Abstract:
A self-propelled construction machine includes machine frame that is laterally extendible to adjust a width of the machine frame. A frame lock can selectively lock and unlock the machine frame to permit the width adjustment. A controller includes a frame extension mode configured to steer at least one ground engaging unit to provide a lateral force to adjust the width of the machine frame as the machine is driven across the ground surface by the ground engaging units.
Abstract:
A soil compaction machine, in particular, a vibration compactor, is provided which comprises a vibration exciter for generating different kinds of exciter vibration having a first and a second imbalance shaft, which are arranged in parallel to one another. Each imbalance shaft is driven via a separate motor, so that the rotational velocity, the rotational direction, and the phase relation of each of the imbalance shafts can be changed separately.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a self-propelled construction machine, which has a chassis having front and rear wheels or running gears in the working direction, a drive device for driving the front and rear wheels or running gears, and a working device. The construction machine has an image capturing unit for capturing an image of the terrain and a display unit on which the captured image is displayed. The image data of the image capturing unit are processed in a data processing unit, which comprises an identification unit and a referencing unit. In the image displayed on the display unit, objects that are relevant to the building project, for example manhole covers, water inlets or curbs, are identified and a spatial data set containing information regarding the position of the identified objects in a reference system which is independent of the movement of the construction machine is determined from the image data of the capturing unit. The construction machine is then controlled in order to carry out translational and/or rotational movements on the terrain and/or to install a structure on the terrain or to alter the terrain on the basis of the spatial data set. As a result, the previously identified objects can be taken into account in the building project.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method of, and system (200) for, obtaining an indication of the soil strength of soil (100) over which a compactor roller (10) travels. The method includes determining the depth to which a drum (14) of the compactor roller (10) penetrates into and depresses the soil (100) when the compactor roller (10) travels over a soil surface. The system (200) includes a compactor roller (10), a measuring arrangement (40) and a processor (50) which is operatively connected to the measuring arrangement (40) and which is configured to process data received from the measuring arrangement (40). The measuring arrangement (40) includes an inertia! measurement unit (70, 72, 74) which is operatively connected to the compactor roller (10), wherein the arrangement (40) is configured to obtain an indication of the soil strength of soil (100) over which the compactor roller (10) travels during operation, by determining the depth to which the drum (14) penetrates into and depresses the soil (100) over which it travels.
Abstract:
An image generating apparatus for a paving machine, which generates an output image based on input images captured by multiple image capturing parts attached to the paving machine, includes a coordinates correlating part that correlates coordinates in a space model disposed around the paving machine with coordinates in input image planes in which the input images are positioned and an output image generating part that generates the output image by correlating the values of the coordinates in the input image planes with the values of coordinates in an output image plane in which the output image is positioned, via the coordinates in the space model. The space model includes a first plane area parallel to a road surface and a second plane area that intersects the road surface. The second plane area is set at the front end of the paving machine in a traveling direction of the paving machine.
Abstract:
An apparatus including a multidirectional positioning system and a scanner. The scanner scans the volume of a three-dimensional cavity, and the scanner is attached to the multidirectional positioning system. A processor receives volume data of the cavity and stores the volume data in a data storage memory. A material depositing mechanism is attached to the multidirectional positioning system, and the material depositing mechanism is controlled to move with respect to a shape of the cavity based on the volume data stored in the processor so as to fill in the cavity with a filler material.
Abstract:
A grade propulsion system provided herein includes: a propel pump; a brake system; an operator control configured to receive and transmit a propel command and a Hill Mode activation; and a controller electronically coupled to the propel pump, the brake system, and the operator control, the controller configured, after activation of the Hill Mode and the propel command, to transmit a propel current to the propel pump and disengage the brake system when the propel current is equal to or greater than a cracking current plus an offset current.
Abstract:
A mobile apparatus for the repair of potholes in an asphalt paved surface is described. The apparatus comprises a motor vehicle having a cab and a support platform. A first storage bin for the containment of recycled shingle particles of a predetermined size range or recycled asphalt or combinations thereof. A first conveyor is provided for conveying the particles or recycled asphalt from the first storage bin to an inlet of a radiant heated transport mixing conveyor. A second storage bin for the containment of stone aggregate of a predetermined size range. A second conveyor for conveying and pre-heating the stone aggregate to the inlet of said radiant heated transport mixing conveyor. An asphaltic oil reservoir having a pump at an outlet thereof for feeding a predetermined quantity of the asphaltic oil at the inlet of the radiant heated transport mixing conveyor. The radiant heated transport mixing conveyor having conveying vanes for displacing, mixing and heating the stone aggregate, the recycled asphalt particles or recycled asphalt or combinations thereof and the asphaltic oil to produce an asphalt patch material and feeding same to a dispensing outlet. A controller controls the operation of the first and second conveyors, the pump and the radiant heated transport mixing conveyor.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a building machine, in particular a road-building machine, having running gear and a chassis which is fitted with a working unit which has one or more implements. The building machine has a stored-program control device for controlling the implements of the working unit and a device for displaying operational variables or operational states in the form of characters or images. In addition to the stored-program control device, the building machine has a centralized data processing device which is embodied in such a way that operational variables or operational states can be displayed as characters or images with the device for displaying operational variables or operational states. The exchange of data between the stored-program control device and the centralized data processing device is carried out via a first data bus, while the exchange of data between the data processing device and the device for displaying operational variables or operational states is carried out via a second data bus.
Abstract:
An image generation apparatus includes a processor that generates an output image based on input images captured by multiple imaging units mounted on a paver including a hopper, a tractor, and a screed. The output image includes a hopper image representing a downward view of the hopper, a left-side surrounding image representing a downward view of a surrounding area on the left side in a movement direction of the paver, a right-side surrounding image representing a downward view of a surrounding area on the right side in the moving direction of the paver, and an illustration image of the tractor. The processor arranges the hopper image, the left-side surrounding image, the right-side surrounding image, and the illustration image such that the output image represents a downward view of the paver.