Invention entitled ‘Tool suspension system for work vehilces’ (Pat.234017/P.424115)

Description:

The suspension system makes it possible to correct the position in both vertical and horizontal directions. By using actuators of any kind, these adjustments can take place while the device is in operation, without direct human involvement.

This system makes it possible to connect the working tool to the vehicle frame directly through the upper central pull rod and indirectly through the lower pull rods and control arm. The use of pivot and articulated connections allows the perfectly parallel displacements of the working tool relative to the vehicle in both directions.

The suspension system cab be used in precision agricultural machinery, as well as in specialized vehicles for road and construction works.

Benefits:

• The possibility of perfectly parallel displacement of the tool relative to the vehicle.
• The possibility of precise positioning of the working tool.
• Minimization of clearances resulting from inaccuracies in the manufacture of individual components.
• Simple construction and control thanks to a minimum number of actuators.
• Possibility of easy adaptation to many technical solutions.

Status of legal protection:

The technology consists of patent Pat.234017 granted by the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland, in force from 28 December 2017.

Property rights to the invention are vested 100% in the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Poznan Institute of Technology.

Contact person:

Marek Szychta

Główny specjalista ds. konstrukcji maszyn rolniczych i leśnych
Grupa Badawcza Konstrukcji

Tel.: +48 514 796 358

E-mail: marek.szychta@pit.lukasiewicz.gov.pl