公开(公告)号：US20150330148A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-19

申请号：US14442784

申请日：2013-11-15

Applicant: Edwin G. SPOELSTRA ,  VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Inventor： Jeffrey James UTTER ,  Edwin G. SPOELSTRA

IPC: E21B7/04 ,  E21B10/28 ,  E21B17/10 ,  E21B3/00

CPC classification number: E21B7/28 ,  E21B3/00 ,  E21B7/046 ,  E21B10/08 ,  E21B10/28 ,  E21B17/1078 ,  E21D9/004

Abstract: In some underground boring applications the exit location of the underground bore may be located such that drill pipe and material pipe sections cannot be conveniently deployed therefrom (e.g., a basement of a building, the inside of another pipe, or a small manhole space). In such applications, push reaming functionality is often the preferred method of reaming because the pipe section can be deployed and installed from a pit where the bore is started during a push reaming operation. The present disclosure provides a new push reaming drill head as well as a new method of push reaming.

Abstract translation: 在一些地下钻孔应用中，地下孔的出口位置可以被定位成使得钻杆和材料管段不能方便地从其中展开（例如，建筑物的地下室，另一管道的内部或小的井孔空间）。 在这种应用中，推动铰接功能通常是铰接的首选方法，因为管道部分可以在推动扩孔操作期间从孔开始的坑部署和安装。 本公开提供了一种新的推动式铰孔钻头以及一种推动铰孔的新方法。

公开(公告)号：US09180910B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-10

申请号：US13666802

申请日：2012-11-01

Applicant: Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Inventor： Ronald S. Hansen

IPC: B62D11/20 ,  B62D55/14 ,  B62D55/30 ,  B62D55/04 ,  B62D55/065 ,  B62D55/125 ,  B62D55/10 ,  B62D55/084

CPC classification number: B62D55/084 ,  B62D11/20 ,  B62D49/0635 ,  B62D55/04 ,  B62D55/065 ,  B62D55/10 ,  B62D55/104 ,  B62D55/125 ,  B62D55/14 ,  B62D55/30 ,  B62D55/305

Abstract: The invention relates to track systems 14, 14′ that may be used to convert steerable, all-wheel drive construction equipment to steerable, multi-track construction vehicles 10. A preferred embodiment of the track system 14, 14′ includes a frame 60, 182 having a reinforcing enclosure 150, 230, a plurality of track engaging rollers 82-86, 202-206, a sprocket 102, 214, and an endless track 76, 198 operatively connected to the frame 60, 182. Tension on the endless track 76, 198 is maintained with two tensioning members 170, 244 operatively connected to the forwardmost roller 82, 202. The track system 14, 14′ preferably includes a limiting apparatus 300 that is configured to restrict the rotational movement “r” of the frame 60, 182 relative to a vehicle axle 16 to which it is attached. The limiting apparatus 300 has a first component 40, which is associated with the vehicle axle 16, is configured and arranged to interact with a second component 262, which is associated with the frame of the track system 14, 14′. Preferably, the limiting apparatus 300 is adjustable such that the range of rotational movement “r” can be varied.

公开(公告)号：US08801115B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-12

申请号：US13794634

申请日：2013-03-11

Applicant: Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Inventor： Ronald S. Hansen

IPC: B62D55/084 ,  B62D55/14 ,  B62D55/04 ,  B62D49/06

CPC classification number: B62D55/084 ,  B62D49/0635 ,  B62D55/04 ,  B62D55/0842 ,  B62D55/10 ,  B62D55/104 ,  B62D55/14 ,  B62D55/24

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-propelled, wheeled vehicle that may be converted into a multi-track self-propelled vehicle using one or more track assemblies. Each track assembly includes a carriage with a main frame that support forward and rearward idler wheels and a plurality of centrally located, inner bogey wheels, and an outrigger beam that supports a plurality of centrally located, outer bogey wheels. One of the idler wheels is movably connected to the main frame and is movable by an actuator. The carriage is removably connected to a spindle of a vehicle by an attachment assembly. The attachment assembly includes a first or lower section and a second or upper section that generally encircle a portion of the spindle housing, and which are connected thereto by a plurality of fastening elements. A sprocket is operatively connected to a wheel hub of the spindle either directly or indirectly by way of a spacer element. A flexible endless track is entrained about the idler wheels, the bogey wheels and the sprocket.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种自行式轮式车辆，其可以使用一个或多个轨道组件转换成多轨道自行车。 每个轨道组件包括具有主框架的滑架，该主框架支撑前后空转轮和多个居中定位的内部滚动轮，以及支撑多个位于中心的外部滚珠轮的支腿梁。 惰轮之一可移动地连接到主框架并且可通过致动器移动。 托架通过附接组件可拆卸地连接到车辆的主轴。 附接组件包括第一或下部部分和大致环绕主轴壳体的一部分并且通过多个紧固元件连接到其上的第二或上部部分。 链轮通过间隔元件直接或间接地可操作地连接到主轴的轮毂。 一个柔软的无尽轨道夹带着惰轮，滚轮和链轮。

公开(公告)号：US20140219511A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：US14248001

申请日：2014-04-08

Applicant: VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Inventor： Waleed Sami Haddad

IPC: G01V11/00 ,  G06T7/00

CPC classification number: G01V11/002 ,  G01S13/885 ,  G01S13/90 ,  G01S13/9035 ,  G01S13/9094 ,  G01V3/14 ,  G01V3/17 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06K9/4676 ,  G06T7/38 ,  G06T2200/21 ,  G06T2207/30181

Abstract: A series of scans is generated for a subsurface and a derivative image is created using the series of subsurface images. One or more tests are performed on the derivative image, and a subsurface object is detected based on the one or more tests. A sensor is configured to generate a series of scans for a subsurface and a processor is coupled to the sensor. The processor is configured to execute stored program instructions that cause the processor to generate a series of images of the subsurface using the series of scans, create a derivative image using the series of subsurface images, perform one or more tests on the derivative image, and detect a subsurface object based on the one or more tests.

Abstract translation: 为地下生成一系列扫描，并使用一系列地下图像创建派生图像。 对导数图像执行一个或多个测试，并且基于一个或多个测试来检测地下物体。 传感器被配置为产生用于次表面的一系列扫描，并且处理器耦合到传感器。 处理器被配置为执行存储的程序指令，其使得处理器使用该系列扫描来生成地下一系列图像，使用一系列地下图像创建导数图像，对导数图像执行一个或多个测试，以及 基于一个或多个测试来检测地下物体。

公开(公告)号：US20140217220A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：US13920796

申请日：2013-06-18

Applicant: Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Inventor： Clint Weinberg

IPC: B02C18/18

CPC classification number: B02C18/145 ,  A01G23/093 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing for a balanced rotor having cutting teeth attached thereto. The longitudinal length of the rotor is conceptually divided in half by a plane disposed perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The cutting teeth are arranged in a plurality of helices about the rotor so each half of the rotor is statically balanced. The cutting teeth are further arranged so the centers of mass of the two halves are equidistant from the dividing plane. A gap may exist between the ends of the rotor and the nearest tooth encountered in each helix. The gaps for different helices may be different, however, the gaps at each end of each helix are the same length. The above result in a rigidly balanced rotor.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供具有附接到其上的切割齿的平衡转子的方法和装置。 在概念上将转子的纵向长度分成垂直于旋转轴线设置的平面。 切割齿围绕转子布置在多个螺旋中，因此转子的每一半都是静态平衡的。 切割齿进一步布置，使得两个半部的质心与分割平面等距。 在转子的端部和每个螺旋中遇到的最接近的齿之间可能存在间隙。 不同螺旋的间隙可能不同，但是每个螺旋的每个末端的间隙是相同的长度。 上述结果是刚性平衡的转子。

公开(公告)号：US20140151123A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US14097962

申请日：2013-12-05

Applicant: Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Inventor： Edwin Spoelstra

IPC: E21B7/04

CPC classification number: E21B47/0002 ,  E21B7/046 ,  E21B7/062 ,  E21B7/20

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tunneling apparatus including a drill head including a main body and a steering member that is movable relative to the main body. The tunneling apparatus includes a steering target attached to the main body. The tunneling apparatus also includes a camera mounted within the main body. Further, the tunneling apparatus includes a shell position indicator mounted to the steering member in the field of view of the camera. The shell position indicator is adapted to indicate relative movement between the target and the shell position indicator. Additionally, the position indicator frames the target when no relative movement between the target and shell position indicator is indicated.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种隧道掘进装置，其包括钻头，该钻头包括可相对于主体移动的主体和转向构件。 隧道装置包括附接到主体的转向目标。 隧道装置还包括安装在主体内的照相机。 此外，隧道装置包括在摄像机的视场中安装到转向构件的壳体位置指示器。 外壳位置指示器适于指示目标和壳体位置指示器之间的相对运动。 此外，当指示目标和壳体位置指示器之间没有相对移动时，位置指示器对准目标。

公开(公告)号：US20130113272A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-09

申请号：US13666843

申请日：2012-11-01

Applicant: Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Inventor： Ronald S. Hansen

IPC: B62D55/10 ,  B62D55/30

CPC classification number: B62D55/084 ,  B62D11/20 ,  B62D49/0635 ,  B62D55/04 ,  B62D55/065 ,  B62D55/10 ,  B62D55/104 ,  B62D55/125 ,  B62D55/14 ,  B62D55/30 ,  B62D55/305

Abstract: The invention relates to track systems 14, 14′ that may be used to convert steerable, all-wheel drive construction equipment to steerable, multi-track construction vehicles 10. A preferred embodiment of the track system 14, 14′ includes a frame 60, 182 having a reinforcing enclosure 150, 230, a plurality of track engaging rollers 82-86, 202-206, a sprocket 102, 214, and an endless track 76, 198 operatively connected to the frame 60, 182. Tension on the endless track 76, 198 is maintained with two tensioning members 170, 244 operatively connected to the forwardmost roller 82, 202. The track system 14, 14′ preferably includes a limiting apparatus 300 that is configured to restrict the rotational movement “r” of the frame 60, 182 relative to a vehicle axle 16 to which it is attached. The limiting apparatus 300 has a first component 40, which is associated with the vehicle axle 16, is configured and arranged to interact with a second component 262, which is associated with the frame of the track system 14, 14′. Preferably, the limiting apparatus 300 is adjustable such that the range of rotational movement “r” can be varied.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及可用于将可转向的四轮驱动结构设备转换成可转向的多轨施工车辆的轨道系统14,14'。轨道系统14,14'的优选实施例包括一个框架60， 182具有加强外壳150,230，多个轨道接合辊82-86,202-206，链轮102,214和可操作地连接到框架60,182的环形轨道76,198。在环形履带上张紧 保持具有可操作地连接到最前面的辊82,202的两个张紧构件170,244。轨道系统14,14'优选地包括限制装置300，其限制框架60的旋转运动“r” ，182相对于其所连接的车辆轴16。 限制装置300具有与车辆轴16相关联的第一部件40，其配置和布置成与与轨道系统14,14'的框架相关联的第二部件262相互作用。 优选地，限制装置300是可调节的，使得可以改变旋转运动“r”的范围。

公开(公告)号：US20040168358A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-02

申请号：US10795624

申请日：2004-03-08

Applicant: Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Inventor： Greg Stump

IPC: E02D007/26 ,  G01S013/88

CPC classification number: G01V11/00 ,  E02F5/06 ,  E02F5/145 ,  E02F9/2029 ,  E02F9/2045 ,  E02F9/26 ,  E02F9/262 ,  E21C39/00 ,  G01C15/00 ,  G01S5/30 ,  G01S13/876 ,  G01S13/885 ,  G01S19/14 ,  G01S19/41 ,  G01S19/48 ,  G01V3/12 ,  G01V3/17

Abstract: Systems for locating an underground utility include means for generating detection data representative of an underground utility within a subsurface of the earth. Systems may also include means for generating geographic positioning data representative of a geographic position of the underground utility and means for storing the geographic positioning data and the detection data. Means are provided for associating the geographic positioning data with the detection data to generate location data representative of a location of the underground utility within the subsurface.

Abstract translation: 用于定位地下公用事业的系统包括用于产生代表地下地下地下效用的检测数据的装置。 系统还可以包括用于生成表示地下公用事业的地理位置的地理定位数据的装置和用于存储地理定位数据和检测数据的装置。 提供了用于将地理定位数据与检测数据相关联的装置，以产生表示地下公用设施在地下的位置的位置数据。

公开(公告)号：US20040104046A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-03

申请号：US10721699

申请日：2003-11-25

Applicant: Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Inventor： Hans Kelpe

IPC: E21B007/04

CPC classification number: E21B44/00

Abstract: A system and method provide for controlling an HDD machine to move a cutting tool along an underground path in accordance with a pre-established bore plan. Cutting tool movement is detected from above-ground. During HDD machine operation, one or more control programs are accessed. Each of the control programs can cause the HDD machine to execute a sequence of pre-defined HDD machine actions. A particular control program of the one or more control programs is executed to augment movement of a drill pipe or the cutting tool.

Abstract translation: 一种系统和方法，用于控制HDD机器，以便根据预先建立的钻孔计划沿着地下路径移动切割工具。 从地面检测切削刀具的运动。 在HDD机器操作期间，访问一个或多个控制程序。 每个控制程序可以使HDD机器执行一系列预定义的HDD机器动作。 执行一个或多个控制程序的特定控制程序以增加钻杆或切削工具的运动。

公开(公告)号：US20030056983A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-27

申请号：US10283006

申请日：2002-10-29

Applicant: Vermeer Manufacturing Company

Inventor： Kevin L. Alft ,  Brian J. Bischel ,  Gregg A. Austin ,  Hans Kelpe

IPC: E21B007/26

CPC classification number: E21B44/00 ,  E21B7/06 ,  E21B7/065 ,  E21B7/265 ,  E21B47/02224

Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing at an underground drilling device in communication with an above-ground locator involve transmitting a radar probe signal from the underground drilling device. A radar return signal is received at the underground drilling device. The radar return signal is processed at the underground drilling device to produce sensor data. The sensor data is transmitted in a form suitable for reception by the above-ground locator.

Abstract translation: 用于在与地面定位器通信的地下钻井装置中感测的系统和方法涉及从地下钻井装置传输雷达探测信号。 地下钻井装置接收到雷达回波信号。 在地下钻井装置处理雷达返回信号，产生传感器数据。 传感器数据以适合地面定位器接收的形式发送。