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1.

REMOVING EARTH WORKING METHOD WITH A REMOVING TOOL OFFSET OBLIQUELY WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPULSION DIRECTION, AND EARTH WORKING MACHINE EMBODIED TO EXECUTE THE METHOD

      
Application Number 18492857
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-24
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Winkels, Sebastian

Abstract

The present invention relates to an earth working method for removing earth material by means of a tool (14) rotating around a working axis (R); the rotating tool (14) being carried by a machine frame (20) of an earth working machine (10); the machine frame (20) standing on a substrate (U) by way of a rollable propelling unit (13) and being driven by a propulsion drive apparatus (25, HM) to perform a propelled motion relative to the substrate (U) in a propulsion direction (VR); the propulsion direction (VR) enclosing with the working axis (R) an angle (β) different from 90°; and the present invention further relates to an earth working machine embodied to execute the earth working method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving

2.

METHOD FOR MILLING OFF TRAFFIC AREAS WITH A MILLING DRUM, AS WELL AS MILLING MACHINE FOR CARRYING OUT THE METHOD FOR MILLING OFF TRAFFIC AREAS

      
Application Number 18489122
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-18
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Fritz, Matthias

Abstract

In the method for milling off traffic areas with a milling drum of a milling machine, the following steps are provided: obtaining and storing target profile data (x, y, Ft(x,y)) of a desired target profile (8) of a surface of the traffic area (3) in target condition, wherein target values (Ft(x,y)) for a locally desired milling depth (Ft), which are specified relative to the surface of the traffic area (2) to be worked, are assigned to position data (x, y) in an in particular stationary coordinate system independent of the milling machine (6), determining the current x, y position of the milling drum (4) in the coordinate system and detecting the milling depth (Ft′) of the milling drum (4) currently adjusted relative to the surface of the traffic area (2, 3), during the milling operation, controlling the milling depth (Ft) of the milling drum (4) as a function of the target value (Ft(x,y)) for the locally desired milling depth (Ft) assigned to the current x, y position of the milling drum (4) and the currently detected milling depth (Ft′), updating the target profile data (x, y, Ft(x,y)) in the current position (x, y) of the milling drum (4) on the worked traffic area (3) by the currently actually milled milling depth (Ft), and storing the updated target profile data (x, y, Ft(x,y)).

IPC Classes  ?

3.

POSITION DETERMINING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE POSITION OF A REFERENCE POINT ON A SELF-PROPELLED CONSTRUCTION MACHINE AS WELL AS METHOD FOR INITIALIZING A REFERENCE STATION SET UP IN THE PERIPHERY OF A SELF-PROPELLED CONSTRUCTION MACHINE

      
Application Number 18470802
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-20
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Fritz, Matthias

Abstract

The invention relates to a position determination system II and a method for determining the position of a reference point R on a self-propelled construction machine I in a coordinate system X, Y, Z independent of the construction machine, and a method for initializing a reference station 15 set up in the periphery of a self-propelled construction machine I for sending correction signals. The position determination system II according to the invention for determining the position of a reference point R on a self-propelled construction machine I in a coordinate system independent of the construction machine comprises a DGPS rover unit 14 for receiving satellite signals from a global navigation satellite system S and correction signals from a reference station 15. The position determination system according to the invention is characterized in that, for initializing the reference station 15, a position dataset PD describing the predetermined positions of a reference station is read out from a memory unit 23, 24, 27, wherein the actual reference station position is determined on the basis of a comparison of the predetermined positions P1(X1, Y1, Z1), P2(X2, Y2, Z2), P3(X3, Y3, Z3), P4(X4, Y4, Z4) of the reference station 15 with the reference station position P1′(X1′, Y1′, Z1′), P2′(X2′, Y2′, Z2′), P3′(X3′, Y3′, Z3′), P4′(X4′, Y4′, Z4′) determined by the reference station 15.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 19/07 - Cooperating elements; Interaction or communication between different cooperating elements or between cooperating elements and receivers providing data for correcting measured positioning data, e.g. DGPS [differential GPS] or ionosphere corrections
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

4.

CURING MACHINE

      
Application Number 18464324
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-11
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bangel, Jörg
  • Wenzelmann, Harry

Abstract

A curing machine for curing freshly-laid concrete slabs has a sprayer for spraying a curing agent—in particular, a dispersion—onto the fresh concrete slab in order to prevent premature drying out of the concrete. The curing machine includes a controller which works together with an operating unit for the automatic actuation of a pump and of shut-off elements of the liquid system of the sprayer. The controller is configured such that, by manual actuation of the operating unit, at least two operating modes from the group comprising filling mode A, spraying mode B, mixing mode C, and cleaning mode D can be selected, wherein, after selection of an operating mode, the at least one pump and the shut-off elements assigned to the selected operating mode are actuated in such a way that the selected operating mode is executed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/03 - Arrangements for curing paving; Devices for applying curing means; Devices for laying prefabricated underlay, e.g. sheets, membranes; Protecting paving under construction or while curing, e.g. use of tents

5.

DETERMINING MILLED VOLUME OR MILLED AREA OF A MILLED SURFACE

      
Application Number 18476463
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-28
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Paulsen, Sven
  • Wagner, Stefan
  • Vollmann, Klaus
  • Schwalbach, Lothar
  • Barimani, Cyrus

Abstract

A system is provided for determining a volume of material milled, or a surface area milled, by a construction machine having a milling drum. The volume of material milled is determined as a function of a cross-sectional area of material to be milled in front of the milling drum and a distance traveled by the construction machine while actively milling. The cross-sectional area is determined in part by direct machine observation of one or more profile characteristics of a ground surface in front of the milling drum. The surface area milled is determined as a function of the width of the area to be milled in front of the milling drum and a distance traveled by the construction machine while actively milling.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/01 - Devices or auxiliary means for setting-out or checking the configuration of new surfacing, e.g. templates, screed supports; Applications of apparatus for measuring, indicating, or recording the surface configuration of existing surfacing, e.g. profilographs
  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving
  • G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
  • G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
  • G01F 13/00 - Apparatus for measuring by volume and delivering fluids or fluent solid materials, not provided for in the preceding groups
  • G01S 17/88 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications
  • G01S 19/13 - Receivers
  • G01S 19/14 - Receivers specially adapted for specific applications
  • G01S 19/39 - Determining a navigation solution using signals transmitted by a satellite radio beacon positioning system the satellite radio beacon positioning system transmitting time-stamped messages, e.g. GPS [Global Positioning System], GLONASS [Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System] or GALILEO

6.

Self-propelled earth working machine having twin motors and a working transmission transmitting their power output variably

      
Application Number 18366235
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-07
First Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Gaertner, Olaf
  • Mittelstädt, Christopher

Abstract

A self-propelled earth working machine includes a machine frame, a working apparatus, at least one function apparatus, a drive system including first and second motors, a function transmission and a working transmission. The working transmission is configured to transmit torque between the drive system and the working apparatus. The working transmission connects the first motor and the second motor to the working apparatus for the transmission of torque such that the working apparatus may be driven to perform the earth working movement solely by the first motor or solely by the second motor or jointly by the first and second motors, wherein the working transmission connects the first motor to the working apparatus at a first transmission ratio and connects the second motor to the working apparatus at a second transmission ratio different from the first transmission ratio.

IPC Classes  ?

7.

DUAL DRIVE MILLING ATTACHMENT

      
Application Number 17890431
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-18
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Abresch, Stefan
  • Joisten, Marcel

Abstract

A milling attachment for a work machine includes a frame including first and second frame side walls A motor mounting plate is removably mounted on the second frame side wall. A milling drum includes first and second mounting flanges. A first drive motor is mounted on the first frame side wall and includes a drive end connected to the first drum mounting flange by a plurality of threaded fasteners. A second drive motor is mounted on the motor mounting plate and connected to the second drum mounting flange by a stab-in non-threaded connector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving

8.

MILLING ATTACHMENT WITH ADJUSTABLE COVER

      
Application Number 17890448
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-18
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Joisten, Marcel
  • Abresch, Stefan

Abstract

A milling attachment for a work machine includes a frame including first and second frame side walls and a frame top. The frame top includes a movable front cover portion. A first adjustable side plate has a first ground engaging portion for engaging the ground surface. A first actuator is operably associated with the first adjustable side plate for raising and lowering the first adjustable side plate relative to the first frame side wall. A first actuator extension connects the first actuator to the movable front cover portion, the first actuator extension being configured such that the movable front cover portion is moved relative to the frame when the first adjustable side plate is raised or lowered relative to the frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • B02C 18/16 - Disintegrating by knives or other cutting or tearing members which chop material into fragments; Mincing machines or similar apparatus using worms or the like with rotating knives - Details
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving

9.

System comprising construction machine, transport vehicle with loading space and image-recording device, and method for displaying an image stream during the loading or unloading of a transport vehicle

      
Application Number 18452763
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-21
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Borkowski, Helmut

Abstract

In a system comprising construction machine, transport vehicle with loading space and image recording device, wherein the image recording device is arranged at the construction machine and aligned, as a minimum, also towards the loading space of the transport vehicle, it is specified for the following features to be achieved: that a reception and display device is arranged at or in the transport vehicle, wherein the data recorded by the image recording device are transmitted to the reception and display device via a transmission device arranged at the construction machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
  • B65G 67/22 - Loading moving vehicles
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast

10.

Self-propelled earth working machine having a coolant discharge tank

      
Application Number 18355493
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-20
First Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bungarten, Dieter
  • Winkels, Sebastian

Abstract

The present invention relates to a self-propelled earth working machine (10), comprising: a machine frame (16), a traveling gear (12) supporting the machine frame (16), a power source (24) for supplying the earth working machine (10) with mechanical and/or electrical and/or hydraulic power, a working unit (32) having a housing enclosure (30) for providing an earth working zone (E), a working apparatus (28) accommodated in the working unit (32), which is designed for earth working operation, and a liquid cooling apparatus (50), which is designed to conduct liquid coolant (C) into the working unit (32). The present invention relates to a self-propelled earth working machine (10), comprising: a machine frame (16), a traveling gear (12) supporting the machine frame (16), a power source (24) for supplying the earth working machine (10) with mechanical and/or electrical and/or hydraulic power, a working unit (32) having a housing enclosure (30) for providing an earth working zone (E), a working apparatus (28) accommodated in the working unit (32), which is designed for earth working operation, and a liquid cooling apparatus (50), which is designed to conduct liquid coolant (C) into the working unit (32). According to the invention, the earth working machine (10) comprises a discharge tank (58) and a discharge line system (56), the discharge line system (56) connecting the working unit to the discharge tank (58) and being designed to conduct liquid coolant (C) from the working unit (32) into the discharge tank (58).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving
  • E01C 23/09 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for trimming paving edges

11.

Milling Machine And Method For Operating A Milling Machine

      
Application Number 18210914
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-16
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Lehnert, Thomas
  • Verhaelen, Philip

Abstract

The invention relates to a milling machine having a replaceable milling drum, different types of milling drums being capable of being associated with the milling machine; and having a control unit for controlling the milling machine, machine parameters of the milling machine being settable by way of the control unit. Provision is made that the milling machine has associated with it at least one means that is designed to detect at least one characteristic feature of the milling drum; that the at least one means is connected to the control unit; and that the control unit is designed to specify for at least one machine parameter, indirectly or directly from the characteristic feature, a value to be set, and/or a setting range. The invention further relates to a corresponding milling drum and to a corresponding method. The milling machine, milling drum, and method allow the selection of machine parameters for operation of the milling machine to be simplified.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21C 35/24 - Remote control specially adapted for machines for slitting or completely freeing the mineral
  • E01C 21/00 - Apparatus or processes for surface stabilisation for road building or like purposes, e.g. mixing borrowed aggregate with binder
  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E21C 25/10 - Rods; Drums
  • E21C 41/00 - Methods of underground or surface mining; Layouts therefor

12.

EARTH WORKING MACHINE HAVING A ROTATABLE WORKING APPARATUS AXIALLY POSITIONALLY RETAINABLE WITH HIGH TIGHTENING TORQUE BY MEANS OF A CENTRAL BOLT ARRANGEMENT, AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING AND RELEASING SUCH RETENTION

      
Application Number 18341013
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-26
First Publication Date 2023-12-21
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Buhr, Karsten
  • Frankemölle, Markus
  • Lehnert, Thomas
  • Salz, Andreas
  • Wilhelmi, Hardy

Abstract

An earth working machine encompasses a machine body having a machine frame and a drive configuration rotationally drivable relative to the machine frame around a drive axis (A). It further encompasses a working apparatus (32) for earth working to which the drive configuration is releasably connected in drive torque-transferring fashion for rotation together, the drive configuration projecting from an axial end axially into the working apparatus (32) and the working apparatus (32) being retained on the drive configuration, against axial displacement relative to the drive configuration, by an accessible central bolt arrangement having a bolt axis collinear with the drive axis (A). Provision is made according to the present invention that the earth working machine encompasses a bolting moment bracing arrangement (82) which is connected or connectable in bolting moment-transferring fashion to a bolt component, helically movable relative to the drive configuration, of the bolt arrangement, and which comprises a bracing region (82e, 82gf) that is embodied for bolting moment-bracing abutment in a bracing bolting direction against a counterpart bracing region (84b, 84c), the drive configuration being embodied to be driven to rotate, in a rotation direction codirectional with the bracing bolting direction, while the bracing region (82e, 82f) is in abutment against the counterpart bracing region (84b, 84c).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving

13.

SELF-PROPELLED GROUND-PROCESSING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A SELF-PROPELLED GROUND-PROCESSING MACHINE, AS WELL AS METHOD FOR PROCESSING THE GROUND WITH ONE OR MORE SELF-PROPELLED GROUND-PROCESSING MACHINES

      
Application Number 18318984
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-17
First Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Fritz, Matthias

Abstract

The invention relates to a self-propelled ground-processing machine—in particular, road-milling machine—which has a machine frame 3 supported by running gears; and a ground-processing device—in particular, milling drum 10—arranged on the machine frame 3; and lifting devices 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A assigned to the running gears 4, 5, 6, 7. The ground-processing machine is characterized by a transverse inclination model determination device 17 which provides, in a preceding working process, the information, required for performing a working process following the preceding working process, with respect to the transverse inclination α to be set of the machine frame 3 or the milling drum 10, so that the subsequent processing process can be performed even if a suitable reference surface for determining distance values for a milling-depth control is not present on one side of the processed route portion. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for controlling a ground-processing machine and to a method for processing the ground with one or more self-propelled ground-processing machines.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving

14.

Self-propelled earth working machine having a canopy variable in length in the longitudinal direction of the machine

      
Application Number 18296411
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-06
First Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Drumm, Stephan
  • Lull, Roland

Abstract

The present invention relates to a self-propelled earth working machine (10) for removing material and/or changing a density of ground material and/or changing a ground surface (AO) and/or applying material onto a ground area (U), the earth working machine (10) comprising: a machine frame (12), a traveling gear (22) supporting the machine frame (12), a working apparatus (32) for earth working, a power source (39) for supplying power to at least one functional module, comprising the working apparatus (32) and a travel drive, the earth working machine (10) comprising an operator's platform (24) having a canopy (44) having a variable canopy area (54). The invention provides for the canopy area (54) to be variable in the longitudinal machine direction (L).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving

15.

DIFFERENTIAL MILLING AND PAVING

      
Application Number 17725640
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-04-21
First Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Fritz, Matthias
  • Müller, René
  • Rossa, Manuel

Abstract

A system of differential working is provided wherein a controller of a construction machine is provided with a working depth data set and with a design surface data set. A location of the construction machine within a reference system external to the construction machine is determined, for example using a global navigation satellite system. The controller may determine the desired working depth at the current locations of the ends of the working implement from the working depth data set. The controller may determine the desired cross-slope at the current location of the working implement from the design surface data set. The desired working depths and the desired cross-slope may be communicated to a grade control system of the controller.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 19/48 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving for laying-down the materials and consolidating them, or finishing the surface
  • E01C 19/00 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving
  • E01C 23/07 - Apparatus combining measurement of the surface configuration of paving with application of material in proportion to the measured irregularities
  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums

16.

Earth working machine having a positive connection between the rotating working assembly and its rotary bearing

      
Application Number 18300921
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-14
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wilhelmi, Hardy
  • Buhr, Karsten
  • Salz, Andreas
  • Spöth, Sascha

Abstract

An earth working machine includes support structure and a working assembly mounted on the support structure so as to be rotatable about a drive axis. An assembly-side bearing configuration is connected to the working assembly and a structure-side bearing configuration is connected to the support structure. The assembly-side bearing configuration includes a driver configuration having a driver surface facing in a first circumferential direction and the structure-side bearing configuration includes a driver counterpart configuration having a driver counterpart surface facing in a second circumferential direction opposite to the first, the movement spaces of the driver surface and of the driver counterpart surface about the drive axis overlapping one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving

17.

SELF-PROPELLED SUBSTRATE MILLING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A SELF-PROPELLED SUBSTRATE MILLING MACHINE

      
Application Number 18187166
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-21
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Gasiorek, Mariusz
  • Held, Hanjo
  • Müller, René

Abstract

A self-propelled substrate milling machine includes a machine frame supported by front and rear left-hand and right-hand running gear units, wherein a milling drum is arranged on the machine frame. The substrate milling machine is characterized by a transverse inclination sensor system, which is designed to control the substrate milling machine in such a way that the position of the front left-hand and right-hand running gear units which stand on the unmachined substrate, is detected with respect to the machine frame, and transverse inclination values describing the transverse inclination of the substrate surface transverse to the working direction of the substrate milling machine with respect to the machine frame is determined from the position of these running gear units, said transverse inclination values being the basis for the control of the substrate milling machine. The transverse inclination sensor system detects the transverse inclination of the course of the route.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving

18.

SLIPFORM PAVER WITH SUSPENDED ADJUSTABLE WIDTH MOLD

      
Application Number 17701182
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-22
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wenzelmann, Harry
  • Liß, Christian

Abstract

An adjustable width mold apparatus for a slipform paver includes a center portion and left and right sideform assemblies. The left and right sideform assemblies are movably mounted on a machine frame. Left and right actuators can independently move the left and right sideform assemblies relative to the machine frame. A mold width of the mold is adjustable without adjusting a width of the machine frame. The mold can be laterally shifted in position relative to the machine frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 19/48 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving for laying-down the materials and consolidating them, or finishing the surface

19.

Paver having elevation profile monitoring equipment and methods for operation thereof

      
Application Number 18169384
Grant Number 11879216
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-15
First Publication Date 2023-08-24
Grant Date 2024-01-23
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Brieskorn, Jens
  • Schwalbach, Lothar
  • Wagner, Stefan
  • Walterscheid, Bernd
  • Ramseger, Gunnar
  • Dahm, Martin

Abstract

A paver, in particular a slipform paver, has a machine frame supported by front and rear undercarriages and a paving device for the paving of material. The paver is provided with an apron monitoring device for generating elevation profile data or elevation profile signals describing the elevation profile of the material deposited in the apron of the paving device in a direction transverse to the working direction. A data or signal processing device receives the elevation profile data or signals. The apron monitoring device provides the data needed to allow the material to be spread more evenly across the working width of the paver during the feeding operation by means of a spreading device for spreading the material to be paved in a direction transverse to the working direction and/or to allow the spreading device to be controlled for improved spreading of the material after the paver has been fed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 19/48 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving for laying-down the materials and consolidating them, or finishing the surface
  • B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
  • E01C 23/01 - Devices or auxiliary means for setting-out or checking the configuration of new surfacing, e.g. templates, screed supports; Applications of apparatus for measuring, indicating, or recording the surface configuration of existing surfacing, e.g. profilographs

20.

Mounted earth removal device having a split side plate

      
Application Number 18093363
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-05
First Publication Date 2023-08-10
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Abresch, Stefan
  • Joisten, Marcel

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mounted earth removal device (10), comprising: a work drive (16), which is designed for rotation about a work axis (A), and a device housing (12) having a support part (14), on which the work drive (16) is accommodated, the device housing (12) having a base structure (30), of which the support part (14) forms at least a section, the device housing furthermore having a first side plate (18) and a second side plate (70) running crosswise to the work axis (A), the first side plate (18) and the second side plate (70) respectively have a first and a second ground contact section (76), each ground contact section (36, 76) contacting the earth during earth removal work, and being accommodated relative to the base structure (30) so as to be translatorily displaceable crosswise to the work axis (A) and swivable about a swivel axis (P1, P2). The present invention relates to a mounted earth removal device (10), comprising: a work drive (16), which is designed for rotation about a work axis (A), and a device housing (12) having a support part (14), on which the work drive (16) is accommodated, the device housing (12) having a base structure (30), of which the support part (14) forms at least a section, the device housing furthermore having a first side plate (18) and a second side plate (70) running crosswise to the work axis (A), the first side plate (18) and the second side plate (70) respectively have a first and a second ground contact section (76), each ground contact section (36, 76) contacting the earth during earth removal work, and being accommodated relative to the base structure (30) so as to be translatorily displaceable crosswise to the work axis (A) and swivable about a swivel axis (P1, P2). The invention provides that at least one side plate (18, 70) includes a lift component (32, 72) displaceable relative to the base structure (30) in translatory fashion crosswise to the work axis (A) and a swivel component (34, 74) that is displaceable together with the lift component (32, 72) in translatory fashion and that is swivable relative to the lift component (32, 72) about the swivel axis (P1, P2), the ground contact section (36, 74) of the side plate (18, 70) being indirectly connected to the lift component (32, 72).

IPC Classes  ?

21.

Construction Machine

      
Application Number 18065785
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-14
First Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Menzenbach, Christoph

Abstract

In a self-propelled construction machine (1), in particular recycling machine or stabilizing machine, for working a ground (20), comprising at least one machine frame, a working device (10) for working the ground, which is supported on the machine frame (2), wherein the working device is at least partially enclosed by a housing, wherein the housing comprises a plate each at the front and rear end as seen in the main direction of travel that closes off the mixing chamber of the housing towards the front and the rear, respectively, wherein the front plate is adjustable by means of at least one front adjustment device and the rear plate is adjustable by means of at least one rear adjustment device, wherein, in a first working operation, the rear plate as seen in the main direction of travel is supported on the ground in a floating position, it is provided that in a second working operation, the front plate as seen in the main direction of travel is supported on the ground in a floating position.

IPC Classes  ?

22.

SLIP FORM PAVING MACHINE WITH A SWELLING SENSOR AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING SUCH SLIP FORM PAVING MACHINE

      
Application Number EP2022085911
Publication Number 2023/117639
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-14
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner WIRTGEN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Engels, Michael
  • Ramseger, Gunnar
  • Weigel, Christoph

Abstract

A slip form paving machine includes a machine frame (10), a plurality of ground engaging wheels or tracks (30,30F,30R) and front and rear height adjustable lifting columns (32,32F,32R) supporting the machine frame from the ground engaging wheels or tracks, the lifting columns being adjustable to adjust a longitudinal inclination of the machine frame in a paving direction (12). A slip form mold (24) is supported from the machine frame for molding a mass of concrete (16A) into a formed not yet hardened concrete slab as the paving machine moves forward in the paving direction. A swelling sensor (220) is arranged to detect a swelling of the formed not yet hardened concrete slab relative to the machine frame behind the slip form mold. A method of controlling the slip form paving machine is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 19/48 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving for laying-down the materials and consolidating them, or finishing the surface

23.

Slipform paver

      
Application Number 18063171
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-08
First Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Schwarz, Michael

Abstract

The road construction machine according to the invention, in particular a slipform paver or curing machine for freshly manufactured concrete layers, has a machine frame 1 supported by running gears 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, on which machine frame a working device 11 is provided, which has a working means 18 that can be moved in a direction running transversely to the working direction I, which working means is fastened to a carriage 13 which is guided on a linear guide 12 running transversely to the working direction. The carriage 13 is connected to a cable 15 that is deflected on one longitudinal side of the machine frame, the free ends of which are fastened to the cable drum 19 of a cable winch 16 on the other longitudinal side of the machine frame in such a way that the carriage can be moved in the transverse direction by rotating the cable drum. The road construction machine is characterised in that the cable drum 19 has a first and a second drum half 20, 21, one end of the cable 15 being fastened to one drum half 20 and the other end of the cable being fastened to the other drum half 21. The cable winch 16 can assume a first operating mode in which the first and second drum halves 20, 21 are connected to one another in such a way that the carriage 13 is moved by rotating the first and/or second drum half. The cable winch 16 can assume a second operating mode in which the first and second drum halves 20, 21 can be rotated in opposite directions at least in one direction of rotation, so that the cable tension can be adjusted by rotating one drum half relative to the other drum half.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 19/42 - Machines for imparting a smooth finish to freshly-laid paving courses other than by rolling, tamping, or vibrating
  • E01C 19/43 - Machines or arrangements for roughening or patterning freshly-laid paving courses, e.g. indenting rollers

24.

DOWEL BAR INSERTER

      
Application Number 17555568
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-20
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Ramseger, Gunnar

Abstract

A dowel bar inserter includes first and second end carriages, a bottom pan assembly configured to engage a top surface of a concrete slab, an insertion beam, and a plurality of insertion forks attached to the insertion beam. First and second insertion actuators support the insertion beam from the first and second end carriages. First and second end suspension actuators support the bottom pan assembly from the end carriages independent of the raising and lowering of the insertion beam relative to the end carriages. Each of the suspension actuators includes associated therewith a suspension actuator extension sensor configured to detect an amount of extension of the respective suspension actuator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/04 - Devices for laying reinforcing elements or dowel bars; Removable supports for reinforcing elements; Devices, e.g. removable forms, for making essentially horizontal ducts in paving, e.g. for prestressed reinforcement

25.

METHOD FOR ESTIMATING THE EFFORT REQUIRED FOR A PLANNED MILLING TASK PERFORMED OR TO BE PERFORMED USING A ROAD-MILLING MACHINE

      
Application Number 18061055
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-02
First Publication Date 2023-06-15
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Bach, Markus

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for estimating the effort of a planned milling task, which is performed or is to be performed using a road-milling machine, wherein task data are input into a processing device of a planning system, wherein the task data comprise at least one preset machine parameter (80.3), at least one material parameter (80.1), and at least one job parameter (80.2); to facilitate the planning of one or more construction sites for a construction site planner, in accordance with the invention provision may be made for the processing device to determine the estimation of the effort from the task data and taking into account a construction site factor (60) and/or a logistics factor (70).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations

26.

Ground milling machine, in particular stabiliser or recycler, and method of operating a ground milling machine

      
Application Number 18059284
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-28
First Publication Date 2023-06-08
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Menzenbach, Christoph

Abstract

A roller flap position correction mode can be activated manually or automatically. In the roller flap position correction mode, the position of the rear roller flap is optimised so that an accumulation of material is largely avoided. The control device of the roller flap adjustment device is designed in such a way that in the roller flap correction mode, the floating position of the rear roller flap is cancelled in a first step and the rear roller flap is pivoted upwards from a first pivoted position into a second pivoted position. In a second step, the floating position is set again, so that the rear roller flap assumes a third pivoted position in which the lower edge of the rear roller flap rests on the ground. After the floating position has been reset, a checking routine is carried out, which includes at least one checking cycle.

IPC Classes  ?

27.

Self-propelled construction machine

      
Application Number 18073005
Grant Number 11761157
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-01
First Publication Date 2023-05-25
Grant Date 2023-09-19
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Drumm, Sebastian

Abstract

A road milling machine includes a machine frame, at least three travelling devices, a milling drum, and at least one hydraulic drive system. The hydraulic drive system includes at least one hydraulic pump, at least one hydraulic fixed displacement motor for driving at least one driven travelling device, and one each hydraulic variable displacement motor for driving the remaining travelling devices. A first gearbox is arranged between the fixed displacement hydraulic motor and its associated travelling device. One each second gearbox is arranged between each of the hydraulic variable displacement motors and their associated travelling devices. The transmission ratio of the first gearbox is lower than the transmission ratios of the second gearboxes and/or the displacement volume of the fixed displacement motor is smaller than the maximum displacement volume of the variable displacement motors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 47/02 - Combinations of mechanical gearing with fluid clutches or fluid gearing the fluid gearing being of the volumetric type
  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • B60K 17/356 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having fluid or electric motor, for driving one or more wheels
  • F16H 47/04 - Combinations of mechanical gearing with fluid clutches or fluid gearing the fluid gearing being of the volumetric type the mechanical gearing being of the type with members having orbital motion
  • E01C 19/00 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving

28.

Self-propelled milling machine, as well as method for controlling a self-propelled milling machine

      
Application Number 17960590
Grant Number 11761155
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-05
First Publication Date 2023-05-25
Grant Date 2023-09-19
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Vogt, Andreas
  • Barimani, Cyrus

Abstract

A self-propelled construction machine for milling a ground surface is provided with a machine frame, a working drum, and a transport conveyor with a discharge end from which worked-off milling material is dischargeable onto a point of impingement on a loading surface of a transport vehicle, wherein the transport conveyor is laterally slewable to a slewing angle about at least a first slewing axis. A controller is configured, during an initialization process, to specify a command variable within a coordinate system, the coordinate system being stored during the initialization process with its origin at a starting point associated with the machine. The controller is further configured during a working process, wherein the coordinate system is stationary, to automatically control the slewing angle corresponding to detected changes in position and/or orientation of the machine and relative to the command variable.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • B62D 12/02 - Steering specially adapted for vehicles operating in tandem or having pivotally connected frames for vehicles operating in tandem
  • E01C 23/06 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving
  • E21C 27/36 - Machine self-propelled along the working face

29.

SELF-PROPELLED GROUND WORKING MACHINE WITH AN ELECTTRICALLY DRIVEN WORK DEVICE AND BALANCED WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION

      
Application Number EP2022081632
Publication Number 2023/084029
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-11
Publication Date 2023-05-19
Owner WIRTGEN GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bach, Markus
  • Prassel, Philipp

Abstract

A self-propelled ground working machine (10) comprises a machine frame (14) and a undercarriage (12), wherein the undercarriage (12) has a plurality of rollable drives (18, 22), wherein the machine frame (14) supports a work device (28) for ground clearing work, wherein the work device (28) is held on the machine frame (14) such that it can rotate about a rotation axis (R), wherein the ground working machine (10) has an electric work drive (50) in order to drive the work device (28) to carry out a rotating work movement performing the ground clearing work, wherein the ground working machine (10) has an electrical energy source (56) which outputs electrical energy to the work device (28) during the ground working operation, and wherein the ground working machine (10) has a receiving formation (42) for receiving a conveying device (40) for transporting cleared ground material. According to the invention, the electrical energy source (56) is an electrical energy store (56), wherein, in a reference state in which the ground working machine (10) is standing on level ground (U), the electrical energy store (56) on the one hand and the receiving formation (42) on the other are arranged on different sides of a reference plane (BE) which contains the rotation axis (R) and is orthogonal to the standing surface of the ground (U).

IPC Classes  ?

30.

Predominantly electrically operated earth working machine

      
Application Number 17982680
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-08
First Publication Date 2023-05-18
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bach, Markus
  • Berning, Christian

Abstract

A self-propelled earth working machine includes a machine frame and a traveling gear, the traveling gear including drive units rollable on a contact subsurface of the earth working machine, the machine frame supporting a working apparatus, the earth working machine having as a main functional unit a work drive in order to drive the working apparatus to perform a work movement for earth working, and the earth working machine having at least one further functional unit, the earth working machine having a common power source, which provides both the energy for the work drive as well as the energy for the further functional unit. The common power source includes a common electrical supply switching device, to which every functional unit is connected in electrically conductive fashion, wherein the main functional unit includes an electric motor.

IPC Classes  ?

31.

SELF-PROPELLED CONSTRUCTION MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A SELF-PROPELLED CONSTRUCTION MACHINE

      
Application Number 17991109
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-21
First Publication Date 2023-05-18
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Dittmann, Siegbert

Abstract

The invention relates to a self-propelled construction machine, in particular a road milling machine, stabiliser, recycler or surface miner, which has a machine frame 2 supported by at least three running gears 10A, 10B, 11A, 11B, a drive device 14 for driving at least two running gears, and a work roller 4 arranged on the machine frame. The invention also relates to a method for controlling a construction machine of this kind. The drive device 14 comprises adjustable hydraulic motors 15, 16, 17, 18 associated with the drivable running gears, which hydraulic motors have a displacement volume Vg that can be varied by an adjusting device 15A, 16A, 17A, 18A, and comprises at least one adjustable travel drive—hydraulic pump 19 driven by at least one drive motor to supply the hydraulic motors with a variable total volume flow Q of hydraulic fluid. In addition, a controller 28 is provided which is configured in such a way that a partial volume flow Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 is determined for each adjustable hydraulic motor 15, 16, 17, 18 from the total volume flow Q provided by the at least one travel drive—hydraulic pump 19, by means of which partial volume flow the particular hydraulic motor is to be operated, and when the speed n of an adjustable hydraulic motor increases as a result of slippage of the running gear associated with the adjustable hydraulic motor, the adjusting device of the adjustable hydraulic motor is controlled in such a way that a displacement volume Vg is set for the adjustable hydraulic motor, at which displacement volume the partial volume flow determined for the adjustable hydraulic motor is maintained. The self-propelled construction machine according to the invention is characterised in that a hydraulic flow divider is not required.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
  • B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators
  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to another; Gearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type

32.

Wear Prognosis Method And Maintenance Method

      
Application Number 17987052
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-15
First Publication Date 2023-05-11
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Paulsen, Sven
  • Wagner, Stefan
  • Barimani, Cyrus

Abstract

A wear prognosis method and a maintenance method for an earth working machine are disclosed, along with an apparatus for performing the method. Provision is made that the current wear state of one or more earth working tools is sensed. The residual wear capacity until the wear limit is reached is then ascertained from the current wear state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 3/56 - Investigating resistance to wear or abrasion
  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • G05B 19/4065 - Monitoring tool breakage, life or condition
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving
  • E21C 35/00 - MINING OR QUARRYING - Details of, or accessories for, machines for slitting or completely freeing the mineral from the seam, not provided for in groups , or

33.

Construction machines

      
Application Number 17982670
Grant Number 11761156
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-08
First Publication Date 2023-04-27
Grant Date 2023-09-19
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Stinner, Tobias
  • Berning, Christian
  • Salz, Andreas

Abstract

In a self-propelled construction machine (1), in particular road milling machine, stabilizer, recycler or surface miner, comprising a machine frame (2), and at least one working device (6), in particular milling drum, which is arranged in a housing (4) open towards the bottom that is at least partially closed on at least one side by at least one edge protector (8) height-adjustable relative to the machine frame (2), wherein, for the purpose of height adjustment, at least one first lifting device (10) is provided, the first end (15) of which is connected to the machine frame (2), and the second end (16) of which is connected to the height-adjustable edge protector (8), it is provided for the following features to be achieved: a second lifting device (12) is provided, the first end (18) of which is connected to the machine frame (2), and the second end (20) of which is connected to a first end (22) of a transmission device (14), which is in turn connected, with a second end (24), to the height-adjustable edge protector (8).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/06 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving
  • E21C 47/00 - Machines for obtaining, or the removal of, materials in open-pit mines
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving

34.

CONSTRUCTION MACHINE

      
Application Number 17959380
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-04
First Publication Date 2023-04-20
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Jung, Frank
  • Preis, Willi

Abstract

In a construction machine (1) for working a ground pavement, comprising a machine frame (5) supported by travelling devices (3), an operator platform (11) arranged on the machine frame (5), and a protective canopy (13), adjustable in height by means of a telescopic guide unit (2), arranged on the operator platform (11), wherein the telescopic guide unit (2) comprises at least one first telescopic element (4) and one second telescopic element (6), wherein the first telescopic element (4) is at least partially guidable in the second telescopic element (6), at least one driving device (10) for moving the protective canopy (13) up and down by means of moving the first telescopic element (4) relative to the second telescopic element (6), it is provided that at least one recess (14) in the first telescopic element (4) and at least one latching element (12) are provided, wherein the latching element (12) is arranged to pivot about a pivoting axis (16) on the second telescopic element (6) and is shaped in such a fashion that, by means of moving the first telescopic element (4) relative to the second telescopic element (6) in a first direction (B), a first part (18) of the latching element (12) is pivotable into the recess (14) and a second part (20) of the latching element (12) presses against the outer side (22) of the first telescopic element (4) from outside.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/06 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving

35.

Method for working ground pavements, as well as self-propelled construction machine

      
Application Number 17980638
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-04
First Publication Date 2023-04-20
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Vogt, Andreas
  • Barimani, Cyrus

Abstract

In a self-propelled construction machine for working ground pavements comprising at least one machine frame, at least one height-adjustable milling drum for working the ground pavement in a working operation, driven by at least one drive unit, at least one control device for monitoring and controlling the milling depth of the milling drum and the speed of the construction machine, it is provided for the following features to be achieved: that a monitoring device detects an interruption of the working operation, and when detecting the interruption of the working operation emits a signal to interrupt the drive of the milling drum.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving

36.

Earth Working Machine And Method For Wear-Optimized Operation Of An Earth Working Machine

      
Application Number 17862565
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-12
First Publication Date 2023-04-06
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Barimani, Cyrus
  • Hähn, Günter
  • Wagner, Stefan

Abstract

The invention relates to an earth working machine and to a method for wear-optimized operation of such an earth working machine. Provision is made in this context that machine parameters with which the earth working machine is operated are adapted, in consideration of material properties of the substrate to be worked, in such a way that favorable wear behavior exists for the earth working tools being used.

IPC Classes  ?

37.

Method for milling off traffic areas with a milling drum, as well as milling machine for carrying out the method for milling off traffic areas

      
Application Number 17957067
Grant Number 11795633
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-30
First Publication Date 2023-03-23
Grant Date 2023-10-24
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor Fritz, Matthias

Abstract

A method for milling off traffic areas with a milling drum of a milling machine includes: obtaining and storing target profile data of a desired target profile of a surface of the traffic area in target condition, wherein target values for a locally desired milling depth are assigned to position data in a stationary coordinate system independent of the milling machine; determining the current position of the milling drum in the coordinate system and detecting a current milling depth; during the milling operation, controlling the milling depth as a function of the target value assigned to the current position of the milling drum and the currently detected milling depth; updating the target profile data in the current position of the milling drum on the worked traffic area by the currently actually milled milling depth; and storing the updated target profile data.

IPC Classes  ?

38.

Self-propelled construction machine

      
Application Number 17886272
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-11
First Publication Date 2023-02-23
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Verhaelen, Philip
  • Engels, Michael

Abstract

In a self-propelled construction machine (1), in particular slipform paving machine, comprising a machine frame (2), at least three travelling devices (14), wherein the travelling devices (14) are each connected to the machine frame (2) by means of lifting columns (12), wherein at least two of the at least three travelling devices (14) are steerable by means of one each steering drive (6), wherein the respective steering drive (6) comprises at least one first part (10), which is connected to the respective travelling device (14), and one second part (16), which is connected to the respective lifting column (12), it is provided that the steering drive (6) comprises at least one first toothed rack (22), wherein the first toothed rack is movable by means of at least one first linear drive means (26), wherein teeth of the at least one toothed rack engage with teeth of at least one toothed wheel (17), and the toothed wheel is thus rotatable by means of the movement of the toothed rack.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 19/00 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving
  • E01C 19/48 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving for laying-down the materials and consolidating them, or finishing the surface

39.

SHIFTABLE CABIN

      
Application Number 17562136
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-27
First Publication Date 2023-02-09
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor Drumm, Stephan

Abstract

A road milling machine includes a machine frame having a longitudinal axis. A plurality of ground engaging units support the machine frame from a ground surface. A milling drum is supported from the machine frame. An operator's station is supported from the machine frame by a support linkage configured to move the operator's station laterally between an inner position and an outer position relative to the machine frame. The support linkage includes at least one pivot link extending between the machine frame and the operator's stationand oriented to pivot about a pivot axis extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the machine frame. The operator's station in the outer position extends laterally partially beyond the machine frame on one of the left and right edges of the machine frame, the outer position being at a higher elevation than the inner position relative to the machine frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving
  • B60G 17/00 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or s
  • F15B 1/02 - Installations or systems with accumulators

40.

Self-propelled construction machine and method for operating a self-propelled construction machine

      
Application Number 17885651
Grant Number 11866893
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-11
First Publication Date 2023-02-02
Grant Date 2024-01-09
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Müller, Rene′
  • Hofrath, Sebastian
  • Barimani, Cyrus

Abstract

The invention relates to a self-propelled construction machine, comprising a machine frame supported by a chassis having wheels or crawler tracks. The basic principle of the invention involves determining a variable Δ which is characteristic of the milling profile on the basis of a functional relationship between the variable which is characteristic of the milling profile and the advance speed v and/or milling drum rotational speed n. The variable Δ which is characteristic of the milling profile is a correction variable for adjusting the height of the milling drum with respect to the surface of the ground.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving

41.

Interchangeable unit for texturing ground surface work and road construction machine having such an interchangeable unit

      
Application Number 17876983
Grant Number 11926974
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-29
First Publication Date 2023-01-19
Grant Date 2024-03-12
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Winkels, Sebastian
  • Bungarten, Dieter

Abstract

a transmission gear unit (76), which transmits torque and rotary motion from the drive belt pulley (62) to the removal tool (32) by reversing the direction of rotation, at least the axis of rotation (P62) of the drive belt pulley (62) running at a distance from the working axis (R). d) facing away from the removal tool (32) for equidirectional joint rotation, the transmission gear unit (76) being situated between the drive belt pulley (62) and the working gear component (70).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/09 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for trimming paving edges
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving

42.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A GROUND MILLING MACHINE

      
Application Number 17857213
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-05
First Publication Date 2023-01-12
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Verhaelen, Philip
  • Walterscheid, Bernd
  • Spöth, Sascha
  • Peters, Florian

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a ground milling machine, in particular a road milling machine, a stabilizer, a recycler, a surface miner or the like, having an interchangeable milling drum, wherein the milling drum is equipped with a plurality of milling tools, in particular round shank picks, wherein the milling drum has a current state, wherein a control unit is provided for controlling at least one function of the ground milling machine, and wherein the milling drum has a characteristic feature or a characteristic feature is assigned to the milling drum. According to the invention, provision is made that at least one data set containing information on the current state of the milling drum is stored in a storage unit, in that the characteristic feature identifying the milling drum is assigned to the data set in the storage unit, and this data set is transmitted to a processing device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • B02C 25/00 - Control arrangements specially adapted for crushing or disintegrating
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving

43.

Earth working machine having a shiftable transmission between a drive motor and a rotatable working apparatus

      
Application Number 17824082
Grant Number 11859717
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-25
First Publication Date 2022-12-22
Grant Date 2024-01-02
Owner WIRTGEN GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Stinner, Tobias
  • Barimani, Cyrus
  • Wilhelmi, Hardy

Abstract

An earth working machine (10), encompassing a drive motor (42) and a working apparatus (22) drivable by the drive motor (42) so as to move rotationally, the drive motor (42) being connected to the working apparatus (22), for transfer of a torque, with interposition of a shiftable transmission (50; 150) comprising at least two gearing stages having different torque transfer ratios, is characterized in that by means of a first gearing stage of the shiftable transmission (50), an input shaft (48), coupled on the input side to the drive motor (42), of the shiftable transmission (50) is connectable in torque-transferring fashion directly to an output shaft (52), coupled on the output side to the working apparatus (22), of the shiftable transmission (50) so as to rotate together at the same rotation speed; and by means of a second gearing stage of the shiftable transmission (50), the input shaft (48) is connectable in torque-transferring fashion, with interposition of a transmission assemblage (64), to the output shaft (52) so as to rotate together at different rotation speeds.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 61/682 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion specially adapted for stepped gearings with interruption of drive
  • F16H 61/688 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion specially adapted for stepped gearings without interruption of drive with two inputs, e.g. selection of one of two torque-flow paths by clutches
  • F16H 3/091 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion without gears having orbital motion exclusively or essentially with continuously- meshing gears, that can be disengaged from their shafts characterised by the disposition of the gears including a single countershaft
  • F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion
  • F16H 7/22 - Belt, rope, or chain shifters
  • F16H 57/033 - Series gearboxes, e.g. gearboxes based on the same design being available in different sizes or gearboxes using a combination of several standardised units
  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • F16H 57/02 - Gearboxes; Mounting gearing therein

44.

Protective canopy, earth working machine and method for changing position of the protective canopy

      
Application Number 17834655
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-07
First Publication Date 2022-12-22
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Jung, Frank

Abstract

A protective canopy includes a canopy body, which is switchable between a first position and a second position, a canopy base, a first linkage and a second linkage for connecting the canopy body to the canopy base, each of the first linkage and the second linkage is pivotally connected to both the canopy body and the canopy base, respectively, and pivot axes formed at the pivoting connection positions between each of the first and second linkage and each of the canopy body and the canopy base are parallel to each other, such that the canopy body is switchable relative to the canopy base between the first position and the second position by manipulating the first and/or second linkages and/or the canopy body. An earth working machine having such protective canopy and a method for changing position of a protective canopy of earth working machine are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/16 - Cabins, platforms, or the like for the driver

45.

Earth working machine having a rotatable working apparatus axially positionally retainable with high tightening torque by means of a central bolt arrangement, and method for establishing and releasing such retention

      
Application Number 17723904
Grant Number 11725351
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-19
First Publication Date 2022-12-08
Grant Date 2023-08-15
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Buhr, Karsten
  • Frankemölle, Markus
  • Lehnert, Thomas
  • Salz, Andreas
  • Wilhelmi, Hardy

Abstract

A bearing component for mounting a replaceable milling drum on an earth working machine includes an annular connecting flange having a central axis. A bearing stem protrudes from the connecting flange axially in a first direction to a first axial end, the bearing stem having an outer surface including at least first and second cylindrical bearing surfaces axially spaced from each other. The bearing stem further includes a centering recess open at a second axial end opposite the first axial end, the centering recess including an opening angle decreasing in steps so that the centering recess tapers in the first direction, the centering recess forming a portion of the central opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving
  • E21C 47/00 - Machines for obtaining, or the removal of, materials in open-pit mines
  • E21C 35/193 - Means for fixing picks or holders using bolts as main fixing elements
  • F16B 19/02 - Bolts or sleeves for positioning of machine parts, e.g. notched taper pins, fitting pins, sleeves, eccentric positioning rings
  • F16B 37/14 - Cap nuts; Nut caps or bolt caps
  • F16B 39/02 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place after screwing down

46.

Self-propelled milling machine having a machine frame and a conveyor device for removing material

      
Application Number 17830462
Grant Number 11846076
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-02
First Publication Date 2022-12-08
Grant Date 2023-12-19
Owner WIRTGEN GMBH (USA)
Inventor
  • Von Schönebeck, Winfried
  • Schwippert, Sascha

Abstract

A self-propelled milling machine has a machine frame 4 supported by running gears 6A, 6B, a working device 5 provided on the machine frame 4 for working the ground, and a conveyor device 12 for removing material. The conveyor device 12 has a boom 13 which is mounted on the machine frame 4 so as to pivot about an axis of rotation X which is perpendicular to the machine frame. The pivoting apparatus 16 for the boom 13 is characterised by at least one mechanism 16A, 16B having a plurality of mechanism links and the joints A, B, C, D connecting them and at least one linear drive 17A, 17B for driving at least one of the mechanism links. The mechanism may be designed as a planar four-link pivot joint mechanism 16A, 16B, the machine frame 4 forming a mechanism link of the pivot joint mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • B65G 41/00 - Supporting frames or bases for conveyors as a whole, e.g. transportable conveyor frames
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving

47.

Milling machine and method for operating a milling machine

      
Application Number 17582309
Grant Number 11719099
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-24
First Publication Date 2022-11-03
Grant Date 2023-08-08
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Lehnert, Thomas
  • Verhaelen, Philip

Abstract

The invention relates to a milling machine having a replaceable milling drum, different types of milling drums being capable of being associated with the milling machine; and having a control unit for controlling the milling machine, machine parameters of the milling machine being settable by way of the control unit. Provision is made that the milling machine has associated with it at least one means that is designed to detect at least one characteristic feature of the milling drum; that the at least one means is connected to the control unit; and that the control unit is designed to specify for at least one machine parameter, indirectly or directly from the characteristic feature, a value to be set, and/or a setting range. The invention further relates to a corresponding milling drum and to a corresponding method. The milling machine, milling drum, and method allow the selection of machine parameters for operation of the milling machine to be simplified.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21C 25/10 - Rods; Drums
  • E21C 35/24 - Remote control specially adapted for machines for slitting or completely freeing the mineral
  • E01C 21/00 - Apparatus or processes for surface stabilisation for road building or like purposes, e.g. mixing borrowed aggregate with binder
  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E21C 41/00 - Methods of underground or surface mining; Layouts therefor

48.

Self-propelled construction machine and method for determining the utilization of a construction machine

      
Application Number 17742474
Grant Number 11697909
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-12
First Publication Date 2022-10-20
Grant Date 2023-07-11
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor Wagner, Stefan

Abstract

In a self-propelled construction machine comprising a working device (e.g. milling drum) and a profile sensor device arranged in front of the milling drum as seen in the direction of travel, the following features are achieved: the profile sensor device measures ground pavement profile data in at least one first location, wherein at least one second sensor device is provided which, after the construction machine has traversed a section corresponding to the distance between the milling drum and the profile sensor device, measures or otherwise determines, in at least one point associated with the first location, at least one distance value between the ground surface and the milling drum, wherein a machine control system correlates the determined distance value for the at least one point with a corresponding at least one point associated with the measured ground profile data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving
  • G01B 21/20 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring contours or curvatures, e.g. determining profile
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

49.

Chisel holder

      
Application Number 29691640
Grant Number D0967209
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-17
First Publication Date 2022-10-18
Grant Date 2022-10-18
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Buhr, Karsten
  • Jost, Andreas

50.

Self-propelled civil engineering machine system with field rover

      
Application Number 17723866
Grant Number 11761763
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-19
First Publication Date 2022-10-13
Grant Date 2023-09-19
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Fritz, Matthias
  • Barimani, Cyrus
  • Berning, Christian

Abstract

A civil engineering machine has a machine control unit configured to determine data which defines the position and/or orientation of a reference point on the civil engineering machine in relation to a reference system independent of the position and orientation of the civil engineering machine. A geometrical shape to be produced on the ground is preset in either a machine control unit or a field rover control unit. The field rover is used to determine a position of at least one identifiable point of the preset geometrical shape in the independent reference system. Curve data defining a desired curve in the independent reference system, corresponding to the preset shape, is determined at least partially on the basis of the position of the at least one identifiable point of the preset geometrical shape in the independent reference system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • E01C 19/00 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving
  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 19/42 - Machines for imparting a smooth finish to freshly-laid paving courses other than by rolling, tamping, or vibrating
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G01C 15/06 - Surveyors' staffs; Movable markers

51.

System comprising construction machine, transport vehicle with loading space and image-recording device, and method for displaying an image stream during the loading or unloading of a transport vehicle

      
Application Number 17590425
Grant Number 11787337
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-01
First Publication Date 2022-10-13
Grant Date 2023-10-17
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor Borkowski, Helmut

Abstract

In a system comprising construction machine, transport vehicle with loading space and image-recording device, wherein the image-recording device is arranged at the construction machine and aligned, as a minimum, also towards the loading space of the transport vehicle, it is specified for the following features to be achieved: that a reception and display device is arranged at or in the transport vehicle, wherein the data recorded by the image-recording device are transmitted to the reception and display device via a transmission device arranged at the construction machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangements; Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
  • B65G 67/22 - Loading moving vehicles
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast

52.

Self-propelled construction machine and method for operating a self-propelled construction machine

      
Application Number 17701937
Grant Number 11767645
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-23
First Publication Date 2022-10-06
Grant Date 2023-09-26
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Salz, Andreas
  • Quadt, Martin

Abstract

A self-propelled construction machine, having a milling drum housing having a sealing device which has a sealing element arranged in the working direction of the construction machine behind the milling drum, an adjustment device for adjusting the height position of the sealing element, and a controller for controlling the adjustment device of the sealing element. The sealing device has a scraper element, which is pivotably arranged on the sealing element such that the scraper element rests on the milled material and is pivoted in relation to the milling drum on the basis of the height of the milled material. The height position of the sealing element is adjusted on the basis of the pivot position of the scraper element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving
  • E01C 21/00 - Apparatus or processes for surface stabilisation for road building or like purposes, e.g. mixing borrowed aggregate with binder
  • E01C 23/06 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving

53.

Self-propelled earth working machine including combined heat exchanger cooling and engine compartment ventilation

      
Application Number 17699819
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-21
First Publication Date 2022-10-06
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Stinner, Tobias
  • Stremel, Viktor
  • Mahlberg, Axel
  • Yanza, Rolf David Pancho

Abstract

A self-propelled earth working machine includes a traveling gear, a machine frame supported by the traveling gear, a power source accommodated on the machine frame for providing power for a travel operation and/or for an earth working operation, a working apparatus accommodated on the machine frame for earth working, and a cooling device for cooling a functional device of the earth working machine. The cooling device includes at least one heat exchanger system for transferring heat from a cooling medium to air, and a ventilator system, which is on the one hand designed and situated to produce a cooling air flow passing the heat exchanger system and which is on the other hand designed and situated to produce in the area of the power source a ventilation air flow flowing away from the power source. The heat exchanger system and a ventilation volume, in which the ventilation air flow flows away from the power source, are situated on the suction side of the ventilator system, the ventilation volume being situated downstream of the heat exchanger system relative to the cooling air flow, so that the ventilation air flow generated by the ventilator system meets the cooling air flow downstream of the heat exchanger system and upstream of the ventilator system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 11/04 - Arrangement or mounting of radiators, radiator shutters, or radiator blinds
  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving

54.

Self-propelled construction machine or mining machine

      
Application Number 17692265
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-11
First Publication Date 2022-09-15
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Thieme, Holger
  • Von Schönebeck, Winfried

Abstract

In a self-propelled construction machine or mining machine, in particular milling machine for working a ground surface, including a machine frame, a working device for working the ground surface, which is supported on the machine frame, wherein the working device is at least partially enclosed by a housing, at least one movable side plate, which closes the housing on at least one of the two sides of the working device , wherein the movable side plate rests on the ground surface in floating position during the working operation, it is provided that a clearing scraper is arranged in front of the at least one movable side plate as seen in the direction of travel, wherein the clearing scraper comprises at least one clearing edge for penetrating ground material lying on the ground surface in front of the movable side plate, and clears the ground material for the movable side plate so that the movable side plate may rest on the ground surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E21C 27/24 - Mineral freed by means not involving slitting by milling means acting on the full working face

55.

Self-propelled construction machine and method for controlling a self-propelled construction machine

      
Application Number 17381314
Grant Number 11619011
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-21
First Publication Date 2022-06-09
Grant Date 2023-04-04
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Lenz, Martin
  • Barimani, Cyrus

Abstract

The invention relates to a self-propelled construction machine, in particular a road milling machine, which possesses an undercarriage which has front and rear—in the working direction—wheels or travelling gears, a machine frame which is borne by the undercarriage, and a working means. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for controlling a self-propelled construction machine, in particular a road milling machine. The invention is based on the detection of objects O situated in the ground at a time at which the objects O can be readily detected. The construction machine according to the invention possesses a means for generating predictive object signals which are characteristic of the position of objects which lie in a portion of the ground which lies in the working direction A in front of the working region of the working means. Furthermore, the construction machine has a signal processing means which receives the object signals, which means is configured such that during the advance of the construction machine object signals relating to the working means are obtained from the predictive object signals, these signals being characteristic of the position of the objects in a portion of the ground which relates to the working region of the working means.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/01 - Devices or auxiliary means for setting-out or checking the configuration of new surfacing, e.g. templates, screed supports; Applications of apparatus for measuring, indicating, or recording the surface configuration of existing surfacing, e.g. profilographs
  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving

56.

Milling machine and process for the operation of a milling machine

      
Application Number 17550829
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-14
First Publication Date 2022-06-02
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Vogt, Andreas
  • Lehnert, Thomas
  • Barimani, Cyrus

Abstract

The invention relates to a milling machine, in particular a road milling machine, a stabiliser, a recycler or a surface miner, comprising a drive means which is configured such that the milling machine performs translatory and/or rotatory movements on the ground, and a working means which is configured such that the ground is machined. The invention also relates to a method for operating a milling machine of this type. The milling machine according to the invention has a control unit 15 to input drive parameters and work parameters. The control unit 15 is distinguished by a selection unit 15C to select an operating mode from a plurality of operating modes. The control and processing unit 20 has a memory 20A which stores at least one predetermined drive parameter which is assigned to the operating mode, and/or at least one predetermined work parameter which is assigned to the operating mode, for each operating mode of the plurality of operating modes. The control and processing unit 20 is configured such that at least one assembly 4, 5; 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19 of the drive means and working means is controlled subject to the at least one drive parameter or work parameter which is stored in the memory 20A for the operating mode selected using the selection unit 15C, such that the particular machine function is carried out. The milling machine further provides that at least one function which describes the dependence of a work parameter of one assembly on a drive parameter of another assembly is stored for each operating mode, the control and processing unit 20 being configured such that, based on this function, at least one assembly of the working means or drive means is controlled such that the particular machine function is carried out.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21C 25/10 - Rods; Drums
  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving
  • E21C 29/22 - Propulsion of machines for slitting or completely freeing the mineral from the seam by wheels, endless tracks, or the like
  • E21C 35/00 - MINING OR QUARRYING - Details of, or accessories for, machines for slitting or completely freeing the mineral from the seam, not provided for in groups , or

57.

Machine train composed of road milling machine and road finisher, and method for operating road milling machine and road finisher

      
Application Number 17539395
Grant Number 11629463
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-01
First Publication Date 2022-05-12
Grant Date 2023-04-18
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Menzenbach, Christoph
  • Müller, René
  • Barimani, Cyrus

Abstract

A machine train is composed of a road milling machine that travels in front and a road finisher that travels behind. The road milling machine has a profile data determining device configured so that a sequence of height profile data describing the height of the road surface in the longitudinal direction is determined while the road milling machine advances. For transmission of the height profile data, a data transmission device is provided on the road milling machine and a data receiving device is provided on the road finisher. To change the position of the screed, the road finisher has a levelling device that comprises at least one actuator and a control unit, which is configured so that the control unit generates a control signal for controlling the at least one actuator in accordance with a height profile data set.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 19/48 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving for laying-down the materials and consolidating them, or finishing the surface
  • E01C 19/00 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving

58.

Method and device for determining an area cut with a cutting roll by at least one construction machine or mining machine

      
Application Number 17459097
Grant Number 11823131
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-27
First Publication Date 2022-02-17
Grant Date 2023-11-21
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Paulsen, Sven
  • Wagner, Stefan
  • Barimani, Cyrus

Abstract

In a method for determining an area milled by at least one construction machine or at least one mining machine by means of a milling drum (2) by means of working a predetermined area in several milling trajectories by at least one machine (1), determining the length of the milling trajectories along which a milling operation has taken place by evaluating the continuous machine positions, adding up the previously milled partial areas taking into account the length of the milling trajectory and the installed width of the milling drum (2), wherein the partial area currently milled along the milling trajectory is checked, either continuously or subsequently, for overlapping or multiple overlapping with any previously milled partial areas, and any partial areas which overlap are deducted, as overlapping areas, from the added-up previously milled partial areas, the total added-up partial areas milled minus the total overlapping areas established give the milled area.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/10 - Office automation; Time management
  • E01C 19/00 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving
  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E21C 35/00 - MINING OR QUARRYING - Details of, or accessories for, machines for slitting or completely freeing the mineral from the seam, not provided for in groups , or
  • G01B 21/28 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring areas
  • G06Q 10/1091 - Recording time for administrative or management purposes
  • G06Q 10/1093 - Calendar-based scheduling for persons or groups
  • G06Q 30/04 - Billing or invoicing
  • G06Q 50/08 - Construction
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time

59.

HT03

      
Application Number 018651856
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-02-09
Registration Date 2022-08-04
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Parts for machines, namely chisels, picks, chisel holders, pick holders, holders for chisel holders and holders for pick holders; parts for machines, namely quick change chisel holders for holding chisels used in machines; parts for machines, namely quick change pick holders for holding picks used in machines; parts for machines, namely holders for quick change chisel holders for holding chisels used in machines; parts for machines, namely holders for quick change pick holders for holding picks used in machines; parts for machines, namely tools [parts of machines], tool holders and holders for tool holders; parts for machines, namely seals for tools, seals for tool holders and seals for holders for tool holders; parts for machines, namely adapted covers for threaded fasteners [machine parts] for fastening machine parts; parts for machines, namely threaded fasteners for fastening machine parts; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class.

60.

HT2

      
Application Number 018651853
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-02-09
Registration Date 2022-08-04
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Parts for machines, namely chisels, picks, chisel holders, pick holders, holders for chisel holders and holders for pick holders; parts for machines, namely quick change chisel holders for holding chisels used in machines; parts for machines, namely quick change pick holders for holding picks used in machines; parts for machines, namely holders for quick change chisel holders for holding chisels used in machines; parts for machines, namely holders for quick change pick holders for holding picks used in machines; parts for machines, namely tools [parts of machines], tool holders and holders for tool holders; parts for machines, namely seals for tools, seals for tool holders and seals for holders for tool holders; parts for machines, namely adapted covers for threaded fasteners [machine parts] for fastening machine parts; parts for machines, namely threaded fasteners for fastening machine parts; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class.

61.

HT02

      
Application Number 018651854
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-02-09
Registration Date 2022-08-04
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Parts for machines, namely chisels, picks, chisel holders, pick holders, holders for chisel holders and holders for pick holders; parts for machines, namely quick change chisel holders for holding chisels used in machines; parts for machines, namely quick change pick holders for holding picks used in machines; parts for machines, namely holders for quick change chisel holders for holding chisels used in machines; parts for machines, namely holders for quick change pick holders for holding picks used in machines; parts for machines, namely tools [parts of machines], tool holders and holders for tool holders; parts for machines, namely seals for tools, seals for tool holders and seals for holders for tool holders; parts for machines, namely adapted covers for threaded fasteners [machine parts] for fastening machine parts; parts for machines, namely threaded fasteners for fastening machine parts; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class.

62.

Construction machines

      
Application Number 17382939
Grant Number 11499277
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-07-22
First Publication Date 2022-02-03
Grant Date 2022-11-15
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Stinner, Tobias
  • Berning, Christian
  • Salz, Andreas

Abstract

In a self-propelled construction machine (1), in particular road milling machine, stabilizer, recycler or surface miner, comprising a machine frame (2), and at least one working device (6), in particular milling drum, which is arranged in a housing (4) open towards the bottom that is at least partially closed on at least one side by at least one edge protector (8) height-adjustable relative to the machine frame (2), wherein, for the purpose of height adjustment, at least one first lifting device (10) is provided, the first end (15) of which is connected to the machine frame (2), and the second end (16) of which is connected to the height-adjustable edge protector (8), it is provided for the following features to be achieved: a second lifting device (12) is provided, the first end (18) of which is connected to the machine frame (2), and the second end (20) of which is connected to a first end (22) of a transmission device (14), which is in turn connected, with a second end (24), to the height-adjustable edge protector (8).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/06 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving
  • E21C 47/00 - Machines for obtaining, or the removal of, materials in open-pit mines
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving

63.

Self-propelled construction machine and method for working a ground pavement

      
Application Number 17409911
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-24
First Publication Date 2022-01-27
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Held, Hanjo
  • Müller, René

Abstract

In a self-propelled construction machine (1), in particular road milling machine or surface miner, for working a ground pavement, comprising a milling drum (10), which is mounted in a machine frame, wherein a milling cut develops during milling of the ground pavement with the milling drum (10), wherein the milling drum (10) comprises a first and a second end side, at least a first measuring device, which is arranged next to the first end side of the milling drum (10) and measures the distance of the machine frame relative to the ground pavement next to the first end side of the milling drum (10), at least a second measuring device, which is arranged next to the second end side of the milling drum (10) and measures the distance of the machine frame relative to the ground pavement next to the second end side of the milling drum (10), and a control device (40) for controlling the milling depth, wherein, in a first milling operation, the control device (40) determines the milling depth by means of measurements performed by the first and the second measuring device, it is provided for the following features to be achieved: a second milling operation is detectable by means of the control device (40), in which the milling drum (10) is positioned on an as yet non-milled milling cut that is arranged next to a previously milled milling cut, wherein the control device (40), as soon as the second milling operation is detected, uses measurements performed by at least a third measuring device in lieu of the first and/or the second measuring device for determining the milling depth.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving

64.

Earth working machine having a climbing device that is variable in length and has a plurality of different climb-ready operating positions

      
Application Number 17345343
Grant Number 11383647
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-11
First Publication Date 2021-12-30
Grant Date 2022-07-12
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Stinner, Tobias
  • Berning, Christian
  • Prassel, Philipp

Abstract

the climbing device (48) being variable in length along the climbing axis (SA) and for this purpose at least one of the step treads (54, 56, 58, 60) being adjustable relative to at least one other of the step treads (54, 56, 58, 60) with the aid of an adjustment actuator (76). The invention provides for the climbing device (48) to be adjustable into at least three different climb-ready operating positions, it being the case that for each step tread pair (54/56, 56/58, 58/60) formed by two of at least three step treads (54, 56, 58, 60) situated in succession along the climbing axis (SA) that the distance between the step treads (54, 56, 58, 60) of the respective step tread pair (54/56, 56/58, 58/60) is of a different magnitude in different operating positions.

IPC Classes  ?

65.

Self-propelled construction machine and method for operating a self- propelled construction machine

      
Application Number 17322959
Grant Number 11603631
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-18
First Publication Date 2021-10-28
Grant Date 2023-03-14
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Barimani, Cyrus

Abstract

The self-propelled construction machine according to the invention, in particular road-milling machine, recycler, stabiliser or surface miner, comprises a machine frame 2, which is supported by a chassis 1, which has wheels or tracks 1A, 1B. A milling drum 4 is arranged on the machine frame. The wheels or tracks 1A, 1B and the milling drum 4 are driven by a drive unit 8. Furthermore, the construction machine comprises a control unit 19 for controlling the drive unit 8 and a signal-receiving unit 18 for detecting at least one measurement variable M(t) which is characteristic of an operating state of the milling drum 4. The construction machine is characterised in that the rotational speed of the milling drum 4 is adapted, on the basis of at least one measurement variable M(t) which is characteristic of a critical operating state of the milling drum, to the operating conditions of the construction machine in such a way that the milling drum is operated in a non-critical operating state. The adaptive open-loop control of the milling drum rotational speed allows the construction machine to be operated at an optimum operating point with respect to the milling drum rotational speed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/08 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for removing high spots or material bonded to the surface, e.g. markings
  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E21C 31/02 - Driving means incorporated in machines for slitting or completely freeing the mineral from the seam for cutting or breaking-down devices
  • B28D 1/18 - Working stone or stone-like materials, e.g. brick, concrete, not provided for elsewhere; Machines, devices, tools therefor by milling, e.g. channelling by means of milling tools
  • B23Q 17/09 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools for indicating or measuring cutting pressure or cutting-tool condition, e.g. cutting ability, load on tool
  • B28D 7/00 - Accessories specially adapted for use with machines or devices of the other groups of this subclass
  • E01C 19/00 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving
  • E21C 25/10 - Rods; Drums

66.

Interchangeable unit for texturing ground surface work and road construction machine having such an interchangeable unit

      
Application Number 17224846
Grant Number 11401665
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-07
First Publication Date 2021-10-28
Grant Date 2022-08-02
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Winkels, Sebastian
  • Bungarten, Dieter

Abstract

An interchangeable unit for material-removing work on a subsoil starting from ground surface includes a housing, a removal tool, a drive belt pulley and a transmission gear unit which transmits motion from the drive belt pulley to the removal tool.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving
  • E01C 23/09 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for trimming paving edges

67.

Self-propelled construction machine

      
Application Number 17211117
Grant Number 11519140
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-24
First Publication Date 2021-10-07
Grant Date 2022-12-06
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Drumm, Sebastian

Abstract

A road milling machine includes a machine frame, at least three travelling devices, a milling drum, and at least one hydraulic drive system. The hydraulic drive system includes at least one hydraulic pump, at least one hydraulic fixed displacement motor for driving at least one driven travelling device, and one each hydraulic variable displacement motor for driving the remaining travelling devices. A first gearbox is arranged between the fixed displacement hydraulic motor and its associated travelling device. One each second gearbox is arranged between each of the hydraulic variable displacement motors and their associated travelling devices. The transmission ratio of the first gearbox is lower than the transmission ratios of the second gearboxes and/or the displacement volume of the fixed displacement motor is smaller than the maximum displacement volume of the variable displacement motors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 47/02 - Combinations of mechanical gearing with fluid clutches or fluid gearing the fluid gearing being of the volumetric type
  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • B60K 17/356 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having fluid or electric motor, for driving one or more wheels
  • F16H 47/04 - Combinations of mechanical gearing with fluid clutches or fluid gearing the fluid gearing being of the volumetric type the mechanical gearing being of the type with members having orbital motion
  • E01C 19/00 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving

68.

Earth working machine having a positive connection between the rotating working assembly and its rotary bearing

      
Application Number 17171292
Grant Number 11655598
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-09
First Publication Date 2021-09-02
Grant Date 2023-05-23
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Wilhelmi, Hardy
  • Buhr, Karsten
  • Salz, Andreas
  • Spöth, Sascha

Abstract

An earth working machine includes a support structure and a working assembly mounted on the support structure so as to be rotatable about a drive axis. An assembly-side bearing configuration is connected to the working assembly and a structure-side bearing configuration is connected to the support structure. The assembly-side bearing configuration includes a driver configuration having a driver surface facing in a first circumferential direction and the structure-side bearing configuration includes a driver counterpart configuration having a driver counterpart surface facing in a second circumferential direction opposite to the first, the movement spaces of the driver surface and of the driver counterpart surface about the drive axis overlapping one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving

69.

Placer spreader with adjustable strike off

      
Application Number 17004452
Grant Number 11473250
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-27
First Publication Date 2021-07-22
Grant Date 2022-10-18
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor Schenkelberg, Kevin

Abstract

A strike off assembly for a placer spreader apparatus includes a strike off support beam and left and right side plate assemblies attached to ends of the support beam. A strike off plate assembly includes a left strike off plate portion and a right strike off plate portion pivotably connected together. A plurality of strike off actuators are connected to the strike off plate assembly and configured to raise and lower the strike off plate assembly relative to the support beam to vary a height of a material placement space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 19/18 - Devices for distributing road-metals mixed with binders, e.g. cement, bitumen, without consolidating or ironing effect
  • E01C 19/48 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving for laying-down the materials and consolidating them, or finishing the surface

70.

Adjustable wear sole

      
Application Number 16729554
Grant Number 11085154
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-30
First Publication Date 2021-07-01
Grant Date 2021-08-10
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Reindorf, Markus
  • Preis, Willi

Abstract

A mold apparatus for a slipform paver includes front and rear frame members and a wear plate disposed below the front and rear frame members. At least one of the frame members includes a mounting flange. At least one adjustable fastener assembly is provided between the wear plate and the mounting flange. An adjusting nut drive may be either manually powered or automatically powered and provides access to the adjustable fastener assemblies from the interior of the mold apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 19/00 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving
  • E01C 19/48 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving for laying-down the materials and consolidating them, or finishing the surface
  • E01C 19/42 - Machines for imparting a smooth finish to freshly-laid paving courses other than by rolling, tamping, or vibrating

71.

Removing earth working method with a removing tool offset obliquely with respect to the propulsion direction, and earth working machine embodied to execute the method

      
Application Number 17120732
Grant Number 11802384
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-14
First Publication Date 2021-07-01
Grant Date 2023-10-31
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor Winkels, Sebastian

Abstract

The present invention relates to an earth working method for removing earth material by means of a tool (14) rotating around a working axis (R); the rotating tool (14) being carried by a machine frame (20) of an earth working machine (10); the machine frame (20) standing on a substrate (U) by way of a rollable propelling unit (13) and being driven by a propulsion drive apparatus (25, HM) to perform a propelled motion relative to the substrate (U) in a propulsion direction (VR); the propulsion direction (VR) enclosing with the working axis (R) an angle (β) different from 90°; and the present invention further relates to an earth working machine embodied to execute the earth working method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving
  • E01C 19/00 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving

72.

Self-propelled construction machine

      
Application Number 17119021
Grant Number 11193247
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-11
First Publication Date 2021-06-24
Grant Date 2021-12-07
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Stinner, Tobias
  • Drumm, Sebastian
  • Frank, Burkhard

Abstract

In a self-propelled construction machine (1), in particular road milling machine, comprising a machine frame (8), at least three travelling devices (12, 16), wherein at least one of the three travelling devices (12, 16) is realized as a pivotable travelling device (16) so that said travelling device (16) is pivotable about at least one vertical pivoting axis in relation to the machine frame (8) between a first pivoted-in and at least one second pivoted-out position, at least one working device (20), in particular a milling drum, for working the ground pavement (3), at least one hydraulic drive system (70) for driving at least two travelling devices (12, 16), wherein at least one of the at least two driven travelling devices is the pivotable travelling device (16), wherein the hydraulic drive system (70) comprises at least one hydraulic pump (78), it is provided for the following features to be achieved: the hydraulic drive system (70) comprises one each hydraulic variable displacement motor (72) for driving the driven travelling devices (12) with the exception of the at least one pivotable travelling device (16), wherein the hydraulic drive system (70) comprises a hydraulic fixed displacement motor (74) for driving the at least one pivotable travelling device (16).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
  • B62D 3/14 - Steering gears hydraulic
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving
  • F15B 13/04 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors for use with a single servomotor

73.

Method for milling off traffic areas with a milling drum, as well as milling machine for carrying out the method for milling off traffic areas

      
Application Number 17117433
Grant Number 11459712
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-10
First Publication Date 2021-06-24
Grant Date 2022-10-04
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor Fritz, Matthias

Abstract

A method for milling off traffic areas with a milling drum of a milling machine comprises: obtaining and storing target profile data of a desired target profile of a surface of the traffic area in target condition, wherein target values for a locally desired milling depth are assigned to position data in a stationary coordinate system independent of the milling machine; determining the current position of the milling drum in the coordinate system and detecting a current milling depth; during the milling operation, controlling the milling depth as a function of the target value assigned to the current position of the milling drum and the currently detected milling depth; updating the target profile data in the current position of the milling drum on the worked traffic area by the currently actually milled milling depth; and storing the updated target profile data.

IPC Classes  ?

74.

Self-propelled construction machine and method for controlling a self-propelled construction machine

      
Application Number 17124682
Grant Number 11511618
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-17
First Publication Date 2021-06-24
Grant Date 2022-11-29
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor Dittmann, Siegbert

Abstract

4 is determined for each adjustable hydraulic motor 15, 16, 17, 18 from the total volume flow Q provided by the at least one travel drive-hydraulic pump 19, by means of which partial volume flow the particular hydraulic motor is to be operated, and when the speed n of an adjustable hydraulic motor increases as a result of slippage of the running gear associated with the adjustable hydraulic motor, the adjusting device of the adjustable hydraulic motor is controlled in such a way that a displacement volume Vg is set for the adjustable hydraulic motor, at which displacement volume the partial volume flow determined for the adjustable hydraulic motor is maintained. The self-propelled construction machine according to the invention is characterised in that a hydraulic flow divider is not required.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel
  • B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators
  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to another; Gearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type

75.

Self-propelled civil engineering machine system with field rover

      
Application Number 16991302
Grant Number 11313679
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-12
First Publication Date 2021-06-24
Grant Date 2022-04-26
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Fritz, Matthias
  • Barimani, Cyrus
  • Berning, Christian

Abstract

A civil engineering machine has a machine control unit configured to determine data which defines the position and/or orientation of a reference point on the civil engineering machine in relation to a reference system independent of the position and orientation of the civil engineering machine. A geometrical shape to be produced on the ground is preset in either a machine control unit or a field rover control unit. The field rover is used to determine a position of at least one identifiable point of the preset geometrical shape in the independent reference system. Curve data defining a desired curve in the independent reference system, corresponding to the preset shape, is determined at least partially on the basis of the position of the at least one identifiable point of the preset geometrical shape in the independent reference system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • E01C 19/00 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving
  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 19/42 - Machines for imparting a smooth finish to freshly-laid paving courses other than by rolling, tamping, or vibrating
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G01C 15/06 - Surveyors' staffs; Movable markers

76.

Tool for installing a bit on and/or deinstalling a bit from a bit holder system of a milling machine

      
Application Number 17128684
Grant Number 11433520
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-21
First Publication Date 2021-06-10
Grant Date 2022-09-06
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Brück, Matthias
  • Schwalbach, Lothar
  • Barimani, Cyrus

Abstract

The invention relates to a tool for installing a bit on and/or deinstalling a bit from a bit holder system of a milling machine, in particular a road milling machine, having at least one initiator with which installation and/or deinstallation of a bit is initiated. Provision is made that the tool comprises a detection device having at least one counting device; and that the detection device is designed to detect a number of bits deinstalled using the tool and/or a number of bits installed using the tool. The invention also relates to a corresponding bit holder system and to a method for monitoring wear. With the tool and the bit holder system, additional information regarding bit changes that have been carried out is made available to a user.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25B 27/02 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for connecting objects by press fit or detaching same
  • B25B 27/04 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for connecting objects by press fit or detaching same inserting or withdrawing keys
  • B25B 23/14 - Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers
  • E21C 35/19 - Means for fixing picks or holders
  • E21C 35/18 - Mining picks; Holders therefor
  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles

77.

Adjustable width mold

      
Application Number 17075487
Grant Number 11339541
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-20
First Publication Date 2021-06-10
Grant Date 2022-05-24
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Wenzelmann, Harry
  • Von Schönebeck, Winfried
  • Engels, Michael

Abstract

An adjustable width mold apparatus for a slipform paver includes a center portion and left and right sideform assemblies. The center portion has left and right lateral ends. Left and right adjustable width support assemblies are connected between the sideform assemblies and the center portion. One or more spacers may be received between each sideform assembly and the center portion to adjust the width of the mold apparatus. The spacers may be hung on a plurality of hanger rods. Each of the hanger rods may have a hydraulic nut on one end thereof for clamping the spacers between the sideform assembly and the center portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 19/48 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving for laying-down the materials and consolidating them, or finishing the surface

78.

Mobile earth working machine encompassing a functional apparatus preferably toollessly coupled detachably to a machine frame

      
Application Number 17094378
Grant Number 11866890
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-10
First Publication Date 2021-06-10
Grant Date 2024-01-09
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Lull, Roland
  • Joisten, Marcel
  • Freund, Oliver

Abstract

A mobile earth working machine includes a machine frame; a working apparatus; a functional apparatus connected to the machine frame pivotably; and a pivot joint between the machine frame and the functional apparatus, having a frame-associated joint element and an apparatus-associated joint element. A mechanical coupling includes a frame-side coupling configuration and an apparatus-side counterpart coupling configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

79.

Adjustable width mold

      
Application Number 16809871
Grant Number 11162233
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-05
First Publication Date 2021-06-10
Grant Date 2021-11-02
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor Wenzelmann, Harry

Abstract

An adjustable width mold apparatus for a slipform paver includes a center portion and left and right sideform assemblies. The center portion has left and right lateral ends. Left and right telescoping support assemblies are connected between the sideform assemblies and the center portion. Laterally inner ends of the telescoping support assemblies are connected to the center portion laterally inward of the respective lateral ends of the center portion. One or more spacers may be received between each sideform assembly and the center portion to adjust the width of the mold apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 19/48 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving for laying-down the materials and consolidating them, or finishing the surface
  • E01C 19/42 - Machines for imparting a smooth finish to freshly-laid paving courses other than by rolling, tamping, or vibrating

80.

Earth working machine having a dust extraction system with selectable filtration of the extracted dust-laden air

      
Application Number 16952282
Grant Number 11851829
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-19
First Publication Date 2021-06-03
Grant Date 2023-12-26
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Drumm, Stephan

Abstract

an extraction device (40) that is embodied to extract dust-laden air from at least one machine region at least one extraction location (46), and to exhaust extracted air at a discharge location (50) different from the extraction location (46), a filter element (52) received in the filter housing (54), the filter element (52) being embodied to remove dust particles from the air flowing through the filter apparatus (42). The filter apparatus (42) comprises a bypass valve (60) shiftable between two different operating positions, such that a filtering operating position connects the at least one extraction location (46) to the exhaust location (50) with passage through the filter element (52); and a bypass operating position connects the at least one extraction location (46) to the exhaust location (50) while bypassing the filter element (52).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
  • B01D 46/24 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using rigid hollow filter bodies
  • B01D 46/44 - Auxiliary equipment or operation thereof controlling filtration
  • B01D 46/52 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filters embodying folded material
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving
  • B01D 46/58 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours with multiple filtering elements, characterised by their mutual disposition connected in parallel

81.

Earth working machine having a filtered dust extraction system with an elastically deformable filter housing

      
Application Number 16952289
Grant Number 11203843
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-19
First Publication Date 2021-06-03
Grant Date 2021-12-21
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor Drumm, Stephan

Abstract

a), the at least one wall (86) of the filter housing (54) is deformable orthogonally to its wall surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • B01D 46/08 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, having hollow filters made of flexible material with means keeping the working surfaces flat the working surfaces forming a star shape
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving
  • B01D 46/04 - Cleaning filters
  • E21C 35/22 - Equipment for preventing the formation of, or for removal of, dust
  • B01D 46/10 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filter plates, sheets or pads having plane surfaces
  • E01C 23/09 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for trimming paving edges

82.

Earth working machine having a dust extraction system and rotatable filter cartridges

      
Application Number 16952295
Grant Number 11286628
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-19
First Publication Date 2021-06-03
Grant Date 2022-03-29
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor Drumm, Stephan

Abstract

an extraction device (40) that is embodied to extract dust-laden air from at least one machine region at at least one extraction location (46), and to exhaust extracted air at a discharge location (50) different from the extraction location (46), a cleaning apparatus (76) that is embodied to remove from the filter element (52) dust particles that accumulate on the filter element (52) during filtering operation. Provision is made that the filter element (52) is received in the filter housing (54) rotatably around a rotation axis (D), the filter apparatus (42) comprising a rotary drive system (70) that is embodied to impart rotation to the filter element (50).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving
  • E21C 35/22 - Equipment for preventing the formation of, or for removal of, dust
  • B01D 46/10 - Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, using filter plates, sheets or pads having plane surfaces
  • E01C 23/09 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for trimming paving edges

83.

Self-propelled construction machine and method for determining the utilization of a construction machine

      
Application Number 17073853
Grant Number 11332895
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-19
First Publication Date 2021-05-20
Grant Date 2022-05-17
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor Wagner, Stefan

Abstract

In a self-propelled construction machine comprising a working device (e.g. milling drum) and a profile sensor device arranged in front of the milling drum as seen in the direction of travel, the following features are achieved: the profile sensor device measures ground pavement profile data in at least one first location, wherein at least one second sensor device is provided which, after the construction machine has traversed a section corresponding to the distance between the milling drum and the profile sensor device, measures, in the first location, at least one distance value between the ground surface and the milling drum, wherein ground pavement profile data measured in the at least one first location is referenced to the at least one distance value measured in the first location by means of the second sensor device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving
  • G01B 21/20 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring contours or curvatures, e.g. determining profile
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

84.

Self-propelled construction machine

      
Application Number 17009510
Grant Number 11111640
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-01
First Publication Date 2021-04-15
Grant Date 2021-09-07
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Frank, Burkhard
  • Schäfer, Markus

Abstract

The self-propelled construction machine according to the invention, in particular a road milling machine, stabiliser, recycler or surface miner, has a machine frame 1, a work roller arranged on the machine frame, and a left-hand edge protector 5A arranged on the left-hand side of the work roller in the working direction and a right-hand edge protector 5B arranged on the right-hand side of the work roller in the working direction. In order to raise and/or lower the left-hand and/or right-hand edge protector 5A, 5B, a hydraulic system is provided which comprises a hydraulic source 20 for providing hydraulic fluid. The hydraulic system is characterised in that only a single main directional control valve 13 which has three switch positions and is associated with a first and a second hydraulic cylinder 6A, 6B is provided, which main directional control valve interacts with a first auxiliary directional control valve 14 which has two switch positions and is associated with the first hydraulic cylinder 6A, and with a second auxiliary directional control valve 15 which has two switch positions and is associated with the second hydraulic cylinder 6B, in order to be able to raise and/or lower or floatingly mount the edge protectors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving

85.

Self-propelled construction machine

      
Application Number 17067964
Grant Number 11396324
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-12
First Publication Date 2021-04-15
Grant Date 2022-07-26
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor Frank, Burkhard

Abstract

In the event of a malfunction in the supply of hydraulic fluid to the a braking device actuating device a hydraulic system has a manually actuated emergency-operation valve arrangement which is formed in such a way that, after the manual actuation thereof, a fluid connection is created between a steering device actuating device and the a pressure chamber of the braking device actuating device. The emergency-operation valve arrangement has a valve block in which flow paths are formed which can be shut off by means of shut-off screws.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 5/32 - Safety devices, e.g. alternate emergency power supply or transmission means to ensure steering upon failure of the primary steering means for telemotor systems
  • B62D 5/093 - Telemotor driven by steering wheel movement
  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums

86.

Monitoring device for a slipform paver for monitoring the compaction of concrete and a method for monitoring the compaction of concrete during operation of a slipform paver

      
Application Number 17030101
Grant Number 11525224
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-23
First Publication Date 2021-03-25
Grant Date 2022-12-13
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Müller, Adrian
  • Dahm, Martin

Abstract

A device is provided for monitoring the compaction of concrete introduced into a slipform of a slipform paver by means of at least one concrete compacting device that has an asynchronous motor for driving an unbalanced mass which generates vibrations. The monitoring device comprises an apparatus for monitoring the stator current of the asynchronous motor, the apparatus being configured such that a change in the compaction of the concrete is determined based on an analysis of the stator current. The apparatus for monitoring the stator current of the asynchronous motor is preferably configured such that the amplitude spectrum of the stator current is determined in order to analyse the stator current. It is advantageous that the compaction of the concrete is not monitored using sensors which are exposed to harsh ambient conditions during operation of the slipform paver.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 19/48 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving for laying-down the materials and consolidating them, or finishing the surface
  • H02K 11/27 - Devices for sensing current, or actuated thereby
  • E01C 23/01 - Devices or auxiliary means for setting-out or checking the configuration of new surfacing, e.g. templates, screed supports; Applications of apparatus for measuring, indicating, or recording the surface configuration of existing surfacing, e.g. profilographs
  • H02K 7/06 - Means for converting reciprocating motion into rotary motion or vice versa
  • H02P 23/08 - Controlling based on slip frequency, e.g. adding slip frequency and speed proportional frequency

87.

Planning system and method for coordinating road milling tasks

      
Application Number 17038060
Grant Number 11346062
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-30
First Publication Date 2021-03-18
Grant Date 2022-05-31
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Hofrath, Sebastian
  • Barimani, Cyrus

Abstract

The invention relates to a planning system and method for operating one or more road milling machines. In that context, material properties of a road are captured and are geographically associated with one or more roads or road segments. Based on the material properties, an expected milling output of a road milling machine is ascertained, in the context of carrying out milling tasks on the road, or an expected wear on the milling tools. An optimized sequence of milling tasks to be carried out is created on the basis of those data. Accordingly, the invention may enable optimized deployment of the one or more road milling machines and of resources necessary for carrying out the road milling tasks. Aspects of the planning system may be remotely implemented for centralized application with respect to each of the road milling machines, or locally implemented for individual road milling machines.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 11/00 - CONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKE; MACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR - Details of pavings
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving
  • E01C 23/06 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving
  • E01C 19/05 - Crushing, pulverising, or disintegrating apparatus; Aggregate screening, cleaning, or heating apparatus
  • E01C 19/02 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving for preparing the materials
  • E01C 19/10 - Apparatus or plants for premixing or precoating aggregate or fillers with non-hydraulic binders, e.g. with bitumen, with resins; Apparatus for premixing non-hydraulic mixtures prior to placing or for reconditioning salvaged non-hydraulic compositions
  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums

88.

Method for determining the wear state

      
Application Number 17026548
Grant Number 11519141
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-21
First Publication Date 2021-03-11
Grant Date 2022-12-06
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Wagner, Stefan
  • Barimani, Cyrus
  • Hähn, Günter

Abstract

This invention relates to a method for determining a wear state of a chisel, a chisel holder, and/or a chisel holder replacement system equipped with a chisel and chisel holder. For this method to give the user qualitative and quantitative information about the wear, according to one embodiment of this invention, a position of at least one point of the chisel and/or the chisel holder is determined by a contactless measurement method and a corresponding measurement result is compared in a switching unit to a reference value stored in a memory device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving
  • B28D 7/00 - Accessories specially adapted for use with machines or devices of the other groups of this subclass
  • G01N 3/58 - Investigating machinability by cutting tools; Investigating the cutting ability of tools
  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • G01N 3/56 - Investigating resistance to wear or abrasion
  • E21C 35/00 - MINING OR QUARRYING - Details of, or accessories for, machines for slitting or completely freeing the mineral from the seam, not provided for in groups , or
  • G01B 1/00 - Measuring instruments characterised by the selection of material therefor

89.

Self-propelled milling machine, as well as method for controlling a self-propelled milling machine

      
Application Number 16998108
Grant Number 11466412
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-20
First Publication Date 2021-01-28
Grant Date 2022-10-11
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Vogt, Andreas
  • Barimani, Cyrus

Abstract

In a self-propelled construction machine comprising a machine frame with a longitudinal axis, a controller for the travelling and milling operation, a height-adjustable working drum, and a slewable transport conveyor: that the control system, at least as a function of a virtual trajectory for positioning the transport conveyor which is freely specifiable in a stationary coordinate system that is independent of the position and alignment of the machine frame, controls, by means of open-loop control or closed-loop control, at least the slewing angle of the transport conveyor automatically in such a fashion that a reference point of the transport conveyor always remains on the specified trajectory in the case of a change in position of the machine frame within the coordinate system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving
  • E01C 23/06 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving
  • E21C 27/36 - Machine self-propelled along the working face
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • B62D 12/02 - Steering specially adapted for vehicles operating in tandem or having pivotally connected frames for vehicles operating in tandem

90.

Self-propelled construction machine and method for working ground pavements

      
Application Number 16897512
Grant Number 11346065
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-10
First Publication Date 2021-01-21
Grant Date 2022-05-31
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Wagner, Stefan
  • Bach, Markus
  • Mahlberg, Axel
  • Schäfer, Markus
  • Fitz, Eduard

Abstract

A self-propelled construction machine comprises a machine frame, at least three travelling devices, at least one hydraulic drive system for driving at least two travelling devices, wherein the hydraulic drive system comprises at least one controllable hydraulic motor with variable displacement volume and at least one hydraulic pump, at least one working device (e.g. a milling drum), for working the ground pavement. A detection device detects fluctuations in the longitudinal speed of the construction machine during movement thereof, wherein a control unit alters the displacement volume of the at least one controllable hydraulic motor as a function of the detected fluctuations so that the natural frequency of the hydraulic drive system is altered, wherein the control unit adjusts the discharge volume of the pump as a function of the amount of adjustment of the displacement volume in such a fashion that the specified drive speed remains constant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving
  • E02F 3/84 - Drives or control devices therefor
  • E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives
  • B60K 31/06 - Vehicle fittings, acting on a single sub-unit only, for automatically controlling vehicle speed, i.e. preventing speed from exceeding an arbitrarily established velocity or maintaining speed at a particular velocity, as selected by the vehicle operat including fluid pressure actuated servomechanism
  • E21C 25/10 - Rods; Drums
  • E21C 29/22 - Propulsion of machines for slitting or completely freeing the mineral from the seam by wheels, endless tracks, or the like

91.

Method for coupling a machine frame of an earth working machine to a working device, earth working machine, and connecting apparatus for the method

      
Application Number 16919245
Grant Number 11236472
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-02
First Publication Date 2021-01-21
Grant Date 2022-02-01
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Mannebach, Thomas
  • Barimani, Cyrus
  • Menzenbach, Christoph

Abstract

operably fastening the working device (28) onto the receiving portion (42). supporting the working device (28).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving

92.

Slip form paver

      
Application Number 16508665
Grant Number 10982396
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-11
First Publication Date 2021-01-14
Grant Date 2021-04-20
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor Fritz, Matthias

Abstract

A slip form paver machine includes a slip form mold and left and right side form assemblies closing the slip form mold on the sides. Each side form assembly includes a mounting portion, a side form, and a side form actuator configured to move the side form up and down relative to the mounting portion to adjust a height of the side form relative to the ground surface. At least one side form height sensor is configured to detect the height of the side form. A controller is configured to receive input signals from the side form height sensors and to send control signals to the side form actuators to control the height of the side forms relative to the ground surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 19/48 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving for laying-down the materials and consolidating them, or finishing the surface
  • G01S 15/08 - Systems for measuring distance only
  • G01S 17/08 - Systems determining position data of a target for measuring distance only

93.

Self-propelled construction machine and method for controlling a self-propelled construction machine

      
Application Number 16908950
Grant Number 11572661
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-23
First Publication Date 2021-01-07
Grant Date 2023-02-07
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor Fritz, Matthias

Abstract

A self-propelled construction machine comprises a machine frame having a working means arranged thereon, and a drive means for driving left and right crawler tracks at respective predetermined chain speeds. A control unit is configured such that, based on a distance between a front reference point with respect to the machine frame in the working direction and a predetermined path, the chain speed(s) of the left and/or right crawler track is predetermined such that the front reference point moves on the predetermined path. The control unit is further configured such that, during cornering, the control is corrected based on a distance between a rear reference point with respect to the machine frame in the working direction and the predetermined path such that the distance between the rear reference point with respect to the machine frame in the working direction and the predetermined path is reduced.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 19/00 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving
  • B62D 6/02 - Arrangements for automatically controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to, e.g. control circuits responsive only to vehicle speed
  • B62D 11/06 - Steering non-deflectable wheels; Steering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides by means of a single main power source
  • E01C 19/48 - Machines, tools, or auxiliary devices for preparing or distributing paving materials, for working the placed materials, or for forming, consolidating, or finishing the paving for laying-down the materials and consolidating them, or finishing the surface
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

94.

Earth working machine having a rotatable working apparatus axially positionally retainable with high tightening torque by means of a central bolt arrangement, and method for establishing and releasing such retention

      
Application Number 16933550
Grant Number 11313087
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-20
First Publication Date 2020-12-31
Grant Date 2022-04-26
Owner WIRTGEN GMBH (USA)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Buhr, Karsten
  • Frankemölle, Markus
  • Lehnert, Thomas
  • Salz, Andreas
  • Wilhelmi, Hardy

Abstract

A replaceable milling drum for an earth working machine includes a milling drum tube and a protrusion structure fixed to the milling drum tube. A bearing stem protrudes from the protrusion structure axially away from a drive axial end of the milling drum tube. The bearing stem has an outer surface including at least first and second cylindrical bearing surfaces axially spaced from each other, a furthest one of the cylindrical bearing surfaces from the drive axial end having a smaller diameter than a next furthest one of the cylindrical bearing surfaces from the drive axial end, the bearing stem having a central opening therethrough co-axial with the drive axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving
  • E21C 47/00 - Machines for obtaining, or the removal of, materials in open-pit mines
  • E21C 35/193 - Means for fixing picks or holders using bolts as main fixing elements
  • F16B 19/02 - Bolts or sleeves for positioning of machine parts, e.g. notched taper pins, fitting pins, sleeves, eccentric positioning rings
  • F16B 37/14 - Cap nuts; Nut caps or bolt caps
  • F16B 39/02 - Locking of screws, bolts, or nuts in which the locking takes place after screwing down

95.

Self-propelled construction machine and method for operating a self-propelled construction machine

      
Application Number 16991318
Grant Number 11414820
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-12
First Publication Date 2020-12-31
Grant Date 2022-08-16
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Müller, Rene'
  • Hofrath, Sebastian
  • Barimani, Cyrus

Abstract

The invention relates to a self-propelled construction machine, comprising a machine frame supported by a chassis having wheels or crawler tracks. The basic principle of the invention involves determining a variable Δ which is characteristic of the milling profile on the basis of a functional relationship between the variable which is characteristic of the milling profile and the advance speed v and/or milling drum rotational speed n. The variable Δ which is characteristic of the milling profile is a correction variable for adjusting the height of the milling drum with respect to the surface of the ground.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • E01C 23/12 - Devices or arrangements for working the finished surface; Devices for repairing the surface of damaged paving for taking-up, tearing-up, or breaking-up paving

96.

Earth working machine having a shiftable transmission between a drive motor and a rotatable working apparatus

      
Application Number 16928420
Grant Number 11346443
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-14
First Publication Date 2020-12-31
Grant Date 2022-05-31
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Berning, Christian
  • Stinner, Tobias
  • Barimani, Cyrus
  • Wilhelmi, Hardy

Abstract

An earth working machine (10), encompassing a drive motor (42) and a working apparatus (22) drivable by the drive motor (42) so as to move rotationally, the drive motor (42) being connected to the working apparatus (22), for transfer of a torque, with interposition of a shiftable transmission (50; 150) comprising at least two gearing stages having different torque transfer ratios, is characterized in that by means of a first gearing stage of the shiftable transmission (50), an input shaft (48), coupled on the input side to the drive motor (42), of the shiftable transmission (50) is connectable in torque-transferring fashion directly to an output shaft (52), coupled on the output side to the working apparatus (22), of the shiftable transmission (50) so as to rotate together at the same rotation speed; and by means of a second gearing stage of the shiftable transmission (50), the input shaft (48) is connectable in torque-transferring fashion, with interposition of a transmission assemblage (64), to the output shaft (52) so as to rotate together at different rotation speeds.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 61/688 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion specially adapted for stepped gearings without interruption of drive with two inputs, e.g. selection of one of two torque-flow paths by clutches
  • F16H 3/091 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with variable gear ratio or for reversing rotary motion without gears having orbital motion exclusively or essentially with continuously- meshing gears, that can be disengaged from their shafts characterised by the disposition of the gears including a single countershaft
  • F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion
  • F16H 7/22 - Belt, rope, or chain shifters
  • F16H 57/033 - Series gearboxes, e.g. gearboxes based on the same design being available in different sizes or gearboxes using a combination of several standardised units
  • E01C 23/088 - Rotary tools, e.g. milling drums
  • F16H 57/02 - Gearboxes; Mounting gearing therein

97.

Chisel holder

      
Application Number 29743162
Grant Number D0906385
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-07-20
First Publication Date 2020-12-29
Grant Date 2020-12-29
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (USA)
Inventor
  • Buhr, Karsten
  • Spöth, Sascha

98.

HT11

      
Application Number 1565719
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-11-17
Registration Date 2020-11-17
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Parts for machines, namely chisels, picks, chisel holders, pick holders, holders for chisel holders and holders for pick holders; parts for machines, namely quick change chisel holders for holding chisels used in machines; parts for machines, namely quick change pick holders for holding picks used in machines; parts for machines, namely holders for quick change chisel holders for holding chisels used in machines; parts for machines, namely holders for quick change pick holders for holding picks used in machines; parts for machines, namely tools, tool holders and holders for tool holders; parts for machines, namely seals for tools, seals for tool holders and seals for holders for tool holders; parts for machines, namely adapted covers for machine parts; parts for machines, namely threaded fasteners for fastening machine parts; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class.

99.

HT3

      
Application Number 1565728
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-11-17
Registration Date 2020-11-17
Owner Wirtgen GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ? 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Parts for machines, namely chisels, picks, chisel holders, pick holders, holders for chisel holders and holders for pick holders; parts for machines, namely quick change chisel holders for holding chisels used in machines; parts for machines, namely quick change pick holders for holding picks used in machines; parts for machines, namely holders for quick change chisel holders for holding chisels used in machines; parts for machines, namely holders for quick change pick holders for holding picks used in machines; parts for machines, namely tools, tool holders and holders for tool holders; parts for machines, namely seals for tools, seals for tool holders and seals for holders for tool holders; parts for machines, namely adapted covers for machine parts; parts for machines, namely threaded fasteners for fastening machine parts; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class.

100.

Dry-bulk tanker, conveying system for a dry-bulk tanker, work train and method for conveying binding agents for a work train

      
Application Number 16876524
Grant Number 11326312
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-18
First Publication Date 2020-12-10
Grant Date 2022-05-10
Owner WIRTGEN GMBH (USA)
Inventor
  • Hess, Frederic
  • Menzenbach, Christoph
  • Schiefer, Patrick

Abstract

A dry-bulk tanker for the provision of binding agent for soil stabilization for a spreading device, comprising a storage container (10) for binding agent. An intermediate chamber (20) is connected to the storage container and is also connected to a compression chamber (40). A conveying device (22) for conveying of binding agent into the compression chamber (40) is arranged in the intermediate chamber (20). A conveying channel (44) is connected to the compression chamber (40). The conveying channel (44) can be connected to a spreading device (58). Furthermore, a pneumatic line (46) for feeding of conveying compressed air is connected to the compression chamber (40) and/or the conveying channel (44).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01C 19/20 - Apparatus for distributing, e.g. spreading, granular or pulverulent materials, e.g. sand, gravel, salt, dry binders
  • B65G 53/08 - Gas pressure systems operating without fluidisation of the materials with mechanical injection of the materials, e.g. by screw
  • E01C 21/00 - Apparatus or processes for surface stabilisation for road building or like purposes, e.g. mixing borrowed aggregate with binder
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