Abstract: The invention relates to a drilling device for producing a drilling column in the soil comprising a mast, a drill drive arranged on a carriage, which is movably supported along the mast, a drilling tube which can be driven in a rotating manner by the drill drive and is movable along the mast in order to produce a drill hole, and a tube hopper that is connected to the drilling tube and comprises a storage space for filling material to fill the drill hole during the extraction of the drilling tube. In accordance with the invention provision is made for the tube hopper to be arranged in the drilling direction above the drill drive and to be connected to the drilling tube. The invention further relates to a method for producing a drilling column in the soil.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a trench wall in the ground and which is penetrated by an obstacle, lateral trench wall recesses being sunk on either side of the obstacle and below the obstacle is produced a lower trench wall recess by laterally pivoting in a soil-removing trench wall apparatus from at least one of the two trench wall recesses. The invention also relates to a trench wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drilling implement for installing or erecting a drilling pillar in the ground, having a mast, a carriage displaceably mounted on the mast, a rotary drive located on the carriage for the rotary driving of a drill pipe and a pipe bunker connectable to the drill pipe with a storage area for fill material for filling a drill hole on drawing the drill pipe. According to the invention it is provided that the pipe bunker is axially adjustably mounted with respect to the carriage on said carriage. The invention also relates to a method for installing or erecting a drilling pillar, which can be implemented with a drilling implement according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting tooth for a ground working implement, particularly for a cutting wheel of a trench wall cutter, with a dedendum for reception in a holder of the ground working implement and at least one main cutting element for working the soil located at the top on the dedendum. For widening the working cross-section of the main cutting element at least one further reaming element is provided at the top on the dedendum and which, compared with the main cutting element, has a different cutting edge design.

Abstract: The invention relates to an auger bit for an earth auger, in which at least two curved plates are provided and extend radially outwards from a drilling axis, the axial height decreasing radially outwards.

Abstract: A soil working method, in which a soil working device suspended on at least one supporting cable is lowered by a supporting device and introduced into the ground. Subsequently, the soil working device is raised from the ground using the supporting cable and in addition to the supporting device a holding frame is provided and the supporting cable is connected to said holding frame. A soil working apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A tube coupling for tube elements comprising a socket and a plug which can be inserted axially into the socket. The tube coupling has a joining portion for producing a torque proof junction between the socket and the plug as well as a securing portion for securing the axial-position of the plug in the socket. The securing of the axial position is brought about by two corresponding annular grooves, into which at least one locking element can be inserted via an insertion opening in order to produce a form-locking connection. To secure the locking element a plurality of radial bores is provided on the inner annular groove, into which a securing bolt can be inserted.

Abstract: The invention relates to a construction apparatus comprising a mast, a slide guided in a longitudinally displaceable manner on a front side of the mast, at least one drive chain for the slide arranged longitudinally to the mast and at least one drive pinion supported on the slide in a rotatable and drivable manner, which is engaged with the drive chain. Provision is made for the drive chain and the drive pinion to be arranged in front of the front side of the mast.

Abstract: A cutter for working the soil includes a cutting frame, at least two cutting wheels that are supported on the cutting frame in a rotatably drivable manner about parallel axes of rotation, and an adjusting device, The adjusting device functions to adjust the center distance between the parallel axes of rotation of the cutting wheels, and includes a knee-lever mechanism. A method for working the soil is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupling device for drill rods comprising a receiving socket for receiving a connecting portion of the drill rod. Provision is made for at least one locking device with a locking element, which is supported in an adjustable manner between a release position and a locking position, in which the locking element engages into a corresponding recess of the connecting portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drilling device for producing a drilling column in the soil comprising a mast, a drill drive arranged on a carriage, which is movably supported along the mast, a drilling tube which can be driven in a rotating manner by the drill drive and is movable along the mast in order to produce a drill hole, and a tube hopper that is connected to the drilling tube and comprises a storage space for filling material to fill the drill hole during the extraction of the drilling tube. In accordance with the invention provision is made for the tube hopper to be arranged in the drilling direction above the drill drive and to be connected to the drilling tube. The invention further relates to a method for producing a drilling column in the soil.

Abstract: The invention relates to a drilling implement for installing or erecting a drilling pillar in the ground, having a mast, a carriage displaceably mounted on the mast, a rotary drive located on the carriage for the rotary driving of a drill pipe and a pipe bunker connectable to the drill pipe with a storage area for fill material for filling a drill hole on drawing the drill pipe. According to the invention it is provided that the pipe bunker is axially adjustably mounted with respect to the carriage on said carriage. The invention also relates to a method for installing or erecting a drilling pillar, which can be implemented with a drilling implement according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tube coupling for tube elements comprising a socket and a plug which can be inserted axially into the socket. The tube coupling has a joining portion for producing a torque proof junction between socket and plug as well as a securing portion for securing the axial-position of the plug in the socket. The securing of the axial position is brought about by two corresponding annular grooves, into which at least one locking element can be inserted via an insertion opening in order to produce a form-locking connection. To secure the locking element a plurality of radial bores is provided on the inner annular groove, into which a securing bolt can be inserted.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting tooth for a ground working implement, particularly for a cutting wheel of a trench wall cutter, with a dedendum for reception in a holder of the ground working implement and at least one main cutting element for working the soil located at the top on the dedendum. For widening the working cross-section of the main cutting element at least one further reaming element is provided at the top on the dedendum and which, compared with the main cutting element, has a different cutting edge design.

Abstract: The invention relates to a construction apparatus comprising a carriage and a mast element, with a hinge being provided on the mast element, about which the mast element can be pivoted on the carriage from an approximately vertical operating position into an inclined transport position, in which the mast element extends longitudinally beyond the carriage. In a construction apparatus according to the invention the hinge is arranged on a slide that is provided on the carriage by being guided in a longitudinally displaceable manner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a construction apparatus comprising a carriage, a mast element and a pivot device having a hinge, on which the mast element is supported in a transversely pivotable manner on the carriage. In the construction apparatus the hinge is arranged on the mast element in a portion which is spaced from the base of the mast element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a construction apparatus comprising a mast, a slide guided in a longitudinally displaceable manner on a front side of the mast, at least one drive chain for the slide arranged longitudinally to the mast and at least one drive pinion supported on the slide in a rotatable and drivable manner, which is engaged with the drive chain. Provision is made for the drive chain and the drive pinion to be arranged in front of the front side of the mast.

Abstract: The invention relates to a construction device comprising a mast, a deflecting device arranged on the head of the mast for guiding at least one cable or one lead, and a pivot device, by means of which the deflecting device can be pivoted from an operating position into a transport position. The deflecting device has two deflecting rollers, one of which is pivotably supported with respect to the other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a trench wall in the ground and which is penetrated by an obstacle, lateral trench wall recesses being sunk on either side of the obstacle and below the obstacle is produced a lower trench wall recess by laterally pivoting in a soil-removing trench wall apparatus from at least one of the two trench wall recesses. The invention also relates to a trench wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for making a trench wall in the soil comprising a frame, at least one lower cutting/mixing wheel arranged at the bottom of the frame, at least one further, upper cutting/mixing wheel arranged at the top of the frame, wherein the frame is designed in an intermediate portion between the upper cutting/mixing wheel and the lower cutting/mixing wheel with a smaller cross section with respect to the cutting cross section of the at least one lower cutting/mixing wheel. The invention further relates to a method for making a trench in the soil by means of such a device.