Vehicle Motor Mechanically Coupled To Drive Tool Patents (Class 173/25)
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Patent number: 10870192Abstract: An impacting apparatus may include a frame, an arm movably mounted on the frame, a weight mounted on the arm to rotate about a rotation axis eccentric to a center of mass of the weight, and a weight rotation assembly rotatably mounting the weight on the arm. The rotation assembly may comprise a rotation shaft mounted on the arm and the weight, and a clutch. The apparatus may include a rotation assembly configured to rotate the rotation shaft with respect to the arm to thereby cause rotation of the weight with respect to the arm, and an impact member movably mounted on the frame and being aligned with the impact location on the arm such that the arm impacts the impact member, with the impact member having an impact surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2017Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Inventor: Shilo Peer
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Patent number: 9074334Abstract: A post driving and removal system comprising a base frame for mounting on a mobile base, a gripping apparatus mounted on the base frame and configured to selectively grip a post, and a driver apparatus mounted on the base frame and configured to impact a post held by the gripping apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2011Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Sioux Steel CompanyInventors: Matt Palmlund, Leroy B. Stumpe
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Patent number: 8256529Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for employing a drill steel centralizer travelling on a feed beam of a rock drill machine. The drill steel centralizer has a pressure fluid-operated actuator for closing a transfer opening intended for a drill rod during drilling, whereby pressure fluid is fed into the actuator during drilling.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2008Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Sandvik Mining and Construction OyInventor: Juha Piipponen
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Patent number: 7827873Abstract: An apparatus automatically removes soil samples at intervals over a field of interest. The apparatus comprises a sampling assembly that rotates on a track. The probe of the sampler assembly is extended through the track and into the ground, then retracted on each revolution of the track. The sampler assembly is hinged and guided along a track in order to minimize soil compaction as the probe rotates around the rear wheel of the apparatus. Soil is ejected by means of a “rumble path” along the top of the track. The soil samples are pneumatically transferred to a bagging assembly located in the tractor pulling the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2009Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Inventor: James D. Burton
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Patent number: 7552654Abstract: An apparatus removes soil samples at intervals over a field of interest. The apparatus comprises a sampling assembly (60) that rotates on a track (32) riding on a plurality of idler wheels (29, 31). A probe (66) extends and retracts under the action of a scissored frame assembly (70), mechanically manipulated by passage of the scissored frame assembly (70) along a guide assembly (108). The probe (66) is extended into the ground and retracted on each revolution. An ejector (68) pushes soil from the probe (66) as it passes over a hopper (88) to retain the cores. The cores are pneumatically transferred from the hopper (88) to a plurality of sample collection containers (126). An electronic control system uses GPS location information to deposit collected cores in the appropriate container (126) based upon the current location of the apparatus in the field of interest.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2007Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Inventor: James D. Burton
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Publication number: 20090032277Abstract: A hydraulic drilling machine has a metal chassis shaped as a rectangular parallelepiped, drilling resources located at the front of the chassis, a rotary motor to drive drilling rods, and a hydraulic circuit. An electrical circuit powers the various components of the drilling machine. The machine can be mounted on the arm of a hydraulic mini-digger and operate without an extra hydraulic unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: I.A.T.S.TInventor: Patrick FERRAND
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Patent number: 7387172Abstract: An articulated, modular, track-mounted, self-propelled, remote-controlled drilling apparatus is demountable into several heli-transportable components, including a drilling module and a drill support module, plus separate hydraulically-driven track carriages on which they are removably mountable. The track carriages are demountably coupled in tandem by a tri-axially articulated hitch mechanism incorporating a track steering mechanism. The drilling module carries a rotary drill, a hydraulic pump operatively connected to the track drive mechanisms, and a primary motor, which selectively drives either the drill or the pump. The use of multiple demountable modules reduces the weight of the components to be heli-transported, thus allowing the use of smaller and more economical helicopters.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2005Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Inventors: Gerald J. Vandeligt, Gerald J. Richard
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Patent number: 7255016Abstract: An apparatus removes soil samples at intervals over a field of interest. The apparatus comprises a sampling assembly (60) that rotates on a track (32) riding on a plurality of idler wheels (29, 31). A probe (66) extends and retracts under the action of a scissored frame assembly (70), mechanically manipulated by passage of the scissored frame assembly (70) along a guide assembly (108). The probe (66) is extended into the ground and retracted on each revolution. An ejector (68) pushes soil from the probe (66) as it passes over a hopper (88) to retain the cores. The cores are pneumatically transferred from the hopper (88) to a plurality of sample collection containers (126). An electronic control system uses GPS location information to deposit collected cores in the appropriate container (126) based upon the current location of the apparatus in the field of interest.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2004Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Inventor: James D. Burton
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Patent number: 7124838Abstract: A gripping assembly mounted on an impact hammer having a longitudinally extending impact axis, the gripping assembly including a pair of opposed elongate gripping arms, having gripping end portions which may be extended and swung toward each other to grip material in the region of the working end of the impact hammer. When retracted, the gripping arms rest to opposite sides of the impact hammer to permit free operation of the impact hammer.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2002Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human ServicesInventors: Billy M. Stewart, Dean F. Eisenbacher, Matthew L. Kopp, Thomas J. Zysk, Catherine H. Sander
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Patent number: 6981559Abstract: An articulated boom arm for a rock boring machine, comprising a first kinked member having a drill guide at one end and a base pivot at the other end, and a pair of pivoted links. One of said links having a first end pivoted at said base pivot, the other of the links having a drill pivotally mounted at a first end thereof. The second ends of The first and second links being pivoted to each other whereby said drill is reciprocally linearly movable along said first member with a drill bit aligned with said drill guide and at one extremity of the reciprocal movement both said pair of links are substantially longitudinally aligned and extend towards said drill guide, and at the other extremity of the reciprocal movement both said pair of links are substantially longitudinally aligned and extend away from said drill guide.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2003Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: RME Underground Pty Ltd.Inventors: Peter John Rubie, Alan John Russell
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Patent number: 6932163Abstract: A saw (10) facilitates cutting of roofing and includes a frame (12) that is mobile on a work surface. A locking mechanism (40) locks the frame (12) into a transport position. Actuating a release lever (60) allows the frame (12) to be adjusted into a working position. A shaft (14) rotatably mounted by first, second and third bearings (74, 75, 76) has saw blades (16, 18) and a pulley (77) for connection with a drive belt (80). The drive belt (80) passes through a hole (79) in the frame (12) to connect to a drive (81) to rotate the shaft (14) and the saw blades (16, 18). The third bearing (76) is mounted to a bearing support (85). The frame (12) has a gap (84) communicating the hole (79) with an exterior edge (78) of the frame (12) proximate the third bearing (76), with the bearing support (85) removably and replaceably mounted to the frame (12) and spanning the gap (84).Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2003Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: Garlock Equipment CompanyInventors: Richard B. Stoffels, John Munoz
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Patent number: 6889777Abstract: A post driving implement for use with a vehicle, such as a tractor or a skid loader, is disclosed. The post driving implement is comprised of a hammer, a hammer channel, and a hammer cylinder. The hammer travels longitudinally within the hammer channel and is lifted by the hammer cylinder mounted to a closed end of the hammer channel. The hammer cylinder and its associated plumbing is of sufficient size to function as a hydraulic reservoir for the post driving implement, thus eliminating the need for a third hydraulic line to the reservoir on the vehicle and to avoiding need for alteration of the vehicle's reservoir. The post driving implement of the present invention may also include a back plate for mounting the implement to a vehicle. Additionally, the post driving implement may include adjustment mechanisms to vary the positional and angular relationship between the vehicle and the implement.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2002Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: Thumpers, Inc.Inventors: Neil Boley, Archie Carrico
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Patent number: 6860337Abstract: A process to lower or raise a drilling rig for transportation wherein the drilling rig includes a mast and a top drive. The process to lower includes the steps of moving the top drive within the mast with a vertical guide and torque reaction mechanism to a locked position and locking the top drive to the mast with a locking mechanism. The mast and the top drive are lowered together from a vertical position to a horizontal position. The combined mast and top drive may then be transported in the horizontal position without disconnecting electrical, mud line or other services.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2003Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignee: Helmerich & Payne, Inc.Inventors: Alan Orr, George Dotson
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Patent number: 6527063Abstract: A directional boring device is provided for attachment to a carrier having a power source for providing a first power supply to the boring device for moving the device and a second power supply for operating the device. The boring device includes an attachment frame, and a selectively attachable first coupler for coupling the attachment frame to the first power supply to permit movement of the device. A drill tool assembly is provided that includes a drill head, a drill stem attachable to the drill head, a drill bit attachable to the drill stem and a drill assembly power transmission. The drill assembly power transmission imparts rotational and axial movement to the drill tool assembly whereby the drill assembly transmission is capable of moving the drill head and drill stem in a path generally parallel to the plane on which the carrier rests.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2001Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Inventors: Wendall D. Rust, Marv Selge, Jr.
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Patent number: 4953346Abstract: A haymaking machine provided with at least one rotor (5) driven in rotation has a drive housing (12) equipped with two gears which mesh with one another and have different diameters and different numbers of teeth. Each of the gears is connected to a shaft extending out of housing (12) and is able to be driven from power takeoff shaft (11) of the tractor. A third gear is provided with a driven shaft (23) and is able to be connected to rotor (5). The third gear able to be meshed with one or the other of the two above-mentioned gears.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1989Date of Patent: September 4, 1990Assignee: Kuhn S.A.Inventor: Jerome Aron
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Patent number: 4610314Abstract: A drilling machine comprises a rotary motor mounted to an assemblage of rigid bar linkages. Means are provided for moving the linkages relative to each other. The linkages are connected together in a configuration which ensures that as the linkages move relative to each other the rotary motor moves along a vertical line. Preferably the machine will be mounted on a suitable vehicle. The invention extends to a method of drilling.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 1985Date of Patent: September 9, 1986Inventor: Bernard L. Gien
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Patent number: 4601348Abstract: A reversible drive kit applied between a power input torque shaft and the driving head of an auger having a pinion that can be exposed and used to connect up with a suitable receiver in the kit. The arrangement of components in the kit frame includes a pair of ring gears carried by the receiver, a train of gears and a shift lever connected to one of the pair of ring gears and connecting it to the train of gears for change of direction of auger rotation, and a directional control lever.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1984Date of Patent: July 22, 1986Inventor: Floyd E. Cox
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Patent number: 4258796Abstract: Disclosed is apparatus for drilling or boring a hole in the earth, as for forming blast holes. The apparatus disclosed is of the self-propelled mobile type having at one end a driver cab and at the other end drilling apparatus including a drill storage and handling rack adapted to store drill rods and as required to bring them into alignment with the drilling axis to form a drill string and to remove the drill rods from the drill string. The apparatus also supplies air to and through the drill string to blow out debris from the drilled hole. The apparatus includes a unique and efficient type of mechanism for rotating the drill rack to bring drill rods to or remove them from the drill string. Also disclosed is a unique type of drill rod particularly adaptable for use in the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1978Date of Patent: March 31, 1981Assignee: The Salem Tool CompanyInventors: Frederick G. Horning, John M. Pozniko, Karl H. Welch