Abstract:
A drive track (10) for a tracked vehicle has drive lugs (50, 52) on the interior side that are made in two rows (16, 48), one row adjacent each of the lateral sides of the track (10) and spaced apart on opposite sides of the longitudinal center plane (36) of the track. The first row (46) has lugs (50) spaced a selected distance (55A) on center, and the second row of lugs (48) are spaced the same distance (55A) but offset one-half of the distance (55B) between the lugs (50) in the first row (16) along the length of the track (10). A drive sprocket or wheel (26) has two sections (27, 28), each with drive bars (32, 40) that are annularly offset from the other the same amount as the track lugs (50, 52) so that the rows (46,48) of track lugs (50,52) are driven by the drive wheel sections (27, 28).
Abstract:
A loader has an operator's station (16, 108), comprising a cab (16, 108) with an operator's seat (17A, 112) that is mounted on a pivot (30, 118) at the forward portions of the operator's station (16, 108). An actuator (60, 142) is mounted between the operator's station (16, 108) and a loader frame (12, 102) to tilt the operator's station (16, 108) about the pivot (30, 118) a limited number of degrees when operating accessories (23) mounted on a forward portion of the loader frame (12, 102). The accessory (23) is shown as a backhoe (23), and the forward tilting of the operator's station (16, 108) permits increased the downward field of view for an operator to observe the lower end of a digging arm (24A, 24B) of a backhoe (23) at greater depths than with a fixed position operator's station (16, 108).
Abstract:
A power actuator (62) for use with a quick attachment device (12) for front end loaders (10), which operates on existing manual levers (52, 61) that move locking mechanisms (34) between locked and unlocked positions to either lock in place or release a loader attachment (24) to the attachment frame (12). The power actuator (62) directly connects to pivoting portions (56, 58) of the manual levers (52, 61) and causes the levers (52, 61) to be moved under power between the locked and unlocked positions.
Abstract:
A skid steer loader (10) includes an engine compartment (22) and a heat exchanger compartment (24) located behind the operator's compartment (40). A fan shroud (240) mounted between the heat exchanger compartment (24) and the engine compartment (22) has a first air intake aperture (248) opening into the heat exchanger compartment (24), a second air intake aperture (241) opening into the engine compartment (22), and an exhaust port (254). A double-bladed radial fan (242) is mounted for rotation within the fan shroud (240) between the first and second air intake apertures. A fan drive mechanism (244) coupled to the engine (142) rotates the fan (242). The fan (242) simultaneously induces a heat exchanger airflow of ambient air through the heat exchanger compartment (24) and into the fan shroud (240) through the first air intake aperture (248), and an engine compartment evacuation airflow from within the engine compartment (22) into the fan shroud (240) through the second air intake aperture (241). The heat exchanger airflow and engine compartment evacuation airflows are mixed and jointly discharged from the loader (10) through the exhaust port (254).
Abstract:
A work machine (10) includes a frame (15) supported for movement over the ground, a prime mover (30) for driving movement of the frame, an operator compartment (49) supported on the frame and a cradle (50) coupling the operator compartment to the frame. The cradle is pivotable between an operating position and a service position and includes a biasing mechanism (60) for biasing cradle toward the service position and an isolation mount (80) coupling the operator compartment to the cradle. The isolation mount permits deflection of the operator compartment relative to the cradle along a selected axis. A latch mechanism (64) releasably couples the cradle to the frame and a handle (66) is provided for actuating the latch mechanism. The isolation mount includes a deformable member (86) having a void (90) defining the selected axis. The axis can be aligned with a force exerted on the cradle by the operator compartment to reduce stress on the biasing member.
Abstract:
A skid steer loader (10) has a rear mounted engine compartment (16) and a tailgate (48) that pivots about a generally upright axis (46), the tailgate (48) in turn carries an engine cover panel (60) that is pivoted to the tailgate (48) about a horizontal axis. When the tailgate (48) is closed, the engine cover panel (60) overlies the loader engine compartment (16) and other components for the skid steer loader (10), and provides protection and covers such components. The engine cover panel (60) is made so that it will move upwardly for access to the components and also swings away with the tailgate (48) for access to the engine compartment (16).
Abstract:
A pivot pin (400) is provided for pivotally connecting a hydraulic actuator (44, 300) to a power machine (10). The pivot pin (400) includes a first pin part (402) having a first bolt-receiving passageway. The pivot pin also includes a second pin part (404) having a second bolt-receiving passageway. In addition, the pivot pin (400) includes a bolt (408) that extends through and is engaged by the first and second bolt-receiving passageways.
Abstract:
A track vehicle (10) includes a cab (35) operable to support an operator. Left and right motors (210) each rotate an output shaft at a first speed, and a speed reduction system (220, 230, 240) is operably coupled to each output shaft. Left and right drive shafts (250) are driven by the speed reduction system (220, 230, 241) at a second speed that is slower than the first speed. Left and right drive sprockets (230) are mounted for rotation with the respective first and second drive shafts (250). Left and right track carriages (70) support the cab (35) and left and right tracks (350) are mounted for rotation about the track carriages in response to rotation of the respective left and right drive shafts (250), such that the left and right tracks (350) are driven by the left and right drive sprockets (230) to move the track vehicle (10) along a ground surface.
Abstract:
A skid steer loader (10) has an operator's cab (16) mounted thereon pivoting about a horizontal pivot (30) adjacent a forward edge of the frame (12) of the loader (10) and at the forward edge of the operator's cab (16). In a working position the cab (16) overlies a portion of the frame (12) that has operating components therein, and the cab (16) can be pivoted to raise the rear of the cab (16) to pivot it forwardly to an open position to permit access to components beneath the cab (16) when its in its working position. The cab has positive latches (70) for holding it in its working position, and an automatic stop (50) to hold it in its open position. The latches (70) are operated by levers (102) on the back wall of the cab (16) that are moved between a latched and unlatched position, and when they are in their unlatched position, a cover (28) for the engine components cannot be closed.
Abstract:
A track frame or undercarriage (12) is made to support a rubber track (10) on suitable guide rollers (13,18,19). A tensioning roller (18) is provided as part of the guide rollers (13,18,19) on the interior of the track (10) and is mounted on a pivoting bracket (24). The bracket (24) moves the tensioning roller (18) to a working position for creating tension in the track (10). An actuator (22) provides a known force on the bracket (24) to move the tensioning roller (18) to its working position, using a controlled pressure applied to the actuator (22). Drive sprockets (19) for the track (10) are mounted onto a drive case (20) that is mounted to the track frame (12) through pivoting linkages (40,42) such that the drive case (20) and the drive sprocket (19) can be held in a working position and retracted away from the track (10). The position of the tensioning roller (18) is maintained within set limits of retractions during use, by providing a stop (32,30) to limit the amount that the tensioning roller (18) can retract.