Leg for a processing device, and a method for measuring the position of a leg
AssigneeMetso Minerals, Inc.
InventorsTimo Mustonen, Heikki Kylmala, Harri Niemi
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Abstract
A leg and a method for measuring the position of a leg for a processing device, which leg comprises a first transfer member, which is articulated to the processing device and a second and a third transfer member for changing the position of the leg. The leg further comprises at least one measuring means for measuring the position of the leg in relation to the processing device.
Claims20
A leg for a processing device, wherein the leg comprises:
- a first transfer member, wherein the first transfer member is attachable in an articulated manner to a frame of the processing device, and wherein the first transfer member comprises a cylinder chamber and a transfer arm for carrying the weight of the processing device and adjusting the length of the leg;
- and
- a second transfer member for changing the position of the first transfer member and for moving the processing device;
- at least one measuring means for measuring the position of the leg in relation to the frame;
- and
- a pressure sensor for measuring the pressure prevailing in the cylinder chamber.
A method for a leg for a processing device, wherein the leg comprises:
- a first transfer member, wherein the first transfer member is attached in an articulated manner to a frame of the processing device, and wherein the first transfer member comprises a cylinder chamber and a transfer arm carrying the weight of the processing device and adjusting the length of the leg,
- a second transfer for changing the position of the first transfer member and for moving the processing device;
- wherein the method comprises:
- measuring the position of the leg in relation to the frame with at least one first measuring means;
- and
- measuring the pressure prevailing in the cylinder chamber with a pressure sensor.
A processing device having a frame and at least one processing unit for processing mineral material, wherein the processing unit is attached to the frame, and wherein the processing device further comprises at least four legs, wherein each leg comprises:
- a first transfer member, wherein the first transfer member is attachable in an articulated manner to the frame of the processing device, and wherein the first transfer member comprises a cylinder chamber and a transfer aim for carrying the weight of the processing device and adjusting the length of the leg;
- a second transfer member for changing the position of the first transfer member and for moving the processing device;
- at least one measuring means for measuring the position of the leg in relation to the frame;
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- a pressure sensor for measuring the pressure prevailing in the cylinder chamber.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.