Vibratory ripper having pressure sensor for selectively controlling activation of vibration mechanism

摘要

A ripping mechanism for a vehicle has a support frame, and a ripping member having an engagement head for plowing a groove. The ripping member is positionable in a selected working position and orientation by adjustment of the frame. The ripping member is movable relative to the frame to cause reciprocating movement of the engagement head at least partially longitudinally. A tilt adjustment cylinder orients the ripping member in the selected orientation. A vibrator mechanism operatively connected to the ripping member is activatable to cause reciprocating movement of the engagement head at least partially longitudinally. A control system includes a pressure sensor fluidically connected to the tilt adjustment cylinder and the pressure sensor determines a pressure thereof. The control system is configured to alter an operational state of the vibrator mechanism based on the pressure being above or below a threshold pressure.

主权项

1. A ripping mechanism for a vehicle, comprising:
a support frame; a ripping member having an engagement head that is configured for plowing a groove in the ground, wherein the ripping member is positionable in a selected working position and working orientation by adjustment of the support frame, and wherein the ripping member is movable relative to the support frame to cause reciprocating movement of the engagement head at least partially longitudinally; a tilt adjustment cylinder operable to orient the ripping member in the selected orientation; a vibrator mechanism operatively connected to the ripping member and activatable to cause reciprocating movement of the engagement head at least partially longitudinally; and, a control system including a pressure sensor fluidically connected to the tilt adjustment cylinder, the pressure sensor configured to determine a pressure of the tilt adjustment cylinder, wherein the control system is configured to alter an operational state of the vibrator mechanism based on the pressure being above or below a threshold pressure.