Tilting Patents (Class 414/692)
  • Patent number: 10435862
    Abstract: An industrial machine includes a frame having a base and a boom, an arm movably coupled to the boom, an attachment, a conduit, a first member, and a second member. The boom has a first end coupled to the base and a second end opposite the first end. The arm includes a first end and a second end. The attachment is coupled to the first end of the arm. The conduit extends from the frame to the arm. The first member is pivotably coupled to the frame and supports a first portion of the conduit as the arm moves relative to the boom. The second member is pivotably coupled between the first member and the arm, and supports a second portion of the conduit as the arm moves relative to the boom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Joy Global Surface Mining Inc
    Inventors: Douglas Maki, Ethan Pedretti, Anab Akanda, Jason Gaska, Christopher Jones, Matthew Loew, Andrew P. Dretzka, Jason Knuth
  • Patent number: 10156054
    Abstract: An industrial machine includes a frame supporting a boom having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, an arm movably coupled to the boom and including a first end and a second end, an attachment coupled to the first end of the arm, a conduit extending from the frame to a position adjacent the attachment, a first member coupled to the boom, and a second member spaced apart from the first member. The first member supports a portion of the conduit as the arm moves relative to the boom. The second member supports a portion of the conduit as the arm moves relative to the boom. The second member is movable relative to the first member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Joy Global Surface Mining Inc
    Inventors: Robert Doll, Christopher S. Jones, Jesse Knoble, Matthew Loew, Douglas Maki
  • Patent number: 9809944
    Abstract: A mining machine includes a boom having an interior chamber, a saddle block coupled to the boom, a handle slidably coupled to the saddle block, and a reel system disposed at least partially within the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Harnischfeger Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Hren, Ethan Pedretti
  • Patent number: 9617706
    Abstract: Working machine that includes a machine frame, an operator seat, and a boom disposed on each side of the operator seat. The boom includes a boom base portion disposed on a position corresponding to a rear portion of the machine frame. A boom tip end portion is disposed opposite to the boom base portion. A boom intermediate portion is disposed between the boom base portion and the boom tip end portion. A boom cylinder is connected to the boom base portion at one end and to the machine frame at the other end. The boom cylinder is configured to swing the boom upward and downward. A hose insertion hole is disposed in the boom base portion and is opened backward or downward. A hydraulic hose is inserted into the hose insertion hold and is internally disposed in an inside of the boom intermediate portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: KUBOTA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Toshihiko Takemura, Masahiro Kuroda, Kenichi Ogura, Hayato Ido, Shigeki Morishita
  • Patent number: 9593460
    Abstract: An industrial machine includes a frame supporting a boom, an elongated member movably coupled to the boom, an attachment, a conduit, and a reel supporting at least a portion of the conduit. The boom includes a first end coupled to the frame and a second end opposite the first end. The elongated member is movably coupled to the boom and includes a first end and a second end. The attachment is coupled to the second end of the elongated member. The conduit extends between the frame and the attachment. The reel is rotatably supported on a support shaft. The reel rotates about an axis of rotation to reel in and pay out the conduit as the elongated member moves relative to the boom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Harnischfeger Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Knuth
  • Patent number: 9334622
    Abstract: An industrial machine includes a frame supporting a boom having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, an arm movably coupled to the boom and including a first end and a second end, an attachment coupled to the first end of the arm, a conduit extending from the frame to a position adjacent the attachment, a first member coupled to the boom, and a second member spaced apart from the first member. The first member supports a portion of the conduit as the arm moves relative to the boom. The second member supports a portion of the conduit as the arm moves relative to the boom. The second member is movable relative to the first member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Harnischfeger Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Bernard Pusheck
  • Patent number: 9279229
    Abstract: An industrial machine includes a frame supporting a fluid source and a boom, an arm, an attachment coupled to the arm, a cylinder, and a rod. The arm is movably coupled to the boom for translational and rotational movement relative to the boom. The cylinder includes a first end and a second end, and the cylinder defines an internal bore in fluid communication with the fluid source. The rod is coupled to the arm and is slidably received within the cylinder. The rod includes a port and a passage for providing fluid to the attachment. The port provides fluid communication between the internal bore and the passage. The port is positioned within the internal bore throughout the entire range of movement of the rod relative to the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Harnischfeger Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Doll, Christopher S. Jones, Jesse Knoble, Matthew Loew, Russell Luzinski, Daniel Schlegel
  • Patent number: 8647045
    Abstract: A bucket attachment for skid loaders and the like that provides a forward hinge material bucket that effectively extends the usable load height for the bucket. The bucket attachment affords loading material into higher trucks using the same skid loader by a uniquely positioned bucket dual pivot system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Inventor: Scott B. Wagoner
  • Patent number: 7185515
    Abstract: An invert assembly for an individual section glassware forming machine includes an invert base that is oscillated about an axis between angularly spaced apart first and second positions, a double ended ball screw positioned co-axially with the axis and having spaced apart oppositely threaded portions, first and second nuts each threadably engaging one of the oppositely threaded portions of the ball screw so that the nuts reciprocate toward and away from each other in response to rotation of the ball screw, and first and second neck ring arms respectively engaging the first and second nuts so that the neck ring arms reciprocate toward and away from each other along the axis with the first and second nuts. Preferably, the invert base is oscillated about the axis by a first reversible electric motor, and the ball screw is driven for rotation in opposed directions by a second reversible electric motor to move the nuts and neck ring arms toward and away from each other along the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Larry N. Shue, Paul B. Mohr, David D. Soley, Ronald P. Warnecke, Thomas R. Kirkman, William F. Mazur, Jonathan R. Nadler, W. Patrick Holbrook, D. Wayne Leidy
  • Patent number: 6269561
    Abstract: A tool assembly mountable on the handle of a material working machine generally including a link mountable on the machine handle for pivotal movement about a first axis and connectable to a fluid actuated assembly connected to the machine handle, operable for displacing the link about such first axis, an implement connected to the link for pivotal movement about a second axis, a first fluid actuated assembly operatively interconnecting the link and the implement, a second fluid actuated assembly operatively interconnecting the link and the implement, a first fluid line intercommunicating a base end of the cylinder of the first fluid actuated assembly and one of the base and rod ends of the cylinder of the second fluid actuated assembly, a second fluid line intercommunicating a rod end of the cylinder of the first fluid actuated assembly and the other of the base and rod ends of the cylinder of the second fluid actuated assembly and a valve disposed in one of the fluid lines, operable to be selectively dispose
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: Rockland Inc.
    Inventor: David C. Cummings
  • Patent number: 4755102
    Abstract: In a fork-lift truck comprising a wheeled structure carrying a lifting arm with a first part articulated at its rear end to the structure and a second part projecting downwardly from the front end of the first part and carrying a forked loading platform, and a jack for raising and lowering the arm, the lifting arm is supported by the wheeled structure so as to be orientable about a substantially vertical axis and two adjacent caliper units located in a general V configuration are provided to move the forked platform linearly relative to the lifting arm. Each caliper unit includes two plates having one mutual hinged articulation end and opposite articulation ends respectively hinged to the second part of the lifting arm and to the forked platform, the hinged articulations of the caliper units having respective axes which diverge downwardly and are substantially perpendicular to each other. Actuators are interposed between the two plates of each caliper unit for opening and closing them simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1988
    Assignee: Merlo S.p.A. Industria Metalmeccanica
    Inventor: Amilcare Merlo
  • Patent number: 4720234
    Abstract: The boom of a backhoe is hinged to one end of a two-position cradle-like tilt member. The base of a single control cylinder is hinged to the other end and the piston is pivotally secured to the boom to swing it so that boom and control cylinder do not mutually interfere but allow for more stable transport and deeper working range. The cradle is pivotally mounted near its center on a swing tower, adjustable in azimuth. The cradle is caused to move to its end positions by control of the boom and its load. Actuating means for the dipper arm of the backhoe is secured between arm and the boom. Suitable locks are provided for securing the cradle in the transport and working positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 19, 1988
    Inventor: Cecil J. Stralow
  • Patent number: 4382743
    Abstract: The apparatus includes a mobile chassis having a turntable on which is supported a boom assembly. At the free end of the boom assembly is tiltably mounted a forklift carriage which can be extended and retracted relative to the boom assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1983
    Inventor: Lawrence H. Newell
  • Patent number: 4381900
    Abstract: A self propelled reaching type mobile loader includes a mobile vehicle which has an articulated body and frame and self leveling wheels. The front portion has a supporting frame with a cab enclosing the front end thereof and has a suitable motor means for operating the vehicle and loading components. A pair of pivot supports are laterally spaced on the frame adjacent the top of the cab and support a pair of pivoted supporting lever members each having a pair of arms rigidly extending at an angle to each other. One of the arms on each of the supporting lever members is supported for pivotal movement on the pivot supports and has an initial position extending along the top of the cab with the angularly extending arm extending substantially vertically in front of the cab. A pair of supporting boom members are supported on each of the angularly extending arms of the supporting lever members and movable longitudinally thereof. A load carrying carriage is supported on the lower ends of the boom members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1983
    Inventor: Glen N. Schlottman
  • Patent number: 4306832
    Abstract: The invention provides material handling apparatus in the form of a lift arm assembly integratable with or releasably applicable to farm tractors or like relatively small, lightweight vehicles for front end loading and leveling having extended outreach capabilities. An extensible carriage which mounts stably and for guided reciprocable movement on the lift arms carries a material engaging device so interrelated as to enable an advantageous application of forces therethrough, both to break material free from a mass at ground level and to reorient the placement of material at elevated levels. In certain embodiments the material engaging device is tiltable in response and/or correspondence with movements of the carriage. In a preferred from of embodiment of the invention, a guided movement of the material engaging device and the outreach and tilting thereof is sensitively controlled by separate connectors extending thereto from both the lift arms and the carriage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1981
    Inventor: Gregory Schmiesing