Abstract: Device (34) for separating particles and/or drops of solid/fluid material out of a fluid, which device has a cyclone (14) with an inlet (16) and an outlet (28). The device also has a centrifuge (36) that is arranged to separate particles and/or drops of solid/fluid material from the outlet fluid in the cyclone (14). The centrifuge (36) is located downstream of the cyclone (14) and is located in the cyclone (14). The centrifuge's axis of rotation is arranged to extend in the same direction as the cyclone's axis of rotation. The centrifuge (25) has a plurality of lamellae (40) that is arranged coaxially on a shaft (42) at a distance from one another so that fluid channels are formed between adjacent lamellae (40) and so that fluid flows in between adjacent lamellae (40) in a direction from the lamellae's periphery (40p) towards the shaft (42) when the centrifuge (36) is in use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for controlling drilling parameters when drilling into rock with a drilling machine. During drilling, an impulse-generating device using an impact means is arranged to induce shock waves in a tool held against the rock, the said impulse-generating device being displaceable in the drilling direction relative to a supporting means, wherein a pressure level of a shock-wave-generating pressure is controlled during the drilling operation. A drilling speed of the said drilling is determined by determining a movement of the impulse-generating device with respect to the said supporting means, and the said shock-wave-generating pressure is controlled as a function of the said drilling speed that has been determined.

Abstract: A percussive device and method having, inside a machine housing (3), a reciprocally moveable percussive piston (2), the movement of which is controlled by a control valve (5), which is arranged to alternatively connect a chamber to a pressure source and to low pressure in dependence on a signal corresponding to the axial position of the percussive piston, and a valve (16) arranged to allow adjustment of the axial position of the percussive piston at which the signal is transmitted, by opening and blocking of a connection between one or more control channels (10, 11, 12, 13) and the control valve.

Abstract: A device and a method for engaging and disengaging a longitudinal differential (10) disposed between a forward wheelshaft (4) and a rear wheelshaft (5) of an articulated vehicle (1) which has a front element (2) and a rear element (3) pivotable about a steering linkage (6) disposed between them and which comprises a distribution box (9) which supplies power from an engine (7) to the forward wheelshaft (4) in the front element (2) via a first shaft (11) and to the near wheelshaft (5) in the rear element (3) via a second shaft (12), wherein the longitudinal differential (10) is disposed between the first shaft (11) and the second shaft (12), whereby a steering angle v formed between the front element (2) and the rear element (3) is detected by a detection means (25a) so arranged that the detection means (25a) causes a differential brake (20) for the longitudinal differential (10) to be kept locked, or braked, when the detection means (25a) detects a steering angle v which is smaller than a predetermined steerin

Abstract: Sleeve arrangement for a drill rig, especially adapted for damping sound and sealing to the ground, said drill rig comprising a feed beam (4) having a drill end (41) and a rear end (42), said feed beam (4) comprising a first and a second part (411, 412) near the drill end (41), the first part (411) near the drill end (41), the first part (411) being fixed in relation to the feed beam (4), and the second part (412) being movable in relation to the feed beam (4) in a longitudinal direction. The invention is characterized in that said sleeve arrangement comprises a first flexible element (100) attached to the first part (411), and a second flexible element (200) attached to the movable second part (412), such that said first and second flexible elements (100, 200) are movable in relation to each other, wherein said second flexible element (200) is capable of taking an upper and a lower position, as well as all positions therebetween.

Abstract: Housing arrangement 8 for a drill rig, especially adapted for damping sound, said drill rig comprising a feed beam holder 3, a feed beam 4 being movably attached to the feed beam holder 3 and having a drill end 41 and a rear end 42, and a drilling machine 5 being movably attached to and movably along the feed beam 4, said housing arrangement 8 comprising a casing 7, and said feed beam 4. The invention is characterized in that the casing 7 is directly attachable to the feed beam 4, such that the casing 7 and at least a part of the feed beam 4 enclose the drilling machine 5, and allows for mutual movement between the feed beam 4 and the feed beam holder 3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling a rock drilling process, in which an impulse-generating device comprising an impact element transmits a shock wave to a tool connected to the impulse-generating device, whereby a portion of the energy of the shock wave is transmitted to the rock by means of the tool and a portion of the energy of the shock wave is reflected and brought back to the impulse-generating device as reflected energy. The method comprises steps of generating at least one parameter value representing the reflected energy, and regulating the interaction of said impact element with said tool at least partially based on said value or values to control the rise time and/or length of said shock wave. The invention also relates to a regulation device, an impulse-generating device and a drilling rig.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a telescopic feeder which is easier to handle. A first beam is intended to be used in sliding cooperation with a second beam in a telescopic feeder for a rock drilling machine. The first beam comprises at least one guiding stud intended to be guided into a recess in the second beam as the second beam and the first beam are retracted to an end position. The guiding stud is used for locking the first beam in relation to the second beam in a fixed position as the telescopic feeder is fully retracted to an end position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control device for an impulse-generating device for inducing a shock wave in a tool, in which said impulse-generating device comprises an impact element for transmitting said shock wave to said tool, a counter pressure chamber acting against the impact element and a device for reducing a pressure in the counter-pressure chamber. The control device comprises control means for regulating the reduction of the pressure in said computer-pressure chamber. The invention also relates to an impulse-generating device.

Abstract: A device in a part (1, 24) of a mining or construction vehicle having a wear protection structure (3-9, 14, 25, 27), forming a portion of the part that is subjected to wear from abrasive material during loading or dumping. The wear protection structure has grooves (10-12, 15, 26, 28) having an extension extending at an angle to a general movement direction of abrasive material against the wear protection structure during loading or dumping. The wear protection structure is positioned on the part so that abrasive material passes it during loading and/or dumping. The grooves are widened towards an outer surface of the wear protection structure.

Abstract: A damping device for inserting into a housing of an impulse producing drill machine, for damping Shockwave reflexes from a drill string connected to the drilling machine, is distinguished in that a first damping piston (7) for direct or indirect action against the drill string and for applying a pressure in the direction of the drill string an a second damping piston (9) for applying pressure in the direction against the drill string against a fixed stop (11) arranged in the housing, wherein the first (7) and the second damping piston (9) are arranged to co-operate for joint damping action with a drill bushing or shank adapter in a certain relative position. The invention also concerns a drilling machine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pulse generator (18) in an impulse generator (2) for a cutting tool (12), which pulse generator (18) is intended to transfer energy from a propulsion device (14) to impulses in the tool (12), where the pulse generator (18) comprises a rotatable cylinder drum (28) comprising at least one piston cylinder (30, 86, 88, 90, 92, 94, 96, 98), in which piston cylinder (30, 86, 88, 90, 92, 94, 96, 98) is arranged at least one piston (32, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 97, 99), which piston (32, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 97, 99) is arranged to compress fluid (29) during rotation of the cylinder drum (28), and that the cylinder drum (28) is arranged to discharge the fluid (29) to the propulsion chamber (6) in the discharge position of the piston (32, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 97, 99) via at least one opening (31, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84) opening into the piston cylinder in order to produce an impulse in the tool (12). The invention also relates to an impulse machine comprising an impulse generator (2).

Abstract: A valve device (V, 4?) for controlling the movement in a machine housing (2) of a reciprocating percussion piston (3) of a percussion device (1) for a rock drilling machine with a first chamber (5) that can be pressurized for forward driving of the percussion piston (3) and a second chamber (8) that can be pressurized for back-driving of the percussion piston (3), wherein the valve device includes a to and fro movable valve element (20), the movement of which being controlled as a response to the position of a valve portion (V) of the percussion piston in a valve housing portion by periodically pressurizing a signal chamber (21) actuating the movement of the valve element over signal conduit means (22, 23, 24).

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a drilling device which is compact and has good sliding properties. The object is achieved by an upper beam for use with a lower beam in a telescopic feeder for a drilling device for rock drilling. The upper beam extends along a longitudinal axis and has a generally U-shaped cross section comprising a bottom wall and a first and a second side wall. Each side wall has an inward surface and an outward surface. The upper beam comprises a cooperating member intended for sliding cooperation with the lower beam. The cooperating member comprises an attachment structure extending outwardly from each outward surface of each side wall. Each attachment structure is intended for fixed mounting of a crank block bracket, which crank block bracket faces the outward surface of each side wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling a rock drilling process, in which an impulse-generating device comprising an impact element transmits a shock wave to a tool connected to the impulse-generating device, whereby a portion of the energy of the shock wave is transmitted to the rock by means of the tool and a portion of the energy of the shock wave is reflected and brought back to the impulse-generating device as reflected energy. The method comprises steps of generating at least one parameter value representing the reflected energy, and regulating the interaction of said impact element with said tool at least partially based on said value or values to control the rise time and/or length of said shock wave. The invention also relates to a regulation device, an impulse-generating device and a drilling rig.

Abstract: The invention relates to a damping device for an output shaft (26) in a gearbox (14, 16), where the gearbox (14, 16) is arranged for rotation of a rotational degree of freedom (Z4,Z5) in a rock-drilling rig (2), and thus for positioning of the same, and where the damping device (18) comprises a brake (38) that acts on the output shaft (26) of the gearbox (14, 16), which brake (38) acts as an oscillation damper for the movement of the output shaft (26), whereby a gearbox (14, 16) with play can be used for applications that require a high degree of precision such as positioning, e.g. measuring a position for a drill hole. The invention also relates to a gearbox (14, 16) and a rock-drilling rig (2) with damping device (18), respectively.

Abstract: Sleeve arrangement for a drill rig, especially adapted for damping sound and sealing to the ground, said drill rig comprising a feed beam (4) having a drill end (41) and a rear end (42), said feed beam (4) comprising a first and a second part (411, 412) near the drill end (41), the first part (411) being fixed in relation to the feed beam (4,) and the second part (412) being movable in relation to the feed beam (4) in a longitudinal direction. The invention is characterized in that said sleeve arrangement comprises a first flexible element (100) attached to the first part (411), and a second flexible element (200) attached to the movable second part (412), such that said first and second flexible elements (100, 200) are movable in relation to each other, wherein said second flexible element (200) is capable of taking an upper and a lower position, as well as all positions there between.

Abstract: The invention relates to an impulse generator for a rock breaking tool, the impulse generator (2) comprising a main chamber (4) for receiving a first pressurizeable fluid volume (6), an in the main chamber (4) received impulse piston (8) which is arranged for transfer of pressure energy in the fluid volume (6) into impulses in the tool (10), and a on the side opposite the main chamber (4) side of the impulse piston (8) situated prepressurizing chamber (12) for receiving a second pressurizeable fluid volume (14), where the impulse generator (2) further comprises a on the side opposite the main chamber (4) side of the impulse piston (8) situated pressure relief chamber (16) for receiving a third pressurizeable fluid volume (18), where the relationship between the pressurizing pressures in the fluid volumes (6,14,18) and the relations between the areas of the impulse piston (8) facing the chambers (4,12,16) are such that pressurizing of at least the prepressurizing chamber (12) displaces the impulse piston (8) i

Abstract: A vehicle drive line (1), comprising an engine (2) provided with an outgoing crank shaft (3), a main transmission unit (4), an intermediate drive shaft (8) that connects the main transmission unit (4) with the crank shaft (3), the intermediate drive shaft (8) being connected to the crank shaft (3) through a second transmission unit (7), and being offset in relation to the crank shaft (3). The drive line (1) comprises a circuit through which a liquid used for lubricating the main transmission unit (4) is conducted to the second transmission unit (7) and used for cooling and lubrication purposes in the latter, and then conducted back to the main transmission unit (4).

Abstract: A device for rock bolting with an adapter device (10) for connection of a drilling machine (3) to a self drilling rock bolt (7), in which the adapter device has an adapter element (14) which is sealingly surrounded by a swivel sleeve (13) for connection to one or more external source for flushing medium (8) and bolt grouting medium (9), and in which the adapter element has a thread for connecting to a corresponding thread on the rock bolt (7), and an integral connection portion for connection to the drilling machine (3).