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Road roller
Assignee: JBC Vibromax GmbH
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Filing: 1999-03-26
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Granted: 2002-06-25
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Expires: 2019-03-26
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a road roller ( 10 ) comprising a chassis frame ( 22 ), an encapsulated engine ( 15 ) and a radiator ( 34 ) through which cooling air flows. For a supply of fresh cooling air free of dust a hood ( 16 ) covering the engine ( 15 ) and a separate housing ( 17 ) accommodating the radiator ( 34 ) are provided. The hood ( 16 ) comprises an air intake ( 24 ) as well as air outlet openings ( 35 ) and is air communicatingly connected to the housing ( 17 ).
Inventors
- 👤 Horst Lobert
- 👤 Jorg Kehler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:25
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02F; E02F9/00; E02F9/08; E02F9/0858; E02F9/0891; B; B60; B60K; B60K11/00; B60K11/08; E02D; E02D3/00; E02D3/02; E02F9/0866; E02F9/20; E02F9/22; E02F9/226; B60Y; B60Y2200/00; B60Y2200/40; B60Y2200/41; B60Y2200/413
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A road roller comprising: a chassis frame; an encapsulated engine; wheels driven by said engine; a radiator through which cooling air flows; a hood being air communicatingly connected with said radiator and covering said engine and guiding said cooling air; and a housing separated from said hood and accommodating said radiator; wherein said hood comprises a fitting having an air intake for drawing in said cooling air from above, said fitting being closed off air-tight relative to an engine compartment of said hood and in an air-flow connection with said housing; wherein said housing has a backplate which deflects said cooling air flowing through said fitting and entering said housing to flow through said radiator and to enter said engine compartment of said hood; and wherein said hood further comprises sideplates which are provided with an air outlet for exit of said cooling air entering said hood downwards in the region of said wheels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A road roller comprising: a chassis frame; an encapsulated engine; wheels driven by said engine; a radiator through which cooling air flows; a hood being air communicatingly connected with said radiator and covering said engine and guiding said cooling air; and a housing separated from said hood and accommodating said radiator; wherein said hood comprises a fitting having an air intake for drawing in said cooling air from above, said fitting being closed off air-tight relative to an engine compartment of said hood and in an air-flow connection with said housing; wherein said housing has a backplate which deflects said cooling air flowing through said fitting and entering said housing to flow through said radiator and to enter said engine compartment of said hood; and wherein said hood further comprises sideplates which are provided with an air outlet for exit of said cooling air entering said hood downwards in the region of said wheels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
The road roller as set forth in claim 1 , in which said fitting is open at an end thereof facing said housing, wherein said housing comprises a front plate, which has an opening sized to adapt to said fitting so that said housing and said fitting are connected circulating said cooling air and substantially air-tight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The road roller as set forth in claim 2 , in which said housing comprises below said front plate an outlet port aligned with an intake port of said hood to enable said cooling air to enter said hood.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
The road roller as set forth in claim 1 , in which said chassis frame is provided with sidewalls beneath said hood guiding said cooling air, said sidewalls being arranged spaced away from said sideplates of said hood and having a height which is less than that of said sideplates of said hood, wherein said engine is encapsulated by said sidewalls and said hood.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The road roller as set forth in claim 4 , in which said sideplates are provided with ports defining said air outlet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The road roller as set forth in claim 5 , in which said sidewalls cover said ports in said sideplates.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The road roller as set forth in claim 4 , in which said sidewalls extend from said radiator up to the end of said hood.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The road roller as set forth in claim 4 , in which the height of said sidewalls diminishes as of said radiator.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The road roller as set forth in claim 1 , in which said fitting comprises several slots defining said air intake.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The road roller as set forth in claim 1 , in which said hood is swivel-mounted on said chassis frame.
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