Abstract: A worksite monitoring system is provided. The worksite monitoring system includes a machine operating at a worksite. The worksite monitoring system also includes an information network associated with the machine. The worksite monitoring system further includes an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) communicably coupled to the information network. The UAV including a control module and an image capturing device. The UAV is adapted to receive a feed of machine information related to one or more activities associated with the machine via the information network. The UAV is also adapted to identify if surveillance of the machine is required based on the received feed. The UAV is adapted to fly to the location of the machine based on the received location of the machine. The UAV is also adapted to surveil an area proximate to the machine by capturing visual data of at least one of the area and the machine.

Abstract: A drum assembly for a vibratory compactor and method of retrofitting a vibratory compactor to measure the acceleration and/or vibratory movement of a drum rotatably mounted on the frame of the vibratory compactor. The drum assembly may comprise a drum including a shell, a mounting wall disposed inside the drum and a bulkhead disposed inside the drum and attached to the shell, a first bearing disposed between the frame and the mounting wall, a second bearing, a sensor, and a strap. The first bearing may include an inner race fixedly mounted to the frame. The second bearing may comprise a hub and a bearing shaft circumscribed by the hub and mounted to the bulkhead of the drum. The strap may be attached to the inner race and the hub.

Abstract: A drum assembly for a vibratory compactor and method of retrofitting a vibratory compactor to measure the acceleration and/or vibratory movement of a drum rotatably mounted on the frame of the vibratory compactor. The drum assembly may comprise a drum including a shell, a mounting wall disposed inside the drum and a bulkhead disposed inside the drum and attached to the shell, a first bearing disposed between the frame and the mounting wall, a second bearing, a sensor, and a strap. The first bearing may include an inner race fixedly mounted to the frame. The second bearing may comprise a hub and a bearing shaft circumscribed by the hub and mounted to the bulkhead of the drum. The strap may be attached to the inner race and the hub.

Abstract: The log splitter of the present invention comprises a frame having a wedge fixed thereon. A slidable ram is mounted on the frame for longitudinal sliding movement toward and away from the wedge. A ram rod is connected to the ram and is further connected to a parallelogram toggle mechanism having one of its four corners fixed to the frame. As the toggle mechanism expands and contracts it causes the ram to move toward and away from the wedge. Hydraulic power means are connected to the toggle linkage for causing it to expand and contract.