VEHICLE WITH CHASSIS HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

摘要

A machine includes a chassis, a plurality of ground engaging elements supporting the chassis above a ground surface, a motor for driving at least one of the ground engaging elements and a plurality of assemblies supporting the chassis on the ground engaging elements. Each of the assemblies is configured to selectively raise and lower the chassis relative to the ground surface and includes a first attachment component for attaching the assembly to one of the ground engaging elements, a second attachment component for attaching the assembly to the chassis, an adjustment component for shifting the first attachment component between a plurality of operating positions relative to the second attachment component. A control system allows an operator to remotely control the adjustment components of each of the assemblies.

主权项

1. A machine comprising:
a chassis; a plurality of ground engaging elements supporting the chassis above a ground surface; a motor for driving at least one of the ground engaging elements to thereby propel the machine along the ground surface; a plurality of assemblies supporting the chassis on the ground engaging elements, the assemblies configured to selectively raise and lower the chassis relative to the ground surface, each of the assemblies including—
a first attachment component for attaching the assembly to one of the ground engaging elements,a second attachment component for attaching the assembly to the chassis,an adjustment component for shifting the first attachment component between a plurality of operating positions relative to the second attachment component,a suspension component operably interposed between the first attachment component and the second attachment component, the suspension component configured to regulate motion transfer between the first attachment component and the second attachment component, the suspension component functioning independently of the operating position, anda locking mechanism for mechanically locking the assembly into any of the plurality of operating positions; and a control system for enabling an operator to remotely control the adjustment components and the locking mechanisms of each of the assemblies.