B - Operations – Transporting – 28 – D
Patent
B - Operations, Transporting
28
D
B28D 1/12 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2135572
Conventional self propelled saw cutting machines utilize air cooled transversely mounted, internal combustion engines. The engine drives a rotatable circular saw blade through a series of pulleys or chain drives. Since the saw is driven at substantially ninety degrees to the engine output shaft this places a considerable side loading on the crankshaft and bearings. In addition the air intake of the engine is in line with and rearward of the saw blade and thus contaminants from the saw cut are drawn into the engine. The method and apparatus of the present inven- tion eliminates both problems by mounting the engine "in-line" with the vehicle frame rather than transversely. This significantly reduces the likelihood of saw cut contaminants entering the engine air intake. A differential assembly is coupled to the output shaft of the engine and, through a pulley system, drives a rotatable axle shaft to which is coupled the saw blade. Mounting the engine "in-line" with the frame opens the possibility of using diesel engines to power the vehicle without increasing the vehicle width and with no loss in maneuverability.
Fasken Martineau Dumoulin Llp
Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.
LandOfFree
Method and apparatus for driving a cutting blade in a... does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Method and apparatus for driving a cutting blade in a..., we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Method and apparatus for driving a cutting blade in a... will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFCA-PAI-O-1705706