Patent ID: 7958596
Filing Date: 2011-06-14
Classification: E01H

Abstract:
1. A vacuum assembly module attachment for a work machine attachment for a work machine having at least one auxiliary power source, the work machine attachment performing an end function for the work machine, the work machine attachment having a housing in which the end function for the work machine is performed, the module comprising: a frame structure including an air flow passage extending between an inlet and an outlet; a filter supported by the frame structure and arranged relative to the air flow passage to remove dust particulate from air passing therethrough; a fan supported by the frame structure mounted within a portion of the air flow passage arranged to move the air through the air flow passage between the inlet and the outlet; a motor supported by the frame structure and operably coupled to the fan; wherein the frame structure, the fan, the filter and the motor, together, form a self-supported module apart from the work machine and apart from the work machine attachment, mountable to the work machine attachment, the module requiring an external power source to power the motor; and at least one power transmission line to operably releasably connect the module to a power source external to the module to power the motor during operation of the module; and further comprising a seal surface facing away from the frame structure and exposed to sealingly mount the vacuum assembly module attachment to the housing of the work machine attachment, the seal surface surrounding the inlet.