Cruise bar and method of driving a zero turn lawn tractor
    42.
    发明授权
    Cruise bar and method of driving a zero turn lawn tractor 失效
    巡航杆和驾驶零转弯草坪拖拉机的方法

    公开(公告)号:US6070690A

    公开(公告)日:2000-06-06

    申请号:US18674

    申请日:1998-02-04

    CPC classification number: B62D11/183 G05G5/04 Y10T74/2063

    Abstract: A cruise bar is provided for use with a lawn tractor. The lawn tractor includes a frame, a driving device for use in driving the lawn tractor, a first drive wheel for use in driving the lawn tractor, a console that is operatively connected to the frame, and a first control lever for use in controlling the speed and direction of the lawn tractor. The cruise bar is used to limit the motion of the first control lever. The first control lever is operatively connected to the driving device and to the first drive wheel. The first control lever is selectively moveable in a first direction. The cruise bar limits the motion of the first control lever in the first direction and is operatively connected to the console. The cruise bar may be adjusted relative to the first control lever thereby providing a method for limiting the top speed of the lawn tractor.

    Abstract translation: 一个巡游酒吧提供与草坪拖拉机一起使用。 草坪拖拉机包括框架,用于驱动草坪拖拉机的驱动装置,用于驱动草坪拖拉机的第一驱动轮,可操作地连接到框架的控制台和用于控制草坪拖拉机的第一控制杆 草坪拖拉机的速度和方向。 巡航杆用于限制第一控制杆的运动。 第一控制杆可操作地连接到驱动装置和第一驱动轮。 第一控制杆可选择性地沿第一方向移动。 巡航杆限制第一控制杆在第一方向上的运动并且可操作地连接到控制台。 可以相对于第一控制杆调整巡航条,从而提供限制草坪拖拉机的最高速度的方法。

    Mower with non-contact drive system interlock
    44.
    发明授权
    Mower with non-contact drive system interlock 失效
    割草机采用非接触式驱动系统互锁

    公开(公告)号:US6056074A

    公开(公告)日:2000-05-02

    申请号:US865572

    申请日:1997-05-29

    CPC classification number: B62D11/183 B60K26/02

    Abstract: Mower drive system interlocks and methods of interlocking mower drive systems with non-contact sensors are disclosed. The mowers may include two driven ground engaging means for supporting the mower above the ground; two drive systems for driving the driven ground engaging means, one of the drive systems driving each of the driven ground engaging means independently of the other drive system and its driven ground engaging means, wherein each of the drive systems has a neutral condition in which its driven ground engaging means is not being driven by the drive system; a drive system interlock operatively connected to an engine of the mower; and two non-contact sensors operatively connected to the drive system interlock, the sensors providing a signal to the drive system interlock when both of the drive systems are in the neutral condition. The methods of interlocking a mower may include steps of providing a mower having a drive system interlock operatively connected to an engine, two drive systems, and two driven ground engaging means for supporting the mower above the ground that are independently driven by each of the drive systems, the drive systems each having a neutral condition in which their respective driven ground engaging means are not being driven; sensing when both of the drive systems are in the neutral condition with a non-contact sensor; and providing a signal to the drive system interlock of the riding mower when the non-contact sensor senses that both of the drive systems are in the neutral condition.

    Abstract translation: 公开了割草机驱动系统互锁和具有非接触传感器的互锁割草机驱动系统的方法。 割草机可以包括用于将割草机支撑在地面上的两个驱动地面接合装置; 用于驱动从动地面接合装置的两个驱动系统,驱动系统中的一个独立于另一个驱动系统及其从动地面接合装置驱动每个驱动地面接合装置,其中每个驱动系统具有中立状态,其中, 驱动地面接合装置不被驱动系统驱动; 驱动系统联锁,其可操作地连接到割草机的发动机; 以及可操作地连接到驱动系统互锁的两个非接触式传感器,当两个驱动系统处于中立状态时,传感器向驱动系统提供信号互锁。 互连割草机的方法可以包括提供割草机的步骤,该割草机具有可操作地连接到发动机,两个驱动系统的驱动系统互锁和用于支撑由地面驱动的割草机的两个驱动地面接合装置,每个驱动系统互锁由驱动器 系统,每个驱动系统具有中性状态,其中它们各自的从动地面接合装置不被驱动; 当两个驱动系统都处于无接触传感器的中立状态时,感测; 以及当非接触传感器感测到两个驱动系统处于中立状态时,向骑马割草机的驱动系统互锁提供信号。

    Hydraulic motion control valve and lever

    公开(公告)号:US5937897A

    公开(公告)日:1999-08-17

    申请号:US179001

    申请日:1998-10-26

    Abstract: The present invention provides a hydraulic motion control or pilot valve and lever assembly for controlling the transmission and steering of a work vehicle such as a crawler tractor, articulated wheel loader or like construction vehicle. The motion control valve and lever assembly is a compact assembly that employs a single lever mounted directly to a valve in order to control the forward and reverse motion of the vehicle, the steering of the vehicle in a left, right or straight direction, and the speed or gear selection of the vehicle. The valve assembly is provided with eight hydraulic signal ports, at least one reservoir port, and at least one pressure supply port. The assembly further has four control spools positioned in respective control spool chambers spaced approximately ninety degrees apart and a fifth control spool positioned in a fifth, central spool chamber. A two-way pivot interconnects the fifth control spool and the control lever so that the control lever may pivot about two axes with respect to the fifth control spool. A cam assembly mounted to the control lever comprises a cam positioned adjacent first ends of the four control spools, a cam bracket mounted to the cam, and a bearing disposed between the cam bracket and the control lever so that the control lever may rotate axially with respect to the cam assembly. When the control lever rotates axially, it in turn causes a corresponding axial rotation of the fifth, central control spool.

    Vehicle for underground mine shafts
    46.
    发明授权
    Vehicle for underground mine shafts 失效
    地下矿井车辆

    公开(公告)号:US5909780A

    公开(公告)日:1999-06-08

    申请号:US793818

    申请日:1997-02-18

    Inventor: John De Andrade

    Abstract: A vehicle for underground mine shafts includes a body having a cabin located in a front section of a vehicle with an entry to the cabin located at the front of the vehicle, a door at the entry, a sensor for sensing when the door is open and control circuitry which is connected to the sensor. The vehicle also includes vehicle brakes to activate the vehicle brakes when the sensor senses that the door is open, a pair of tracks on either side of the cabin, a driving means for driving the tracks, a steering means for steering the body, and a suspension system including a torsion bar suspension arrangement which permits torsion bars of the vehicle to be located just above the level of track wheels of the vehicle. The torsion bar suspension arrangement has a torsion bar receiving means for applying torsion to the torsion bars and the torsion adjusting means includes engagement means being capable of orientation at a predetermined angle with respect to a vertical axis for engaging the torsion bar receiving means and a member having a channel formed therein for receipt of the engagement means. The torsion adjusting means is arranged to urge the torsion bar receiving means to a predetermined orientation.

    Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / AU95 / 00511 Sec。 371日期1997年2月18日 102(e)1997年2月18日PCT PCT 1995年8月17日PCT公布。 出版物WO96 / 05996 日期1996年2月29日一种地下矿井轴的车辆包括一个具有位于车辆前部的舱室的车身,进入位于车辆前部的舱室,入口处的门,用于感测何时 门是打开的,并且连接到传感器的控制电路。 车辆还包括车辆制动器,以在传感器感测到门打开时启动车辆制动器,车厢两侧的一对轨道,用于驱动轨道的驱动装置,用于转向车身的转向装置,以及 悬架系统包括扭杆悬挂装置,其允许车辆的扭杆位于车辆的履带轮的高度的正上方。 扭杆悬挂装置具有用于向扭杆施加扭力的扭力杆接收装置,并且扭力调节装置包括能够相对于垂直轴线以预定角度定向的接合装置,用于接合扭杆接收装置和构件 其中形成有用于接收接合装置的通道。 扭转调节装置被布置成将扭杆接收装置推动到预定取向。

    Turning control system for use in a track-laying vehicle

    公开(公告)号:USRE36151E

    公开(公告)日:1999-03-16

    申请号:US684857

    申请日:1996-07-25

    CPC classification number: F16H47/04 B62D11/183 F16H2037/0886 Y10T477/10

    Abstract: A turning control system for use in a track-laying vehicle comprising: a steering motor for driving crawler belts provided at both sides of the vehicle such that a relative travel difference is caused between the crawler belts, thereby turning the vehicle rightwards or leftwards; a steering instructing device which can be displaced from a neutral position by operation and which instructs, in accordance with its displacement direction and displacement distance, a turning direction and a turning radius for the vehicle, the turning radius decreasing as the displacement distance increases; a displacement detector for detecting the displacement of the steering instructing device; a vehicle speed detector for detecting the vehicle speed at which the vehicle moves forwards or backwards; and a steering motor revolution speed control unit for controlling the revolution speed of the steering motor such that the revolution speed of the steering motor becomes proportional to the vehicle speed detected by the vehicle speed detector at least in the region of low vehicle speeds, when the steering instructing device is displaced and kept in a certain position and therefore there is no change in the displacement of the steering instructing device detected by the displacement detector.

    Straight travelling apparatus for heavy construction equipment
    49.
    发明授权
    Straight travelling apparatus for heavy construction equipment 失效
    重型施工设备直行式装置

    公开(公告)号:US5680759A

    公开(公告)日:1997-10-28

    申请号:US497325

    申请日:1995-06-30

    Inventor: Dae Seung Chung

    Abstract: A straight travelling apparatus for heavy construction equipment, equipped with a travel supplement circuit, including a variable orifice disposed in a fluid line connected to the supply-side of the control valve of a bucket and controlled to vary an opening degree thereof by a predetermined pilot signal that is applied to the variable orifice in response to an operation of at least one of right and left travel motors in order to keep the variable orifice at a relatively closed state while being released in response to the travel motors not operating in order to keep the variable orifice in a relatively opened state, thereby capable of supplementing a sufficient amount of fluid to a travelling system when the bucket is operated during, thereby preventing an abrupt reduction in travelling speed caused by operatings the straight travelling apparatus.

    Abstract translation: 一种重型施工设备的直线行走装置,配有行驶辅助回路,包括设置在与铲斗的控制阀的供给侧连接的流体管路中的可变孔,并被控制以通过预定的驾驶员改变其开度 信号,其响应于右行驶电动机和左行驶电动机中的至少一个的操作而施加到可变节流孔,以便在响应于行驶电动机不运行以保持可变节流孔的同时将可变节流孔保持在相对关闭状态 可变孔处于相对打开状态,从而能够在铲斗操作期间向行驶系统补充足够量的流体,从而防止由直线行驶装置操作引起的行进速度的急剧下降。

    Steering and ground speed control mechanism of a dual-path hydrostatic
drive system
    50.
    发明授权
    Steering and ground speed control mechanism of a dual-path hydrostatic drive system 失效
    双路静液压驱动系统的转向和地面速度控制机制

    公开(公告)号:US5649606A

    公开(公告)日:1997-07-22

    申请号:US451818

    申请日:1995-05-26

    CPC classification number: B60K26/02 B62D11/183

    Abstract: A steering and ground speed control mechanism of a vehicle equipped with a dual-path hydrostatic drive system includes a pivot plate fixed to a vertical pivot post at a location between and equidistant from a pair of locations respectively linked to a pair of pump displacement control arms of a pair of pumps respectively coupled for delivering fluid to right- and left-hand drive motors coupled to right- and left-hand ground wheels. A train of elements for transferring steering inputs from a steering wheel to the pivot plate includes a timed belt and sprocket set with one of the sprockets being fixed to the pivot post and the other mounted to a fixed post together with a quadrant-shaped steering rack for pivotal movement about the fixed post in concert with the rack. Pivoting the pivot plate in opposite directions from a centered position causes different displacements of the pumps and, hence, in the two drive motors being driven at different speeds. A train of elements for transferring speed inputs from a speed control lever to shift the pivot plate back and forth in a nearly straight path includes a push-pull cable coupled between the lever and an arm having the pivot post pivotally mounted in one end thereof, with the arm being mounted for pivoting about the fixed post exclusive of the rack and sprocket. A spring-applied, hydraulically released latch is provided for latching the steering wheel and speed control lever in their respective "centered" and "neutral" positions when hydraulic pressure is absent and a "neutral" start switch is positioned for being activated for completing a vehicle starting circuit only when the steering wheel and speed control lever are in these positions.

    Abstract translation: 配备有双路液压静力驱动系统的车辆的转向和地面速度控制机构包括枢轴板,该枢轴板在分别连接到一对泵位移控制臂的一对位置之间的位置之间和等距离地固定到垂直枢轴柱 分别耦合以将流体输送到耦合到右侧和左侧地面轮的右侧和左侧驱动马达的一对泵。 用于将转向输入从方向盘传递到枢转板的一系列元件包括定时带和链轮,其中链轮中的一个固定到枢轴柱,而另一个链轮与一个四角形转向架一起安装到固定柱 关于固定杆与机架一致的枢纽运动。 从中心位置将枢轴板从相反的方向枢转导致泵的不同位移,因此在两个驱动马达以不同的速度被驱动。 一组用于从速度控制杆传送速度输入的元件用于以几乎直线的路径来回移动枢轴板,包括联接在杠杆和臂之间的推拉电缆,其中枢转柱枢轴安装在其一端中, 其中臂被安装用于围绕固定柱枢转而不是齿条和链轮。 提供弹簧施加的液压释放的闩锁,用于在不存在液压压力时将方向盘和速度控制杆锁定在它们各自的“中心”和“中立”位置,并且“中立”起动开关被定位成被激活以完成 车辆启动电路只有当方向盘和速度控制杆处于这些位置时。

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