Patent ID: 8622480
Filing Date: 2014-01-07
Classification: E01C

Abstract:
1. A machine configured to travel across a surface, comprising: a material removal mechanism configured to remove material from the surface a frame supporting the material removal mechanism; a conveyor configured to receive the material and to convey the material to a location off of the machine; and a pivotal connection including connectors connected to the frame and conveyor, respectively, which are configured to mate with one another to allow pivoting of the conveyor relative to the frame; wherein the pivotal connection includes a frame-side structure and a conveyor-side structure, and wherein the connectors include first and second cylindrically shaped protrusions and first and second approximately circular openings, the frame-side structure including the first cylindrically shaped protrusion that extends from a first frame-side flange connected to the frame, and including the second cylindrically shaped protrusion that extends from a second frame-side flange connected to the frame, and the conveyor-side structure including the first approximately circular opening formed in a first conveyor-side flange connected to the conveyor, and including the second approximately circular opening formed in a second conveyor-side flange connected to the conveyor, the first and second protrusions being disposed within the first and second openings.