is commonly accomplished by hydraulic cylinders which act through telescopic cross beams (3) to, for example, move tracks (2) of the machinery apart. Apparatus is disclosed to guide movement of the structure to change gauge and to lock the structure in place to prevent relative movement while the machinery is operated. Remote control (30) may be used to control these operations.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / US97 / 03127 Sec。 371日期1998年8月27日第 102（e）日期1998年8月27日PCT提交1997年2月28日PCT公布。 公开号WO97 / 31813 日期1997年9月4日对于机械，通常希望改变轨道或车轮的规格。 量规的变化通常由液压缸实现，液压缸通过伸缩横梁（3）作用，例如将机器的轨道（2）移动到分开的位置。 公开了引导结构移动以改变量规并将结构锁定在适当位置的装置，以防止在机械操作时的相对运动。 遥控器（30）可用于控制这些操作。

公开(公告)号：US5901800A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-11

申请号：US696257

申请日：1996-08-13

Applicant: William Andrew Wilson ,  Gary Edward Richter

Inventor： William Andrew Wilson ,  Gary Edward Richter

IPC: B62D49/06 ,  B62D55/00 ,  B62D55/084

CPC classification number: B62D55/084 ,  B62D49/0678 ,  B62D55/00 ,  Y10S180/906

Abstract: An agricultural tractor having a central structure which includes a rotatable cab and a platform on which an engine is slideably mounted and the location of which is hydraulically controlled.

Abstract translation: 具有中央结构的农用拖拉机，其包括可旋转驾驶室和平台，发动机可滑动地安装在该平台上，并且其位置被液压地控制。

公开(公告)号：US5489113A

公开(公告)日：1996-02-06

申请号：US220237

申请日：1994-03-30

Applicant: David H. Torborg

Inventor： David H. Torborg

IPC: B60B35/10 ,  B62D7/20 ,  B62D49/06

CPC classification number: B60B35/003 ,  B60B35/1054 ,  B60B35/109 ,  B62D49/0678 ,  B62D7/20 ,  B60Y2200/221 ,  Y10S180/906 ,  Y10T74/2151

Abstract: A tie rod assembly for a steering wheel structure for an agricultural vehicle such as a row crop applicator uses hydraulic cylinders to set the track width of the vehicle. The track width may be modulated between a minimum and a maximum track setting and modified until a desired track width is achieved while the vehicle is in motion and negotiating a turn without affecting toe-in settings. Toe-in settings are maintained by a closed loop series hydraulic system which further has the capability to reinitialize any toe-in setting to a preset condition in the event any hydraulic cylinder experiences cylinder drift.

Abstract translation: 用于农业车辆的方向盘结构的拉杆组件，例如行式作物施放器，使用液压缸来设定车辆的履带宽度。 轨道宽度可以在最小和最大轨道设置之间进行调制，并且在车辆运动并且协商转弯而不影响瞄准设置的情况下被修改直到实现期望的轨道宽度。 脚趾设置由闭环系列液压系统保持，该系统还能够在任何液压缸经历气缸漂移的情况下将任何趾部设置重新初始化为预设状态。

公开(公告)号：US5236059A

公开(公告)日：1993-08-17

申请号：US849585

申请日：1992-03-11

Applicant: Lyle E. Overocker

Inventor： Lyle E. Overocker

IPC: B62D7/20 ,  B62D49/06

CPC classification number: B62D7/20 ,  B62D49/0678 ,  Y10S180/906

Abstract: A novel front axle construction for tractors and similar vehicles to provide a short radius turning capacity. The axle is constructed so that it can be extended laterally of the tractor so that steered wheels can be turned more sharply than normal without interfering with the body of the tractor. Control mechanism is provided to cause the axle to be extended and retracted selectively as needed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于拖拉机和类似车辆的新型前桥结构，以提供短半径的转向能力。 车轮的构造使得其可以在拖拉机的侧面延伸，使得转向轮可以比正常转动更大，而不会干扰拖拉机的车身。 提供控制机构以根据需要有选择地延伸和缩回轴。

公开(公告)号：US5121808A

公开(公告)日：1992-06-16

申请号：US627139

申请日：1990-12-13

Applicant: Ivano Visentini ,  Gianni Massaccesi

Inventor： Ivano Visentini ,  Gianni Massaccesi

IPC: B62D5/18 ,  B60B35/10 ,  B62D5/26 ,  B62D7/20 ,  B62D49/06 ,  F16C7/06

CPC classification number: B60B35/003 ,  B60B35/1018 ,  B60B35/109 ,  B62D49/0678 ,  B62D7/20 ,  B60G2206/1112 ,  B60Y2200/221 ,  Y10S180/906 ,  Y10T74/2151

Abstract: An adjustable gauge steering axle is disclosed which comprises an adjustable length beam and a steering control including a double-acting, dual piston rod hydraulic cylinder. Each piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder is connected to a corresponding steering arm through a respective strut which is adjustable telescopingly in length; a swivel joint intervenes between the rod and the strut.