Power system for a small load concrete truck drum
US7896538B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB28C5/4213
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power take-off unit is connected to a power take-off gear/port on a concrete mixing truck transmission, the power take-off unit being driven by the engine so it is always providing power as long as the engine is running. A hydraulic pump is connected to and driven by the power take-off unit. Hydraulic lines connect the pump to a planetary drive assembly for the concrete mixing drum; the drum itself is capable of receiving only a small/light load of concrete, in the range of two to five cubic yards.
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