Abstract: A tool for a hydraulic hammer of a work machine is disclosed herein. The tool comprises a spline section and a tool section. The spline section includes a first spline sector including at least six spline grooves and a second spline sector including at least six spline grooves. The first spline sector and second spline sector are separated by a spacer. The tool section diameter is 3.2-4.8 times larger than the spline groove diameter and the tool section diameter is smaller than a spline section diameter.

Abstract: A method for creating product compatibility rules for an enterprise resource planning system. The method includes obtaining, by a processor, product compatibility rules defined for a plurality of products in a first standard format. The product compatibility rules define, for each product, a plurality of parameters and one or more configurations associated with each of the plurality of parameters which are at least one of compatible and non-compatible with the corresponding product. The method further includes generating, by the processor, a plurality of unique combinations of configurations for each product and identifying, by the processor, one or more products of the plurality of products for each unique combination of configurations. Further, the method includes creating, by the processor, product compatibility rules for the enterprise resource planning system by defining a relationship between the one or more products and each unique combination of configurations in a second standard format.

Abstract: A method for suggesting and facilitating customization of one or more operational zones for a worksite on a device having a Graphical User Interface (GUI). The method includes obtaining, by a processor, operational data associated with at least one type of machine and displaying, by the processor, one or more operational areas corresponding to the one or more operational zones on the GUI based on the operational data meeting a threshold condition. The method further includes receiving one or more user inputs from the GUI to modify the one or more operational areas displayed on the GUI and updating, by the processor, the threshold condition based on the one or more user inputs to generate an updated threshold condition. The method includes reconfiguring, by the processor, the one or more operational areas for subsequent display on the GUI if operational data subsequently received satisfies the updated threshold condition.

Abstract: A system for generating a work plan for autonomous operation of a compactor in tandem with an earthmoving machine includes a first controller that receives information pertaining to a work area on which the earthmoving machine is required to perform at least one operation. The system also includes a central controller that receives, from the first controller, information pertaining to the work area on which the earthmoving machine is required to perform the at least one operation and analyzes the work area for virtually segmenting the work area into a plurality of virtual work areas. The central controller also receives, from the first controller, data indicative of a movement of the earthmoving machine through each virtual work area from the plurality of virtual work areas and determines an optimal direction of movement for the compactor based on the data indicative of the movement of the earthmoving machine.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a wear pad assembly for adjusting a position of a wear pad in a telescopic boom of a work machine, comprising a threaded boss, a threaded bolt configured for threaded engagement with the threaded boss and a wear pad connectable to the threaded bolt. The wear pad assembly further comprises locking means configured to lock the threaded boss and the threaded bolt in a first engagement position and at least a further engagement position.

Abstract: A ball for a valve assembly, a valve assembly comprising such a ball, a machine comprising such a valve assembly and a method of operating such a valve assembly. The ball comprises a first bore for communicating fluid through the ball and a second bore for communicating fluid through the ball.

Abstract: A telehandler comprising: a chassis; an axle supporting the chassis; a pivotal connection between the axle and the chassis; and a chassis positioning system. The pivotal connection is configured to enable rotation of the chassis relative to the axle for varying a chassis-axle tilt angle defined between a longitudinal axis of the axle and the chassis. The chassis positioning system comprises: a chassis angle sensor configured to measure an angular position of the chassis relative to gravity; an actuator configured to rotate the chassis relative to the axle at the pivotal connection; and a control system configured, in a first mode, to control the actuator to thereby control the chassis-axle tilt angle based on the measured angular position of the chassis.

Abstract: A ball float vent valve includes a valve body having an inlet port, an outlet port and an axial passageway there-between. The passageway may be defined by a cylindrical inlet chamber, a cylindrical outlet chamber and a tapered seat connecting the inlet chamber and outlet chamber. The outlet chamber may include an annular retaining groove proximate the outlet port. A spherical float may be positioned in the outlet chamber. The float may be dimensioned to seal the passageway when seated on the tapered seat. A retainer positioned in the retaining groove may include an outer crescent region having a plurality of apertures, a center region dimensioned to retain the float in the outlet chamber, and a linking region connecting the outer region to the center region.

Abstract: A method of monitoring health status of a machine component on a real time basis is provided. The method includes generating a first signal indicative of an operational characteristic of the machine component by at least one sensor module at regular predetermined intervals. The method includes receiving the first signal by at least one Internet of Things (IoT) module. The method includes converting the first signal from analog format to digital format by the at least one IoT module to generate a second signal. The method includes transmitting the second signal wirelessly by the at least one IoT module. The method includes receiving the second signal by a mobile device. The method includes processing the second signal by the mobile device to determine a real time health status of the machine component and displaying the real time health status of the machine component on the mobile device.

Abstract: A work tool includes a bucket and a hydraulic actuator that pivots the bucket on a frame. The loaded bucket applies a maximum compressive force Fc against a resilient bump stop, which reacts a proportion of the applied force as a restoring force Fr against the actuator. A major proportion of the applied maximum compressive force Fc is reacted between the piston and cylinder, while the restoring force Fr is arranged to be greater than the force Fe applied by the self weight of the empty bucket, such that (Fc>2·Fr), and (Fr>Fe).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing logs from a forestry site. The apparatus and method includes a primary mobile machine having means attached to a rearward portion thereof for holding a first end of a first log cluster. The apparatus and method also includes a first secondary mobile machine with a first end having means for holding a second end of the first log cluster, and a second end having means for holding a first end of a second log cluster. The primary mobile machine and the first secondary mobile machine are interconnected by the first log cluster.