Patents Assigned to Volvo Wheel Loaders AB
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Patent number: 7191595Abstract: Method and arrangement for providing a device for delivering lubricant (10a, 10b) to at least one lubrication point (17) and which includes a reservoir (9) for lubricant (10a, 10b) connected to the lubrication point (17) via a valve arrangement (16). The device includes a controller of the valve arrangement (16), depending on the pressure in an hydraulic circuit (26) connected to the device. The invention provides an improved device for the efficient delivery of lubricant to a lubrication point.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2004Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Volvo Wheel Loaders ABInventor: Kjell Ohlsson
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Patent number: 6986545Abstract: Method and device for suspending a cab (4) on a vehicle frame (3) using vertical orientation for both a first element (1) that absorbs shocks/vibrations from the vehicle frame (3) to the cab (4) and a second element (2) that acts as a load support between cab (4) and the vehicle frame (3)in the event of, for example, accident situations. The first and second elements (1, 2) are arranged on the device, which connects the cab (4) to the vehicle frame (3) by a firm connection between the first element (1) and the cab (4), or alternatively the vehicle frame (3).Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2004Date of Patent: January 17, 2006Assignee: Volvo Wheel Loaders ABInventors: Ingemar Nilsson, Allan Ericsson, Jonny Lindblom, Leif Norling, Magnus Fornell
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Publication number: 20050223704Abstract: Method and arrangement for providing a device for delivering lubricant (10a, 10b) to at least one lubrication point (17) and which includes a reservoir (9) for lubricant (10a, 10b) connected to the lubrication point (17) via a valve arrangement (16). The device includes a controller of the valve arrangement (16), depending on the pressure in an hydraulic circuit (26) connected to the device. The invention provides an improved device for the efficient delivery of lubricant to a lubrication point.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2004Publication date: October 13, 2005Applicant: VOLVO WHEEL LOADERS ABInventor: Kjell Ohlsson
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Patent number: 6823769Abstract: Method and arrangement for fixing a piston (1), or a piston rod attachment, to a piston rod (5), one of the piston (1) and the piston rod (5) having a hole (2) running in its axial direction, and the other of these having a portion designed for being received by the hole (2) for connection of the piston (1) and the piston rod (5). The device includes an elongate locking means (10), at least one first opening (8a, 8b) in the piston and at least one second opening (9) in the piston rod (5), which openings (8a, 8b, 9) in the piston rod (5), which openings (8a, 8b, 9) extend in a different direction from the axial direction and are designed for receiving the locking means (10) for the purpose of bringing about the fixing.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2003Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Volvo Wheel Loaders ABInventor: Jan-Ove Schöllin
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Publication number: 20040201257Abstract: Method and device for providing a suspension for a cab (4) on a vehicle frame (3) having a first element (1) adapted mainly for reducing transmission of shocks/vibrations from the vehicle frame (3) to the cab (4). A second element (2) is included that is adapted mainly for taking up load in the event of, for example, accident situations. The first and second elements (1, 2) are arranged serially in the vertical direction of the vehicle. The device includes means (5) for connecting the cab (4) and the vehicle frame (3), and the first and second elements (1, 2) are arranged on the connecting means (5). The connecting means (5) is connected firmly to the first element (1) and also to the cab (4). The connecting means (5) is connected firmly to the first element (1) and also to the cab (4), or alternatively to the vehicle frame (3). The connecting means (5) constitutes a firm connection between the first element (1) and the cab (4), or alternatively the vehicle frame (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Applicant: VOLVO WHEEL LOADERS ABInventors: Ingemar NILSSON, Allan Ericsson, Jonny Lindblom, Leif Norling, Magnus Fornell
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Patent number: 6758266Abstract: A work machine, such as a wheeled loader or dumper, has a cooling and heating system comprising a main line (2) arranged to contain a fluid, a first heat exchanger (4) which is connected to the main line (2), and a charge-air cooler (8) for cooling compressed charge air for an internal combustion engine (12) arranged in the machine, which charge-air cooler (8) is connected to the main line (2). A second heat exchanger (10) is connected to the main line (2) downstream of the charge-air cooler (8), to which second heat exchanger (10) a hydraulic liquid line (14) is connected, so that heat can be transferred between the fluid in the main line (2) and the hydraulic liquid in the hydraulic liquid line (14).Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2000Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Volvo Wheel Loader ABInventor: Halvar Sjunnesson
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Publication number: 20040112696Abstract: Brake-operating assembly for a machine including first and second brake pedals that are interconnected with one another. A first valve element is connected to the first brake pedal and arranged to control flow of hydraulic fluid from a pressure source to brake cylinders of the machine. A second valve element is connected to the second brake pedal and arranged to control flow of hydraulic fluid from the pressure source to the brake cylinders of the machine. The interconnection between the first and the second brake pedals is established utilizing at least one connecting line arranged between the first and the second valve element for hydraulic fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Applicant: VOLVO WHEEL LOADERS ABInventors: Sven-Ake CARLSSON, Bo VIGHOLM
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Patent number: 6641357Abstract: A fork lift rack that includes a first beam, a second beam and at least two spacer elements which fix the first and second beams at a distance from and substantially parallel to each other is taught. The load-bearing fork members can be mounted on the first and second beams. The fork members can be displaced along the length of the beams. The fork members have first and second legs that extend in separate vertical planes. The fork members are designed such that the distance between the first legs is greater than the distance between the second legs when the two forks are mounted in place on the rack. The spacer elements have fastening devices which are intended to releaseably fasten the fork lift rack to a lift mechanism, the upper beam has a web and a flange which are joined to each other at an angle &agr; different from 90°. The upper beam is joined to each spacer element via the web. The web is directed away from the lower beam.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2001Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: Volvo Wheel Loaders ABInventors: Gunnar Lindgren, Daniel Back, Håkan Ripell
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Patent number: 6619460Abstract: A brake arrangement for a machine that includes a locking element adapted to engage with an output shaft from a gearbox. The gearbox comprising at least two gearwheels utilized to obtain different gears. A gear clutch is provided for each gearwheel and is adapted to engage and disengage a respective gearwheel depending on the operating conditions of the machine. A control unit is arranged to control the gear clutches so that the gear clutches simultaneously engage at least two of the gearwheels thus to braking the output shaft. The control unit is adapted to control the locking element so that the locking element engages with the output shaft when the output shaft is at a standstill thereby causing the output shaft to be prevented from rotating when the locking element engages with the output shaft.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2000Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Volvo Wheel Loaders ABInventors: Sven-Åke Carlsson, Bo Vigholm
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Publication number: 20030140784Abstract: Method and arrangement for fixing a piston (1), or a piston rod attachment, to a piston rod (5), one of the piston (1) and the piston rod (5) having a hole (2) running in its axial direction, and the other of these having a portion designed for being received by the hole (2) for connection of the piston (1) and the piston rod (5). The device includes an elongate locking means (10), at least one first opening (8a, 8b) in the piston and at least one second opening (9) in the piston rod (5), which openings (8a, 8b, 9) in the piston rod (5), which openings (8a, 8b, 9) extend in a different direction from the axial direction and are designed for receiving the locking means (10) for the purpose of bringing about the fixing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2003Publication date: July 31, 2003Applicant: VOLVO WHEEL LOADERS ABInventor: Jan-Ove Schollin
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Patent number: 6533526Abstract: This invention relates to a displacement device mountable on a fork lift rack for allowing displacement of a lift member in a substantially vertical direction. The displacement device has a body with at least one elongated opening having its longitudinal direction in the vertical direction, a pin moveably received in the opening, and at least one coupler for connecting to the fork lift rack. A coupler of the fork lift member can be connected to the pin. Accordingly, the lift members can be inserted under an object that is placed on an inclined surface without having to tip the entire fork lift rack.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2001Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: Volvo Wheel Loaders ABInventors: Gunnar Lindgren, Daniel Back, Håkan Ripell
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Patent number: 6464194Abstract: A slide rail arrangement for a vehicle seat, includes an elongated guide rail, intended to be fixed relative to a vehicle floor, and a slide rail, which has an upside down U-profile and spans over the guide rail. The slide rail is provided at its ends with screws to be screwed securely to a seat frame. Between the rails there are roller bodies disposed in grooves in the rails. Upside-down U-shaped reinforcing clamps span over the slide rail in the area of the screws to prevent bending out of the U-profile of the slide rail under heavy load.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2000Date of Patent: October 15, 2002Assignee: Volvo Wheel Loaders ABInventor: Sverker Armo
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Patent number: 6287073Abstract: The lift fork rack includes a first beam, a second beam and at least two spacer elements which fix the first and second beams at a distance from and substantially parallel to each other. The load-bearing fork members can be mounted on the first and second beams. The fork members can be displaced along the length of the beams. The spacer elements have fastening devices which are intended to releasably fasten the lift fork rack to a lift mechanism, the upper beam has a web and a flange which are joined to each other at an angle &agr; different from 90°. The upper beam is joined to each spacer element via the web. The web is directed away from the lower beam.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1999Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: Volvo Wheel Loaders ABInventors: Gunnar Lindgren, Daniel Back, Håkan Ripell
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Patent number: 6279316Abstract: A load arm suspension system for a load arm assembly with at least one hydraulic cylinder, which load arm suspension system comprises an accumulator which is connected to a first cylinder space of at least one cylinder. A tank for hydraulic oil is connected to a second cylinder space of the at least one hydraulic cylinder. A first valve member is arranged between the accumulator and the first cylinder space of the at least one cylinder and a second valve member is arranged between the tank and the second cylinder space of the at least one cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2000Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Assignee: Volvo Wheel Loaders ABInventor: Bo Vigholm
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Patent number: 6217439Abstract: A climate control unit (4) for excavators (2), comprises a fan (6) arranged in a first opening (8) in an operator cab wall (10) of the excavator (2), at least one main filter (24) arranged to cover the first opening (8) and a first cover (26) arranged over the main filter (24) and the first opening (8). The first cover (26) has a first inlet opening (28) in which a prefilter (30) is arranged.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1998Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Volvo Wheel Loaders ABInventors: Bo Janeling, Lars Malmqvist
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Patent number: 6142582Abstract: A hydraulic vehicle brake system, especially for wheeled vehicles, in which a triggered alarm for excessively low pressure in a brake circuit is maintained and where the alarm can be reset first after a pressure sensor coordinated with the brake circuit downstream of the brake valve unit, registers a pressure in the circuit which exceeds a predetermined minimum pressure level.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1998Date of Patent: November 7, 2000Assignee: Volvo Wheel Loaders ABInventor: Bo Karlsson
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Patent number: 6131705Abstract: The invention relates to a friction brake (1) adjuster, comprising an elongated fastener (24) with first and second ends (27, 29). The fastener (24) is arranged in a bore (38) in a brake piston (7), which is displaceable relative to a brake housing (2) surrounding the friction brake (1) to a braking position and to a retracted position. The brake piston (7) can be displaced to the retracted position by a spring member (22).Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1999Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: Volvo Wheel Loaders ABInventors: Tord Dahlen, Jonny Strandberg
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Patent number: 6076639Abstract: The invention relates to a wear indicator (11) for a vehicle brake, for example. The indicator has an adjustable measuring rod (12) which can be inserted into a cavity (14) in a brake housing (2), so that one end abuts against the brake piston (4) and the other end protrudes from the brake housing. When the brake is engaged, the length of the measuring rod (12) can be calibrated by means of a calibrating cap (27, 30) to a predetermined starting value corresponding to new friction linings.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1998Date of Patent: June 20, 2000Assignee: Volvo Wheel Loaders ABInventors: Tord Dahlen, Bengt Vilen, Thomas Andersson
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Patent number: D425528Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1999Date of Patent: May 23, 2000Assignee: Volvo Wheel Loaders ABInventors: Gunnar Lindgren, H.ang.kan Ripell
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Patent number: D432146Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1999Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: Volvo Wheel Loaders ABInventors: Gunnar Lindgren, H.ang.kan Ripell