Abstract: An agricultural roller is disclosed that permits rocks and other obstructions to be compacted into soil. and especially sod fields. In particular, the disclosed agricultural roller employs a pipe on which a plurality of rubber treads are mounted. The substantially solid treads insure that the full weight of the roller is applied to obstructions to press rocks and other obstructing objects into the soil, while at the same time permitting the roller to be towed in the field and on roads at increased speeds as compared with steel rollers. A tongue hitch is also provided to permit easy servicing of the treads.

Abstract: A compaction roller includes improved cleat assemblies which employ readily removable wear caps. One style of cleat assembly employs means inhibiting twisting of the cap unit about vertical and horizontal axes relative to a support base.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing such compactors in different sizes that are meant to be used e.g. on dumping sites for crushing refuse and for compacting the refuse layer. The main parts of the compactors are chassis, engine and cylinder-shaped drums. As per the method according to the invention the compactors are essentially assembled of interchangeable components and modules, of which a varying number is used in assembling compactors of different sizes. The invention also relates to manufacturing a compactor of a compactor series by means of the method. According to the invention the compactor series is mainly assembled by selecting interchangeable drum unit components from three different widths and by using 1, 2, 3 or 4 power transmission gear assemblies, according to the size of the compactor, attached to the ends of the drum unit or units.

Abstract: A concrete finishing machine includes a surfacing unit having two finishing cylinders with two augers mounted in line with the two cylinders, and a pair of compacting rollers located on either side of the augers, suspended by a frame which is attached to the surfacing unit by a mounting assembly which allows adjustment in the vertical height of the compacting rollers relative to the surfacing unit for setting the compacting rollers relative to the surface being finished. The frame is adapted to be vibrated for vibrating the compactor rollers in use. In one embodiment, the compacting rollers each have rectangular fins projecting radially outward from the roller and extending the length thereof. In another embodiment, the compacting rollers each have a serrated outer surface.

Abstract: A novel asphalt compacting machine of the type having a chassis, a drive roller, e.g. at the rear, and a steerable rolling compaction mechanism, e.g., at the front, is provided herein. The improvement resides in a novel front, preferably steerable, rolling compaction mechanism which comprise two longitudinally-spaced-apart tandem rigid drums, preferably free-wheeling, extending across the entire lateral width of the chassis, the drums entraining an elastomeric, e.g. rubber, asphalt-compaction belt therearound. A lower means, e.g. a flat plate, is operatively associated with the rolling compaction mechanism and is disposed between the rigid drums to engage substantially the entire bottom inner surface of the belt between the two rigid drums. In this way substantially the entire outer bottom surface of the belt between rigid drum is urged downwardly into pressure contact with the asphalt being compacted, thereby to provide a flat, pressure-applying surface.

Abstract: In a compacting machine for compacting a road or the like, the machine has a pre-assembled primary roller drum 4 and another roller drum 20 which perform a different compaction function than that of the primary roller drum. The roller drum 20 is formed by providing a plurality of split roller segments 21, 22. The segments are formed by dividing an annular wall member, at circumferentially different portions in the axial direction into a plurality of split roller segments having a mounting portion. Then the segments are combined together and detachably mounted to the outer surface of the roller drum 4 of the compacting machine.

Abstract: A vibratory roller is journalled from a frame portion of a vehicle of the compaction-type and the roller includes a generally cylindrical outer face. A plurality of circumferentially extending lug bands are carried by the roller outer surface and are disposed in laterally spaced zones of the outer face spaced longitudinally of the roller and in which diametric planes of the roller lie. The lug bands are comprised of lugs including outer surfaces disposed at least substantially normal to intersecting radii of the roller and generated about the axis of rotation of the roller. The outer surfaces are at least substantially circumferentially continuous about the roller and extend in zig zag paths contained in the aforementioned zones.

Abstract: An improved land vehicle for constructing rice levees comprises a unitary, ground contacting roller-wheel assembly surrounded by a frame member. The shape and size of the roller permits the construction of rice levees having the desired shape and dimensions. The roller is hollow so that it may be filled with materials as desired to vary its weight and thereby adapt it for varying rice field conditions. Tires mounted on the roller-wheel assembly function to aid in levee construction and to allow the vehicle to be transported without the use of special equipment.

Abstract: A compactor which includes two laterally spaced impact rollers on an axle which constrains the rollers to rotate in synchronism. The axle includes a first component which transmits bending moments, and a second component which transfers torsional forces, between the rollers.The spaced impact rollers make it possible to compact embankment edges and increase the stability of the compactor.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing standing water from a large surface area includes a housing capable of being moved across the surface area. An elongated rolling member is mounted on the housing with its elongated axis transverse to the direction of travel of said housing over the surface area. At least a portion of the rolling member is located on the underneath side of the housing. The rolling member has a nonwater absorbing wear resistant surface enabling that portion of it located below the housing to contact the surface area to be depleted of water. The rolling member rolls on the surface area to displace water to a position in front of the rolling member and form a moving wave of water in front of the rolling member. A wave direction changing member is located in association with the rolling member in front of the rolling member. The wave direction changing member imparts a momentum to the wave of water maintaining the wave of water on the underside of the housing.

Abstract: An impact roller for applying blows cyclically to a surface over which the roller is rolling. The roller has flail members pivotally connected thereto and also has recesses to accommodate the flail members when inoperative. In operation, when the roller rolls along a surface, the flail members fall forwardly under gravity and impart cyclic downward blows to the surface over which the roller is rolling. Upon faster rolling of the roller, the magnitude of the blows increases under the action of centrifugal force.

Abstract: The invention concerns an impact compactor comprising a noncircular roller, draft arms positioned on both sides of the roller, axle means supported about the draft arms and on which the roller is mounted for rotation, a draw bar pivotally connected to the draft arms for towing the roller, and a gear and pinion linkage between the roller and the draft arms. Outer gears may be fast with each side of the roller. Each draft arm may support a stub shaft on which a pinion is mounted to mesh with the outer gear and to co-operate with a ratchet mounted on the draft arm. A buffering device can be provided between the draft arms and the draw bar.

Abstract: A rotating row marker equipped with both transverse and longitudinal imprinting projections impresses a grid-type pattern into the soil for precise placement of seeds or seedlings in a subsequent planting operation. One of the transverse projections houses an eccentric weight for gravitationally returning the row marker to a predetermined position when the row marker is raised above the earth.

Abstract: A vibratory compacting roller adapted to be coupled to a prime mover and equipped with hydrostatic driving and vibration exciting means, both drivingly connected to a hydraulic power generator located on said prime mover, is provided with recessed tamping elements distributed in parallel adjacent rows around the periphery of the roller cylinder face with a peripheral offset between adjacent rows. The tamping elements are of trapezoidal design with a semi-circular recess extending centrally from the base to the short side, said recess rendering a vibrational compacting roller with tamping elements equal in weight to a plain vibratory compacting roller of the same over-all diameter.

Abstract: An earthen structure for holding back a body of water has a sloped surface which is paved with an overlapping arrangement of strips constructed of castable material. Each strip is formed by conveying castable material from a mobile receiving hopper that is propelled adjacent to the base of the earthen structure. A bridge conveyor projects laterally from the receiving hopper over the slope. The bridge conveyor deposits the castable material onto the slope forwardly of a spreader device that is advanced longitudinally relative to the slope by a prime mover. A scraper blade of the spreader device is positioned at a preselected elevation by a forwardly projecting sidewall which is connected to the blade and slidable on a previously formed strip. The sidewall maintains the castable material in front of the blade, as the advancing blade spreads the material in a longitudinal strip of a preselected thickness and having a lateral edge extending a preselected lateral dimension outwardly from the sloped surface.

Abstract: A compaction roller assembly and a method of operating it. The assembly comprises a draw frame and a non-circular lobed compaction roller connected via its axle to the draw frame. The assembly has restraint means mounted on the frame which is slidably engageable during rolling with one or both of the roller ends, and the method involves slidingly engaging the roller ends during rolling with the restraint means, to restrain undesired movement of the roller relative to the frame.

Abstract: The present invention is a tool for forming a non-repeating design in fresh concrete. The tool has a plurality of blades forming a non-repeating stone pattern. The perimeter of all interior stone patterns are closed and/or defined, while all exterior patterns are open and only partially defined. The open blade ends of the open patterns are equally spaced about the perimeter of the tool, so that it will align with an adjacent open blade end of a second tool or an imprint and complete a stone pattern in any position and create a non-repeating design. The tool may also be used to create a random repeating pattern by successive non-rotational alignment of all open blade end of any particular side.

Abstract: A worker ballasted, propelled and guided wheel-like tool for imprinting predetermined surface patterns upon a slab of freshly cast, smoothed, yet still plastic concrete is disclosed. The wheel includes a generally cylindrical frame which is large enough to accommodate a worker in a walking position therewithin. The frame supports a plurality of rigid blades carried about the outside thereof, the blades being configured to provide the patterns desired. A walkway is provided on the inside of the frame for the worker and the frame may also be gripped by the worker as a handle, if desired. The weight of the worker is combined with the weight of the wheel to aid in driving the blades into the surface of the slab to a predetermined depth. The walkway enables the worker, by a walking movement in a forward direction, to propel the wheel over a path of the slab directed by the worker thereby forming the predetermined surface pattern therein.

Abstract: A compactor wheel comprises sets of tips each disposed in circumferential alignment therearound with the leading edge of a tip of one set being substantially aligned with the trailing edge of a tip of an adjacent set. Each tip comprises a body portion having a cross-shaped tip portion secured in upstanding relationship thereon to include a first tip portion extending circumferentially and a second tip portion extending transversely relative to the first tip portion and disposed intermediate the ends thereof. A tapered surface and concavity are formed on each lateral side of the first tip portion to dispel material outwardly therefrom during compaction of soils or the like. A plurality of circumferentially aligned blades are positioned on each lateral side of the compactor wheel.

Abstract: A dirt compacting and asphalt compacting roller unit of sufficient weight for utilization in compacting fill dirt introduced into a ditch to fill the ditch, and for utilization in compacting hot asphalt subsequently applied over the previously compacted fill dirt. The roller unit comprises a smooth-surface circumference drum shape roller with concentrically positioned shaft protruding laterally on each side. The roller has two or more detachable dirt compacting plates having multiple exteriorly projecting protrusions which, when the plates are attached to the roller, become the exterior circumference of the roller and act to compact fill dirt when the roller with plates attached is repeatedly rolled over fill dirt within a ditch. When the plates are detached, the smooth-surface circumference of the roller acts to compact hot asphalt when the roller's smooth-surface circumference is repeatedly rolled over hot asphalt subsequently applied over the previously compacted fill dirt.

Abstract: A compactor which comprises a wheeled frame including a pair of laterally spaced ground wheels and a pair of laterally spaced links pivotally mounted on the frame about a common laterally extending pivot axis. A roller of non-circular cross-sectional profile is rotatably connected to the links about a laterally extending rotational axis spaced from the pivot axis. The roller is disposed between the wheels and is movable between an operative position in which it rests on and can roll along a surface supporting the wheels, and an inoperative position in which it is raised from the said surface and supported by the frame. Elevator means is provided on the frame and engageable with the roller whereby the roller is movable between its operative and inoperative positions.

Abstract: A slit trenching and cable laying device includes: a frame held above the ground by a support, preferably adjustable to various levels above the ground, a plow for digging a slit trench and laying a cable or line therein, the plow being mounted so as to be relatively movable with respect to the frame, a mechanism for imparting a digging motion to the plow, preferably, adjustable to impart a variable motion and being adapted to be driven by a vehicle towing the device, and another mechanism for imparting a motion to the plow for reducing surface contact and resultant drag between the plow and the sides of the trench, preferably adjustable for varying the magnitude of the motion as conditions warrant.

Abstract: A compaction assembly comprising a lobed roller and a draw frame; and the operation thereof. A pair of composite links interconnects the roller and frame, each being pivotally connected to the frame and comprising at least two constituent links pivotally interconnected, all of said pivotal connections having lateral axes. Bearing means on each composite link carries the roller which extends therebetween. The composite links act as guide means constraining and guiding rolling of the roller. The bearing means are mounted to be independently pivotable about two or more axes relative to the draw frame and so that the roller axis has vertical free movement subject to gravity. Bias means biasses constituent links of the composite links into positions inclined to each other and allows the roller axis resiliently damped free movement relative to the frame in opposite directions along the direction of rolling.