Fluid handling – With casing – support – protector or static constructional... – Vehicle
Patent
1999-09-09
2000-08-01
Chambers, A. Michael
Fluid handling
With casing, support, protector or static constructional...
Vehicle
13735517, 248 75, 138106, 138111, B65H 7536
Patent
active
060951818
ABSTRACT:
Hydraulic hoses coupled between the tractor and trailer units of an articulated vehicle are connected to each of the units by a swivel joint to permit the hydraulic hoses to swivel at the point of connection to the respective tractor and trailer units. The hydraulic hoses are individually positioned within separators to separate the hydraulic hoses and position them in a predetermined manner relative to forming a hose bundle. Each of the hydraulic hose supporting separators is positioned on a steel spring bow to control the shape of the hose bundle, with each end of the spring bow terminating in a coil spring at the point of connection with the tractor and trailer units. A support frame, preferably joined to the trailer unit, retains the hose bundle in a predetermined position to provide vertical stability and a spiral plastic or rubber outer wrap encircles the hose bundle to protect and keep the bundle together. In this manner, the hydraulic hoses are protected, and can accommodate the relative articulation and roll between the tractor and trailer units while the positioning of the bundles is controlled to eliminate or minimize any twisting action imposed thereon.
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Caterpillar S.A.R.L.
Chambers A. Michael
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