Manitou BF has been granted a patent for a self-propelled operating machine equipped with stabilizers. The machine includes a front stabilizing unit mounted on a movable chassis and fitted with a driver’s cab. The stabilizing unit consists of a supporting frame and two stabilizing arms, each with a hinged first segment. The arms can be raised or lowered using linear actuators, and in the raised position, the actuators are oblique to the ground at an angle between zero and thirty-five degrees. GlobalData’s report on Manitou BF gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Patent granted for a self-propelled operating machine with stabilizers
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11767206B2) describes a self-propelled operating machine equipped with stabilizers. The machine includes a front stabilizing unit mounted on a chassis and movable on wheels. The stabilizing unit consists of a supporting frame and two stabilizing arms. Each stabilizing arm has a first segment hinged to the frame and connected to a first linear actuator. This allows for the raising or lowering of the stabilizing arm. The first actuator is connected to the supporting structure and the first segment of the arm through hinges. The stabilizing arms can be moved between a raised position and lowered operating positions. In the raised operating position, the first actuators are arranged oblique to the ground, forming an angle greater than zero and less than thirty-five degrees.
In addition to the above, the machine described in the patent also includes several other features. Each arm comprises a second segment that can slide within the first segment and is actuated by a second actuator for extension and retraction. The stabilizers are of the scissor type, and the stabilizing unit has two arms that move in parallel planes. The angle formed by the first actuators in the raised position is specified to be substantially equal to 20 degrees. In the rest configuration, the arms are crossed with each other. The supporting frame of the stabilizing unit includes an upper oblique side that is inclined downwards in the front direction relative to the central axis of the machine's chassis. The frame also includes at least two parallel main plates between which the first segments of the arms are positioned, and the upper side connects the tops of these main plates.
This patented self-propelled operating machine with stabilizers offers a unique design and functionality. The oblique arrangement of the first actuators in the raised position allows for improved stability and control during operation. The inclusion of second segments in the arms and the ability to extend and retract them provides additional flexibility and adaptability. The scissor-type stabilizers and the parallel movement of the arms in distinct planes further enhance the machine's stability. The specific angles and configurations mentioned in the patent contribute to the overall effectiveness and performance of the machine.
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