Abrégé

A foundation construction machine includes a self-moving assembly for moving the machine on the ground, an excavation tool, at least one actuator for moving the excavation tool, at least one electric motor for supplying power to at least one movement of the machine. At least one interchangeable electric storage system is configured to assume a working condition, in which the interchangeable electric storage system is mechanically and electrically connected to the machine, and a replacement condition, in which interchangeable electric storage system is at least mechanically disconnected from the machine. Handling equipment is for bringing the at least one interchangeable electric storage system from the working condition to the replacement condition.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60L 53/80 - Remplacement d'éléments d’emmagasinage d'énergie, p. ex. batteries amovibles
• B60L 50/53 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible en combinaison avec une alimentation externe, p. ex. par des lignes aériennes de contact
• B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries
• H01M 50/249 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux aéronefs ou aux véhicules, p. ex. aux automobiles ou aux trains

Abrégé

ijjijjj) detected by the one or more index sensors. The invention further concerns a monitoring system and a computer program.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02F 3/26 - Dispositifs de sécurité ou de commande
• E02F 9/26 - Dispositifs indicateurs

Abrégé

A foundation construction machine includes a self-moving/mobile assembly moving the construction machine. An upper structure mechanically connected to the self-moving/mobile assembly has an access point allowing access to the upper structure, and equipped with a walkway surface for standing or walking. A mast/boom mechanically connects to the upper structure, whereon an operating equipment mounts for drilling the ground. A presence sensor integrally mounts to the upper structure to monitor a monitoring region integral with the upper structure and covering the walkway surface. The presence sensor detects presence of a solid body in the monitoring region and sends a detection signal representative of the presence. A control system connected to the presence sensor is configured for receiving the detection signal and for sending a control signal to cause the construction machine to execute a predetermined function(s) when the detection signal indicates presence of a solid body proximate the walkway surface.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 41/00 - Matériel ou accessoires non couverts par les groupes
• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues
• B60R 3/00 - Aménagements des marches, p. ex. marchepieds
• B60Q 9/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation non prévus dans l'un des groupes principaux

Abrégé

A foundation construction machine includes a tracked undercarriage, an upper structure mechanically connected to the tracked undercarriage, and a mast, whereon an operating equipment mounts for drilling. A kinematic mechanism mechanically connects the mast to the upper structure, and is configured for varying distance between them. A control station is used by an operator for issuing commands to control the foundation construction machine, and to display and/or input information about operation. A control system operationally connects to the control station and controls and drives the foundation construction machine as a function of operator commands. The control system includes a memory unit storing a data archive containing maximum values of the pressure generated by the machine on the soil, as a function of corresponding data. The data includes setup data representing possible setups; geometric configuration data representing possible geometric configurations; and working force data representing working forces acting upon the machine.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues
• E02D 7/06 - Sonnettes mécaniques

Abrégé

A machine and method utilize a tracked undercarriage including a frame with a central body, front and rear transverse assemblies connected to the central body and extending on opposite sides. Each of a pair of lateral tracks is connected, at the front and at the rear, to ends of the transverse assemblies. The base machine includes excavation equipment having different working positions/configurations. Each of a pair of front load cells of the tracked undercarriage is mounted between a lateral track and the front transverse assembly. Each of a pair of rear load cells is mounted between a lateral track and the rear transverse assembly. Each load detects force data indicating the reaction force exerted between the associated lateral track and the respective transverse assembly. A control system computes a barycentre planar position of the machine situated substantially at a reference plane computed as a function of the force data.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 13/06 - Accessoires pour la mise en place ou l'enlèvement de pieux ou de rideaux de palplanches pour la surveillance pendant la mise en place
• E02F 5/20 - Machines pour creuser d'autres trous dans le sol pour trous verticaux
• E02D 7/22 - Mise en place par vissage
• E02F 9/26 - Dispositifs indicateurs
• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues

Abrégé

A support and guiding apparatus for feeder lines includes a feeding tube for a digging device, a support branch, and a plurality of crosspieces adapted for guiding the feeding tube and connected to the support branch. The support branch includes a single flexible traction element and a plurality of spacer elements coupled to the single flexible traction element. The flexible traction element defines a longitudinal axis X when the flexible traction element is in an extended configuration. The flexible traction element has a cross section S having a width B greater than a height H. Each one of the spacer elements has a first seat housing the flexible traction element and which is crossed by the flexible traction element. The first seat is shaped to prevent rotation of the spacer element. Each one of the spacer elements is arranged to allow rotation of the support branch.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02F 9/22 - Entraînements hydrauliques ou pneumatiques
• E02F 3/20 - DraguesEngins de terrassement entraînés mécaniquement avec des roues excavatrices tournant autour d'un axe et outils qui ne font qu'ameublir la terre

Abrégé

A foundation machine for drilling the ground includes a base machine having a structural frame and a movable assembly for moving the machine. A mast mechanically connects to the base machine, whereon operating equipment is adapted to be mounted in order to drill the ground. At least one video camera mounts to the base machine and is oriented to frame a field of view to be monitored. A control system operatively connects to the at least one video camera in order to receive a signal representative of images acquired by the video camera. The control system includes a neural network trained to recognize a human figure in the images acquired by the video camera. If the neural network recognizes a human figure, the control system controls the foundation machine to perform predetermined functions.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02F 9/24 - Dispositifs de sécurité
• E02F 9/26 - Dispositifs indicateurs

Abrégé

Foundation construction machine comprising: a self-moving assembly (1) for moving the machine on the ground, an excavation tool (4), at least one actuator (3) for moving said excavation tool (4), at least one electric motor (40) for supplying power to at least one movement of the machine, at least one interchangeable electric storage system (5) configured to assume a working condition, in which it is mechanically and electrically connected to the machine, and a replacement condition, in which it is at least mechanically disconnected from the machine; and a handling equipment (6) for bringing said at least one interchangeable electric storage system (5) from the working condition to the replacement condition.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 7/06 - Sonnettes mécaniques
• E02D 7/22 - Mise en place par vissage
• E02F 9/20 - EntraînementsDispositifs de commande
• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues

Abrégé

Foundation construction machine comprising: a self-moving assembly (1) for moving the machine on the ground, an excavation tool (4), at least one actuator (3) for moving said excavation tool (4), at least one electric motor (40) for supplying power to at least one movement of the machine, at least one interchangeable electric storage system (5) configured to assume a working condition, in which it is mechanically and electrically connected to the machine, and a replacement condition, in which it is at least mechanically disconnected from the machine; and a handling equipment (6) for bringing said at least one interchangeable electric storage system (5) from the working condition to the replacement condition.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues
• E02D 7/06 - Sonnettes mécaniques
• E02D 7/22 - Mise en place par vissage
• E02F 9/20 - EntraînementsDispositifs de commande

Produits et services

Machines and equipment for laying foundations and for excavation; Construction machines; Electric machines for laying foundations and for excavation; Drilling machines for large-diameter piling; Drilling machines with screws for piling; Drilling machines for small-diameter drilling; Cranes [lifting and hoisting apparatus]; Machine parts, Namely milling cutters for excavation; Machine parts, Namely buckets for excavation; Interchangeable drilling equipment for machines; maids [parts of machines] and Hammers [parts of machines]; Winches; Electric controls for machines or Electric motor controls; Speed governors for machines, engines, and motors; Electric driving motors for machines; pile pressing machines. Downloadable software for the control of electric circuits and installations of machines for foundations, excavations and construction; Data processing apparatus and computers for the control of electric circuits and installations of machines for foundations, excavations and construction; Accumulators, electric; Rechargeable electric batteries and Interchangeable electric batteries.

Abrégé

The foundation construction machine (1) comprises a tracked undercarriage (2), an upper structure (3) mechanically connected to the tracked undercarriage (2), and a mast (4), whereon an operating equipment (5) is configured to be mounted in order to drill the soil. A kinematic mechanism (6) mechanically connects the mast (4) to the upper structure (3), and is configured for varying the distance between them. A control station (7) is configured to be used by an operator for issuing commands aimed at controlling the foundation construction machine (1), and for displaying and/or inputting information about the operation of the machine. A control system (8) is operationally connected to said control station (7) and is configured for controlling and driving the foundation construction machine (1) as a function of the commands issued by the operator. The control system comprises at least one memory unit (11) storing a data archive that contains the maximum values of the pressure generated by the machine on the soil, obtained as a function of corresponding data. Such data also include: setup data representative of the possible setups of the machine; geometric configuration data representative of the possible geometric configurations of the machine; and working force data representative of the working forces acting upon the machine.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues

Abrégé

The foundation construction machine (1) comprises a tracked undercarriage (2), an upper structure (3) mechanically connected to the tracked undercarriage (2), and a mast (4), whereon an operating equipment (5) is configured to be mounted in order to drill the soil. A kinematic mechanism (6) mechanically connects the mast (4) to the upper structure (3), and is configured for varying the distance between them. A control station (7) is configured to be used by an operator for issuing commands aimed at controlling the foundation construction machine (1), and for displaying and/or inputting information about the operation of the machine. A control system (8) is operationally connected to said control station (7) and is configured for controlling and driving the foundation construction machine (1) as a function of the commands issued by the operator. The control system comprises at least one memory unit (11) storing a data archive that contains the maximum values of the pressure generated by the machine on the soil, obtained as a function of corresponding data. Such data also include: setup data representative of the possible setups of the machine; geometric configuration data representative of the possible geometric configurations of the machine; and working force data representative of the working forces acting upon the machine.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues

Abrégé

The foundation construction machine (1) comprises a self-moving or mobile assembly (2) configured to move on the ground, thus moving the foundation construction machine (1); an upper structure (3), mechanically connected to said self- moving or mobile assembly (2), said upper structure (3) being equipped with at least one predefined access point (3A, 3B, 3D) configured to allow a person to gain access to said upper structure (3), and being equipped with at least one walkway surface (7, 16, 18, 21), whereon a person accessing the upper structure (3) will be able to stand or walk. A mast or boom (4) is mechanically connected to the upper structure (3), whereon an operating equipment (5) is configured to be mounted in order to drill the ground. At least one presence sensor (20) is integrally mounted to the upper structure (3), so oriented and configured as to monitor a monitoring region integral with said upper structure (3) and covering said at least one walkway surface (7, 16, 18, 21), said at least one presence sensor (20) being configured for detecting the presence of a solid body in said monitoring region and for sending a detection signal representative of the presence of said solid body. A control system (9) is operationally connected to said at least one presence sensor (20), and is configured for receiving said detection signal from said at least one presence sensor (20) and for sending at least one control signal intended to cause said foundation construction machine (1) to execute at least one predetermined function when said detection signal is representative of the presence of a solid body situated in proximity to said at least one walkway surface (7, 16, 18, 21).

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 9/00 - Enlèvement de rideaux de palplanches, de pieux, de tubages ou d'autres coffrages
• E02D 11/00 - Procédés ou appareils permettant à la fois la mise en place et l'enlèvement de rideaux de palplanches, de pieux ou de tubages
• E21B 41/00 - Matériel ou accessoires non couverts par les groupes
• G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
• E02D 7/16 - Charpentes pour sonnettes
• E02D 7/00 - Procédés ou appareils pour la mise en place de rideaux de palplanches, de pieux, de tubages ou d'autres coffrages
• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues

Abrégé

The foundation construction machine (1) comprises a self-moving or mobile assembly (2) configured to move on the ground, thus moving the foundation construction machine (1); an upper structure (3), mechanically connected to said self- moving or mobile assembly (2), said upper structure (3) being equipped with at least one predefined access point (3A, 3B, 3D) configured to allow a person to gain access to said upper structure (3), and being equipped with at least one walkway surface (7, 16, 18, 21), whereon a person accessing the upper structure (3) will be able to stand or walk. A mast or boom (4) is mechanically connected to the upper structure (3), whereon an operating equipment (5) is configured to be mounted in order to drill the ground. At least one presence sensor (20) is integrally mounted to the upper structure (3), so oriented and configured as to monitor a monitoring region integral with said upper structure (3) and covering said at least one walkway surface (7, 16, 18, 21), said at least one presence sensor (20) being configured for detecting the presence of a solid body in said monitoring region and for sending a detection signal representative of the presence of said solid body. A control system (9) is operationally connected to said at least one presence sensor (20), and is configured for receiving said detection signal from said at least one presence sensor (20) and for sending at least one control signal intended to cause said foundation construction machine (1) to execute at least one predetermined function when said detection signal is representative of the presence of a solid body situated in proximity to said at least one walkway surface (7, 16, 18, 21).

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 7/00 - Procédés ou appareils pour la mise en place de rideaux de palplanches, de pieux, de tubages ou d'autres coffrages
• E02D 7/02 - Mise en place par battage
• E02D 7/16 - Charpentes pour sonnettes
• E02D 9/00 - Enlèvement de rideaux de palplanches, de pieux, de tubages ou d'autres coffrages
• E02D 11/00 - Procédés ou appareils permettant à la fois la mise en place et l'enlèvement de rideaux de palplanches, de pieux ou de tubages
• E21B 41/00 - Matériel ou accessoires non couverts par les groupes

Abrégé

An excavating machine includes an actuation unit for moving the excavator, a main winch and secondary winch for lifting and lowering the actuation unit. A closed hydraulic circuit or an electric circuit drives the main winch. An open hydraulic circuit drives the secondary winch. A first pressure or current sensor measures fluid pressure or, electric current intensity in the hydraulic or electric driving circuit. A second pressure sensor measures fluid pressure in the open hydraulic circuit. A pressure regulator regulates fluid pressure in the open hydraulic circuit. A control unit executes a combined operating condition with the winches applying a force simultaneously and based on values sensed, controls the pressure regulator so the fluid pressure in the open hydraulic circuit, during the combined operating condition, has a target value that is a function of: the fluid pressure in the closed hydraulic circuit or the current in the electric circuit.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues
• E02F 9/20 - EntraînementsDispositifs de commande
• E21B 10/44 - Trépans avec une partie transporteuse hélicoïdale, p. ex. trépans du type à visTarières avec une partie pilote ou des parties amovibles
• E21B 44/00 - Systèmes de commande automatique spécialement adaptés aux opérations de forage, c.-à-d. systèmes à fonctionnement autonome ayant pour rôle d'exécuter ou de modifier une opération de forage sans l'intervention d'un opérateur humain, p. ex. systèmes de forage commandés par ordinateurSystèmes spécialement adaptés à la surveillance de plusieurs variables ou conditions de forage
• F15B 15/20 - Autres parties constitutives
• F15B 19/00 - Test des systèmes ou appareils de manœuvre utilisant la pression d'un fluide, dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas prévus ailleurs
• E21B 7/00 - Procédés ou matériels particuliers pour le forage

Abrégé

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Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues
• E21B 44/00 - Systèmes de commande automatique spécialement adaptés aux opérations de forage, c.-à-d. systèmes à fonctionnement autonome ayant pour rôle d'exécuter ou de modifier une opération de forage sans l'intervention d'un opérateur humain, p. ex. systèmes de forage commandés par ordinateurSystèmes spécialement adaptés à la surveillance de plusieurs variables ou conditions de forage
• E02D 11/00 - Procédés ou appareils permettant à la fois la mise en place et l'enlèvement de rideaux de palplanches, de pieux ou de tubages
• E02D 7/00 - Procédés ou appareils pour la mise en place de rideaux de palplanches, de pieux, de tubages ou d'autres coffrages
• E02F 9/02 - Mécanisme de déplacement
• E02F 9/26 - Dispositifs indicateurs
• G01M 1/14 - Détermination du balourd
• G01M 1/12 - Équilibrage statiqueDétermination de la position du centre de gravité

Abrégé

A method of mounting a kelly bar on a drilling machine includes a step of installing a mounting tool between the rod of a pull-down cylinder and a rotary carriage of the drilling machine. Once the mounting tool has been installed, the drilling machine can be set up with a kelly bar that is longer than the usual kelly bars.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues
• E21B 19/24 - Dispositifs de guidage ou de centrage pour les tiges ou les tubes de forage
• E21B 3/00 - Forage rotatif

Abrégé

Foundation machine (1) for drilling the ground comprising: a base machine (2) comprising a structural frame (3) and a movable assembly (4) for moving the machine (1); a mast (5), mechanically connected to the base machine (2), whereon an operating equipment (6) is adapted to be mounted in order to drill the ground; at least one video camera (11), mounted to the base machine (2) and so oriented as to frame a field of view to be monitored; a control system operatively connected to the at least one video camera (11) in order to receive a signal representative of images acquired by the video camera (11), wherein said control system comprises a neural network trained to recognize a human figure in the images acquired by the video camera (11), wherein, if the neural network recognizes a human figure, the control system controls the foundation machine to perform some predetermined functions.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 5/56 - Pieux à vis
• E02D 7/22 - Mise en place par vissage
• E02D 13/06 - Accessoires pour la mise en place ou l'enlèvement de pieux ou de rideaux de palplanches pour la surveillance pendant la mise en place
• E02F 3/06 - DraguesEngins de terrassement entraînés mécaniquement avec tarière
• G06N 3/08 - Méthodes d'apprentissage

Abrégé

Foundation machine (1) for drilling the ground comprising: a base machine (2) comprising a structural frame (3) and a movable assembly (4) for moving the machine (1); a mast (5), mechanically connected to the base machine (2), whereon an operating equipment (6) is adapted to be mounted in order to drill the ground; at least one video camera (11), mounted to the base machine (2) and so oriented as to frame a field of view to be monitored; a control system operatively connected to the at least one video camera (11) in order to receive a signal representative of images acquired by the video camera (11), wherein said control system comprises a neural network trained to recognize a human figure in the images acquired by the video camera (11), wherein, if the neural network recognizes a human figure, the control system controls the foundation machine to perform some predetermined functions.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 7/22 - Mise en place par vissage
• E02D 13/06 - Accessoires pour la mise en place ou l'enlèvement de pieux ou de rideaux de palplanches pour la surveillance pendant la mise en place
• E02D 5/56 - Pieux à vis
• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues
• E02F 3/06 - DraguesEngins de terrassement entraînés mécaniquement avec tarière
• G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
• G06K 9/62 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la reconnaissance utilisant des moyens électroniques
• G06N 3/08 - Méthodes d'apprentissage

Abrégé

Support and guiding apparatus (3) for feeder lines comprising at least a feeding tube (5) for a digging device (2), said support and guiding apparatus (3) comprising at least a support branch (4) and a plurality of transverse connecting elements or crosspieces (40) connected to said at least a support branch (4), wherein said at least a support branch (4) comprises: a single flexible traction element (6), defining a longitudinal axis (X) said flexible traction element (6) having two opposite end sections (7) and an intermediate section (8) interposed between said end sections (7), said flexible traction element (6) having, at least in the intermediate section (8), a cross section S in a plane YZ perpendicular with respect to said longitudinal axis X, said cross section S being substantially constant all along the length of said at least an intermediate section (8) along the longitudinal axis (X), said cross section S having a width B extending in the direction of the axis Y and a thickness or height H extending in the direction of the axis Z where said width B is greater than said thickness or height H; a plurality of spacer elements (30,39) coupled to said single flexible traction element (6), each one of said spacer elements (30) having a first seat (33) housing the flexible traction element and which is crossed by the flexible traction element, said first seat (33) being shaped in such a way as to orient said flexible traction element (6) along a lying plane XY, and to prevent rotation of the spacer element (30, 39) around the longitudinal axis X, each one of said spacer elements (30,39) being arranged to allow the rotation of the support branch (4) around a rotation axis parallel with respect to said axis Y.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02F 3/22 - Éléments constitutifs
• E02D 17/13 - Fouilles de fondationsOutillage pour faire ces fouilles
• E02F 5/14 - Éléments constitutifs pour excavateurs de tranchées, p. ex. dispositifs indicateurs
• E02F 9/22 - Entraînements hydrauliques ou pneumatiques
• E02F 3/20 - DraguesEngins de terrassement entraînés mécaniquement avec des roues excavatrices tournant autour d'un axe et outils qui ne font qu'ameublir la terre
• E02F 3/58 - Éléments constitutifs
• F16G 13/16 - Chaînes de traction ou de hissage avec dispositifs pour soutenir des câbles électriques, des tuyaux ou des éléments analogues

Abrégé

A drilling machine includes a main body, a mast to mount a drilling tool, a kinematic mechanism movably constraining the mast to the main body while allowing mutual rotation. The kinematic mechanism includes an elongated component hinged at two ends. When the drilling machine is in a drilling configuration, the elongated component performs a structural function to constrain the mast to the main body. An assembling and moving equipment includes a moving element movably mounted to the drilling machine and supporting the elongated component. A moving actuator controls the relative position between the moving element and a mounting portion of the drilling machine. When the drilling machine is in an assembling configuration, one end of the elongated component is released and the moving element acts upon the elongated component. Moving the moving element relative to the mounting portion of the drilling machine causes rotation of the elongated component.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 7/16 - Charpentes pour sonnettes
• E02D 7/22 - Mise en place par vissage
• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues

Produits et services

(1) Machines for foundation fillings, namely, power-operated cable excavators, cranes; deep drilling machines, microdrilling machines, tunnel drilling machines, piling rigs for the building industry and for work on roads; machines for core drilling; drilling machines for geothermal plants; drilling machines for wells and shafts (2) Downloadable computer software for controlling and recording drilling parameters and drilling data for building and road construction; computer hardware for data processing; downloadable computer software for controlling deep drilling machines for foundation, excavation and construction work (1) Building construction and repairing services; installation and maintenance of drilling rigs

Abrégé

A single-pass type drilling machine includes a guide tower, a string of drilling rods, an extension element having an upper end and a lower end with the lower end being coupled with an upper end of the string of drilling rods, a rotary head slidably coupled with the guide tower, and a detection system. The rotary head and the extension element are mutually slidable and arranged to couple with each other in an upper end stop position, where the rotary head is coupled with the extension element substantially at the upper end of the extension element. The rotary head is coupled with the extension element at a lower position with respect to the upper end stop position in at least one locking position. The detection system detects the reaching of the at least one locking position by detecting at least the mutual axial position of the extension element and the rotary head.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 19/16 - Branchement ou débranchement des accouplements de tubes ou de joints
• E21B 3/02 - Moyens d'entraînement de surface pour forage par rotation
• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues
• E21B 17/00 - Tiges ou tubes de forageTrains de tiges souplesTiges d'entraînementMasses-tigesTiges de pompageTubagesColonnes de production
• E21B 19/24 - Dispositifs de guidage ou de centrage pour les tiges ou les tubes de forage
• G01D 5/04 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens mécaniques utilisant des leviersMoyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens mécaniques utilisant des camesMoyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensibleMoyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminéTransducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens mécaniques utilisant des engrenages

Abrégé

A device measures the flow rate of a fluid, such as concrete, in a pumping plant connected to a drilling machine provided with a drilling tool. The pumping plant includes a motor pump and a connection pipe to lead fluid from the motor pump to the drilling tool. The device includes a transmitting module, for rigidly and removably mounted on the pumping plant and including an accelerometer and a receiving module, associated with the drilling machine. The transmitting module detects accelerations generated by vibrations of the pumping plant during the pumping of the fluid. The accelerations indicate flow rate of the fluid. The transmitting module wirelessly sends a signal, which is processed based on the detected accelerations, to the receiving module. The receiving module receives the signal from the transmitting module and sends a signal indicating the flow rate of the pumped fluid based on the received signal.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p. ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
• E02D 5/34 - Pieux en béton ou analogue coulés en place
• E02D 5/56 - Pieux à vis
• G01F 3/14 - Mesure du débit volumétrique des fluides ou d'un matériau solide fluent dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers le compteur par quantités successives et plus ou moins séparées, le compteur étant entraîné par l'écoulement avec des chambres de mesure qui se dilatent ou se contractent au cours du mesurage ayant des parois rigides mobiles comprenant des pistons animés d'un mouvement alternatif, p. ex. se déplaçant d'un mouvement alternatif dans un corps tournant
• G01F 25/10 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume des débitmètres

Abrégé

Drilling machine (1) comprising: a supporting structure (3); a drilling string (12); a drilling head (11); a flexible tensile element (17); a moving device (21), mechanically connected to the supporting structure (3) and mechanically associated with the flexible tensile element (17) to hold and move the drilling string (12); at least one first electric motor (22) configured to, in a first operating mode, actuate the moving device (21) so as to lift the drilling string (12), and configured to, in a second operating mode, apply a braking mechanical power on the moving device (21) so as to brake in a controlled manner the lowering of the drilling string (12) to reach and maintain a desired controlled lowering speed (Vd), the at least one first electric motor (22) being also configured to produce an electric power (Pmot); a first bidirectional electric power converter device (23) configured to convert the electric power produced (Pmot) into converted electric power (Pregen); an electric energy transmission network (24) arranged to transmit the converted electric power (Pregen); an electric power use unit (25) arranged to receive said converted electric power (Pregen), the electric power use unit (25) comprising at least one first electric energy storage system (40) and a prime motor (50) configured to generate electric power; a control group (7) configured to send at least one first electric control signal representative of the value of the desired controlled lowering speed (Vd); a control system (60) configured to generate second electric control signals based on such a first electric control signal and send the second electric control signals to the first bidirectional electric power converter device (23) which is configured to control the operation of the first electric motor (22) based on said second electric control signals received from the control system (60), so that the drilling string (12) carries out the lowering at the desired controlled lowering speed (Vd), the control system (60) being of the distributed and real-time type.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues
• E21B 3/02 - Moyens d'entraînement de surface pour forage par rotation

Abrégé

An assembly for driving excavating equipment for an excavating machine includes a drive assembly sliding along a mast of a machine, for driving the drilling equipment; and an actuator. The drive assembly includes a first structure with guide members for sliding along the mast; and a second support structure to support the drilling equipment. The first and second support structures are mutually movable. The drive assembly has at least two operating configurations, for setting at least two excavation center-to-center distances. In the operating configurations of the drive assembly, the first and second support structures are mutually rigidly and directly constrained. While switching between operating configurations, the first and second support structures are always directly mechanically constrained to each other. The actuator controls movement between the first structure and the second support structure and carries out further operative functions for driving parts of an excavating machine or drilling equipment.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 3/02 - Moyens d'entraînement de surface pour forage par rotation
• E21B 19/084 - Appareils pour faire avancer les tiges ou les câblesAppareils pour augmenter ou diminuer la pression sur l'outil de forageAppareils pour compenser le poids des tiges avec des moyens de traction souples, p. ex. des câbles
• E21B 3/04 - Tables de rotation
• E02F 3/06 - DraguesEngins de terrassement entraînés mécaniquement avec tarière
• E21B 15/00 - Supports pour la machine de forage, p. ex. tours de forage ou mâts de forage
• E21B 19/00 - Manipulation de tiges, tubages, tubes ou autre objets analogues à l'extérieur du trou de forage, p. ex. dans la tour de forageAppareils pour faire avancer les tiges ou les câbles
• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues

Abrégé

Excavating machine, comprising: an actuation unit (100) for moving excavating means (108); a main winch (109) and a secondary winch (111) for lifting and lowering the actuation unit (100); a primary driving circuit, which is a closed hydraulic circuit (201) or an electric circuit, for driving the main winch (109); an open hydraulic circuit (202) for driving the secondary winch (111); a first pressure sensor (213) or a current sensor, for measuring the pressure (Pprinc) of a fluid or, respectively, the intensity of an electric current (Iprinc) in the primary driving circuit; a second pressure sensor (216) for measuring the pressure (Ppd) of a fluid in the open hydraulic circuit (202); pressure regulating means for regulating the pressure (Ppd) of the fluid in the open hydraulic circuit (202); a control unit (118) for executing a combined operating condition, wherein the winches (109, 111) apply a force simultaneously; and, based on values sensed by the pressure sensors (213, 216), or by the second pressure sensor (216) and the current sensor, controlling the pressure regulating means in a manner such that the pressure (Ppd) of the fluid in the open hydraulic circuit (202), during the combined operating condition, takes a target value (Ptarget) that is a function of: the pressure (Pprinc) of the fluid in the closed hydraulic circuit (201) or, respectively, the electric current (Iprinc) in the electric circuit.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02F 9/20 - EntraînementsDispositifs de commande

Abrégé

Excavating machine, comprising: an actuation unit (100) for moving excavating means (108); a main winch (109) and a secondary winch (111) for lifting and lowering the actuation unit (100); a primary driving circuit, which is a closed hydraulic circuit (201) or an electric circuit, for driving the main winch (109); an open hydraulic circuit (202) for driving the secondary winch (111); a first pressure sensor (213) or a current sensor, for measuring the pressure (Pprinc) of a fluid or, respectively, the intensity of an electric current (Iprinc) in the primary driving circuit; a second pressure sensor (216) for measuring the pressure (Ppd) of a fluid in the open hydraulic circuit (202); pressure regulating means for regulating the pressure (Ppd) of the fluid in the open hydraulic circuit (202); a control unit (118) for executing a combined operating condition, wherein the winches (109, 111) apply a force simultaneously; and, based on values sensed by the pressure sensors (213, 216), or by the second pressure sensor (216) and the current sensor, controlling the pressure regulating means in a manner such that the pressure (Ppd) of the fluid in the open hydraulic circuit (202), during the combined operating condition, takes a target value (Ptarget) that is a function of: the pressure (Pprinc) of the fluid in the closed hydraulic circuit (201) or, respectively, the electric current (Iprinc) in the electric circuit.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02F 9/20 - EntraînementsDispositifs de commande

Abrégé

Drilling machine (100) of the single-pass type comprising: - a guide tower (130); - a string of drilling rods (60); - an extension element (1) having an upper end and a lower end, said lower end being coupled with an upper end of the string of drilling rods (60); - a rotary head (15) slidably coupled with the guide tower (130), the rotary head (15) and the extension element (1) being mutually slidable and arranged to couple with each other in an upper end stop position in which the rotary head (15) is coupled with the extension element substantially at the upper end of the extension element (1), and in at least one locking position in which the rotary head (15) is coupled with the extension element (1) at a lower position with respect to the upper end stop position; - a detection system configured to detect the reaching of the at least one locking position by detecting at least the mutual axial position of the extension element (1) and of the rotary head (15).

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues
• E21B 17/07 - Joints télescopiques permettant de faire varier les longueurs de trains de tigesAmortisseurs

Abrégé

Drilling machine (100) of the single-pass type comprising: - a guide tower (130); - a string of drilling rods (60); - an extension element (1) having an upper end and a lower end, said lower end being coupled with an upper end of the string of drilling rods (60); - a rotary head (15) slidably coupled with the guide tower (130), the rotary head (15) and the extension element (1) being mutually slidable and arranged to couple with each other in an upper end stop position in which the rotary head (15) is coupled with the extension element substantially at the upper end of the extension element (1), and in at least one locking position in which the rotary head (15) is coupled with the extension element (1) at a lower position with respect to the upper end stop position; - a detection system configured to detect the reaching of the at least one locking position by detecting at least the mutual axial position of the extension element (1) and of the rotary head (15).

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues
• E21B 17/07 - Joints télescopiques permettant de faire varier les longueurs de trains de tigesAmortisseurs

Produits et services

Earthmoving and construction machines and equipment; Lifting apparatus, namely, Winches; Hydraulic controls for machines and engines; hydraulic Control mechanisms for machines and engines; Milling machines; Power hammers; power operated Hammers; Hydraulic engines; Drilling machines; vacuum Pumps; Speed governors for machines and engines; Excavators being earth moving or construction machines; Transmissions for machines; back Pressure valves as parts of machines; Piling rigs for large diameter perforations being earth moving or construction machines; Cochlear piling rigs being earth moving or construction machines; Cranes; Hydro-mill trench cutters; Grab attachments for excavators; Interchangeable drilling equipment for drilling machines; Drilling machines for small diameter perforations downloadable computer Software controlling hydraulic circuits of earth moving or construction machines; Data processing apparatus

Produits et services

Machines and equipment for earth moving and construction; Elevating apparatus; Winches; Controls (Hydraulic -) for machines, motors and engines; Control mechanisms for machines, engines or motors; Milling machines; Power hammers; Hammers [parts of machines]; Hydraulic engines and motors; Drilling machines; Pumps [parts of machines, engines or motors]; Speed governors for machines, engines and motors; Excavators; Transmissions for machines; Pressure valves [parts of machines]; Drilling machines for large-diameter piling; Drilling machines with screws for piling; Cranes [lifting and hoisting apparatus]; Trench cutters; Buckets for excavators; Interchangeable drilling equipment for machines; Drilling machines for small-diameter drilling. Computer software; Data processing apparatus; Computers.

Abrégé

Drilling machine (1) comprising: a main body, a mast (5), whereon a drilling tool is to be mounted, a kinematic mechanism (2) configured for movably constraining the mast (5) to the main body while allowing mutual rotation thereof, wherein the kinematic mechanism (2) includes an elongated component configured for being hinged at its two ends. When the drilling machine (1) is in a drilling operating configuration, the elongated component is hinged at its two ends and performs a structural function in the kinematic mechanism (2) for constraining the mast (5) to the main body. An assembling and moving equipment (20a, 20b) comprises: a moving element movably mounted to a portion of the drilling machine (1) and adapted to support the elongated component, a moving actuator (22) adapted to control the relative position between the moving element and the portion of the drilling machine (1) to which the moving element is mounted. The assembling and moving equipment (20a, 20b) is configured in a manner such that, when the drilling machine (1) is in an assembling configuration, in which one end of the elongated component is released and the moving element is acting upon the elongated component, the movement of the moving element relative to the portion of the drilling machine (1) to which it is mounted will cause a rotation of the elongated component.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 7/16 - Charpentes pour sonnettes
• E02D 7/22 - Mise en place par vissage
• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues

Abrégé

Drilling machine (1) comprising: a main body, a mast (5), whereon a drilling tool is to be mounted, a kinematic mechanism (2) configured for movably constraining the mast (5) to the main body while allowing mutual rotation thereof, wherein the kinematic mechanism (2) includes an elongated component configured for being hinged at its two ends. When the drilling machine (1) is in a drilling operating configuration, the elongated component is hinged at its two ends and performs a structural function in the kinematic mechanism (2) for constraining the mast (5) to the main body. An assembling and moving equipment (20a, 20b) comprises: a moving element movably mounted to a portion of the drilling machine (1) and adapted to support the elongated component, a moving actuator (22) adapted to control the relative position between the moving element and the portion of the drilling machine (1) to which the moving element is mounted. The assembling and moving equipment (20a, 20b) is configured in a manner such that, when the drilling machine (1) is in an assembling configuration, in which one end of the elongated component is released and the moving element is acting upon the elongated component, the movement of the moving element relative to the portion of the drilling machine (1) to which it is mounted will cause a rotation of the elongated component.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 7/16 - Charpentes pour sonnettes
• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues
• E02D 7/22 - Mise en place par vissage

Abrégé

Drilling machine (1) comprising: a supporting structure (3); a drilling string (12); a drilling head (11); a flexible tensile element (17); a moving device (21), mechanically connected to the supporting structure (3) and mechanically associated with the flexible tensile element (17) to hold and move the drilling string (12); at least one first electric motor (22) configured to, in a first operating mode, actuate the moving device (21) so as to lift the drilling string (12), and configured to, in a second operating mode, apply a braking mechanical power on the moving device (21) so as to brake in a controlled manner the lowering of the drilling string (12) to reach and maintain a desired controlled lowering speed (Vd), the at least one first electric motor (22) being also configured to produce an electric power (Pmot); a first bidirectional electric power converter device (23) configured to convert the electric power produced (Pmot) into converted electric power (Pregen); an electric energy transmission network (24) arranged to transmit the converted electric power (Pregen); an electric power use unit (25) arranged to receive said converted electric power (Pregen), the electric power use unit (25) comprising at least one first electric energy storage system (40) and a prime motor (50) configured to generate electric power; a control group (7) configured to send at least one first electric control signal representative of the value of the desired controlled lowering speed (Vd); a control system (60) configured to generate second electric control signals based on such a first electric control signal and send the second electric control signals to the first bidirectional electric power converter device (23) which is configured to control the operation of the first electric motor (22) based on said second electric control signals received from the control system (60), so that the drilling string (12) carries out the lowering at the desired controlled lowering speed (Vd), the control system (60) being of the distributed and real-time type.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 3/02 - Moyens d'entraînement de surface pour forage par rotation
• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues

Abrégé

Drilling machine (1) comprising: a supporting structure (3); a drilling string (12); a drilling head (11); a flexible tensile element (17); a moving device (21), mechanically connected to the supporting structure (3) and mechanically associated with the flexible tensile element (17) to hold and move the drilling string (12); at least one first electric motor (22) configured to, in a first operating mode, actuate the moving device (21) so as to lift the drilling string (12), and configured to, in a second operating mode, apply a braking mechanical power on the moving device (21) so as to brake in a controlled manner the lowering of the drilling string (12) to reach and maintain a desired controlled lowering speed (Vd), the at least one first electric motor (22) being also configured to produce an electric power (Pmot); a first bidirectional electric power converter device (23) configured to convert the electric power produced (Pmot) into converted electric power (Pregen); an electric energy transmission network (24) arranged to transmit the converted electric power (Pregen); an electric power use unit (25) arranged to receive said converted electric power (Pregen), the electric power use unit (25) comprising at least one first electric energy storage system (40) and a prime motor (50) configured to generate electric power; a control group (7) configured to send at least one first electric control signal representative of the value of the desired controlled lowering speed (Vd); a control system (60) configured to generate second electric control signals based on such a first electric control signal and send the second electric control signals to the first bidirectional electric power converter device (23) which is configured to control the operation of the first electric motor (22) based on said second electric control signals received from the control system (60), so that the drilling string (12) carries out the lowering at the desired controlled lowering speed (Vd), the control system (60) being of the distributed and real-time type.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues
• E21B 3/02 - Moyens d'entraînement de surface pour forage par rotation

Abrégé

Assembly for driving excavating equipment (10, 12) for an excavating machine (100), the assembly comprising: a drive assembly (110, 900), adapted to slide along a mast (5) of a machine (100), for driving the drilling equipment (10, 12); and at least one actuator (23, 13). The drive assembly (110, 900) comprising: a first structure (90, 111), comprising guide members (92, 116, 115) to allow the sliding thereof along the mast (5); and a second support structure (80, 112) adapted to support the drilling equipment (10, 12). The first structure (90, 111) and the second support structure (80, 112) are mutually movable. The drive assembly (110, 900) being capable of taking at least two operating configurations, so that at least two excavation centre-to- centre distances (il, i2) can be set. In the at least two operating configurations of the drive assembly (110, 900), the first structure (90,110) and the second support structure (80,112) are mutually constrained in a rigid and direct manner. While switching between the different operating configurations, the first structure (90, 111) and the second support structure (80, 112) are always directly constrained to each other through at least one mechanical constraint. The actuator (23, 13) is adapted to control the movement between the first structure (90, 111) and the second support structure (80, 112) and also to carry out further operative functions for driving parts of an excavating machine (100) or of the drilling equipment (10, 12).

Classes IPC  ?

• E02F 3/06 - DraguesEngins de terrassement entraînés mécaniquement avec tarière
• B62D 55/06 - Véhicules à chenilles avec chenilles et sans roues additionnelles
• E02F 5/04 - Dragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des tarières
• E21B 3/04 - Tables de rotation
• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues

Abrégé

Assembly for driving excavating equipment (10, 12) for an excavating machine (100), the assembly comprising: a drive assembly (110, 900), adapted to slide along a mast (5) of a machine (100), for driving the drilling equipment (10, 12); and at least one actuator (23, 13). The drive assembly (110, 900) comprising: a first structure (90, 111), comprising guide members (92, 116, 115) to allow the sliding thereof along the mast (5); and a second support structure (80, 112) adapted to support the drilling equipment (10, 12). The first structure (90, 111) and the second support structure (80, 112) are mutually movable. The drive assembly (110, 900) being capable of taking at least two operating configurations, so that at least two excavation centre-to- centre distances (il, i2) can be set. In the at least two operating configurations of the drive assembly (110, 900), the first structure (90,110) and the second support structure (80,112) are mutually constrained in a rigid and direct manner. While switching between the different operating configurations, the first structure (90, 111) and the second support structure (80, 112) are always directly constrained to each other through at least one mechanical constraint. The actuator (23, 13) is adapted to control the movement between the first structure (90, 111) and the second support structure (80, 112) and also to carry out further operative functions for driving parts of an excavating machine (100) or of the drilling equipment (10, 12).

Classes IPC  ?

• B62D 55/06 - Véhicules à chenilles avec chenilles et sans roues additionnelles
• E02F 3/06 - DraguesEngins de terrassement entraînés mécaniquement avec tarière
• E02F 5/04 - Dragues ou engins de terrassement à usages particuliers pour creuser des tranchées ou fossés avec des tarières
• E21B 3/04 - Tables de rotation
• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues

Abrégé

Device to measure the flow rate of a fluid, such as concrete, in a pumping plant connected to a drilling machine (3) provided with a drilling tool (21), said pumping plant comprising a motor pump (1) and a connection pipe (2) to lead the fluid from said motor pump (1) to the drilling tool (21). The device comprises: at least one transmitting module (4, 4a), adapted to be rigidly mounted and in a removable manner, on the pumping plant and comprising at least one accelerometer (9); a receiving module (5), adapted to be associated with the drilling machine (3). The transmitting module (4, 4a) is configured to detect the accelerations generated by the vibrations of the pumping plant during the pumping of the fluid, said accelerations indicating the flow rate of the fluid, and to send a signal, which is processed based on the detected accelerations, to the receiving module (5) through wireless transmission. The receiving module (5) is configured to receive the signal from the transmitting module (4, 4a) and to send a signal indicating the flow rate of the pumped fluid based on the received signal.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p. ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
• G01F 3/20 - Mesure du débit volumétrique des fluides ou d'un matériau solide fluent dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers le compteur par quantités successives et plus ou moins séparées, le compteur étant entraîné par l'écoulement avec des chambres de mesure qui se dilatent ou se contractent au cours du mesurage ayant des parois élastiques mobiles, p. ex. des diaphragmes, soufflets
• E02D 5/34 - Pieux en béton ou analogue coulés en place
• E02D 5/56 - Pieux à vis
• E04G 21/04 - Dispositifs pour transporter et distribuer en même temps
• G01F 25/00 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume

Abrégé

An excavation tool for making ground excavations for panels and diaphragms includes at least one rotary excavation drum. At least one frame is adapted to support the excavation drum. At least one pump is adapted for suction of an excavation fluid. A brushless electric motor is adapted to put in rotation the at least one excavation drum. At least one mechanical reducer is operationally connected to the electric motor and the at least one excavation drum. The electric motor is installed in the frame and coaxial to the at least one excavation drum. The at least one mechanical reducer is coaxial to the electric motor and the at least one excavation drum. The at least one mechanical reducer is adapted to transfer rotary motion from the electric motor to the at least one excavation drum.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 17/13 - Fouilles de fondationsOutillage pour faire ces fouilles
• E02F 3/20 - DraguesEngins de terrassement entraînés mécaniquement avec des roues excavatrices tournant autour d'un axe et outils qui ne font qu'ameublir la terre
• F16H 1/46 - Systèmes consistant en plusieurs trains d'engrenages, chacun comportant des engrenages orbitaux
• E02F 3/26 - Dispositifs de sécurité ou de commande
• F16H 1/32 - Transmissions à engrenages pour transmettre un mouvement rotatif avec engrenages à mouvement orbital dans lesquels l'axe central de la transmission est situé à l'intérieur de la périphérie d'un engrenage orbital
• E02F 3/24 - Roues excavatricesÉléments excavateurs des rouesEntraînement des roues
• E02F 3/92 - Éléments de creusement, p. ex. crépines d'aspiration

Abrégé

A system and method detect at least one mechanical locking position of a drill string in a soil drilling machine. According the system and method, there are: a sensor apparatus which is configured to detect first data indicating the position assumed by the top of the drill string and second data indicating the position assumed by the bottom of the drill string. A control unit calculates the estimated length of the drill string based on the data and to compare the estimated length with a reference length value. A pair of kelly rods is in a mechanical locking position; and a signaling apparatus is configured to signal when the estimated length corresponds to a reference length value.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 17/02 - AccouplementsJoints
• E21B 47/09 - Localisation ou détermination de la position d'objets dans les trous de forage ou dans les puitsIdentification des parties libres ou bloquées des tubes
• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues
• E21B 15/04 - Supports pour la machine de forage, p. ex. tours de forage ou mâts de forage spécialement adaptés au forage dirigé, p. ex. appareils pour trous inclinés

Abrégé

A modular assembly for handling excavating equipment is disclosed. The assembly includes a first rotating table having a main body; one or more motors, each having a pinion, associated with the main body; a bearing having a fixed ring constrained to the main body and a movable ring that is coaxial and rotatable with respect to the fixed ring; a dragging sleeve integrally coupled with the movable ring coaxially to the bearing; a ring gear integrally and coaxially coupled with the dragging sleeve to engage with the pinion and be moved in rotation by the motors rotating integrally with the dragging sleeve and integrally with the movable ring. The assembly also has a second rotating table adapted to be coupled to a continuous excavating propeller; a plurality of accessories associated with the first rotating table so it can be coupled to a telescopic Kelly rod or to a continuous excavating propeller or to a casing and excavating pipe.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 7/00 - Procédés ou appareils pour la mise en place de rideaux de palplanches, de pieux, de tubages ou d'autres coffrages
• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues
• E02D 7/30 - Mise en place de pieux creux ou de tubages par moyens disposés à l'intérieur des pieux ou des tubages par noyaux de battage
• E02D 5/36 - Pieux en béton ou analogue coulés en place sans utilisation de tubages ou autres coffrages
• E02D 7/18 - Mise en place par vibration
• E21B 7/00 - Procédés ou matériels particuliers pour le forage
• E21B 7/20 - Enfoncement de tubages de revêtement ou de tubes dans les trous de forageForage et tubage simultanés des trous de forage

Abrégé

A measuring device for measuring an excavation site is described having a supporting frame, at least one profile measuring apparatus, associated with the supporting frame, facing a corresponding lateral wall of the excavation site. Each profile measuring apparatus has a feeler element arranged to remain in contact with the excavation site lateral wall. A sensor system associated with the supporting frame is provided having rotation sensors, and translation sensors. A data processing system, based on the rotation and translation data measured by the sensor system, is provided for calculating the actual profile of the lateral wall of the excavation site.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 17/00 - Procédés ou appareils pour la détermination de la capacité des récipients ou des cavités, ou du volume des corps solides
• E21B 47/003 - Détermination des volumes du puits ou trou de forage
• E02F 3/20 - DraguesEngins de terrassement entraînés mécaniquement avec des roues excavatrices tournant autour d'un axe et outils qui ne font qu'ameublir la terre
• G01B 5/207 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques mécaniques pour mesurer des contours ou des courbes en utilisant plusieurs transducteurs fixes fonctionnant simultanément
• G01B 3/46 - Calibres à tampon pour les dimensions intérieures avec des surfaces de contact dont l'écartement est fixe, mais peut être réglé à l'avance
• G01C 7/06 - Tracé de profils de cavités, p. ex. de tunnels
• E02F 3/26 - Dispositifs de sécurité ou de commande
• G01B 5/20 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques mécaniques pour mesurer des contours ou des courbes
• E02D 17/13 - Fouilles de fondationsOutillage pour faire ces fouilles

Abrégé

A drilling machine having: a string of telescopic rods provided with an excavation tool; a winch having a drum associated with a motor; a flexible pulling element connected on the one hand to the drum and on the other hand to the string of telescopic rods; a manual control element of the winch that can assume a first position, a second position and a third position; a control system configured for controlling the motor, in a first operating mode, so as to unwind the flexible pulling element from the drum when the manual control element is in the first position, wind the flexible pulling element on the drum in order to raise the string of telescopic rods when the manual control element is in the second position, stop the drum when the manual control element is in the third position; wherein it comprises a first manual selector adapted to select a second operating mode, and in that the control system is configured for controlling the motor, in the second operating mode, so as to wind the flexible pulling element on the drum in order to tension the flexible pulling element without raising the string of telescopic rods when the manual control element assumes the third position.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues
• E21B 19/00 - Manipulation de tiges, tubages, tubes ou autre objets analogues à l'extérieur du trou de forage, p. ex. dans la tour de forageAppareils pour faire avancer les tiges ou les câbles
• B66D 1/46 - Dispositifs de commande non automatiques électriques
• B66D 1/50 - Dispositifs de commande automatiques pour maintenir une tension prédéterminée de la corde, du câble ou de la chaîne, p. ex. pour des cordes ou des câbles de remorqueur, des chaînes d'ancreCommande de la tension des câbles de treuils de touage ou d'amarrage
• B66D 1/60 - Mécanismes d'enroulement des cordes, câbles ou chaînesCabestans adaptés à des usages particuliers
• E21B 44/02 - Commande automatique de l'avance de l'outil

Abrégé

Drilling machine (1) comprising: a string of telescopic rods (12) provided with an excavation tool (15); a winch (8) comprising a drum (8) associated with a motor (23); a flexible pulling element (9) connected on the one hand to the drum (8) and on the other hand to the string of telescopic rods (12); a manual control element (16) of the winch (8) that can assume at least a first position, a second position and a third position; a control system (23) configured for controlling the motor (23), in a first operating mode, so as to unwind the flexible pulling element (9) from the drum (8) when the manual control element (16) is in the first position, wind the flexible pulling element (9) on the drum (8) in order to raise the string of telescopic rods (12) when the manual control element (16) is in the second position, stop the drum (8) when the manual control element (16) is in the third position; characterized in that it comprises a first manual selector (26) adapted to select at least a second operating mode, and in that the control system is configured for controlling the motor (23), in the second operating mode, so as to wind the flexible pulling element (9) on the drum (8) in order to tension the flexible pulling element (9) without raising the string of telescopic rods (12) when the manual control element (16) assumes the third position.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 7/00 - Procédés ou matériels particuliers pour le forage
• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues
• E21B 19/00 - Manipulation de tiges, tubages, tubes ou autre objets analogues à l'extérieur du trou de forage, p. ex. dans la tour de forageAppareils pour faire avancer les tiges ou les câbles

Abrégé

A support and guiding apparatus for feeder lines having a feed pipe for excavation devices is disclosed. The apparatus has a support branch and a plurality of crosspieces connected with the support branch which includes ring chain having a first and a second series of rings linked to one another in an alternate manner, defining a longitudinal axis (X); a plurality of spacer elements coupled to rings of the first series of rings so that they cannot slide. Each of the spacer elements has a seat that houses a ring of the first series of rings by orienting it in a substantially stable manner on a first lying plane, a second seat and a third seat opposite to each other that partially house the rings of the second series of rings linked to the one housed in the first seat by orienting them on a second lying plane transverse to the first lying plane, each of said spacer elements being arranged to prevent the longitudinal sliding between the rings and to allow the rotation of the rings of the second series of rings only on the second lying plane around a rotation axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the chain and to the second lying plane.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02F 3/22 - Éléments constitutifs
• F16L 3/26 - Supports pour tuyaux, pour câbles ou pour conduits de protection, p. ex. potences, pattes de fixation, attaches, brides, colliers spécialement adaptés pour le support des tuyaux sur toute leur longueur, p. ex. chenal ou conduite de tuyaux
• E02F 3/20 - DraguesEngins de terrassement entraînés mécaniquement avec des roues excavatrices tournant autour d'un axe et outils qui ne font qu'ameublir la terre
• F16G 13/18 - Chaînes ayant des caractéristiques générales particulières
• F16G 15/12 - Maillons de chaîne
• F16G 13/12 - Chaînes de traction ou de hissage
• E02F 9/22 - Entraînements hydrauliques ou pneumatiques
• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues
• F16L 3/10 - Supports pour tuyaux, pour câbles ou pour conduits de protection, p. ex. potences, pattes de fixation, attaches, brides, colliers entourant pratiquement le tuyau, le câble ou le conduit de protection fractionnés, c.-à-d. à deux éléments en prise avec le tuyau, le câble ou le conduit de protection
• F16L 3/223 - Supports pour tuyaux, pour câbles ou pour conduits de protection, p. ex. potences, pattes de fixation, attaches, brides, colliers spécialement adaptés pour supporter un certain nombre de tuyaux parallèles séparés par un espace chaque support ayant une base transversale pour supporter les tuyaux
• E02D 17/13 - Fouilles de fondationsOutillage pour faire ces fouilles

Abrégé

Support and guiding apparatus (3) for feeder lines comprising at least one feed pipe (5) for excavation devices, the support and guiding apparatus (3) comprising at least one support branch (4) and a plurality of crosspieces (40) connected with the support branch (4) which comprises: at least one ring chain (6) comprising a first series of rings (60A) and a second series of rings (60B) linked to one another in an alternate manner, defining a longitudinal axis (X); a plurality of spacer elements (30) coupled to respective rings (60A) of the first series of rings so that they cannot slide with respect thereto, each of said spacer elements (30) having a first seat (34) that houses a respective ring (60A) of the first series of rings by orienting it in a substantially stable manner on a first lying plane, a second seat (33) and a third seat (39) opposite to each other that partially house the rings (605) of the second series of rings linked to the one housed in the first seat (34) by orienting them on a second lying plane transverse to said first lying plane, each of said spacer elements (30) being arranged to prevent the longitudinal sliding between the rings (60A, 60B) and to allow the rotation of the rings (60B) of the second series of rings only on the second lying plane around a rotation axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the chain (6) and to the second lying plane.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02F 3/36 - Éléments constitutifs
• E02F 7/00 - Matériel pour transporter ou séparer les déblais
• E02F 9/14 - FlèchesSupports de câbles

Abrégé

A device is provided for the movement and mutual assembly of segments of an excavation battery. The device includes four parts: an upper joint, a lower joint, a flexible element and a stop element. The upper joint is connectable to a driving tube. The lower joint is connectable to one segment of the excavation battery. The flexible element connects the upper joint to the lower joint so that the lower joint slides along the flexible element. The stop element limits the sliding of the lower joint away from the upper joint, and includes a ballast with a diameter that is less than a diameter of an inner duct in one segment of the excavation battery.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 7/00 - Procédés ou appareils pour la mise en place de rideaux de palplanches, de pieux, de tubages ou d'autres coffrages
• E21B 3/02 - Moyens d'entraînement de surface pour forage par rotation
• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues
• E21B 10/44 - Trépans avec une partie transporteuse hélicoïdale, p. ex. trépans du type à visTarières avec une partie pilote ou des parties amovibles
• E21B 19/08 - Appareils pour faire avancer les tiges ou les câblesAppareils pour augmenter ou diminuer la pression sur l'outil de forageAppareils pour compenser le poids des tiges
• E21B 19/16 - Branchement ou débranchement des accouplements de tubes ou de joints
• E21B 19/18 - Branchement ou débranchement du trépan et du tube de forage

Abrégé

Device (1) for the movement and mutual assembly of segments (51, 52) of an excavation battery (50), like for example auger or rod segments, for the composition of said excavation battery (50) and for the connection of said battery (50) to a digging machine (2), said device (1) comprising: - an upper joint (10) integrally connectable in a removable manner to a driving tube (5) or to a rotary head (4) of the digging machine (2); - a lower joint (20) integrally connectable in a removable manner to a segment (51, 52) of said excavation battery (50) to be made up; - a flexible element (30) that connects said two joints (10, 20) being constrained with one own end to said upper joint (10) and connected with the other own end to said lower joint (20), so that said lower joint (20) can slide along said flexible element (30) moving with respect to said upper joint (10) between a disengaged extended position, in which said joints (10, 20) are separated and can only transfer an axial pull through said flexible element (30), and an engaged contracted position in which said joints (10, 20) are adjacent and engaged with one another in order to transfer torque and axial forces from said tube (5) to said excavation battery (50) being formed; - a stop element (40) that limits the sliding of the lower joint (20) away from said upper joint (10) along the flexible element (30).

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 5/56 - Pieux à vis
• E02D 7/22 - Mise en place par vissage
• E21B 10/44 - Trépans avec une partie transporteuse hélicoïdale, p. ex. trépans du type à visTarières avec une partie pilote ou des parties amovibles

Abrégé

The invention includes digging equipment having a self-propelled base machine provided with an arm that supports a digging tool. The digging tool is provided with a device for crumbling soil. The digging tool is operatively connected to the base machine through a suspending flexible element that can be wound or unwound by a winch arranged on the base machine. The base machine also includes a main power engine, to actuate all the hydraulic apparatuses of the digging equipment, and a hydraulic system consisting of two independent and separate hydraulic circuits (S; U). A first hydraulic circuit (S) is configured to control and supply the main service apparatuses of the base machine, including a movement apparatus for moving the digging tool. A second hydraulic circuit (U) is configured to control and supply the main digging apparatuses of the digging tool, including at least the actuators of the device for crumbling soil.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02F 3/20 - DraguesEngins de terrassement entraînés mécaniquement avec des roues excavatrices tournant autour d'un axe et outils qui ne font qu'ameublir la terre
• E02D 17/13 - Fouilles de fondationsOutillage pour faire ces fouilles
• E02D 3/12 - Consolidation par mise en place dans le sol de produits solidifiants ou obturant les pores
• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues
• E02F 9/22 - Entraînements hydrauliques ou pneumatiques

Abrégé

A tubing device is operatively connectable to an excavation machine. The tubing device comprises a base frame, at least one guiding tower operatively connected to the base frame, and a tube operating unit, operatively connected to the guiding tower. The tube operating unit is slidable along the guiding tower and is provided with engaging means capable of both selectively holding a tube segment, and of transmitting a rotary motion and an axial sliding movement to such a tube segment so as to allow the progressive driving in the ground and subsequent extraction from the ground.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 7/00 - Procédés ou appareils pour la mise en place de rideaux de palplanches, de pieux, de tubages ou d'autres coffrages
• E02D 5/38 - Pieux en béton ou analogue coulés en place par utilisation de tubages ou autres coffrages
• E02D 5/28 - Pieux préfabriqués en acier
• E02D 5/66 - Tubages ou autres coffrages
• E02D 7/26 - Mise en place par l'utilisation simultanée de plusieurs procédés
• E02D 7/28 - Mise en place de pieux creux ou de tubages par moyens disposés à l'intérieur des pieux ou des tubages
• E02D 11/00 - Procédés ou appareils permettant à la fois la mise en place et l'enlèvement de rideaux de palplanches, de pieux ou de tubages
• E02D 15/04 - Mise en place du béton dans des tubages, des pieux tubulaires, des forages ou des puits de faible section

Abrégé

In the auger cleaning device (8) according to the invention, in the closed configuration the tool-holder support forms a pass-through opening (82) arranged for allowing the passage of a helical drilling tool (6), the cleaning tool (170) engaging with the screw of the drilling tool (6) and, actuated by the actuation system (12, 12′,12″, 4), is arranged for rotating around the drilling tool (6) following at least one of its threads (60) so as to remove the debris lying on the drilling tool (6). In the open configuration the cleaning tool (170) is disengaged from the drilling tool (6) and preferably farther from it, with respect to when it is in the closed configuration.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 12/06 - Dispositifs de nettoyage mécaniques

Abrégé

The method comprises the following operations: delivering a moving power to at least one linear actuator (1, 7) arranged to move a mast (5) mounted so as to swing with respect to a self-propelled structure (3) among a plurality of moving operating configurations; delivering an actuating power to a winch (8) which is supported by said self-propelled structure (3) and adapted to allow the winding or unwinding of a respective traction element which is constrained to a drilling assembly, in particular a bank of telescopic or kelly bars (12) to which a drilling tool can be associated; at least temporarily preventing a relative axial movement between said drilling assembly (12) and said mast (5) during the passage between at least two consecutive operating configurations; and automatically controlling the delivery of said moving power in a coordinated manner with the delivery of said actuating power when said axial movement is hindered.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues
• E02D 7/00 - Procédés ou appareils pour la mise en place de rideaux de palplanches, de pieux, de tubages ou d'autres coffrages
• E02D 13/10 - Casques de battage ou dispositifs similaires

Abrégé

A control system for a machine for digging and/or drilling earth, wherein the machine for digging and/or drilling earth comprises a digging head arranged to dig the soil, a flexible load-bearing cable arranged to support the digging head during normal operation, at least a first winch and a second winch, each of which in turn comprises a drum about which at least part of the flexible load-bearing cable can be wound, and a motor arranged to actuate the drum; the control system has an electronic control unit adapted for controlling the movement of the winches and a velocity sensor device arranged in each branch of load-bearing cable coming out from the winches adapted for monitoring the movement of the load-bearing cable.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02F 5/14 - Éléments constitutifs pour excavateurs de tranchées, p. ex. dispositifs indicateurs
• E02F 9/20 - EntraînementsDispositifs de commande
• G01L 3/00 - Mesure du couple, du travail, de la puissance ou du rendement mécanique en général
• G01P 3/00 - Mesure de la vitesse linéaire ou angulaireMesure des différences de vitesses linéaires ou angulaires
• G06F 15/00 - Calculateurs numériques en généralÉquipement de traitement de données en général
• E02D 17/13 - Fouilles de fondationsOutillage pour faire ces fouilles
• E02F 3/20 - DraguesEngins de terrassement entraînés mécaniquement avec des roues excavatrices tournant autour d'un axe et outils qui ne font qu'ameublir la terre

Abrégé

An apparatus for drilling the ground, in particular for the installation of foundation piles, includes a drilling turret (2) with a vertical guiding antenna (3), a rotary head for driving drilling batteries including a continuous ground drilling rotary propeller (5) housed inside at least one covering tube (7). A inner drive is adapted to drive said propeller (5), and a second external drive is connected to the tube (7) and allowing movement thereof, a driving cab (8) for an operator, which includes all the manipulators for operating the machine and the systems for displaying measured parameters. The apparatus further includes a system for controlling the excavation parameters, which is enabled to receive information from the drilling parameter control sensors.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 11/00 - Procédés ou appareils permettant à la fois la mise en place et l'enlèvement de rideaux de palplanches, de pieux ou de tubages
• E02D 7/22 - Mise en place par vissage
• E21B 44/00 - Systèmes de commande automatique spécialement adaptés aux opérations de forage, c.-à-d. systèmes à fonctionnement autonome ayant pour rôle d'exécuter ou de modifier une opération de forage sans l'intervention d'un opérateur humain, p. ex. systèmes de forage commandés par ordinateurSystèmes spécialement adaptés à la surveillance de plusieurs variables ou conditions de forage
• E21B 7/20 - Enfoncement de tubages de revêtement ou de tubes dans les trous de forageForage et tubage simultanés des trous de forage

Abrégé

A device for measuring the torque or force exerted by a drilling machine during a rotation, driving or lifting of a tool. The measuring device includes an engaging device with a drilling battery or with a shaft of at least a drilling equipment or rotary of the machine the engaging device is susceptible of symmetrically or axial-symmetrically locking the drilling battery or the shaft preventing the rotation and/or the axial displacement in a position in correspondence to the tool. The engaging device is associated with at least a transducer for the detection of at least a maximum torque or of at least a maximum force exerted by the machine; and the measuring device is fixedly constrained to the drilling battery or to the shaft.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01L 3/00 - Mesure du couple, du travail, de la puissance ou du rendement mécanique en général
• G01L 5/00 - Appareils ou procédés pour la mesure des forces, du travail, de la puissance mécanique ou du couple, spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques
• G01L 3/14 - Dynamomètres de transmission rotatifs dans lesquels l'élément transmettant le couple est autre qu'un arbre élastique en torsion

Abrégé

Equipment serves to form consolidated soil columns having a non-circular cross-section, and includes a mast (2, 8), a rotary (3) which is rotatable and translatable along an axis parallel to the mast, a series of hollow rods (4) temporarily unlockable from the rotary (3), and a device to vary the rotational rate of the rotary in one or more prefixed angular ranges. A rotor (21) is directly secured to one of the rods of the string and operatively coupled to a device (20) generating control signals to vary the rotational speed of the rotary in response to the rotor angular position. A through clamp (10) is mounted to the rotatable mandrel of the rotary and is provided with locking members which can be activated to clamp a rod and make it integral to the rotary, and which can be deactivated to release the rod so as to allow the rotary to move relative to the rod.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 7/00 - Procédés ou matériels particuliers pour le forage

Abrégé

b) being temporarily movable and releasable with respect to the tower (101, 501).

Classes IPC  ?

• B23Q 5/12 - Entraînement mécanique avec des moyens permettant de faire varier les rapports de vitesses

Abrégé

A cutting/mixing tool for thin diaphragm walls mounted at the end of at least one drilling rod (47) moved by a slidable assembly (42, 62) along a tower (41), carried by an operating drilling machine (40); the tool (45) being characterized in that it is made up of a body (10), which bears in its central part two digging/mixing wheels (20a, 20b) provided on the periphery with cutting means (82) and set alongside one another at a minimum distance (d) and coaxial about an axis (x) substantially perpendicular to the direction of digging (z); the wheels (20a, 20b) projecting from slits (81) of the body (10), which contains at least partially means (1-4, 50-52) for transmission of motion to the wheels, said means being positioned externally with respect to the wheels.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 3/12 - Consolidation par mise en place dans le sol de produits solidifiants ou obturant les pores
• E02D 5/18 - Rideaux de palplanches ou parois similaires faits uniquement de béton coulé sur place
• E02D 17/13 - Fouilles de fondationsOutillage pour faire ces fouilles
• E02D 19/18 - Retenue d'eau souterraine par damage ou par interruption du passage de l'eau souterraine par emploi de rideaux d'étanchéité

Abrégé

b).

Classes IPC  ?

• G05B 21/00 - Systèmes impliquant l'échantillonnage de la variable commandée

Abrégé

An injection head includes an upper inlet pipe (12) for receiving fluid from a set of tubular rods which can be mounted above the head, at least a first pipe (13) having a curved intermediate portion (14) which connects the upper inlet pipe (12) to at least one lateral injection nozzle (11), at least a second pipe (15) for conveying a fluid from the inlet pipe (12) to a lower outlet pipe (17) which can be connected to a drilling tool. The injection head also has valve (20-23) which can be actuated to cut off the flow of the fluid towards the lower outlet pipe (17). The valve is located in a position downstream of the upper inlet pipe (12) and above, or upstream of, the lateral nozzles (11) and the second pipes (15).

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 3/02 - Amélioration par compactage

Abrégé

Machine for the drilling of the ground comprising a guide tower (2) along which slides a group (3) for the handling of a battery of drilling rods (5) which moves along guides (21) of the tower. Said group comprises a sleeve (31) which gives the rotation to a tube (4) to the lower part of which it can be constrained at least a drilling rod (5) with a digging tool (6) or directly a digging tool (6).

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues
• E21B 17/07 - Joints télescopiques permettant de faire varier les longueurs de trains de tigesAmortisseurs

Abrégé

Machine for the drilling of the ground comprising a guide tower (2) along which slides a group (3) for the handling of a battery of drilling rods (5) which moves along guides (21) of the tower. Said group comprises a sleeve (31) which gives the rotation to a tube (4) to the lower part of which it can be constrained at least a drilling rod (5) with a digging tool (6) or directly a digging tool (6).

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 17/07 - Joints télescopiques permettant de faire varier les longueurs de trains de tigesAmortisseurs
• E21B 7/02 - Appareils de forage caractérisés par des moyens de transport terrestre, p. ex. montés sur des patins ou des roues

Abrégé

A modular system of multipurpose rods for drilling soil constituted by a plurality of rods (1) crossed by an internal passage (2) for the passage of the concrete, of substantially cylindrical shape, that completely crosses the rod; each of the rods is provided at the endings with a male insert (5) and a female insert (6) respectively, adapted to be plugged in one to the other for permitting the assembly in batteries of any length; the inserts (5, 6) are provided with means (11, 11a) for transmitting the rotation along the whole battery of rods (1) and arranged for fixing elements that reduce the internal passage (2).

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 5/36 - Pieux en béton ou analogue coulés en place sans utilisation de tubages ou autres coffrages
• E02D 5/38 - Pieux en béton ou analogue coulés en place par utilisation de tubages ou autres coffrages
• E02F 3/06 - DraguesEngins de terrassement entraînés mécaniquement avec tarière
• E21B 17/046 - AccouplementsJoints entre tige et trépan, ou entre tiges avec nervures, goupilles ou mâchoires et rainures complémentaires ou similaires, p. ex. accrochage à baïonnette

Abrégé

Excavation equipment for the construction of compaction piles includes a tool mounted at the end of a drilling rod; the tool is constituted by a shaft (10) provided on its end with digging teeth (12) and with at least a plate (14) for collecting debris rotating between an open position during the excavation and closed during the ascent of the tool. A screw (17, 18, 17′, 18′, 20); is of the type having at least two principles (17, 18, 20), in the upper part (20) fixed directly on the shaft (10) and in the lower part (17, 18) fixed on a cylindrical element (16) inserted on the shaft. A compactor (19) is positioned on the screw (17, 18) of the cylindrical element (16). The shaft rotates between two positions displaced between them, one corresponding to the excavation condition and the other to the ascent one; each of the at least two-principle screws of the shaft (20) constitutes the continuation of a corresponding screw (17, 18) of the cylindrical body (16) depending on the angular position of the shaft (10).

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 10/44 - Trépans avec une partie transporteuse hélicoïdale, p. ex. trépans du type à visTarières avec une partie pilote ou des parties amovibles
• E21B 17/22 - Tiges ou tubes à structure hélicoïdale

Abrégé

Equipment for the construction of piles includes a drilling rod and a tool (10) mounted at a lower end thereof. The tool includes a hollow central shaft (11) with a door (18) for the concrete; a screw (12) integral with the shaft (11); a compactor (13) positioned along the screw (12); a base (14) of semicircular shape provided at the lower end of the screw (12); a plate (15) superimposed under the base (14) and rotating around the shaft (11) for alternatively assuming an open position, in condition of excavation wherein it superimposes on the base, and a reclosed position, in condition of compaction wherein it forms a surface circular with the base (14). Excavation teeth (16) are fixed to the lower end of the tool and an additional tooth (19) is constrained to the plate (15) that during the casting is outside of the tool in the condition of compaction.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 7/26 - Forage sans enlèvement des déblais, p. ex. avec des dispositifs de creusement autopropulsés

Abrégé

A safety device for the emergency interruption of the drilling maneuvering in a drilling machine is provided with a guide tower or mast (17) and a device (10) for realizing the driving in the ground of drilling elements. The device includes at least a frame (12) fixed to the mast and provided with at least an arm or a door (11) rotating around an axis (Y) with respect to the frame. A microswitch (23) is activated by the movements of rotation given to the door (11) for stopping at least some of the dangerous drilling maneuvering.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02H 11/00 - Circuits de protection de sécurité pour empêcher la commutation de mise en service dans le cas où une condition électrique de travail indésirable pourrait en résulter

Abrégé

The equipment serves to form consolidated soil columns having a non-circular cross- section, and comprises a mast (2, 8), a rotary (3) which is rotatable and translatable along an axis parallel to the mast, a series of hollow rods (4) temporarily unlockable from the ro¬ tary (3), and a device to vary the rotational rate of the rotary in one or more prefixed angu¬ lar ranges. A rotor (21) is directly secured to one of the rods of the string and operatively coupled to a device (20) generating control signals to vary the rotational speed of the rotary in response to the rotor angular position. A through clamp (10) is mounted to the rotatable mandrel of the rotary and is provided with locking members which can be activated to clamp a rod and make it integral to the rotary, and which can be deactivated to release the rod so as to allow the rotary to move relative to the rod.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 5/46 - Pieux en béton ou analogue coulés en place réalisés sur place par injection de liants dans des remblais graveleux ou dans le sol
• E02D 3/12 - Consolidation par mise en place dans le sol de produits solidifiants ou obturant les pores

Produits et services

Foundation piling installation services

Abrégé

Device (1) for consolidating soils by means of mechanical mixing and injection of consolidating fluids, which is designed to be connected to one or more drilling rods and to carry out operations of drilling and mixing; the device has a main body (10), one or more blades (30) (30') (30"), which are mobile with respect to the body (10) and are constrained by means of cams (22) to a central structure (20) internal to the body (10); the device (1) moreover has channels for the flow of fluids (40), which are connected in a liquid-tight way to at least one sprayer; a relative motion is generated between the central structure (20) and the external body (10) as a function of the pressure of a liquid introduced into the channels for the flow of fluids (40), which brings about opening of the blades (30) (30') (30").

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 3/12 - Consolidation par mise en place dans le sol de produits solidifiants ou obturant les pores

Abrégé

The injection head includes: an upper inlet pipe (12) for receiving fluid from a set of tubular rods which can be mounted above the head, at least a first pipe (13) having a curved intermediate portion (14) which connects the upper inlet pipe (12) to at least one lateral injection nozzle (11), at least a second pipe (15) for conveying a fluid from the inlet pipe (12) to a lower outlet pipe (17) which can be connected to a drilling tool, a valve (20-23) which can be actuated to cut off the flow of the fluid towards the lower outlet pipe (17). The valve is located in a position downstream of the upper inlet pipe (12) and above, or upstream of, the lateral nozzles (11) and the second pipes (15).

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 3/12 - Consolidation par mise en place dans le sol de produits solidifiants ou obturant les pores

Abrégé

Equipment for drilling secant holes (2) constituted by an excavating system (3, 14, 4, 16, and 17) and by a guide system (7, 8), both of which are set in the hole (2) being drilled and in a previously made hole (2'), the two systems being fixed with respect to one another in such a way as to define a pre-set distance between centres of the holes; the excavating system comprising a rotation means (3) and a bit (4) connected thereto, and being completely introduced into the borehole.

Classes IPC  ?

• E02D 5/18 - Rideaux de palplanches ou parois similaires faits uniquement de béton coulé sur place

Produits et services

Machines, apparatus and machine tools for the building industry, for the works on the roads, and for the foundation fillings; machines for the geologic and geognostic survey in ground research; drilling machines for wells and shafts. Scientific, nautical, geodetic, photographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, control apparatus and instruments; conduction, distributing, transferring, accumulating, regulating or control of electrical power apparatus and instruments; electrical and electronic plants; lifting machines for goods and/or people; fire-prevention, fire-extinguishing and fire-detection plants; recording, transmission, playing apparatus for sound and images; data communication and transmission plants. Building, repairing services, installation and maintenance services.

Produits et services

Machines, apparatus and machines tools for use in the building industry, road works and foundation fillings, namely, drilling rigs, piling rigs, cranes, crane attachment rigs, namely, drilling rigs that are attached to cranes, tunneling equipment, namely, drilling rigs featuring drill guides used for digging deep holes and tunnels, high-pressure concrete and grout pumps, hydraulic grapple buckets for attachments for vehicles for deep-foundation walls and diaphragm excavations, continuous helix excavating machines, machines for mechanical consolidation and mixing, machines for drilling and installing micropoles, injection moulding machines; machines for mixing and recuperating bentonitic or similar mixtures; machines for draining soil, electric pressure pumps for mud and concrete mixtures, and power and hydraulic drilling accessories, namely, casing oscillators, extractors, electric and hydraulic vibrators used for driving and extracting sheetpiles and beams; machines for the geologic and geognostic survey in ground research, namely, drilling machines and excavating machines; and drilling machines for wells and shafts Electrical and electronic controllers for construction and excavation equipment, wireless controllers to monitor and control the functioning of other electronic devices, and concrete testing machines, automatic pressure control machines and instruments for monitoring and recording of data, all in connection with machines, apparatus and machines tools for use in the building industry, road works and foundation fillings; and apparatus for recording and processing data received from machines, equipment and machine tools for the purpose of geologic and geognostic surveying in ground research Building construction services; building repair and maintenance; installation services of building scaffolds, working and building platforms