Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling operation of a vibratory roller comprising a roller drum and a vibratory mechanism. The method comprises determining a temperature of a surface to be compacted by the vibratory roller, determining a desired phase angle based on said determined temperature and maintaining the phase angle at, or close to, said desired phase angle by controlling the vibration frequency of the vibratory mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling operation of a vibratory roller (1) comprising a roller drum (3) and a vibratory mechanism (2) having at least two amplitude settings. The method comprises operating the vibratory mechanism (2) in one of said at least two amplitude settings; maintaining a predefined phase angle by controlling the vibration frequency of the vibratory mechanism (2); monitoring a bouncing indication value (BIV), said bouncing indication value being calculated based on an acceleration signal indicative of the vertical acceleration of the roller drum (3); and turning off the vibratory mechanism (2) upon detection of a resonance meter value (BIV) that exceeds a predetermined bouncing value (BV), thereby preventing the vibratory roller from operating in a bouncing mode of operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling operation of a vibratory roller (1) comprising a roller drum (3) and a vibratory mechanism (2) having at least two amplitude settings. The method comprises operating the vibratory mechanism (2) in one of said at least two amplitude settings; maintaining a predefined phase angle by controlling the vibration frequency of the vibratory mechanism (2); monitoring a bouncing indication value (BIV), said bouncing indication value being calculated based on an acceleration signal indicative of the vertical acceleration of the roller drum (3); and turning off the vibratory mechanism (2) upon detection of a resonance meter value (BIV) that exceeds a predetermined bouncing value (BV), thereby preventing the vibratory roller from operating in a bouncing mode of operation.

Abstract: A shift-by-wire shift unit for shifting a transmission of a vehicle between R, N, D and P states includes a mono-stable selector element that can be moved in opposite directions. The transmission states R and D can be reached by moving the selector element horizontally from the mono-stable position in a first and a second, opposite direction, respectively. The shift unit also includes a separate input element for changing to transmission state N. The transmission state is changeable from D to R directly by moving the selector element in the first direction, and from R to D directly by moving the selector element in the second direction. The selector element also includes a button element, and the shift unit is arranged such that, when the vehicle is at rest and the transmission is in D or R, actuating the button element effects a change to the transmission state P.

Abstract: An eccentric shaft (1) for a compaction machine comprising at least one pair of straight circular cylindrical bearing seats (2,3) arranged on either side of a center of gravity (TP) of the eccentric shaft (1). The bearing seats (2,3) are arranged such that cylinder axes (4, 5) thereof approximately intersect or cross each other at a concave angle (V), less than 179.8 degrees, towards the center of gravity (TP) when the eccentric shaft (1) is at rest.

Abstract: A gearshift assembly for a transmission includes a shift lever which is mounted for pivotal movement in a select direction between a shifting gate for automatic mode and a shifting gate for manual mode. The gearshift assembly also includes a return mechanism including a push member, an electric motor mechanically acting on the shift lever through the push member, a driven member connected to the push member, a spring acting between the push member and the driven member, and a blocking element which can be actuated to move out of a blocking position in which the blocking element blocks the movement of the shift lever from the shifting gate for automatic mode to the shifting gate for manual mode. The return mechanism also includes a wheel drivable for rotation by the electric motor.

Abstract: An eccentric shaft (1) for a compaction machine comprising at least one pair of straight circular cylindrical bearing seats (2,3) arranged on either side of a center of gravity (TP) of the eccentric shaft (1). The bearing seats (2,3) are arranged such that cylinder axes (4, 5) thereof approximately intersect or cross each other at a concave angle (V), less than 179.8 degrees, towards the center of gravity (TP) when the eccentric shaft (1) is at rest.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shift-by-wire shift unit for shifting a transmission of a vehicle between R, N, D and P states, including a mono-stable selector element (2) that can be moved in opposite directions, wherein the shift arrangement is arranged such that the transmission states R and D can be reached by moving the selector element horizontally from the mono-stable position in a first direction and in a second, opposite direction, respectively, and including a separate input element (4) for change to transmission state N, characterized in that the shift unit is arranged such that the transmission state is changeable from D to R directly by moving the selector element (2) in the first direction, and from R to D directly by moving the selector element (2) in the second, opposite direction, and the selector element (2) includes a button element, and the shift unit is arranged such that, when the vehicle is at rest and the transmission is in D or R, actuating the button element effects a change to t

Abstract: A gearshift assembly for a transmission includes a shift lever which is mounted for pivotal movement in a select direction between a shifting gate for automatic mode and a shifting gate for manual mode. The gearshift assembly also includes a return mechanism including a push member, an electric motor mechanically acting on the shift lever through the push member, a driven member connected to the push member, a spring acting between the push member and the driven member, and a blocking element which can be actuated to move out of a blocking position in which the blocking element blocks the movement of the shift lever from the shifting gate for automatic mode to the shifting gate for manual mode. The return mechanism also includes a wheel drivable for rotation by the electric motor.

Abstract: A trailer (10) and a side skirt (19), each comprising an integrated arrangement (60, 70, 80) for reducing air drag, are provided. Each arrangement (60, 70, 80) comprises means for receiving air (60) comprising at least one air inlet (6), means for ejecting air (70) comprising at least one air outlet (7) facing downwards. The means for ejecting air (70) are arranged along a lower edge (11) of the trailer cargo housing (16) and side skirt (19) respectively. The arrangement also comprises means for conveying air (80) comprising at least one air duct (8). The means for conveying air (80) extend between the air receiving means (60) and the air ejecting means (70). The arrangement (60, 70, 80) is configured to produce a screen of air from the lower edge (11) and downwards during travel. The air screen prevents air, especially side wind, from entering the undercarriage.

Abstract: A method for estimating, from a platform, at least one parameter of an intruder. Consecutive frames of image data at different times of the intruder utilizing at least one passive sensor are generated. A direction from the platform to the intruder is determined based on the generated consecutive frames of image data. A time period remaining until a potential collision between the platform and the intruder is estimated. An angular extent of the intruder, as viewed by the passive sensor, is estimated based on the image data. At least one of a first relative location vector to a minimum intruder associated with the intruder or a second relative location vector to a maximum intruder associated with the intruder is estimated. An arrangement for generating input data to a sense-and-avoid system on-board a platform, a computer program, a computer program product and a platform carrying the arrangement are also provided.

Abstract: An eccentric shaft for a compacting machine is rotatable about a rotational axis and includes a fixed and movable eccentric mass where the movable eccentric mass cooperates with the fixed eccentric mass in one of the directions of rotation of the eccentric shaft to partly balance the fixed eccentric mass in the other rotation direction of the eccentric shaft. At least one section of the fixed eccentric mass shows a maximal radial extension (UB) in relation to the rotational axis, limited by an arc-shaped curve, which extends to a circle shape, with the diameter (D) showing a distance (A), between the point (P) on the circle-shaped curve that is located closest to the point of intersection of the rotational axis and the section plane, and the point of intersection, from 0 up to 0.1(D).

Abstract: An eccentric shaft for a compacting machine is rotatable about a rotational axis and includes a fixed and movable eccentric mass where the movable eccentric mass cooperates with the fixed eccentric mass in one of the directions of rotation of the eccentric shaft to partly balance the fixed eccentric mass in the other rotation direction of the eccentric shaft. At least one section of the fixed eccentric mass shows a maximal radial extension (UB) in relation to the rotational axis, limited by an arc-shaped curve, which extends to a circle shape, with the diameter (D) showing a distance (A), between the point (P) on the circle-shaped curve that is located closest to the point of intersection of the rotational axis and the section plane, and the point of intersection, from 0 up to 0.1(D).

Abstract: A method for validating received positional data in vehicle surveillance applications. A signal carrying a Mode S ES message including positional data indicating an alleged position of a vehicle, transmitted from a radio source is received with a radio direction finding antenna of a receiver. A bearing from the receiver to the radio source is estimated utilizing the radio direction finding antenna and received signal. A distance between the receiver and radio source based on a time of flight for a signal travelling between the receiver and radio source at known speed is estimated with a distance measurer including primary radar, laser detector and ranger, and/or secondary surveillance radar. An estimated position of the radio source is calculated based on the estimated bearing and distance. A deviation value indicating a deviation/coincidence between the alleged position is determined according to the received and estimated position of the radio source.

Abstract: A method for validating received positional data in vehicle surveillance applications wherein vehicles transmit positional data indicating their own position to surrounding vehicles. A a radio direction finding antenna arrangement of a receiving unit receives a signal carrying positional data indicating an alleged position of a vehicle, transmitted from a radio source. The bearing from the receiving unit to the radio source is estimated utilizing the radio direction finding antenna arrangement and the received signal. The distance between the receiving unit and the radio source is estimated based on the time of flight for a signal travelling there between at known speed. An estimated position of the radio source is calculated based on the estimated bearing and the estimated distance. A deviation value indicating the deviation/coincidence between the alleged position of a vehicle is determined according to the received positional data and the estimated position of the radio source.

Abstract: A method for validating received positional data in vehicle surveillance applications wherein vehicles transmit positional data indicating their own position to surrounding vehicles. A a radio direction finding antenna arrangement of a receiving unit receives a signal carrying positional data indicating an alleged position of a vehicle, transmitted from a radio source. The bearing from the receiving unit to the radio source is estimated utilizing the radio direction finding antenna arrangement and the received signal. The distance between the receiving unit and the radio source is estimated based on the time of flight for a signal travelling there between at known speed. An estimated position of the radio source is calculated based on the estimated bearing and the estimated distance. A deviation value indicating the deviation/coincidence between the alleged position of a vehicle is determined according to the received positional data and the estimated position of the radio source.