EP3434828B1 - Work equipment for a work vehicle and work vehicle - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a work equipment for a work vehicle.
- the work equipment comprises a first boom and a second boom attachable to the first boom. Further, a plurality of first service lines is provided on the first boom and a plurality of second service lines is provided on the second boom.
- the work equipment further includes a quick coupling device for coupling the plurality of first service lines with the plurality of second service lines.
- the present invention relates to a work vehicle comprising such a work equipment.
- each service line is divided in several line sections which are connected to each other. In particular, in the area of the hinges between the work equipment components, i.e.
- the line section shall be long enough so that the service line is flexible enough for allowing the rotational movement of the work equipment parts relative to each other.
- a coupling piece e.g. a pin-like coupling member is used.
- EP 1 624 116 A2 discloses the features of the preamble of claim 1.
- the object is solved by the work equipment according to claim 1 and by the work vehicle according to claim 15.
- the work equipment comprises a first boom, a second boom attachable to the first boom, a plurality of first service lines provided on the first boom, a plurality of second service lines provided on the second boom and a quick coupling device for coupling the plurality of first service lines with the plurality of second service lines, wherein the quick coupling device comprises a first coupling unit and a second coupling unit.
- the first coupling unit includes a first coupling block wherein the first service lines are connected to the first coupling block and wherein the first coupling block is rigidly mounted to a side surface of the first boom.
- the second coupling unit includes a second coupling block wherein the second service lines are connected to the second coupling block and wherein the second coupling block is arranged laterally to a side surface of the second boom such that the second coupling block is rotatable relative to the first coupling block between a connection position in which the first and second coupling blocks are connected to each other and a release position in which the first and second coupling blocks are disconnected from each other.
- the work equipment can also be designated as work equipment assembly or work implement assembly.
- the first or second boom can also be designated as arm.
- a work equipment comprises a first side surface or first lateral surface, a second side surface or second lateral surface, an upper surface and a lower surface.
- the work equipment usually has a box-shape in a cross-sectional view.
- the work equipment comprises a first boom, a second boom (or arm) and a work attachment.
- the first boom can be designated as a first boom part and the second boom can be designated as a second boom part and the two boom parts can build the boom of the work equipment.
- the first boom is rotatably mounted to the vehicle body of a work vehicle such that the first boom can rotate around a horizontal axis.
- the second boom can be pivotably attached to the first boom to pivot around a horizontal axis relative to the first boom.
- the work attachment e.g. a bucket or demolition tool, can be rotatably attached to the second boom (or arm).
- the work equipment comprises several hydraulic cylinders for moving the booms, arm and/or work attachment.
- the second coupling block is arranged laterally to the side surface of the second boom preferably at a distance from the second boom and/or substantially parallel to the second boom.
- the second coupling block does not contact the side surface of the second boom during rotational movement of the second coupling block.
- the second coupling block is rotatable relative to the second boom and rotatable relative to the first boom.
- the rotation axis of the second coupling block extends substantially in the horizontal direction and/or extends substantially perpendicular with regard to the longitudinal axis or path of the first and/or second boom.
- first and second coupling blocks are connected to each other such that the first and second service lines are operatively connected and in the release position the first and second coupling blocks are disconnected from each other such that the first and second service lines are disconnected.
- the release position can also be designated as disconnected position.
- the first and second coupling block preferably comprises a (solid) block body, e.g. shaped like a cuboid.
- the block body can include a plurality of recesses.
- each recess passes through the block body from a coupling connection side to a service line side.
- the recess can be formed in a step-like manner.
- the recess has a first end related to the coupling connection side and a second end related to the service line side. The first end and/or the second end can receive and hold a connection port or valve.
- the one end of the recess receives an electric connector or plug and the other end of the recess receives an end of the first or second service line.
- the first end of each recess may receive a fluid line connector, e.g. a valve, and the second end receives an end of the first or second service line.
- the first coupling unit comprises a first bracket, wherein the first coupling block is fixedly mounted to the first bracket and the first bracket is fixedly mounted to the first boom.
- the second coupling unit comprises a second bracket, wherein the second coupling block is fixedly mounted to the second bracket and the second bracket is rotatably mounted to the second boom. It is preferred that each coupling block is directly mounted to the bracket and/or that each bracket is directly mounted to the boom, e.g. by usual fastening means like bolts and/or screws etc.
- the first coupling unit, the first coupling block and/or the first bracket is/are mounted at the front end (or tip) of the first boom.
- the rear end of the first boom is configured to be pivotably mounted to the vehicle body of the work vehicle.
- the second coupling unit, the second coupling block and/or the second bracket is/are mounted at the rear end of the second boom.
- the front end of the second boom is configured for connecting a further boom, an arm or a work attachment like a bucket or a demolition tool.
- each of the first and second bracket include at least two side plates, a base plate and an end plate.
- there are two side plates which are arranged at a distance to each other and substantially parallel to each other and further substantially parallel to the side surface of the first and/or second boom.
- the first bracket and the second bracket may comprise a first end portion related to the connection area between the front end of the first boom and the rear end of the second boom and may comprise a second end portion opposite to the first end portion.
- the end plate may extend substantially perpendicular to the two side plates to connect the two side plates.
- the base plate also extends substantially perpendicular to the two side plates and is mounted between the two side plates to support the coupling block.
- the first or second boom includes a connection pin for coupling the first boom to the second boom, wherein the connection pin extends substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first boom and/or the second boom.
- the connection pin preferably extends in a horizontal direction.
- the second boom comprises the connection pin.
- the first or second boom comprises a pick-up cup for receiving the connection pin.
- the first boom comprises the pick-up cup.
- the pick-up cup can extend substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first boom and/or the second boom. In other words, the pick-up cup preferably extends in a horizontal direction. In a cross-sectional view, the pick-up cup is substantially C-shaped. Preferably, the pick-up cup is arranged at the front end of the first boom.
- the second coupling unit comprises a coupling sleeve for receiving an end portion of the connection pin such that the second coupling unit is rotatably mounted to the connection pin such that the second coupling block is rotatable around the connection pin.
- the second bracket comprises the coupling sleeve.
- the coupling sleeve is arranged at the first end portion of the second bracket.
- the coupling sleeve can include an opening, e.g. a through hole, for receiving the connection pin and an outer surface for rotatably mounting the first bracket to the second bracket.
- the first coupling unit comprises at least one projection for actuating the second coupling unit such that the second coupling block is rotated in a mounting position before the first and second coupling blocks are connected to each other.
- the first bracket comprises the at least one projection.
- the first bracket comprises two projections which can be provided at or integrated in side plates of the first bracket.
- the outer end of the projection has a curved shape.
- the second coupling unit comprises at least one recess for receiving the projection of the first coupling unit.
- the second bracket comprises the at least one recess.
- the second bracket comprises two recesses which can be provided at or integrated in side plates of the second bracket.
- the recess has a curved shape.
- the projection and the recess extend in the same plane. More preferably, this plane extends parallel to a side surface of the first boom and/or second boom.
- the projection and the recess can move relative to each other during the mounting procedure for connecting the first coupling block to the second coupling block.
- the projection of the first coupling unit can push or rotate away the second coupling block such that the first and second coupling blocks get into the correct position to each other for being connected into the connection position.
- the at least one projection is aligned with the recess and can be resided in the at least one recess.
- the projection can also be designated as a spacer and can be further designated as a spacer formed by a protrusion.
- the spacer is provided for contacting the second coupling unit, in particular the second bracket, so as to prevent a collision of the first and second coupling units in a misaligned position to each other.
- the pick-up cup comprises an opening for inserting and extracting the connection pin.
- the pick-up cup has an inner shape (or inner surface), wherein, when seen in a longitudinal section along the first boom, the inner shape includes a first circular section extending radially around a center axis of the pick-up cup over more than 180° and wherein an outer shape of the connection pin includes a second circular section having a radius smaller than the radius of the first circular section and a linear section, such that the connection pin can be inserted into and extracted from the opening only in a state where the pick-up cup and the connection pin are positioned to each other in a predetermined rotational relationship.
- the pick-up cup and the connection pin may be engaged and disengaged to couple the first and second boom and to couple the first coupling unit and the second coupling unit in a first step of a mounting procedure.
- the pick-up cup preferably extends along a longitudinal axis which extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the connection pin and/or substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first boom.
- the pick-up cup may comprise at least one locking section extending over a portion along the longitudinal axis wherein the locking section has a shape which can be engaged with an outer shape of the connection pin.
- a restricting member is mounted on the second boom for restricting rotational movement of the second coupling block.
- the restricting member is mounted on the side surface of the second boom.
- the restricting member may include a base plate directly mounted to the side surface of the second boom and a stopper plate connected to the base plate, wherein the stopper plate extends sustantially perpendicular away from the base plate.
- each of the first coupling block and the second coupling block comprises a connection surface having a plurality of connection ports, wherein the connection surfaces are arranged radially to the connection pin.
- the connection areas of the connection ports extend in a connection plane which is arranged radially to the connection pin. The connection ports are connected in the connection position and disconnected in the release connection of the quick coupling device.
- the quick coupling device comprises a locking device having a first locking unit and a second locking unit, wherein one of the first and second locking unit comprises at least one movable locking pin and the other of the first and second locking unit comprises at least one locking opening into which the locking pin is insertable and wherein the locking device is in a locked state when the locking pin is inserted into the opening and in an unlocked state when the locking pin is retracted from the opening.
- the first locking unit comprises at least one movable locking pin, in particular two or four locking pins.
- the second locking unit comprises at least one opening, in particular two or four openings.
- the first coupling block comprises the first locking unit and the second bracket comprises the second locking unit. More preferably, the locking pin is a hydraulic pin and can be remotely or automatically controllable from the cab of the work vehicle.
- the second boom comprises at least a first and a second mounting opening wherein the first mounting opening refers to a first mounting position of the first and second boom and the second mounting opening refers to a second mounting position of the first and second boom and wherein the first boom includes at least one mounting pin insertable into one of the first and second mounting openings for mounting the first boom to the second boom in the first mounting position when the mounting pin is inserted into the first mounting opening and in the second mounting position when the mounting pin is inserted into the second mounting opening.
- the second boom comprises a first and a second mounting opening wherein the first mounting opening refers to a first mounting position which can be designated a cranked position, in which the longitudinal axes of the first and second boom intersect at a certain angle.
- the second mounting opening refers to a second mounting position which can be designated a straight position, in which the longitudinal axes of the first and second boom extend substantially coincidentally or parallel.
- the cranked position of the work equipment can be used for a large excavating depth.
- the straight position of the work equipment can be used for large reach for excavating work or a large reach for demolition work.
- the mounting pin extends substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first boom and/or the second boom. In other words, the mounting pin may extend substantially in a horizontal direction and/or substantially parallel to the connection pin.
- the connection pin described above and the mounting pin provide a fastening assembly for safely securing the first boom to the second boom, in particular after full connection of the quick coupling device.
- the quick coupling device may comprise a first coupling assembly and a second coupling assembly, wherein the first coupling assembly includes the first coupling unit and the second coupling unit as defined in any of the claims and wherein the second coupling assembly includes the first coupling unit and the second coupling unit as defined in any of the claims wherein the first and second coupling unit of the first coupling assembly are arranged at a first side surface of the first and second boom and wherein the first and second coupling unit of the second coupling assembly are arranged at a second side surface of the first and second boom opposite to the first side surface.
- the first coupling assembly can be arranged at one side of the booms and the second coupling assembly can be arranged at the other side of the booms.
- a first number of service lines can be coupled by the first coupling assembly and a second number of service lines can be coupled by the second coupling assembly.
- the first and second service lines comprise at least one of hydraulic lines, electric lines, data lines (e.g. CAN data lines), water lines and/or lubricant lines.
- a work vehicle comprises a vehicle body and a work equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the first boom is rotatably mounted to the vehicle body.
- the first boom of the work equipment can be permanently mounted to the vehicle body.
- the work equipment configuration can be changed by means of the work equipment as defined above according to the first aspect in an easy and quick manner.
- the second boom and possible further boom, arm and work attachment parts attached to the second boom can be easily changed due to the coupling assembly configured between the first and second boom.
- the work vehicle preferably comprises a lower travelling structure, an upper swing structure rotatably arranged on the travelling structure so as to rotate around a vertical axis.
- the lower travelling structure is configured for travelling of the work vehicle and could be also designated as a drive unit.
- the lower travelling structure can comprise crawler belts or alternatively wheels having tires.
- the upper swing structure comprises a vehicle body and an operator's cab arranged on the vehicle body.
- the vehicle body is rotatably arranged on the lower travelling structure.
- the work equipment as described according to the first aspect of the invention is rotatably mounted to the vehicle body such that the work equipment can rotate around a horizontal axis.
- the work equipment is referred to the above explanations.
- the work vehicle of the invention preferably is an excavator, more preferably a wheeled excavator or a crawler excavator.
- the work vehicle preferably comprises one or all of the above-mentioned features, advantages and preferred embodiments.
- the present invention it is possible to automatically change the configuration of a work equipment for a work vehicle, i.e. the operator must not leave the cab for coupling the first and second coupling units of the quick coupling device. In other words, the operator does not need to manually disconnect the plurality of single coupling pieces at every single service line. This saves a lot of time and oil leakage is reduced or prevented.
- Figures 1 to 3 are side views of a work vehicle 300, which is a crawler excavator according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- the directions “front”, “rear”, “side”, “lateral”, “upper” and “lower” indicate directions based on a front view seen from the cab, in particular seen from the operator's seat.
- the work vehicle 300 has a forward-rearward-direction X and a vehicle width direction substantially perpendicular to the forward-rearward-direction X.
- the work vehicle 300 basically includes a lower travelling structure 310, an upper swing structure 320 and a work equipment 10 according to the invention.
- the lower travelling structure 310 comprises at least two crawler belts 311 each having at least two wheels, in particular a front wheel 312 and a rear wheel 313.
- the rear wheel 312 is a drive wheel and the front wheel is an idler wheel. Additional wheels and/or rollers can be provided.
- the rear wheels 312 of the crawler belts 311 are actuated by an engine (not shown) arranged in the work vehicle 300. By the actuation of the rear wheels 312, the work vehicle 300 is accelerated to travel.
- the upper swing structure 320 comprises a vehicle body 321 having a supporting frame 322 which is arranged rotatably on the lower travelling structure 310 such that the supporting frame 322 can rotate with respect to the lower travelling structure 310 around a vertical axis.
- the vehicle body 321 further comprises an operator's cab 323. Further components of the work vehicle 300 can be supported on the supporting frame 322, like the engine, the at least one tank, at least one hydraulic pump, an exhaust gas aftertreatment unit and/or a counterweight and so forth. These components are not shown in the Figures.
- the work vehicle 300 comprises a work equipment 10 according to the invention.
- the work equipment 10 is attached to a front portion of the vehicle body 321.
- the work equipment 10 is mounted to the vehicle body 321 in a pivotally manner, in particular is pivotable around a horizontal axis which is perpendicular to the forward-rearward-direction X.
- the work equipment 10 is rotatable within a working plane which extends in a vertical direction and which is substantially perpendicular to the supporting frame 322 or to the ground on which the work vehicle 300 travels.
- the work equipment 10 is in a first position, namely in a disconnected state. There, the left part of the work equipment 10 is supported on a work equipment stand 330.
- the work equipment 10 is in a second position, namely in a pre-assembled state, and in Fig. 3 the work equipment 10 is in a third position, namely in an assembled state.
- the work equipment 10 has a first side surface or first lateral surface, a second side surface or second lateral surface, an upper surface and a lower surface.
- the work equipment 10 preferably extends along a longitudinal path and preferably has a box-shape in a cross-sectional view. It may comprise several work equipment components movable with respect to each other.
- the work equipment 10 comprises a first boom 30, a second boom 70 and an arm 100.
- the second boom 70 can also be designated as an arm.
- a work attachment (not shown) can be connected to the arm 100.
- the first boom 30 is fixed to the second boom 70 such that the first boom 30 and second boom 70 can not move relative to each other.
- the assembled configuration of first and second boom 30, 70 is pivotable relative to the vehicle body 321 and is also pivotable relative to the arm 100.
- the first boom 30 preferably extends along a longitudinal path and preferably has a box-shape in a cross-sectional view.
- the first boom 30 has a side surface 33, a further side surface 34, a lower surface 35 and an upper surface 36.
- the side surfaces 33, 34 extend substantially parallel to each other and/or in a vertical direction.
- the first boom 30 has a rear end 31 and a front end 32, wherein the rear end 31 (not shown) is pivotally attached to the vehicle body 321 such that the first boom 30 can rotate around a pivot axis which extends substantially perpendicular to the working plane and which extends in a horizontal direction as mentioned above.
- the second boom 70 preferably extends along a longitudinal path and preferably has a box-shape in a cross-sectional view.
- the second boom 70 has a side surface 73, a further side surface 74, a lower surface 75 and an upper surface 76.
- the side surfaces 73, 74 extend substantially parallel to each other and/or in a vertical direction.
- the second boom 70 has a rear end 71 and a front end 72.
- the rear end 71 of the second boom 70 is attachable to the front end 32 of the first boom 30 by advancing the work vehicle 300 slowly in the forward-rearward-direction X towards the second boom 70 to reach the second position shown in Fig. 2 .
- the front end 32 of the first boom 30 is engaged with the rear end 71 of the second boom 70 such that the second boom 70 can rotate relative to the first boom 30 around a pivot axis which extends in a substantially horizontal direction.
- the first boom 30 and the second boom 70 are in a pre-assembled state.
- the second boom 70 includes a connection pin 90 and the first boom 30 includes a pick-up cup 60 for receiving the connection pin 90 for coupling the first boom 30 to the second boom 70 to reach the pre-assembled state.
- the connection pin 90 is arranged at the rear end 71 of second boom 70 and extends through an opening of the side surface 73 and an opening of the side surface 74 as shown more detailed in Fig. 4 to 6 and 10 .
- the connection pin 90 and the pick-up cup 60 extend substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first boom 30 and/or the second boom 70. The interaction of connection pin 90 and pick-up cup 60 is used for the first mounting step when the first boom 30 is positioned at the second boom 70 as shown in Fig. 2 and from Fig. 11 to 14 .
- the pick-up cup 60 is provided at the front end 32 of the first boom 30 and comprises an opening 61 for inserting and extracting the connection pin 90.
- the pick-up cup 60 extends along a center axis 64 and has an inner shape 62.
- the inner shape 62 includes a first circular section 63 extending radially around the center axis 64 over an angle ⁇ of more than 180°.
- the inner shape 62 further includes a linear section 65 following the first circular section 63 at one end thereof and a linear section 66 following the first circular section 63 at the other end thereof.
- connection pin 90 includes a middle portion 91 extending between the side surfaces 73, 74 of the second boom 70 and at least one end portion 92 extending outside the side surface 73.
- An outer shape 95 of the connection pin 90 includes a second circular section 96 having a radius slightly smaller than the radius of the first circular section 63.
- the second circular section 96 includes a linear section 97, such that the connection pin 90 can be inserted into and extracted from the opening 61 of the pick-up cup 60 only in a state where the pick-up cup 60 and the connection pin 90 are positioned to each other in a predetermined rotational relationship as can be seen from Figures 11 to 18 and more detailed in Figures 23 to 25 .
- the dimensions of the circular sections 63, 96 and linear sections 65, 66, 97 and angle ⁇ are configured such that the connection pin 90 can be inserted via opening 61 into the pick-up cup 60 in the first position as shown in Fig. 12 , 14 and more detailed in Fig. 23, 24 .
- the dashed lines in Fig. 12 show an intermediate position shortly before the pick-up cup 60 engages with the connection pin 90.
- the position as shown for example in Fig. 2 , 14 and 23 is reached.
- the first boom 30 is lifted by actuation of the boom cylinder 37.
- the front end 32 is lifted until the position shown in Fig.
- a first mounting opening 80, a second mounting opening 81 and a mounting pin 40 are provided.
- the first mounting opening 80 and the second mounting opening 81 are positioned at the rear end 71 of the second boom 70.
- the first mounting opening 80 refers to a first mounting position of the boom assembly including the first and second boom 30, 70 and is shown in Fig. 3 , 15, 16 .
- the second mounting opening 81 refers to a second mounting position of the boom assembly including the first and second boom 30, 70 and is shown in Fig. 17, 18 .
- the first mounting position of the boom assembly can also be designated as cranked position and the second mounting position of the boom assembly can also be designated as straight position.
- At least one mounting pin 40 is used.
- one mounting pin 40 is used at each side of the work equipment 10.
- the mounting pin 40 can be provided at the first boom 30 and is insertable into the first mounting opening 80 or into the second mounting opening 81.
- the mounting pin 40 is a movable hydraulic pin which can be remotely controlled from the operator's cab.
- the first boom 30 is lifted until the longitudinal axis of the mounting pin 40 matches with the longitudinal axis of the first mounting opening 80. In this manner, the work equipment 10 can be raised from the work equipment stand 330. Then, the mounting pin 40 can be inserted into the first mounting opening 80 as shown in Fig. 7 , 8 , 15, 16 . Now, the connection pin 90 is engaged with the pick-up cup 60 and the mounting pin 40 is inserted into the first mounting opening 80 such that first boom 30 and second boom 70 can no more rotate relative to each other.
- the first boom 30 is lifted and/or lowered until the longitudinal axis of the mounting pin 40 matches with the longitudinal axis of the second mounting opening 81. Then, the mounting pin 40 can be inserted into the second mounting opening 81 as shown in Fig. 17 and 18 . Now, the connection pin 90 is engaged with the pick-up cup 60 and the mounting pin 40 is inserted into the second mounting opening 81 such that first boom 30 and second boom 70 can no more rotate relative to each other.
- the arm 100 generally extends along a longitudinal path and preferably has a box-shape in a cross-sectional view.
- the arm 100 has a side surface 103, a further side surface 104, a lower surface 105 and an upper surface 106.
- the side surfaces 103, 104 extend substantially parallel to each other and/or in a vertical direction.
- the arm 100 is pivotally mounted to the second boom 70.
- the arm 100 has a rear end 102 and a front end 101, wherein the rear end 102 is pivotally attached to the front end 72 of the second boom 70 such that the arm 100 can rotate relative to the second boom 70 around a pivot axis which extends substantially perpendicular to the working plane and which extends in a horizontal direction.
- the work attachment already mentioned above but not shown in the Figures can be connected to the front end 102 of the arm 100, preferably by a coupler and more preferably by a quick coupler device.
- the work attachment can be a bucket or demolition tool.
- the work equipment 10 comprises several hydraulic cylinders for moving the booms 30, 70, the arm 100 and/or the work attachment.
- the above-mentioned boom cylinder 37 is provided.
- the base end of the boom cylinder 37 is supported on the vehicle body 321 and the tip end of the boom cylinder 37 is mounted in the area of the front end 32 of the first boom 70.
- the boom cylinder 37 extends laterally to the first boom 30 and the tip end of the boom cylinder 37 is mounted to the side surface 33 of the first boom 30.
- a further boom cylinder 37 (not shown) is provided at the opposite side of the first boom 30 in a similar manner in order to provide a symmetric configuration.
- an arm cylinder 77 is provided in order to pivot the arm 100 with regard to the boom assembly including the first boom 30 and second boom 70.
- the base end of the arm cylinder 77 is supported on the rear end 71 of the second boom 70 and the tip end of the arm cylinder 77 is mounted to the rear end 71 of the arm 100.
- the arm cylinder 77 extends along the upper surface 76 of the second boom 70 and is mounted to the upper surface 76 of the second boom 70.
- a work attachment cylinder 107 is provided for moving the work attachment relative to the arm 100.
- the base end of the work attachment cylinder 107 is supported on the rear end 102 of the arm 100 and the tip end of the work attachment cylinder 107 is mounted in the area of the front end 101 of the arm 100.
- the work attachment cylinder 107 extends along the upper surface 106 of the arm 100 and is mounted to the upper surface 106 of the arm 100.
- the cylinders 37, 77, 107 are hydraulic cylinders and the hydraulic fluid for moving the cylinders 37, 77, 107 is supplied by a hydraulic pump (not shown) located on the vehicle body 321.
- the hydraulic fluid is supplied from the hydraulic pump to the hydraulic cylinders by a plurality of service lines.
- the service lines can also be designated as conduits, piping or pipework and will be described in more detail below.
- the service lines comprise two groups of service lines, namely first service lines 38 which can be also designated as a first group of service lines and second service lines 78 which can be also designated a second group of service lines.
- the first service lines 38 are related to the first boom 30 and the second service lines 78 are related to the second boom 70. Further, the first service lines 38 are provided on the first boom 30 and the second service lines 78 are provided on the second boom 70. Additionally, the second service lines 78 can be provided on or extend to the arm 100.
- the first service lines 38 are preferably arranged on the upper surface 36 of the first boom 30 and the second service lines 78 are preferably arranged on the upper surface 76 of the second boom 70.
- the first and second service lines 38, 78 comprise at least one of a hydraulic line, electric line, data line (e.g. CAN data line), water line and/or lubricant line.
- a hydraulic line electric line
- data line e.g. CAN data line
- water line e.g. lubricant line
- the first service lines 38 and the second service lines 78 each comprise only two separate service lines, but it is clear that there can be a higher number of service lines for the first service lines 38 and the second service lines 78.
- the work equipment 10 comprises a quick coupling device 20 for coupling the plurality of the first service lines 38 with the plurality of the second service lines 78.
- the quick coupling device 20 comprises a first coupling unit 110 and a second coupling unit 150 for coupling the plurality of first service lines 38 with the plurality of second service lines 78.
- the first coupling unit 110 includes a first coupling block 120 wherein the first service lines 38 are connected to the first coupling block 120 and wherein the first coupling block 120 is fixedly mounted to the side surface 33 of the first boom 30.
- the second coupling unit 150 includes a second coupling block 160 wherein the second service lines 78 are connected to the second coupling block 160 and wherein the second coupling block 160 is arranged laterally to the side surface 73 of the second boom 70 such that the second coupling block 160 is rotatable relative to the first coupling block 120 between a connection position in which the first and second coupling blocks 120, 160 are connected to each other (see Fig. 3 , 7 , 8 ) and a release position in which the first and second coupling blocks 120, 160 are disconnected from each other (see Fig. 2 , 4 , 5 ).
- the first coupling unit 110 comprises a first bracket 130, wherein the first coupling block 120 is fixedly mounted to the first bracket 130 and the first bracket 130 is fixedly mounted to the first boom 30.
- the second coupling unit 150 comprises a second bracket 170, wherein the second coupling block 160 is fixedly mounted to the second bracket 170 and the second bracket 170 is rotatably mounted to the second boom 70.
- first and second brackets 130, 170 are best shown in Fig. 4 to 10 and 19 to 22 and will be described in more detail below.
- the first bracket 130 preferably includes at least two side plates, namely a first side plate 131 and a second side plate 132, a base plate 133, and two end plates 134.
- the two side plates 131, 132 are arranged at a distance and substantially parallel to each other and parallel to the side surface 33.
- the first bracket 130 is mounted to the first boom 30 via the first side plate 131.
- the first side plate 131 is mounted by means of bolts 51 and washers 52 to connection members 50 connected to the side surface 33 of the first boom 30 and, as shown in Fig. 6 and 9 , preferably there are three connection members 50 formed as pins protruding perpendicular from the side surface 33 and having threads for receiving the bolts 51.
- first bracket 130 is preferably mounted in such a manner to extend substantially parallel to the side surface 33 of the first boom 30.
- the first bracket 130 comprise a first end portion 135 located in the area of the connection pin 90 or in other words related to the joint formed by connection pin 90 and pick-up cup 60.
- a second end portion 136 is located opposite to the first end portion 135 at the free lower end of the first bracket 130.
- the end plates 134 extends substantially perpendicular between the two side plates 131, 132 respectively and connect the two side plates 131, 132.
- the base plate 133 also extends substantially perpendicular to the two side plates 131, 132 and is mounted between the two side plates 131, 132 to support the first coupling block 120.
- the first coupling block 120 is fixed by bolts 137 to the base plate 133.
- the second bracket 170 preferably includes at least two side plates, namely a first side plate 171 and a second side plate 172, and two base plates 173, 174.
- the two side plates 171, 172 are arranged at a distance and substantially parallel to each other and parallel to the side surface 73 of the second boom 70.
- the second bracket 170 is rotatably mounted to the connection pin 90 to be pivotable relative to the second boom 70 and relative to the first bracket 30.
- the second bracket 170 comprise a first end portion 175 located in the area of the connection pin 90 or in other words related to the joint formed by connection pin 90 and pick-up cup 60. Further, a second end portion 176 is located opposite to the first end portion 175 at the free lower end of the second bracket 170.
- the base plate 174 extends substantially perpendicular between the two side plates 171, 172 and connects the two side plates 171, 172 and supports the second coupling block 160.
- the base plate 173 also extends substantially perpendicular to the two side plates 171, 172 and is mounted between the two side plates 171, 172 to support the second coupling block 160.
- the second coupling block 160 is fixed by bolts 177 to the base plates 173,174 which are mounted to the side plates 173, 174.
- the second bracket 170 is preferably mounted in such a manner to extend substantially parallel to the side surface 73 of the second boom 70.
- the second bracket 170 is rotatably mounted to the connection pin 90 to be rotatable around the extension axis of the connection pin 90 relative to the connection pin 90 and the second bracket 170 is also rotatable relative to the first bracket 130.
- a coupling sleeve 180 is provided at the second bracket 170.
- the connection pin 90 includes an end portion 92 extending outside from the side surface 73 and for receiving the second bracket 170 such that the second bracket 170 is rotatable around the connection 90.
- the second bracket 170 comprises the coupling sleeve 180 which extends between the side plates 171, 172 at the first end portion 175.
- the coupling sleeve 180 has an opening 181 for rotatably mounting the second bracket 170 to the connection pin 90.
- the side plates 171, 172 include a bore, e.g. a through-hole, aligned with the opening 181 for receiving the connection pin 90.
- the coupling sleeve 180 is pushed onto the connection pin 90 and then a cover plate 93 is mounted to the outer end of the connection pin 90 by bolts 94.
- the first bracket 130 is mounted to the first boom 30 such that coupling sleeve 180 does not contact the first end portion 135 of the first bracket 130 when the connection pin 90 is resided in the pickup-up cup 60.
- the first coupling block 120 comprises a coupling connection surface 121 having a plurality of connection ports 122 with valves 123.
- the first coupling block 120 comprises a service line surface 124 having a plurality of service line connection ports 125.
- the second coupling block 160 comprises a coupling connection surface 161 having a plurality of connection ports 162 with valves 163.
- the second coupling block 160 comprises a service line surface 164 having a plurality of service line connection ports 165.
- the coupling connection surfaces 121, 161 and the service line surfaces 124, 164 are arranged radially to the connection pin 90.
- the coupling connection surface 121 is directly connected to the coupling connection surface 161 such that these surfaces 121, 161 are parallel to each other (see Fig. 8 ).
- the coupling blocks 120, 160 each are formed as a solid block body, in particular cuboid-shaped.
- the block body can include a plurality of recesses.
- the recess passes through the block body from the coupling connection surface 121, 161 at the connection side to a service line surface 124, 164 at the service line side.
- the recess can be formed in a step-like manner.
- the recess has a first end related to the coupling connection surface 121, 161 and a second end related to the service line surface 124, 164.
- the first end can receive and hold the connection port 122, 162 and the second end can receive and hold the connection port 125, 165.
- the one end of the recess receives an electric connector or plug and the other end receives an end of the first or second service line.
- a fluid line connector e.g. a valve
- the other end receives an end of the first or second service line.
- the quick coupling device 20 also includes a restricting member 190 mounted on the second boom 70 for restricting rotational movement of the second coupling block 160.
- the restricting member 190 is supported on the second boom 70 by a mounting plate 191 extending parallel to the side surface 73.
- a stop member 192 extends away from the mounting plate 191 to form an abutment member for the second coupling unit 150.
- the range of rotation of the second coupling unit 150 shall be limited.
- the quick coupling device 20 further can comprise a locking device 200 having a first locking unit 210 and a second locking unit 220, wherein one of the first and second locking unit 210, 220 comprises at least one movable locking pin 214 and the other one of first and second locking unit 210, 220 comprises at least one locking opening 224 into which the locking pin is insertable.
- the locking device 200 is in a locked state when the locking pin 214 is inserted into the opening 224 and in an unlocked state when the locking pin 214 is retracted from the opening 224.
- the first locking unit 210 comprises four movable locking pins 214 as shown in Fig. 7 to 10 and 19 to 22 .
- the second locking unit 220 comprises four openings 224.
- the first locking unit 210 is block-shaped and directly mounted to the first coupling block 120 or is integrated into the first coupling block 120.
- the first locking unit 210 preferably comprises two first locking unit sections 211, 212.
- Each locking unit section 211, 212 includes two locking pins 214.
- the first locking unit section 211 is provided at the first end portion 135 of the first bracket 130 and the second locking unit section 212 is provided at the second end portion 136 of the first bracket 130.
- the first coupling block 120 supports the two locking unit sections 211, 212 and the valves 123 are located between the two locking unit sections 211, 212. As can be seen from Fig.
- the second locking unit 220 preferably comprises two second locking unit sections 221, 222.
- Each locking unit section 221, 222 includes two locking openings 224.
- four side plates 223 are provided.
- Each side plate 223 comprises one locking opening 224 for receiving one locking pin 214.
- These side plates 223 preferably are mounted to the second coupling block 160, preferably parallel to the outer side surfaces of the second coupling block 160.
- the openings 224 can be integrated in the side pates 171, 172.
- the locking pins 214 are provided in the unlocked state within the first locking unit 210 ( Fig. 19, 20 ) and can be moved in a direction towards the outside of the first locking unit 210 to come into the locked state ( Fig. 21, 22 ). In the locked state, the locking pins 214 engage with the locking openings 224.
- the locking pins 214 are hydraulic pins and can be remotely or automatically actuated from the cab of the work vehicle.
- the mounting procedure will be described.
- the first boom 30 is positioned at the second boom 70 and the connection pin 90 is engaged within the pick-up cup 60.
- the front end 31 of the first boom 30 is lifted by actuation of the boom cylinder 37 until the third position as shown in Fig. 3 , 15, 16 is reached.
- the second bracket 70 and/or the first bracket 30 is rotated around the connection pin 90 until the first and second coupling units 110, 150 are in the connected state, in which the first coupling block 120 and the second coupling block 150 are connected to each other (see Fig. 7 , 8 ).
- the valves 123, 163 are then in a connected state. This applies also for all other connection ports of all other service lines.
- first locking unit 210 and the second locking unit 220 can be brought into the locked state such that the first coupling unit 110 and the second coupling unit 150 are safely connected to each other.
- the mounting pin 40 can be inserted into the first mounting opening 80 to fix the boom assembly of first and second booms 30, 70 in the cranked position.
- the first boom 30 can be lowered starting from the position shown in Fig. 15 by actuating the boom cylinder 37 until the straight position in Fig. 17 is reached. Afterwards, the mounting pin 40 can be inserted into the second mounting opening 81 to fix the boom assembly of first and second booms 30, 70 in the straight position.
- the first coupling unit 110 comprises at least one projection 140 for actuating the second coupling unit 150 such that the second coupling block 160 is rotated in a mounting position before the first coupling block 120 and second coupling block 160 are connected to each other.
- the first bracket 130 comprises two projections 140 (see Fig. 9 ).
- each side plate 131, 132 of the first bracket 130 comprises one projection 140 in the area of the first end portion 135.
- the outer end or tip of the projection 140 can have a curved shape.
- the second coupling unit 150 comprises at least one recess 184 for receiving the at least one projection 140 of the first coupling unit 110.
- the second bracket 170 comprises two recesses 184 (see Fig. 10 ).
- each side plate 171, 172 of the second bracket 170 comprises one recess 184 in the area of the first end portion 175.
- each recess 184 has a curved shape mating which the curved tip end of the corresponding projection 140.
- the projection 140 of the first side plate 131 interacts with the recess 184 of the first side plate 171 and that the projection 140 of the second side plate 132 interacts with the recess 184 of the second side plate 172 (see Fig. 9 , 10 ).
- the projection 140 of the first side plate 131 and the recess 184 of the first side plate 171 extend in the same plane and the projection 140 of the second side plate 132 and the recess 184 of the second side plate 172 extend in the same plane.
- the planes extend substantially parallel to each other and/or to the side surface 33 of the first boom 30.
- the interacting pairs of projection 140 and recess 184 can move relative to each other during the mounting procedure for connecting the first coupling block 120 to the second coupling block160.
- the main purpose of the projection 140 and the recess 184 is to bring the first coupling unit 110 and the second coupling unit 150 and in particular the first coupling block 120 and the second coupling block 160 in the desired mounting positions providing a suitable posture relative to each other. This can protect the coupling blocks 120, 160 from engaging when not aligned.
- Fig. 26 to 29 in which less relevant parts or features which are already shown in other figures are shown in dashed lines.
- the work vehicle comprising the first boom 30 approaches along direction X towards the second boom 70 supported on the work equipment stand 330 (see also Fig. 1 ).
- the pick-up cup 60 approaches towards the connection pin 90 as already explained in connection with Fig. 11, 12 .
- the first coupling unit 110 and second coupling unit 150 are not in the correct mounting position to each other, that means in a misaligned position, e.g. when the first boom 30 is positioned not high enough, then the first and second coupling units 110, 150 could collide against each other.
- the two projections 140 of the first coupling unit 110 pushes and rotates away the second coupling unit 150 (see arrow in Fig. 27 ) around the axis of the connection pin 90 such that the first coupling unit 110 reaches the desired position.
- the boom 30 can be raised until the pick-up cup 60 engages with the connection pin 90 as shown in Fig. 28 .
- the projection 140 of the side plate 131 is aligned with the recess 184 of the side plate 171 and the projection 140 of the side plate 132 is aligned with the recess 184 of the side plate 172.
- the first and second coupling units 110, 150 rotate relative to each other around the axis of the connection pin 90 until the first and second coupling blocks 120, 160 are connected into the connection position.
- the projection 140 of the side plate 131 is resided in the recess 184 of the side plate 171 and the projection 140 of the side plate 132 is resided in the recess 184 of the side plate 172 (see Fig. 29 ).
- the projections 140 at the first coupling unit 110 are provided for contacting the second coupling unit 150, in particular for contacting the second bracket 170, in case that the first and second coupling units 110, 150 are in a misaligned position before connecting the pick-up cup 60 with the connection pin 90.
- a work equipment comprises the quick coupling device 20 of the above embodiment as a first coupling assembly and the quick coupling device 20 of the above embodiment a second coupling assembly.
- the first coupling assembly includes the first coupling unit 110 and the second coupling unit 150 as defined above and the second coupling assembly includes the first coupling unit 110 and the second coupling unit 150 as defined above.
- the first and second coupling units 110, 150 of the first coupling assembly are arranged at the first side surface 33, 73 of the first and second boom 30, 70 and the first and second coupling units 110, 150 of the second coupling assembly are arranged at the second side surfaces 34, 74 of the first and second boom 30, 70 opposite to the first side surface 33, 73.
- the configuration of the first and second coupling units 110, 150 of the first and second coupling assemblies can be adapted to be symmetrical relative to the longitudinal axes of the first and second boom 30, 70 and/or to be symmetrical relative to the longitudinal axis of the connection pin 90.
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Description
- The present invention relates to a work equipment for a work vehicle. The work equipment comprises a first boom and a second boom attachable to the first boom. Further, a plurality of first service lines is provided on the first boom and a plurality of second service lines is provided on the second boom. The work equipment further includes a quick coupling device for coupling the plurality of first service lines with the plurality of second service lines. Moreover, the present invention relates to a work vehicle comprising such a work equipment.
- For work vehicles, such as excavators, it is known to provide the service lines for hydraulic oil, water, lubricant along the booms and/or arms of the work equipment assembly. For example, it is necessary to transmit the hydraulic oil from the hydraulic system located at the work vehicle body to the hydraulic boom cylinder for moving the boom, to the hydraulic arm cylinder for moving the arm and to the hydraulic bucket cylinder for moving the bucket. To this end, it is necessary to provide hydraulic service lines along the work equipment. Moreover, it is further necessary to provide other service lines, e.g. electric lines and/or lubricant lines for the work equipment components. In many cases, each service line is divided in several line sections which are connected to each other. In particular, in the area of the hinges between the work equipment components, i.e. between boom and arm, boom and boom or arm and bucket, the line section shall be long enough so that the service line is flexible enough for allowing the rotational movement of the work equipment parts relative to each other. For connecting the service line sections of a service line to each other commonly a coupling piece, e.g. a pin-like coupling member is used. Thus, there is high number of service lines and a high number of coupling pieces for connecting the service line sections to each other.
- As to the general prior art it is referred to the following references:
EP 1 624 116 A2DE 10 2014 009 908 B3WO 02/088477 A1 DE 203 00 746 U1 ,WO 2008/071012 A1 .EP 1 624 116 A2claim 1. - Further, for such kind of work vehicle there is a need to change the configuration of the work equipment. Often it is necessary to change the work equipment configuration by changing not the overall work equipment but to change only a part or component of it, e.g. replacing the arm of an excavation boom by a longer demolition boom to exchange the excavation work equipment into a demolition work equipment. In such a situation, commonly it is necessary to manually disconnect a plurality of single coupling pieces at every single service line. This takes a lot of time and access to the coupling system needs to be provided.
- Thus, it is an object of the present invention to improve a work equipment having a first and second boom to achieve an easy and quick change of the service lines of the work equipment. Further, it is an object to provide a work vehicle having such an improved work equipment.
- The object is solved by the work equipment according to
claim 1 and by the work vehicle according to claim 15. - The dependent claims describe preferred embodiments of the invention.
- According to the present invention, the work equipment comprises a first boom, a second boom attachable to the first boom, a plurality of first service lines provided on the first boom, a plurality of second service lines provided on the second boom and a quick coupling device for coupling the plurality of first service lines with the plurality of second service lines, wherein the quick coupling device comprises a first coupling unit and a second coupling unit. The first coupling unit includes a first coupling block wherein the first service lines are connected to the first coupling block and wherein the first coupling block is rigidly mounted to a side surface of the first boom. The second coupling unit includes a second coupling block wherein the second service lines are connected to the second coupling block and wherein the second coupling block is arranged laterally to a side surface of the second boom such that the second coupling block is rotatable relative to the first coupling block between a connection position in which the first and second coupling blocks are connected to each other and a release position in which the first and second coupling blocks are disconnected from each other.
- As to the general understanding of the present invention, the work equipment can also be designated as work equipment assembly or work implement assembly. Further, the first or second boom can also be designated as arm. Generally, such a work equipment comprises a first side surface or first lateral surface, a second side surface or second lateral surface, an upper surface and a lower surface. The work equipment usually has a box-shape in a cross-sectional view. Preferably, the work equipment comprises a first boom, a second boom (or arm) and a work attachment. Regarding the general understanding, the first boom can be designated as a first boom part and the second boom can be designated as a second boom part and the two boom parts can build the boom of the work equipment. Preferably, the first boom is rotatably mounted to the vehicle body of a work vehicle such that the first boom can rotate around a horizontal axis. At least for the mounting of the boom and/or the coupling of the quick coupling device, the second boom can be pivotably attached to the first boom to pivot around a horizontal axis relative to the first boom. Further, the work attachment, e.g. a bucket or demolition tool, can be rotatably attached to the second boom (or arm). Further, the work equipment comprises several hydraulic cylinders for moving the booms, arm and/or work attachment.
- Regarding the position of the second coupling block which is rotatably mounted to the first coupling block, the second coupling block is arranged laterally to the side surface of the second boom preferably at a distance from the second boom and/or substantially parallel to the second boom. Thus, it is possible that the second coupling block does not contact the side surface of the second boom during rotational movement of the second coupling block. Preferably, the second coupling block is rotatable relative to the second boom and rotatable relative to the first boom. Further, it is preferred that the rotation axis of the second coupling block extends substantially in the horizontal direction and/or extends substantially perpendicular with regard to the longitudinal axis or path of the first and/or second boom.
- Further, in the connection position the first and second coupling blocks are connected to each other such that the first and second service lines are operatively connected and in the release position the first and second coupling blocks are disconnected from each other such that the first and second service lines are disconnected. The release position can also be designated as disconnected position.
- In the present invention, the first and second coupling block preferably comprises a (solid) block body, e.g. shaped like a cuboid. The block body can include a plurality of recesses. Preferably, each recess passes through the block body from a coupling connection side to a service line side. The recess can be formed in a step-like manner. Preferably, the recess has a first end related to the coupling connection side and a second end related to the service line side. The first end and/or the second end can receive and hold a connection port or valve. For example, in a first group of recesses the one end of the recess receives an electric connector or plug and the other end of the recess receives an end of the first or second service line. In a second group of recesses the first end of each recess may receive a fluid line connector, e.g. a valve, and the second end receives an end of the first or second service line.
- In a preferred embodiment, the first coupling unit comprises a first bracket, wherein the first coupling block is fixedly mounted to the first bracket and the first bracket is fixedly mounted to the first boom. Further, the second coupling unit comprises a second bracket, wherein the second coupling block is fixedly mounted to the second bracket and the second bracket is rotatably mounted to the second boom. It is preferred that each coupling block is directly mounted to the bracket and/or that each bracket is directly mounted to the boom, e.g. by usual fastening means like bolts and/or screws etc.
- Preferably, the first coupling unit, the first coupling block and/or the first bracket is/are mounted at the front end (or tip) of the first boom. The rear end of the first boom is configured to be pivotably mounted to the vehicle body of the work vehicle. Further, preferably the second coupling unit, the second coupling block and/or the second bracket is/are mounted at the rear end of the second boom. The front end of the second boom is configured for connecting a further boom, an arm or a work attachment like a bucket or a demolition tool.
- Preferably, each of the first and second bracket include at least two side plates, a base plate and an end plate. Preferably, there are two side plates which are arranged at a distance to each other and substantially parallel to each other and further substantially parallel to the side surface of the first and/or second boom. The first bracket and the second bracket may comprise a first end portion related to the connection area between the front end of the first boom and the rear end of the second boom and may comprise a second end portion opposite to the first end portion. At the second end portion, the end plate may extend substantially perpendicular to the two side plates to connect the two side plates. The base plate also extends substantially perpendicular to the two side plates and is mounted between the two side plates to support the coupling block.
- In a preferred embodiment, the first or second boom includes a connection pin for coupling the first boom to the second boom, wherein the connection pin extends substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first boom and/or the second boom. In other words, the connection pin preferably extends in a horizontal direction. Preferably, the second boom comprises the connection pin.
- In a preferred embodiment, the first or second boom comprises a pick-up cup for receiving the connection pin. Preferably, the first boom comprises the pick-up cup. The pick-up cup can extend substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first boom and/or the second boom. In other words, the pick-up cup preferably extends in a horizontal direction. In a cross-sectional view, the pick-up cup is substantially C-shaped. Preferably, the pick-up cup is arranged at the front end of the first boom.
- Preferably, the second coupling unit comprises a coupling sleeve for receiving an end portion of the connection pin such that the second coupling unit is rotatably mounted to the connection pin such that the second coupling block is rotatable around the connection pin. Preferably, the second bracket comprises the coupling sleeve. Preferably, the coupling sleeve is arranged at the first end portion of the second bracket. The coupling sleeve can include an opening, e.g. a through hole, for receiving the connection pin and an outer surface for rotatably mounting the first bracket to the second bracket.
- In a preferred embodiment, the first coupling unit comprises at least one projection for actuating the second coupling unit such that the second coupling block is rotated in a mounting position before the first and second coupling blocks are connected to each other. Preferably, the first bracket comprises the at least one projection. In a preferred embodiment, the first bracket comprises two projections which can be provided at or integrated in side plates of the first bracket. Preferably, the outer end of the projection has a curved shape.
- In a further preferred embodiment, the second coupling unit comprises at least one recess for receiving the projection of the first coupling unit. Preferably, the second bracket comprises the at least one recess. In a preferred embodiment, the second bracket comprises two recesses which can be provided at or integrated in side plates of the second bracket. Preferably, the recess has a curved shape.
- It is preferred that the projection and the recess extend in the same plane. More preferably, this plane extends parallel to a side surface of the first boom and/or second boom. Thus, the projection and the recess can move relative to each other during the mounting procedure for connecting the first coupling block to the second coupling block. In case that the first and second coupling units or first and second coupling blocks are not in the correct position to each other during the mounting procedure, that means in a misaligned position where the first and second coupling blocks can not be connected or where the first and second coupling blocks could collide against each other, then the projection of the first coupling unit can push or rotate away the second coupling block such that the first and second coupling blocks get into the correct position to each other for being connected into the connection position. In the connection position, in which the first and second coupling blocks are connected to each other, the at least one projection is aligned with the recess and can be resided in the at least one recess. The projection can also be designated as a spacer and can be further designated as a spacer formed by a protrusion. The spacer is provided for contacting the second coupling unit, in particular the second bracket, so as to prevent a collision of the first and second coupling units in a misaligned position to each other.
- In another preferred embodiment, the pick-up cup comprises an opening for inserting and extracting the connection pin. Further, the pick-up cup has an inner shape (or inner surface), wherein, when seen in a longitudinal section along the first boom, the inner shape includes a first circular section extending radially around a center axis of the pick-up cup over more than 180° and wherein an outer shape of the connection pin includes a second circular section having a radius smaller than the radius of the first circular section and a linear section, such that the connection pin can be inserted into and extracted from the opening only in a state where the pick-up cup and the connection pin are positioned to each other in a predetermined rotational relationship. Thus, the pick-up cup and the connection pin may be engaged and disengaged to couple the first and second boom and to couple the first coupling unit and the second coupling unit in a first step of a mounting procedure. The pick-up cup preferably extends along a longitudinal axis which extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the connection pin and/or substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first boom. The pick-up cup may comprise at least one locking section extending over a portion along the longitudinal axis wherein the locking section has a shape which can be engaged with an outer shape of the connection pin.
- According to a further preferred embodiment, a restricting member is mounted on the second boom for restricting rotational movement of the second coupling block. Preferably, the restricting member is mounted on the side surface of the second boom. The restricting member may include a base plate directly mounted to the side surface of the second boom and a stopper plate connected to the base plate, wherein the stopper plate extends sustantially perpendicular away from the base plate.
- It is preferred that each of the first coupling block and the second coupling block comprises a connection surface having a plurality of connection ports, wherein the connection surfaces are arranged radially to the connection pin. Thus, it is possible to connect the first coupling block and the second coupling block at the same time when coupling the first boom with the second boom. Preferably, the connection areas of the connection ports extend in a connection plane which is arranged radially to the connection pin. The connection ports are connected in the connection position and disconnected in the release connection of the quick coupling device.
- According to a preferred embodiment, the quick coupling device comprises a locking device having a first locking unit and a second locking unit, wherein one of the first and second locking unit comprises at least one movable locking pin and the other of the first and second locking unit comprises at least one locking opening into which the locking pin is insertable and wherein the locking device is in a locked state when the locking pin is inserted into the opening and in an unlocked state when the locking pin is retracted from the opening. Preferably, the first locking unit comprises at least one movable locking pin, in particular two or four locking pins. Accordingly, the second locking unit comprises at least one opening, in particular two or four openings. Preferably, the first coupling block comprises the first locking unit and the second bracket comprises the second locking unit. More preferably, the locking pin is a hydraulic pin and can be remotely or automatically controllable from the cab of the work vehicle.
- In a further preferred embodiment, the second boom comprises at least a first and a second mounting opening wherein the first mounting opening refers to a first mounting position of the first and second boom and the second mounting opening refers to a second mounting position of the first and second boom and wherein the first boom includes at least one mounting pin insertable into one of the first and second mounting openings for mounting the first boom to the second boom in the first mounting position when the mounting pin is inserted into the first mounting opening and in the second mounting position when the mounting pin is inserted into the second mounting opening. For example, the second boom comprises a first and a second mounting opening wherein the first mounting opening refers to a first mounting position which can be designated a cranked position, in which the longitudinal axes of the first and second boom intersect at a certain angle. The second mounting opening refers to a second mounting position which can be designated a straight position, in which the longitudinal axes of the first and second boom extend substantially coincidentally or parallel. The cranked position of the work equipment can be used for a large excavating depth. The straight position of the work equipment can be used for large reach for excavating work or a large reach for demolition work. Preferably, the mounting pin extends substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first boom and/or the second boom. In other words, the mounting pin may extend substantially in a horizontal direction and/or substantially parallel to the connection pin. Thus, the connection pin described above and the mounting pin provide a fastening assembly for safely securing the first boom to the second boom, in particular after full connection of the quick coupling device.
- In a preferred embodiment, the quick coupling device may comprise a first coupling assembly and a second coupling assembly, wherein the first coupling assembly includes the first coupling unit and the second coupling unit as defined in any of the claims and wherein the second coupling assembly includes the first coupling unit and the second coupling unit as defined in any of the claims wherein the first and second coupling unit of the first coupling assembly are arranged at a first side surface of the first and second boom and wherein the first and second coupling unit of the second coupling assembly are arranged at a second side surface of the first and second boom opposite to the first side surface. In other words, the first coupling assembly can be arranged at one side of the booms and the second coupling assembly can be arranged at the other side of the booms. Preferably, if there is high number of service lines, a first number of service lines can be coupled by the first coupling assembly and a second number of service lines can be coupled by the second coupling assembly.
- Regarding the service lines, it is preferred that the first and second service lines comprise at least one of hydraulic lines, electric lines, data lines (e.g. CAN data lines), water lines and/or lubricant lines.
- According to a further aspect of the present invention, a work vehicle comprises a vehicle body and a work equipment according to any one of
claims 1 to 14, wherein the first boom is rotatably mounted to the vehicle body. - According to the invention, the first boom of the work equipment can be permanently mounted to the vehicle body. However, the work equipment configuration can be changed by means of the work equipment as defined above according to the first aspect in an easy and quick manner. In particular, the second boom and possible further boom, arm and work attachment parts attached to the second boom can be easily changed due to the coupling assembly configured between the first and second boom.
- As to the general understanding of the work vehicle according to the present invention, the work vehicle preferably comprises a lower travelling structure, an upper swing structure rotatably arranged on the travelling structure so as to rotate around a vertical axis. The lower travelling structure is configured for travelling of the work vehicle and could be also designated as a drive unit. The lower travelling structure can comprise crawler belts or alternatively wheels having tires. The upper swing structure comprises a vehicle body and an operator's cab arranged on the vehicle body. Thus, the vehicle body is rotatably arranged on the lower travelling structure. The work equipment as described according to the first aspect of the invention is rotatably mounted to the vehicle body such that the work equipment can rotate around a horizontal axis. As to the general understanding of the work equipment is referred to the above explanations.
- The work vehicle of the invention preferably is an excavator, more preferably a wheeled excavator or a crawler excavator. The work vehicle preferably comprises one or all of the above-mentioned features, advantages and preferred embodiments.
- According to the present invention, it is possible to automatically change the configuration of a work equipment for a work vehicle, i.e. the operator must not leave the cab for coupling the first and second coupling units of the quick coupling device. In other words, the operator does not need to manually disconnect the plurality of single coupling pieces at every single service line. This saves a lot of time and oil leakage is reduced or prevented.
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Fig. 1 is a side view of a work vehicle including a work equipment according to one embodiment of the invention in a first position; -
Fig. 2 is a side view of the work vehicle including the work equipment ofFig. 1 in a second position; -
Fig. 3 is a side view of the work vehicle including the work equipment ofFig. 1 and2 in a third position; -
Fig. 4 shows an enlarged detail ofFig. 2 referred IV inFig. 2 ; -
Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the enlarged detail shown inFig. 4 ; -
Fig. 6 shows a perspective enlarged partial view of a length section taken along the longitudinal center axis of the first and second boom ofFig. 4 ,5 ; -
Fig. 7 shows an enlarged detail ofFig. 3 referred VII inFig. 3 ; -
Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the enlarged detail shown inFig. 7 ; -
Fig. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the first coupling unit and its mounting to the first boom; -
Fig. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the second coupling unit and its mounting to the connection pin; -
Fig. 11 is a side view of the work vehicle including the work equipment in the first position corresponding toFig. 1 ; -
Fig. 12 is an enlarged detail ofFig. 11 shown as a length sectional view and showing an intermediate position in dashed lines; -
Fig. 13 is a side view of the work vehicle including the work equipment in the second position corresponding toFig. 2 ; -
Fig. 14 is an enlarged detail ofFig. 13 shown as a length sectional view; -
Fig. 15 is a side view of the work vehicle including the work equipment in the third position corresponding toFig. 3 ; -
Fig. 16 is an enlarged detail ofFig. 15 shown as a length sectional view; -
Fig. 17 is a side view of the work vehicle including the work equipment in a further position alternative to the position ofFig. 15 ; -
Fig. 18 is an enlarged detail ofFig. 17 shown as a length sectional view; -
Fig. 19 shows a side view of the quick coupling device in its release position similar toFig. 4 and with a locking device shown in a unlocked state; -
Fig. 20 shows another side view of the quick coupling device in its release position and with the locking device shown ofFig. 19 in the unlocked state; -
Fig. 21 shows a side view of the quick coupling device ofFig. 19 to 20 in its connection position and with the locking device shown in a locked state; -
Fig. 22 shows another side view of the quick coupling device as shown inFig. 21 in its connection position and with the locking device in the locked state ; -
Fig. 23 is a enlarged cross-sectional view of a detail shown inFig. 12 ; -
Fig. 24 is a enlarged cross-sectional view of a detail shown inFig. 14 ; -
Fig. 25 is a enlarged cross-sectional view of a detail shown inFig. 16 ; -
Fig. 26 is an enlarged detail similar toFig. 11 shown as a length sectional view and showing an intermediate position; -
Fig. 27 is an enlarged detail similar toFig. 26 shown as a length sectional view and showing a further intermediate position; -
Fig. 28 an enlarged detail similar toFig. 27 showing the quick coupling device in the release position; -
Fig. 29 an enlarged detail similar toFig. 28 showing the quick coupling device in the connection position; -
Figures 1 to 3 are side views of awork vehicle 300, which is a crawler excavator according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In the following, the directions "front", "rear", "side", "lateral", "upper" and "lower" indicate directions based on a front view seen from the cab, in particular seen from the operator's seat. Thus, thework vehicle 300 has a forward-rearward-direction X and a vehicle width direction substantially perpendicular to the forward-rearward-direction X. - The
work vehicle 300 basically includes a lower travellingstructure 310, anupper swing structure 320 and awork equipment 10 according to the invention. - The lower travelling
structure 310 comprises at least twocrawler belts 311 each having at least two wheels, in particular afront wheel 312 and arear wheel 313. In the present embodiment, therear wheel 312 is a drive wheel and the front wheel is an idler wheel. Additional wheels and/or rollers can be provided. Therear wheels 312 of thecrawler belts 311 are actuated by an engine (not shown) arranged in thework vehicle 300. By the actuation of therear wheels 312, thework vehicle 300 is accelerated to travel. - The
upper swing structure 320 comprises avehicle body 321 having a supportingframe 322 which is arranged rotatably on the lower travellingstructure 310 such that the supportingframe 322 can rotate with respect to the lower travellingstructure 310 around a vertical axis. Thevehicle body 321 further comprises an operator'scab 323. Further components of thework vehicle 300 can be supported on the supportingframe 322, like the engine, the at least one tank, at least one hydraulic pump, an exhaust gas aftertreatment unit and/or a counterweight and so forth. These components are not shown in the Figures. - Further, the
work vehicle 300 comprises awork equipment 10 according to the invention. Thework equipment 10 is attached to a front portion of thevehicle body 321. In particular, thework equipment 10 is mounted to thevehicle body 321 in a pivotally manner, in particular is pivotable around a horizontal axis which is perpendicular to the forward-rearward-direction X. Thus, thework equipment 10 is rotatable within a working plane which extends in a vertical direction and which is substantially perpendicular to the supportingframe 322 or to the ground on which thework vehicle 300 travels. - In
Fig. 1 , thework equipment 10 is in a first position, namely in a disconnected state. There, the left part of thework equipment 10 is supported on awork equipment stand 330. InFig. 2 , thework equipment 10 is in a second position, namely in a pre-assembled state, and inFig. 3 thework equipment 10 is in a third position, namely in an assembled state. - As to the general structure, the
work equipment 10 has a first side surface or first lateral surface, a second side surface or second lateral surface, an upper surface and a lower surface. Thework equipment 10 preferably extends along a longitudinal path and preferably has a box-shape in a cross-sectional view. It may comprise several work equipment components movable with respect to each other. - In the embodiment shown, the
work equipment 10 comprises afirst boom 30, asecond boom 70 and anarm 100. Thesecond boom 70 can also be designated as an arm. A work attachment (not shown) can be connected to thearm 100. In the assembled state of thework equipment 10, as shown for example inFig. 3 , thefirst boom 30 is fixed to thesecond boom 70 such that thefirst boom 30 andsecond boom 70 can not move relative to each other. However, the assembled configuration of first andsecond boom vehicle body 321 and is also pivotable relative to thearm 100. - The
first boom 30 preferably extends along a longitudinal path and preferably has a box-shape in a cross-sectional view. Thefirst boom 30 has aside surface 33, afurther side surface 34, alower surface 35 and anupper surface 36. Preferably, the side surfaces 33, 34 extend substantially parallel to each other and/or in a vertical direction. Further, thefirst boom 30 has a rear end 31 and afront end 32, wherein the rear end 31 (not shown) is pivotally attached to thevehicle body 321 such that thefirst boom 30 can rotate around a pivot axis which extends substantially perpendicular to the working plane and which extends in a horizontal direction as mentioned above. - The
second boom 70 preferably extends along a longitudinal path and preferably has a box-shape in a cross-sectional view. Thesecond boom 70 has aside surface 73, a further side surface 74, alower surface 75 and an upper surface 76. Preferably, the side surfaces 73, 74 extend substantially parallel to each other and/or in a vertical direction. Further, thesecond boom 70 has arear end 71 and afront end 72. - Starting from the first position shown in
Fig. 1 therear end 71 of thesecond boom 70 is attachable to thefront end 32 of thefirst boom 30 by advancing thework vehicle 300 slowly in the forward-rearward-direction X towards thesecond boom 70 to reach the second position shown inFig. 2 . In the second position, thefront end 32 of thefirst boom 30 is engaged with therear end 71 of thesecond boom 70 such that thesecond boom 70 can rotate relative to thefirst boom 30 around a pivot axis which extends in a substantially horizontal direction. In the second position, thefirst boom 30 and thesecond boom 70 are in a pre-assembled state. In this regard, as indicated inFig. 1 and2 , thesecond boom 70 includes aconnection pin 90 and thefirst boom 30 includes a pick-upcup 60 for receiving theconnection pin 90 for coupling thefirst boom 30 to thesecond boom 70 to reach the pre-assembled state. Preferably, theconnection pin 90 is arranged at therear end 71 ofsecond boom 70 and extends through an opening of theside surface 73 and an opening of the side surface 74 as shown more detailed inFig. 4 to 6 and10 . Preferably, theconnection pin 90 and the pick-upcup 60 extend substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of thefirst boom 30 and/or thesecond boom 70. The interaction ofconnection pin 90 and pick-upcup 60 is used for the first mounting step when thefirst boom 30 is positioned at thesecond boom 70 as shown inFig. 2 and fromFig. 11 to 14 . - As shown best in
Figures 9 ,10 to 18 ,23 to 25 , the pick-upcup 60 is provided at thefront end 32 of thefirst boom 30 and comprises anopening 61 for inserting and extracting theconnection pin 90. The pick-upcup 60 extends along acenter axis 64 and has aninner shape 62. When seen in a longitudinal section along thefirst boom 30, as shown inFig. 6 and12 ,14 ,16 ,18 and more detailed inFig. 23 to 25 , theinner shape 62 includes a firstcircular section 63 extending radially around thecenter axis 64 over an angle α of more than 180°. As shown inFig. 23 to 25 , theinner shape 62 further includes alinear section 65 following the firstcircular section 63 at one end thereof and alinear section 66 following the firstcircular section 63 at the other end thereof. - As best shown in
Fig. 5 ,6 ,23 to 25 , theconnection pin 90 includes a middle portion 91 extending between the side surfaces 73, 74 of thesecond boom 70 and at least one end portion 92 extending outside theside surface 73. Anouter shape 95 of theconnection pin 90 includes a secondcircular section 96 having a radius slightly smaller than the radius of the firstcircular section 63. The secondcircular section 96 includes alinear section 97, such that theconnection pin 90 can be inserted into and extracted from theopening 61 of the pick-upcup 60 only in a state where the pick-upcup 60 and theconnection pin 90 are positioned to each other in a predetermined rotational relationship as can be seen fromFigures 11 to 18 and more detailed inFigures 23 to 25 . As can be taken fromFig. 23 to 25 , the dimensions of thecircular sections linear sections connection pin 90 can be inserted via opening 61 into the pick-upcup 60 in the first position as shown inFig. 12 ,14 and more detailed inFig. 23, 24 . The dashed lines inFig. 12 show an intermediate position shortly before the pick-upcup 60 engages with theconnection pin 90. After full insertion of theconnection pin 90 into the pick-upcup 60, the position as shown for example inFig. 2 ,14 and23 is reached. As a next step, thefirst boom 30 is lifted by actuation of theboom cylinder 37. Thus, thefront end 32 is lifted until the position shown inFig. 3 ,15, 16 is reached. There, the pick-upcup 60 and theconnection pin 90 are rotated to each other due to the lifting operation of thefirst boom 30 such that thelinear section 97 of theconnection pin 90 is drawn away form theopening 61 such that theconnection pin 90 is engaged within the pick-upcup 60 and can not be withdrawn. This situation is shown inFig. 16 and in more detail inFig. 25 . - For finally securing the
first boom 30 to thesecond boom 70 such that thebooms connection pin 90, a first mountingopening 80, a second mountingopening 81 and a mountingpin 40 are provided. The first mountingopening 80 and the second mountingopening 81 are positioned at therear end 71 of thesecond boom 70. The first mountingopening 80 refers to a first mounting position of the boom assembly including the first andsecond boom Fig. 3 ,15, 16 . The second mounting opening 81 refers to a second mounting position of the boom assembly including the first andsecond boom Fig. 17, 18 . The first mounting position of the boom assembly can also be designated as cranked position and the second mounting position of the boom assembly can also be designated as straight position. - For secure fixation of the
first boom 30 to thesecond boom 70 in the desired first or second mounting position (cranked or straight position) at least one mountingpin 40 is used. Preferably, one mountingpin 40 is used at each side of thework equipment 10. The mountingpin 40 can be provided at thefirst boom 30 and is insertable into the first mountingopening 80 or into the second mountingopening 81. Preferably, the mountingpin 40 is a movable hydraulic pin which can be remotely controlled from the operator's cab. - In order to secure the
first boom 30 to thesecond boom 70 in the cranked position, thefirst boom 30 is lifted until the longitudinal axis of the mountingpin 40 matches with the longitudinal axis of the first mountingopening 80. In this manner, thework equipment 10 can be raised from thework equipment stand 330. Then, the mountingpin 40 can be inserted into the first mountingopening 80 as shown inFig. 7 ,8 ,15, 16 . Now, theconnection pin 90 is engaged with the pick-upcup 60 and the mountingpin 40 is inserted into the first mountingopening 80 such thatfirst boom 30 andsecond boom 70 can no more rotate relative to each other. - For securing the
first boom 30 to thesecond boom 70 in the straight position, thefirst boom 30 is lifted and/or lowered until the longitudinal axis of the mountingpin 40 matches with the longitudinal axis of the second mountingopening 81. Then, the mountingpin 40 can be inserted into the second mounting opening 81 as shown inFig. 17 and 18 . Now, theconnection pin 90 is engaged with the pick-upcup 60 and the mountingpin 40 is inserted into the second mounting opening 81 such thatfirst boom 30 andsecond boom 70 can no more rotate relative to each other. - Next, the
arm 100 will be described in more detail. Thearm 100 generally extends along a longitudinal path and preferably has a box-shape in a cross-sectional view. Thearm 100 has aside surface 103, a further side surface 104, alower surface 105 and anupper surface 106. Preferably, the side surfaces 103, 104 extend substantially parallel to each other and/or in a vertical direction. Thearm 100 is pivotally mounted to thesecond boom 70. In more detail, thearm 100 has arear end 102 and afront end 101, wherein therear end 102 is pivotally attached to thefront end 72 of thesecond boom 70 such that thearm 100 can rotate relative to thesecond boom 70 around a pivot axis which extends substantially perpendicular to the working plane and which extends in a horizontal direction. The work attachment already mentioned above but not shown in the Figures can be connected to thefront end 102 of thearm 100, preferably by a coupler and more preferably by a quick coupler device. For example, the work attachment can be a bucket or demolition tool. - Further, the
work equipment 10 comprises several hydraulic cylinders for moving thebooms arm 100 and/or the work attachment. In order to pivot the boom assembly including thefirst boom 30 andsecond boom 70 with regard to thevehicle body 321, the above-mentionedboom cylinder 37 is provided. The base end of theboom cylinder 37 is supported on thevehicle body 321 and the tip end of theboom cylinder 37 is mounted in the area of thefront end 32 of thefirst boom 70. Preferably, theboom cylinder 37 extends laterally to thefirst boom 30 and the tip end of theboom cylinder 37 is mounted to theside surface 33 of thefirst boom 30. Preferably, a further boom cylinder 37 (not shown) is provided at the opposite side of thefirst boom 30 in a similar manner in order to provide a symmetric configuration. In order to pivot thearm 100 with regard to the boom assembly including thefirst boom 30 andsecond boom 70, anarm cylinder 77 is provided. Preferably, the base end of thearm cylinder 77 is supported on therear end 71 of thesecond boom 70 and the tip end of thearm cylinder 77 is mounted to therear end 71 of thearm 100. Preferably, thearm cylinder 77 extends along the upper surface 76 of thesecond boom 70 and is mounted to the upper surface 76 of thesecond boom 70. For moving the work attachment relative to thearm 100, awork attachment cylinder 107 is provided. Preferably, the base end of thework attachment cylinder 107 is supported on therear end 102 of thearm 100 and the tip end of thework attachment cylinder 107 is mounted in the area of thefront end 101 of thearm 100. Preferably, thework attachment cylinder 107 extends along theupper surface 106 of thearm 100 and is mounted to theupper surface 106 of thearm 100. - The
cylinders cylinders vehicle body 321. The hydraulic fluid is supplied from the hydraulic pump to the hydraulic cylinders by a plurality of service lines. The service lines can also be designated as conduits, piping or pipework and will be described in more detail below. - In the present invention, the service lines comprise two groups of service lines, namely
first service lines 38 which can be also designated as a first group of service lines andsecond service lines 78 which can be also designated a second group of service lines. Thefirst service lines 38 are related to thefirst boom 30 and thesecond service lines 78 are related to thesecond boom 70. Further, thefirst service lines 38 are provided on thefirst boom 30 and thesecond service lines 78 are provided on thesecond boom 70. Additionally, thesecond service lines 78 can be provided on or extend to thearm 100. As shown inFig. 1 to 3 , thefirst service lines 38 are preferably arranged on theupper surface 36 of thefirst boom 30 and thesecond service lines 78 are preferably arranged on the upper surface 76 of thesecond boom 70. The first andsecond service lines first service lines 38 and thesecond service lines 78 each comprise only two separate service lines, but it is clear that there can be a higher number of service lines for thefirst service lines 38 and thesecond service lines 78. - According to the present invention, the
work equipment 10 comprises aquick coupling device 20 for coupling the plurality of thefirst service lines 38 with the plurality of thesecond service lines 78. - Basically, the
quick coupling device 20 comprises afirst coupling unit 110 and asecond coupling unit 150 for coupling the plurality offirst service lines 38 with the plurality ofsecond service lines 78. Thefirst coupling unit 110 includes afirst coupling block 120 wherein thefirst service lines 38 are connected to thefirst coupling block 120 and wherein thefirst coupling block 120 is fixedly mounted to theside surface 33 of thefirst boom 30. Further, thesecond coupling unit 150 includes asecond coupling block 160 wherein thesecond service lines 78 are connected to thesecond coupling block 160 and wherein thesecond coupling block 160 is arranged laterally to theside surface 73 of thesecond boom 70 such that thesecond coupling block 160 is rotatable relative to thefirst coupling block 120 between a connection position in which the first and second coupling blocks 120, 160 are connected to each other (seeFig. 3 ,7 ,8 ) and a release position in which the first and second coupling blocks 120, 160 are disconnected from each other (seeFig. 2 ,4 ,5 ). - The
first coupling unit 110 comprises afirst bracket 130, wherein thefirst coupling block 120 is fixedly mounted to thefirst bracket 130 and thefirst bracket 130 is fixedly mounted to thefirst boom 30. Thesecond coupling unit 150 comprises asecond bracket 170, wherein thesecond coupling block 160 is fixedly mounted to thesecond bracket 170 and thesecond bracket 170 is rotatably mounted to thesecond boom 70. - The preferred configuration of the first and
second brackets Fig. 4 to 10 and19 to 22 and will be described in more detail below. - The
first bracket 130 preferably includes at least two side plates, namely afirst side plate 131 and asecond side plate 132, abase plate 133, and twoend plates 134. The twoside plates side surface 33. Thefirst bracket 130 is mounted to thefirst boom 30 via thefirst side plate 131. In more detail, thefirst side plate 131 is mounted by means ofbolts 51 andwashers 52 toconnection members 50 connected to theside surface 33 of thefirst boom 30 and, as shown inFig. 6 and9 , preferably there are threeconnection members 50 formed as pins protruding perpendicular from theside surface 33 and having threads for receiving thebolts 51. Of course, alternative configurations are possible for mounting thefirst bracket 130 to thefirst boom 30. Thefirst bracket 130 is preferably mounted in such a manner to extend substantially parallel to theside surface 33 of thefirst boom 30. Further, thefirst bracket 130 comprise afirst end portion 135 located in the area of theconnection pin 90 or in other words related to the joint formed byconnection pin 90 and pick-upcup 60. Further, asecond end portion 136 is located opposite to thefirst end portion 135 at the free lower end of thefirst bracket 130. At thefirst end portion 135 and thesecond end portion 136, theend plates 134 extends substantially perpendicular between the twoside plates side plates base plate 133 also extends substantially perpendicular to the twoside plates side plates first coupling block 120. Thefirst coupling block 120 is fixed bybolts 137 to thebase plate 133. - The
second bracket 170 preferably includes at least two side plates, namely afirst side plate 171 and asecond side plate 172, and twobase plates side plates side surface 73 of thesecond boom 70. Thesecond bracket 170 is rotatably mounted to theconnection pin 90 to be pivotable relative to thesecond boom 70 and relative to thefirst bracket 30. Thesecond bracket 170 comprise afirst end portion 175 located in the area of theconnection pin 90 or in other words related to the joint formed byconnection pin 90 and pick-upcup 60. Further, asecond end portion 176 is located opposite to thefirst end portion 175 at the free lower end of thesecond bracket 170. At thesecond end portion 176, thebase plate 174 extends substantially perpendicular between the twoside plates side plates second coupling block 160. At thefirst end portion 175, thebase plate 173 also extends substantially perpendicular to the twoside plates side plates second coupling block 160. Thesecond coupling block 160 is fixed bybolts 177 to the base plates 173,174 which are mounted to theside plates second bracket 170 to thesecond boom 70. Thesecond bracket 170 is preferably mounted in such a manner to extend substantially parallel to theside surface 73 of thesecond boom 70. - As best shown in
Fig. 10 , thesecond bracket 170 is rotatably mounted to theconnection pin 90 to be rotatable around the extension axis of theconnection pin 90 relative to theconnection pin 90 and thesecond bracket 170 is also rotatable relative to thefirst bracket 130. In this regard, acoupling sleeve 180 is provided at thesecond bracket 170. As mentioned above, theconnection pin 90 includes an end portion 92 extending outside from theside surface 73 and for receiving thesecond bracket 170 such that thesecond bracket 170 is rotatable around theconnection 90. To this end, thesecond bracket 170 comprises thecoupling sleeve 180 which extends between theside plates first end portion 175. Thecoupling sleeve 180 has anopening 181 for rotatably mounting thesecond bracket 170 to theconnection pin 90. Also, theside plates opening 181 for receiving theconnection pin 90. In order to mount thesecond bracket 170 to theconnection pin 90, thecoupling sleeve 180 is pushed onto theconnection pin 90 and then acover plate 93 is mounted to the outer end of theconnection pin 90 bybolts 94. Further, for rotatably mounting thesecond bracket 170 to thefirst bracket 130 thefirst bracket 130 is mounted to thefirst boom 30 such thatcoupling sleeve 180 does not contact thefirst end portion 135 of thefirst bracket 130 when theconnection pin 90 is resided in the pickup-upcup 60. - As to the configuration of the coupling blocks 120, 160 as best shown in
Fig. 4 ,5 ,7 ,8 ,9 ,10 and19 to 22 , thefirst coupling block 120 comprises acoupling connection surface 121 having a plurality of connection ports 122 withvalves 123. At the opposite side thefirst coupling block 120 comprises a service line surface 124 having a plurality of serviceline connection ports 125. Thesecond coupling block 160 comprises acoupling connection surface 161 having a plurality ofconnection ports 162 withvalves 163. At the opposite side thesecond coupling block 160 comprises aservice line surface 164 having a plurality of serviceline connection ports 165. Preferably, the coupling connection surfaces 121, 161 and the service line surfaces 124, 164 are arranged radially to theconnection pin 90. In the connected position of the coupling blocks 120, 160, thecoupling connection surface 121 is directly connected to thecoupling connection surface 161 such that thesesurfaces Fig. 8 ). Preferably, the coupling blocks 120, 160 each are formed as a solid block body, in particular cuboid-shaped. The block body can include a plurality of recesses. Preferably, the recess passes through the block body from thecoupling connection surface service line surface 124, 164 at the service line side. The recess can be formed in a step-like manner. Preferably, the recess has a first end related to thecoupling connection surface service line surface 124, 164. The first end can receive and hold theconnection port 122, 162 and the second end can receive and hold theconnection port - It is preferred that the
quick coupling device 20 also includes a restrictingmember 190 mounted on thesecond boom 70 for restricting rotational movement of thesecond coupling block 160. The restrictingmember 190 is supported on thesecond boom 70 by a mountingplate 191 extending parallel to theside surface 73. Astop member 192 extends away from the mountingplate 191 to form an abutment member for thesecond coupling unit 150. Thus, the range of rotation of thesecond coupling unit 150 shall be limited. - Referring to
Figures 7 to 10 and19 to 22 , thequick coupling device 20 further can comprise a locking device 200 having afirst locking unit 210 and asecond locking unit 220, wherein one of the first andsecond locking unit movable locking pin 214 and the other one of first andsecond locking unit opening 224 into which the locking pin is insertable. The locking device 200 is in a locked state when thelocking pin 214 is inserted into theopening 224 and in an unlocked state when thelocking pin 214 is retracted from theopening 224. Preferably, thefirst locking unit 210 comprises four movable locking pins 214 as shown inFig. 7 to 10 and19 to 22 . Accordingly, thesecond locking unit 220 comprises fouropenings 224. Preferably, thefirst locking unit 210 is block-shaped and directly mounted to thefirst coupling block 120 or is integrated into thefirst coupling block 120. As shown inFig. 9 , thefirst locking unit 210 preferably comprises two firstlocking unit sections locking unit section locking unit section 211 is provided at thefirst end portion 135 of thefirst bracket 130 and the secondlocking unit section 212 is provided at thesecond end portion 136 of thefirst bracket 130. Thefirst coupling block 120 supports the two lockingunit sections valves 123 are located between the two lockingunit sections Fig. 10 , thesecond locking unit 220 preferably comprises two secondlocking unit sections locking unit section openings 224. To this end, fourside plates 223 are provided. Eachside plate 223 comprises onelocking opening 224 for receiving onelocking pin 214. Theseside plates 223 preferably are mounted to thesecond coupling block 160, preferably parallel to the outer side surfaces of thesecond coupling block 160. Alternatively, theopenings 224 can be integrated in theside pates Fig. 19, 20 ) and can be moved in a direction towards the outside of thefirst locking unit 210 to come into the locked state (Fig. 21, 22 ). In the locked state, the locking pins 214 engage with the lockingopenings 224. Preferably, the locking pins 214 are hydraulic pins and can be remotely or automatically actuated from the cab of the work vehicle. - Based on the above explained configuration of the
quick coupling device 20 with thefirst coupling unit 110 and thesecond coupling unit 150, the mounting procedure will be described. As mentioned above, in the second position (pre-assembled state) as shown inFig. 2 thefirst boom 30 is positioned at thesecond boom 70 and theconnection pin 90 is engaged within the pick-upcup 60. Subsequently, the front end 31 of thefirst boom 30 is lifted by actuation of theboom cylinder 37 until the third position as shown inFig. 3 ,15, 16 is reached. During the rotation of thefirst boom 30, thesecond bracket 70 and/or thefirst bracket 30 is rotated around theconnection pin 90 until the first andsecond coupling units first coupling block 120 and thesecond coupling block 150 are connected to each other (seeFig. 7 ,8 ). This means that thecoupling connection surface 121 connects thecoupling connection surface 161 such that theconnection ports 122, 162 can communicate with each other. In other words, thevalves first locking unit 210 and thesecond locking unit 220 can be brought into the locked state such that thefirst coupling unit 110 and thesecond coupling unit 150 are safely connected to each other. Afterwards, the mountingpin 40 can be inserted into the first mountingopening 80 to fix the boom assembly of first andsecond booms - In case that the straight position is desired, the
first boom 30 can be lowered starting from the position shown inFig. 15 by actuating theboom cylinder 37 until the straight position inFig. 17 is reached. Afterwards, the mountingpin 40 can be inserted into the second mounting opening 81 to fix the boom assembly of first andsecond booms - As indicated in
Fig. 4 ,7 ,9 ,10 and inFig. 26 to 29 , thefirst coupling unit 110 comprises at least oneprojection 140 for actuating thesecond coupling unit 150 such that thesecond coupling block 160 is rotated in a mounting position before thefirst coupling block 120 andsecond coupling block 160 are connected to each other. In the preferred embodiment, thefirst bracket 130 comprises two projections 140 (seeFig. 9 ). In detail, it is preferred that eachside plate first bracket 130 comprises oneprojection 140 in the area of thefirst end portion 135. The outer end or tip of theprojection 140 can have a curved shape. Thesecond coupling unit 150 comprises at least onerecess 184 for receiving the at least oneprojection 140 of thefirst coupling unit 110. In the preferred embodiment, thesecond bracket 170 comprises two recesses 184 (seeFig. 10 ). In detail, it is preferred that eachside plate second bracket 170 comprises onerecess 184 in the area of thefirst end portion 175. Preferably, eachrecess 184 has a curved shape mating which the curved tip end of thecorresponding projection 140. - It is preferred, that the
projection 140 of thefirst side plate 131 interacts with therecess 184 of thefirst side plate 171 and that theprojection 140 of thesecond side plate 132 interacts with therecess 184 of the second side plate 172 (seeFig. 9 ,10 ). To this end, theprojection 140 of thefirst side plate 131 and therecess 184 of thefirst side plate 171 extend in the same plane and theprojection 140 of thesecond side plate 132 and therecess 184 of thesecond side plate 172 extend in the same plane. Preferably, the planes extend substantially parallel to each other and/or to theside surface 33 of thefirst boom 30. Thus, the interacting pairs ofprojection 140 andrecess 184 can move relative to each other during the mounting procedure for connecting thefirst coupling block 120 to the second coupling block160. The main purpose of theprojection 140 and therecess 184 is to bring thefirst coupling unit 110 and thesecond coupling unit 150 and in particular thefirst coupling block 120 and thesecond coupling block 160 in the desired mounting positions providing a suitable posture relative to each other. This can protect the coupling blocks 120, 160 from engaging when not aligned. - In the following, this is further described referring to
Fig. 26 to 29 in which less relevant parts or features which are already shown in other figures are shown in dashed lines. In the situation as shown inFig. 26 , the work vehicle comprising thefirst boom 30 approaches along direction X towards thesecond boom 70 supported on the work equipment stand 330 (see alsoFig. 1 ). Thus, the pick-upcup 60 approaches towards theconnection pin 90 as already explained in connection withFig. 11, 12 . In case that thefirst coupling unit 110 andsecond coupling unit 150 are not in the correct mounting position to each other, that means in a misaligned position, e.g. when thefirst boom 30 is positioned not high enough, then the first andsecond coupling units second coupling unit 150 in the desired mounting position, when thefirst boom 30 further approaches to thesecond boom 70, then the twoprojections 140 of thefirst coupling unit 110 pushes and rotates away the second coupling unit 150 (see arrow inFig. 27 ) around the axis of theconnection pin 90 such that thefirst coupling unit 110 reaches the desired position. Afterwards, theboom 30 can be raised until the pick-upcup 60 engages with theconnection pin 90 as shown inFig. 28 . In this position, theprojection 140 of theside plate 131 is aligned with therecess 184 of theside plate 171 and theprojection 140 of theside plate 132 is aligned with therecess 184 of theside plate 172. Subsequently, after further raising thefirst boom 30 until the position shown inFig. 29 (shown also inFig. 17, 18 ), the first andsecond coupling units connection pin 90 until the first and second coupling blocks 120, 160 are connected into the connection position. In this connected position, theprojection 140 of theside plate 131 is resided in therecess 184 of theside plate 171 and theprojection 140 of theside plate 132 is resided in therecess 184 of the side plate 172 (seeFig. 29 ). In other words, theprojections 140 at thefirst coupling unit 110 are provided for contacting thesecond coupling unit 150, in particular for contacting thesecond bracket 170, in case that the first andsecond coupling units cup 60 with theconnection pin 90. - In another preferred embodiment, a work equipment comprises the
quick coupling device 20 of the above embodiment as a first coupling assembly and thequick coupling device 20 of the above embodiment a second coupling assembly. Thus, the first coupling assembly includes thefirst coupling unit 110 and thesecond coupling unit 150 as defined above and the second coupling assembly includes thefirst coupling unit 110 and thesecond coupling unit 150 as defined above. The first andsecond coupling units first side surface second boom second coupling units second boom first side surface second coupling units second boom connection pin 90.List of Reference Signs 10 work equipment 70 second boom 71 rear end 20 quickcoupling device 72 front end 73 side surface 30 first boom 74 side surface 31 rear end 75 lower surface 32 front end 76 upper surface 33 side surface 77 arm cylinder 34 side surface 78 second service lines 35 lower surface 36 upper surface 80 first mounting opening 37 boom cylinder 81 second mounting opening 38 first service lines 90 connection pin 40 mounting pin 91 middle portion 92 end portion 50 connection member 93 cover plate 51 bolts 94 bolts 52 washers 95 outer shape 96 second circular section 60 pick-up cup 97 linear section 61 opening 62 inner shape 100 arm 63 first circular section 101 front end 64 cup center axis 102 rear end 65 linear section 103 side surface 66 linear section 104 side surface 105 lower surface 106 upper surface 107 work attachment cylinder 110 first coupling unit 174 base plate 175 first end portion 120 first coupling block 176 second end portion 121 coupling connection surface 177 bolt 122 coupling connection ports 123 valve 180 coupling sleeve 124 service line surface 181 bore 125 service line connection port 184 recess 130 first bracket 131 first side plate 190 restricting member 132 second side plate 191 mounting plate 133 base plate 192 stop member 134 end plate 135 first end portion 200 locking device 136 second end portion 210 first locking unit 137 bolt 211 first locking unit section 212 first locking unit section 140 projection 214 locking pin 220 second locking unit 150 second coupling unit 221 second locking unit section 222 second locking unit section 160 second coupling block 223 side plate 161 coupling connection surface 224 locking opening 162 connection ports 163 valve 300 work vehicle 164 service line surface 165 service line connection port 310 lower travelling structure 170 second bracket 311 crawler belt 171 side plate 312 front wheel 172 side plate 313 rear wheel 173 base plate 320 upper swing structure 321 vehicle body 322 supporting frame 323 operator's cab 330 work equipment stand X forward-rearward-direction α angle
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- Work equipment (10) for a work vehicle (300), wherein the work equipment (10) comprises:a first boom (30),a second boom (70) attachable to the first boom (30),a plurality of first service lines (38) provided on the first boom (30),a plurality of second service lines (78) provided on the second boom (70), and a quick coupling device (20) for coupling the plurality of first service lines (38) with the plurality of second service lines (78),wherein the quick coupling device (20) comprises a first coupling unit (110) and a second coupling unit (150),wherein the first coupling unit (110) includes a first coupling block (120) wherein the first service lines (38) are connected to the first coupling block (120), characterized in thatthe first coupling block (120) is fixedly mounted to a side surface (33) of the first boom (30) and the second coupling unit (150) includes a second coupling block (160),wherein the second service lines (78) are connected to the second coupling block (160) and wherein the second coupling block (160) is arranged laterally to a side surface (73) of the second boom (70) such that the second coupling block (160) is rotatable relative to the first coupling block (120) between a connection position in which the first and second coupling blocks (120, 160) are connected to each other and a release position in which the first and second coupling blocks (120, 160) are disconnected from each other.
- Work equipment (10) according to claim 1, characterised in that the first coupling unit (110) comprises a first bracket (130), wherein the first coupling block (120) is fixedly mounted to the first bracket (130) and the first bracket (130) is fixedly mounted to the first boom (30) and
the second coupling unit (150) comprises a second bracket (170), wherein the second coupling block (160) is fixedly mounted to the second bracket (170) and the second bracket (170) is rotatably mounted to the second boom (70). - Work equipment (10) according to any of claims 1 or 2, characterised in that the first or second boom (30, 70) includes a connection pin (90) for coupling the first boom (30) to the second boom (70), wherein the connection pin (90) extends substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first boom (30) and/or the second boom (70).
- Work equipment (10) according to claim 3, characterised in that the first or second boom (30, 70) comprises a pick up cup (60) for receiving the connection pin (90).
- Work equipment (10) according to any of claims 3 to 4, characterised in that the second coupling unit (150) comprises a coupling sleeve (180) for receiving an end portion (92) of the connection pin (90) such that the second coupling unit (150) is rotatably mounted to the connection pin (90) such that the second coupling block (160) is rotatable around the connection pin (90).
- Work equipment (10) according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the first coupling unit (110) comprises at least one projection (140) for actuating the second coupling unit (150) such that the second coupling block (160) is rotated in a mounting position before the first and second coupling blocks (120, 160) are connected to each other.
- Work equipment (10) according to claim 6, wherein the second coupling unit (150) comprises at least one recess (184) for receiving the projection (140) of the first coupling unit (110).
- Work equipment (10) according to any of claims 3 to 7, characterised in that the pick-up cup (60) comprises an opening (61) for inserting and extracting the connection pin (90) and wherein the pick-up cup (60) has an inner shape (62), wherein, when seen in a longitudinal section along the first boom (30), the inner shape (62) includes a first circular section (63) extending radially around a center axis (64) of the pick-up cup (60) over more than 180° and wherein an outer shape (95) of the connection pin (90) includes a second circular section (96) having a radius smaller than the radius of the first circular section (63) and a linear section (65, 66), such that the connection pin (90) can be inserted into and extracted from the opening (61) only in a state where the pick-up cup (60) and the connection pin (90) are positioned to each other in a predetermined rotational relationship.
- Work equipment (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterised by a restricting member (190) mounted on the second boom (70) for restricting rotational movement of the second coupling block (160).
- Work equipment (10) according to any of claims 3 to 9, characterised in that each of the first coupling block (120) and the second coupling block (160) comprises a connection surface (121, 161) having a plurality of connection ports (122, 162), wherein the connection surfaces (121, 161) are arranged radially to the connection pin (90).
- Work equipment (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the quick coupling device (20) comprises a locking device (200) having a first locking unit (210) and a second locking unit (220), wherein one of the first and second locking unit (210, 220) comprises at least one movable locking pin (214) and the other one of first and second locking unit (210, 220) comprises at least one locking opening (224) into which the locking pin (214) is insertable and wherein the locking device (200) is in a locked state when the locking pin (214) is inserted into the opening (224) and in an unlocked state when the locking pin (214) is retracted from the opening (224).
- Work equipment (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the second boom (70) comprises at least a first and a second mounting opening (80, 81) wherein the first mounting opening (80) refers to a first mounting position of the first and second boom (30, 70) and the second mounting opening (81) refers to a second mounting position of the first and second boom (30, 70) and wherein the first boom (30) includes at least one mounting pin (40) insertable into one of the first and second mounting openings (80, 81) for mounting the first boom (30) to the second boom (70) in the first mounting position when the mounting pin (40) is inserted into the first mounting opening (80) and in the second mounting position when the mounting pin (40) is inserted into the second mounting opening (81).
- Work equipment (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the quick coupling device (20) comprises a first coupling assembly and a second coupling assembly, wherein the first coupling assembly includes the first coupling unit (110) and the second coupling unit (150) as defined in any of the preceding claims and wherein the second coupling assembly includes the first coupling unit (110) and the second coupling unit (150) as defined in any of the preceding claims wherein the first and second coupling unit (110, 150) of the first coupling assembly are arranged at a first side surface of the first and second boom (30, 70) and wherein the first and second coupling unit (110, 150) of the second coupling assembly are arranged at a second side surface of the first and second boom (30, 70) opposite to the first side surface.
- Work equipment (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterised in that the first and second service lines (38, 78) comprise at least one of hydraulic lines, electric lines, data lines, water lines and/or lubricant lines.
- Work vehicle (300) comprising a vehicle body (321) and a work equipment (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the first boom (30) is rotatably mounted to the vehicle body (321).
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