Abstract:
Embodiments include a pitch hydraulic system for a dual cabin articulated vehicle. The pitch hydraulic system includes an energy recovery function to harnesses hydraulic energy during vehicle mobility. A directional valve can be activated to allow movement of first and second pitch cylinders into either a "pitch up" or "pitch down" position. The pitch system can alter the stiffness of the unit to improve safety, stability and ride comfort.
Abstract:
An amphibious vehicle comprises a buoyant hull, a boat motor affixed to the hull to propel the amphibious vehicle in water, two or more powered wheel assemblies affixed to the hull to propel the amphibious vehicle on land, and two or more selectively rotatable arms affixing each wheel assembly to the hull. One or more of the wheel assemblies are affixed to opposing sides of the hull. Two or more selectively rotatable arms affix each wheel assembly to the hull. The arms affixing each respective wheel assembly are selectively rotatable in unison to move the respective wheel assembly between a lowered position and a raised position.
Abstract:
A wheel-driven vehicle (1), comprising a front vehicle unit (1 A), a rear vehicle unit (1B), a power source (4), a first centre beam (8) and a second centre beam (9), a first driving means (10) and a second driving means (11) provided on each opposite sides of the first centre beam (8), a third driving means (13) and a fourth driving means (14), provided on opposite sides of the second centre beam (9), wherein the respective driving means (10, 11, 13, 14) comprises at least a driving wheel (16), a power-transmitting arrangement for transmission of power from said power source (4) to the driving wheel (16) that is included in each of the driving means (10, 11, 13, 14), wherein the power-transmitting arrangement comprises an engine (19) and a transmitting arrangement (20). The engine (19) is a hydraulic engine, the power-transmitting arrangement comprises separate hydraulic circuits (22, 23, 24, 25) for driving the hydraulic engine (19) of the respective driving means (10, 11, 13, 14), the power-transmitting arrangement comprises one or more pumps (26, 27, 28, 29) driven by the power source (4) for driving the respective hydraulic engine (19) as well as regulating means configured to individually regulate a power output on the respective hydraulic engine (19).
Abstract:
A track system includes an attachment assembly including at least one of a first pivot defining a roll pivot axis, a second pivot defining a pitch pivot axis, and a third pivot defining a yaw pivot axis of the track system. A frame assembly is disposed laterally outwardly from the attachment assembly and connected to the attachment assembly. The track system further includes at least one actuator for pivoting the frame assembly about at least one of the roll and yaw pivot axes, and at least one monitoring for determining, at least indirectly, at least one of a state of the track system and a ground surface condition. The at least one monitoring sensor is communicating with a track system controller to control the operation of the at least one actuator based on the at least one of the state of the track system and the ground surface condition.
Abstract:
An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) for civil protection activities or the like comprises a vehicle structure (2, 3) with at least one module for transporting persons and/or material, and a plurality of legs (L) articulated to the vehicle structure (2, 3) and bearing respective wheel assemblies (R, W) or track assemblies (C). Each leg of the vehicle is pivotably mounted at least about a first transverse axis (T1). One first end (L10A) of the leg (L) carries a wheel assembly (R, W) or a track assembly (C) and a second end (L10B) is freely mounted pivoting about said first transverse axis (T1) on a first support (S1, S2) which is carried, directly or indirectly, by the vehicle structure, in such a way that the first support (S1, S2) is adjustable in an angular position about said first transverse axis (T1). An electronically-controlled actuator (A) adjusts the angular position of the first support (S1, S2) about said first transverse axis (T1), Between the first support (S1, S2) and the leg structure (L) two spring-shock absorber assemblies (11, 12) are interposed, which extend along the leg (L) and perform two functions. During an adjustment of the angular position of the first support (S1, S2) they cause a change in the angular position of the entire leg (L). During vehicle travel, the spring-shock absorber assemblies (11, 12) act as a suspension of the wheel assembly (R, W) or of the track assembly (C) by reacting to the oscillations transmitted to the leg (L) by the ground. The vehicle comprises a system of sensors (100) configured to detect the terrain contour in front of the vehicle while the vehicle is moving. An electronic control unit (E) is configured to receive the output signals from said sensor devices (100) and to control the actuating devices (A) of the articulated legs (L) according to a predictive logic.
Abstract:
A rubber tracked work vehicle comprises a suspension (3) having a driving wheel (7), an undercarriage beam (14) hinged to a frame (2) of the vehicle, at least one idler wheel (9), at least a first, a second and a third roller wheels (11, 12, 13) attached to the undercarriage beam (14) and a track (6) wound about at least driving wheel (7), idler wheel (9), roller wheels (11, 12, 13). Furthermore a tilting linkage (15) is provided having an intermediate rocker (21) attached to the undercarriage beam (14) via a first and a second rocker (20, 22), and an elastic or visco-elastic connection (23) to connect intermediate rocker (21) to first and second rockers (20, 22) such that, during tilting of the linkage when climbing an obstacle (24), a load applied to one roller wheel (11) transfers to both other rollers (12, 13) through the connection (23) to increase the pressure uniformity of the track on the ground.
Abstract:
A tracked vehicle (1) comprising: a first and a second track (3, 4); a generator assembly (13) for generating mechanical power; a group of work devices (7) coupled to the generator assembly (13); a first and a second drive wheel (5, 6) coupled to the first and to the second track (3, 4), respectively, and to the generator assembly (13); a user interface (8) for receiving commands (C) from an operator (U); and a control unit (17) connected to the user interface (8) to receive commands from the operator (U); the control unit (17) being configured to: measure an amount of time elapsed between a command (C) sent by the operator and a subsequent command (C) sent by the operator (U); and set the tracked vehicle (1) to a blocked state if the amount of time measured is greater than a first time interval threshold.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a steering device (50) for an articulated tracked vehicle (10) comprising a front and a rear vehicle unit (11, 12), wherein said steering device (50) comprises a substantially vertical steering link (52) about whose axis (Y1) said front and rear vehicle units (11, 12) are pivotable, The vertical steering link (52) is arranged substantially centrally of the front vehicle unit (11), and the steering device (50) comprises a steering bearing configuration (52) comprising an outer bearing ring (52a) arranged to be attached to a centre beam (30) of said front vehicle unit (11), and an inner bearing ring (52b) rotatably arranged relative to said outer bearing ring (52a) via a bearing (53) about the axis (Y1) of the steering link (52).
Abstract:
Apparatus for manipulating a longitudinally extensive member comprises a main body portion, ground contacting assemblies on which said main body portion is mounted, said ground contact assemblies being operable to convey the apparatus over a ground surface, a trench cutting device, and a mounting arm depending directly or indirectly from said main body portion and having a proximal end arranged proximate said main body portion and a distal end arranged distal from said main body portion, said distal end being operatively laterally moveable with respect to the main body portion between a first limit position towards a first side of the apparatus and a second limit position towards an opposite second side of the apparatus. The mounting arm is provided with a lifting device configured to lift, and/or support assembly configured to support, said longitudinally extensive member, proximate said distal end thereof. Detection apparatus may also be provided at or near the distal end, for determining the position of said longitudinally extensive member. A corresponding de-mounting arm may be provided at a side of the main body opposite the mounting arm.