US4077140A
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Hydraulic excavator equipment for excavation laterally of the excavator
Assignee: ITALIANA MACCHINE INDUSTRIALI TORINO SpA Soc
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Filing: 1977-03-23
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Granted: 1978-03-07
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Expires: 1997-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A hydraulic excavator for excavating laterally of the excavator's position on a work plane which includes a two part or compound lever lifting arm wherein the first part or portion of the lifting arm is pivoted at one end to an excavator base by a support pin to permit the lift arm to move vertically in a plane extending normal to the excavator base or work plane. A second part or portion of the lift arm is pivotally connected to the end of the first portion opposite to the excavator base to rotate relative to the first portion in the same vertical plane of movement. A side positioning arm is pivotably connected to the second portion of the lifting arm for movement in a horizontal plane parallel to the work plane or excavator base. A working arm, having an excavating apparatus such as a bucket, is pivotably connected to the free end of the side positioning arm for movement in a vertical plane extending normal to the plane of movement of the side positioning arm. Hydraulic actuators are provided for controlling the rotation of the arms and movement of the excavating apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 Marcello Branconi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:46
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02F; E02F3/00; E02F3/04; E02F3/28; E02F3/30; E02F3/32; E02F3/307; E02F3/36; E02F3/42; E02F3/425
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
An excavator supported on a work plane for effecting excavations parallel to and laterally spaced from the longitudinal axis of the excavator comprising a lift arm supported at one end on an excavator base positioned parallel to a work plane for pivotal movement in a plane normal to the excavator work plane, said lift arm including a coupling portion supported at an opposite end for rotational movement within the plane of movement of said lift arm, material excavating means operatively connected to said coupling portion for movement in a path of movement determined by the rotational position of said coupling portion, and means for effecting rotational movement of said coupling portion in direct response to movement of said lift arm for maintaining the path of movement of said excavating means within a plane normal to the excavator work plane throughout varying pivotal positions of said lift arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
An excavator supported on a work plane for effecting excavations parallel to and laterally spaced from the longitudinal axis of the excavator comprising a lift arm supported at one end on an excavator base positioned parallel to a work plane for pivotal movement in a plane normal to the excavator work plane, said lift arm including a coupling portion supported at an opposite end for rotational movement within the plane of movement of said lift arm, material excavating means operatively connected to said coupling portion for movement in a path of movement determined by the rotational position of said coupling portion, and means for effecting rotational movement of said coupling portion in direct response to movement of said lift arm for maintaining the path of movement of said excavating means within a plane normal to the excavator work plane throughout varying pivotal positions of said lift arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said coupling portion comprises a bell crank having a pivot pin supported in one lever arm thereof for operative connection to said material excavating means and another lever arm thereof connected to said means for effecting rotational movement of said coupling portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said material excavating means includes a first arm pivotally connected at one end to said pivot pin for movement in a plane parallel to said excavator work plane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said material excavating means further includes a second arm pivotally connected at one end to an opposite end of said first arm for movement in a plane normal to the longitudinal axis of the pivotal connection.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means for effecting rotational movement of said coupling portion in direct response to movement of said lift arm comprises at least two hydraulic actuators connected in series in a hydraulic circuit such that movement of a cylinder rod of one hydraulic actuator effects proportional movement of a cylinder rod of the other hydraulic actuator in an opposite direction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein one of said cylinder rods of said hydraulic actuators is connected to said lift arm to effect movement thereof in a plane normal to the excavator work plane.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein one of said cylinder rods of said hydraulic actuators is connected to said means for effecting rotational movement of said coupling portion in direct response to movement of the cylinder rod of the other of said hydraulic actuators.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 3 further including hydraulic actuator means coupled between said first arm and said coupling portion to move said first arm in a path of movement parallel to said excavator work plane.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 4 further including hydraulic actuator means coupled between said second arm and said first arm for movement of said second arm in a plane normal to the longitudinal axis of the pivotal connection.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-03-06 | 1981-09-05 | 1982-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-06 | 1985-09-05 | 1986-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-06 | 1989-09-05 | 1990-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |