Vehicle for transporting and / or actuating a corresponding work equipment

Abstract

A vehicle (10) for transporting and / or actuating a corresponding work equipment (11) comprises support means, or frame (12), means (14) for the travel of the vehicle (10) relative to a surface, or ground, (13), comprising first and second lateral travel means, or tracks (141, 142), and means (16) for the operation of the vehicle (10) including container means (18) for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle. In the vehicle (10), said container means (18) for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle extend, or are arranged, between said first and said second lateral travel means, or tracks (141, 142), or extend, or are arranged, inside the profile in a transverse direction of the same first and second lateral travel means, or tracks (141, 142).

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] VEHICLE FOR TRANSPORTING AND / OR ACTUATING A CORRESPONDING WORK EQUIPMENT.

[0003] Field of application of the present invention

[0004] The present invention relates to a vehicle for transporting and / or actuating a corresponding work equipment.

[0005] State of the art

[0006] Vehicles for transporting and / or actuating a corresponding work equipment are known, which comprise support means, or frame, means for the travel of the vehicle relative to a surface, or ground, on which the same vehicle rests and moves, and comprising first and second lateral tracks, and means for the operation of the vehicle including container means for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle.

[0007] A problem encountered in relation to these known vehicles concerns the fact that they are not particularly stable and have a high risk of rollover, in particular when used under steep slope conditions, especially on mountainous terrains or the like.

[0008] A further problem encountered in relation to these known vehicles is that they have a vehicle structure that is excessively heavy, which makes such vehicles poorly versatile in use.

[0009] In addition, these known vehicles have a vehicle structure that uses an excessive number of components.

[0010] Summary of the invention

[0011] The present invention therefore aims to provide a new and alternative solution to those known to date, and in particular to overcome one or more of the aforementioned drawbacks or problems and / or to meet one or more ofthe aforementioned needs, and / or needs otherwise felt in the art, in particular as may be inferred from the foregoing.

[0012] Therefore, a vehicle for transporting and / or actuating a corresponding work equipment is provided, in particular in the form of an agricultural-type and / or construction-type work equipment, or in the form of an equipment for cutting plant material, earthmoving, maintenance of snow cover, or other; the vehicle comprises support means, or frame, means for the travel of the vehicle relative to a surface, or ground, on which the same vehicle rests and moves, said means for the travel of the vehicle comprising first and second lateral travel means, in particular in the form of corresponding track means, especially including a first and a second lateral tracks, and means for the operation of the vehicle, including container means for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle; the vehicle being characterized in that said container means for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle extend, or are arranged, between said first and said second lateral travel means, or tracks, or extend, or are arranged, inside the profile in a transverse direction of the same first and second lateral travel means, or tracks.

[0013] In this manner, a vehicle that is particularly stabile and that allows the risk of overturning to be significantly reduced, in particular when used even under steep slope conditions, especially on mountainous terrains or the like is achieved.

[0014] Brief description of the drawings

[0015] This and other innovative aspects, or respective and specific advantageous embodiments, are in any case set forth in the appended claims, the specific technical features of which, together with corresponding advantages achieved, are apparent from the following description, illustrating in detail a merely exemplary, non-limiting embodiment of the invention, andwhich is made with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0016] Fig. 1A illustrates a schematic, perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a vehicle according to the present invention, carrying a respective work equipment;

[0017] Fig. 1 B illustrates a schematic, perspective view of the preferred embodiment of a vehicle according to the present invention, in an uphill working condition along a slope;

[0018] Fig. 1C illustrates a schematic, perspective view of the preferred embodiment of a vehicle according to the present invention, in a working condition transverse to the slope;

[0019] Fig. 1D illustrates a schematic, perspective view of the preferred embodiment of a remote control used in the of the preferred embodiment of a vehicle according to the present invention;

[0020] Figs. 1E to 10 illustrate in a schematic, perspective view the various equipment that can be used with the preferred embodiment of the vehicle according to the present invention, in a working condition transverse to the slope;

[0021] Fig. 2A illustrates a schematic, perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the preferred embodiment of a vehicle according to the present invention, in a condition in which the equipment is detached;

[0022] Fig. 2B illustrates a schematic side elevation view of the preferred embodiment of a vehicle according to the present invention, in a condition in which the equipment is detached;

[0023] Fig. 2C illustrates a schematic front elevation view of the preferred embodiment of a vehicle according to the present invention, in a condition in which the equipment is detached;

[0024] Fig. 2D illustrates a schematic rear elevation view of the preferred embodiment of a vehicle according to the present invention, in a condition in which the equipment is detached;Fig. 3 illustrates a schematic, perspective view of the preferred embodiment of a vehicle according to the present invention, in a condition with the hood open;

[0025] Fig. 4A illustrates a schematic top plan view of the preferred embodiment of the support means that are used in the preferred embodiment of a vehicle according to the present invention;

[0026] Fig. 4B illustrates a schematic side elevation view of the preferred embodiment of the support means that are used in the preferred embodiment of a vehicle according to the present invention;

[0027] Fig. 4C illustrates a schematic front elevation view of the preferred embodiment of the support means that are used in the preferred embodiment of a vehicle according to the present invention;

[0028] Fig. 5A illustrates a schematic top plan view of the preferred embodiment of the reservoir for hydraulic oil that is used in the preferred embodiment of a vehicle according to the present invention;

[0029] Fig. 5B illustrates a schematic side elevation view of the preferred embodiment of the reservoir for hydraulic oil that is used in the preferred embodiment of a vehicle according to the present invention;

[0030] Fig. 6A illustrates a schematic horizontal sectional view of the preferred embodiment of the reservoir for hydraulic oil used in the preferred embodiment of a vehicle according to the present invention;

[0031] Fig. 6B illustrates a schematic side elevation view of the stiffening means of the preferred embodiment of the reservoir for hydraulic oil used in the preferred embodiment of a vehicle according to the present invention.

[0032] Detailed description of preferred embodiments of the invention

[0033] A preferred embodiment 10 of a vehicle for transporting and / or actuating a corresponding work equipment 11 is illustrated in the attachedfigures.

[0034] The work equipment 11 is in the form of an agricultural-type and / or construction-type work equipment, or in the form of an equipment for cutting plant material, earthmoving, maintenance of snow cover, or other.

[0035] For example, as is illustrated in the Figs. 1E to 10, said equipment is in the form of a mulcher or tracked undercarriage, a stump cutter, a winch, a bulldozer or mini bulldozer, a land blade, a grass-cutting deck, a forest mulching head, a snow turbo cutter, a snow blade, or the other.

[0036] In particular, as will be better understood in any case from the following in the present description, and as is evident from Fig. 1 D, the vehicle 10 is of the type that can be remotely controlled, for example, via a corresponding remote control 30, and therefore preferentially is in the form of a vehicle of small size and lightweight, adapted to perform operations safely, in particular on sloping or difficult-to-access terrains. In practice, preferably, the present vehicle does not comprise on board any operator cabin for a corresponding operator (15), who instead operates the vehicle by means of the remote control (30), or while remaining on the ground and at a distance from the same vehicle, all in conditions of maximum safety with respect to any overturning of the vehicle or any other harmful event.

[0037] As illustrated, in the Figures, for ease of description, conventional directions for the same vehicle are indicated, or the longitudinal direction L, the transverse direction T, and the perpendicular direction P.

[0038] As illustrated, the vehicle 10 comprises support means, or frame 12 means 14 for the travel of the vehicle 10 relative to a surface, or ground, 13 on which the same vehicle 10 rests and moves.

[0039] As illustrated, said means 14 for the travel of the vehicle 10 comprise first and second lateral travel means 141, 142, or which are arranged at opposite sides of the same vehicle 10, and which, especially, are in the form of corresponding track means, especially including a first and a second lateraltracks 141 , 142, in particular, as can be seen, which extend longitudinally and are parallel to one another. Preferably, the respective track being made of rubber or the like.

[0040] As illustrated, the vehicle 10 further comprises means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10.

[0041] In particular, as illustrated and as is apparent from the following in the present description, said means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10 include container means 18 for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle.

[0042] With advantage, as illustrated, said container means 18 for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle extend, or are arranged, between said first and said second lateral travel means, or tracks 141, 142, or extend, or are arranged, inside the profile in a transverse direction of the same first and second lateral travel means, or tracks 141 , 142.

[0043] In this manner, a vehicle is achieved, which is particularly stabile and that allows the risk of overturning to be significantly reduced, in particular when used even under steep slope conditions, especially on mountainous terrains or the like.

[0044] In particular, the present vehicle is suitable to be advantageously used in sloping conditions with gradients of up to 70% in the longitudinal direction and up to 45% in the transverse direction relative to said vehicle.

[0045] As can be seen from said Figures, advantageously, said container means 18 for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle define part of said support means, or frame 12 of the vehicle 10.

[0046] In this manner, it is possible to obtain a structure of the vehicle that is lighter and / or that allows a reduction in the number of components used.

[0047] As can be seen from said Figures, in an advantageous manner, said container means 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, support other means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10.In this manner, it is possible to obtain a structure of the vehicle that is particularly stable.

[0048] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, are below the other means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10.

[0049] In this manner, it is possible to obtain a structure of the vehicle that is particularly stable.

[0050] Advantageously, said container means 18 for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle are adapted to hold a liquid or hydraulic oil for the operation of the vehicle 10.

[0051] In this manner, the container or reservoir 18 that has a weight that does not excessively vary in all the working conditions of the vehicle allows the vehicle to be provided with maximum stability under all working conditions.

[0052] As can be seen from said Figures, in a particularly advantageous manner, said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, extend transversely for the entire width, or substantially for the entire transverse width, which is comprised between said first and second lateral travel means, or tracks 141, 142 of said vehicle 10.

[0053] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, extend longitudinally at least for most of the longitudinal length, in particular preferably remaining entirely within the longitudinal length, of said first and second lateral travel means, or tracks 141, 142 of said vehicle 10, or arranging within the transverse extension of the outermost front and rear longitudinal edges 14’, 14” of the same first and second lateral travel means, or tracks 141, 142.As can be seen from said Figures, advantageously, said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, extend, or are arranged, perpendicularly entirely within the profile, or within the transverse extension of the profile, that is, within the outermost upper and lower perpendicular edges 14s, 14i, of the same first and second lateral travel means, or tracks 141, 142.

[0054] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, comprise a plurality of contouring walls 181 defining an inner chamber 180 for holding the fluid or liquid, in particular the liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0055] In particular, with advantage, as can be seen from said Figures, said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, comprise an upper wall 182, in particular planar-like and / or horizontal, and a lower or bottom wall 183, in particular planar-like and / or horizontal, and perpendicularly spaced apart from said upper wall 182, as well as peripheral walls 184 extending and connecting said upper wall 182 and said lower or bottom wall 183 with one another.

[0056] As can be seen from said Figures, with appreciable advantage, said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, thus comprise peripheral walls 184 that include opposite lateral longitudinal walls 185, 186, in particular planar-like and / or vertical, and / or opposite heading and trailing transverse walls 187, 188, in particular planar-like and / or vertical, and especially extending and connecting said opposite lateral longitudinal walls 185, 186 with one another.

[0057] Preferably, said walls of said container means, or reservoir, 18, forholding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, are made of corresponding metal sheets, joined together through corresponding weldings.

[0058] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, means 189 are provided, for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0059] In this manner, the structural strength of the container or reservoir 18 is ensured.

[0060] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said means 189 for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, are inside said same container means, or reservoir, or said inner chamber 180 for holding the fluid or liquid, in particular the liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0061] As can be seen from said Figures, with advantage, said means 189 for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, extend between, and connect, or are integral with, said upper wall 182 and said lower or bottom wall 183 of said container means, or reservoir, in particular for holding a liquid or hydraulic oil, 18.

[0062] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said means 189 for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, are in the form of corresponding elongated strip means 189, 189.

[0063] In practice, the respective strip is made of corresponding metal sheet, or is in the form of an elongated body having opposite planar faces, having areduced thickness compared to the longitudinal and perpendicular extension of the same strip.

[0064] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said strip means 189, 189 comprise one or more, preferably a plurality of, elongated strips 189, 189.

[0065] As can be seen from said Figures, in an advantageous manner, said strip means 189, 189 comprise one or more, preferably a plurality of, elongated strips 189, 189, respectively spaced apart from mutually opposite peripheral walls of said container means, or reservoir, in particular for holding a liquid or hydraulic oil, 18.

[0066] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said strip means 189, 189 comprise one or more, preferably a plurality of, longitudinally elongated strips 189, 189 spaced apart transversely from said opposite longitudinal lateral walls 185, 186 of said container means, or reservoir, in particular for holding a liquid or hydraulic oil, 18.

[0067] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said strip means 189, 189 are in the form of a first and a second elongated strips, in particular longitudinally, 189, 189 parallel to one another and spaced apart, in particular transversely, from one another and from said opposite lateral, in particular longitudinal, walls 185, 186.

[0068] In this manner, the central zone of said container means, or reservoir, is particularly resistant.

[0069] As can be seen from said Figures, in a particularly advantageous manner, said means 189 for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, comprise corresponding means 1810 for the free passage of the corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or of a liquid or hydraulic oil, through the same stiffening means 189.

[0070] In this manner, the circulation, hence the use, of the work fluid or liquidin said container means or reservoir 18 is made easier. Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said means 1810 for the free passage of the corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle through the same means 189 for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, are defined by one or more, preferably a plurality of, through openings 1810 provided in the same means 189 for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0071] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, the respective through opening 1810, which is provided in said means 189 for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, is inferiorly open, or is inferiorly defined by said lower or bottom wall 183 of the same container means, or reservoir, 18.

[0072] In this manner, the circulation of the work fluid or liquid of the vehicle in said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle is particularly facilitated.

[0073] As can be seen from said Figures, in an appreciably advantageous manner, a plurality of, in particular as illustrated, in a number of five, through openings 1810 are provided in said means, or respective strip, 189 for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, which are inferiorly open, or are inferiorly defined by said lower or bottom wall 183 of said container means, or reservoir, 18, and which are provided in the central zone, and especially at a prevailing longitudinal portion, of the same means, or respective strip, 189 for stiffening the same container means, or reservoir, 18.In this manner, the circulation of the work fluid or liquid of the vehicle in said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle is made easier.

[0074] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, the respective through opening 1810 provided in said means, or respective strip, 189 for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, is defined by a lip 1811 that is provided in said means, or respective strip, 189 for stiffening the same container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0075] In this manner, the circulation of the work fluid or liquid of the vehicle in said container means, or reservoir, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle is made easier, while keeping a relevant structural strength for the same container means, or reservoir, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle.

[0076] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, one or more, in particular a plurality of, preferably a first and a second, annular through openings 1810’, 1810’, are provided in said means, or respective strip, 189 for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil; the respective annular through opening 1810’, 1810’ being defined by a respective peripheral lip 1811’, in particular longitudinally elongated, and being provided at a respective outermost, in particular longitudinal, zone, or said first and second annular through openings 1810’, 1810’ being provided at the opposite outermost, in particular longitudinal, zones of the same container means, or reservoir, 18.

[0077] In this manner, the circulation of the work fluid or liquid of the vehicle in said container means, or reservoir, for holding a corresponding work fluidor liquid of the vehicle is made easier, while keeping a relevant structural strength for the same container means, or reservoir, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle.

[0078] As can be seen from said Figures, with appreciable advantage, the respective strip 189, 189, of said means 189 for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, is in the form of a small elongated plate having an elongated solid portion 1891 for joining to said upper wall 182 of said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, from which elongated solid portion 1891 , in particular at the central and prevailing zone of the strip, one or more, in particular a plurality of, perpendicular portions, or short segments, 1892 extend, having their respective lower end for engagement and joining to said lower or bottom wall 183, and between which the respective inferiorly open through opening 1810 is defined, and / or one or more, in particular a plurality of, annular, in particular elongated and outermost, portions 1892, comprising a horizontal portion 1893 for engagement and joining to said lower or bottom wall 183 of the same container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, which is connected to said elongated solid portion 1891 through corresponding opposite perpendicular solid portions 1894, 1895 so as to define the respective through opening 1810’.

[0079] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, have, or has, a transverse width ranging between 400mm and 1440mm, preferably equal to, or substantially equal to, a 940mm, and / or a longitudinal length ranging between 400mm and 1440mm, preferably equal to, or substantially equal to,a 940mm and / or a perpendicular height ranging between 40mm and 300mm, preferably equal to, or substantially equal to, a 110mm.

[0080] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, the vehicle, on the whole, however without the front work equipment, has a transverse width ranging between 800mm and 2300mm, preferably equal to, or substantially equal to, a 1350mm, and / or a longitudinal length ranging between 800mm and 2300mm, preferably equal to, or substantially equal to, a 1550mm and / or a perpendicular height ranging between 500mm and 1500mm, preferably equal to, or substantially equal to, a 1100mm.

[0081] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures said liquid or hydraulic oil contained in said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, is to operate said first and second lateral travel means, or tracks 141, 142 of the vehicle and / or said work equipment 11.

[0082] As can be seen from said Figures, with advantage, a support base plate 20 for corresponding means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10 extends from said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0083] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said base plate 20 for supporting corresponding means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10 extends longitudinally, in particular at the rear zone of the vehicle.

[0084] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said base plate 20 for supporting corresponding means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10 has a transverse width or amplitude that is lower than the transverse width or amplitude of said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, and extends from the central zonethereof.

[0085] As can be seen from said Figures, in an advantageous manner, said base plate 20 for supporting corresponding means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10 has a length, or longitudinal amplitude, that is lower than half the length, or longitudinal amplitude, of said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0086] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said base plate 20 for supporting corresponding means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10 is formed by an outermost extension of said upper wall 182, of said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, which defines a corresponding support panel 201 for corresponding means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10.

[0087] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said means, or respective strip, 189 for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, extend, or are arranged, or extends, or is arranged, in 189’ to stiffen said base plate 20 for supporting corresponding means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10, or said support panel, in particular horizontal, 201 of said means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10, in particular being located below the horizontal panel thereof.

[0088] In particular, the outermost portion 189’, of said means, or respective strip, 189 for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, is in the form of a solid portion and preferably having a height that is lower to that of those, or of the one that remains inside the same container means, or reservoir, 18.

[0089] As can be seen from said Figures, in a particularly advantageousmanner, said support base plate 20 for corresponding means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10, or said support panel 201 of said means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10, is at a perpendicular level that is slightly lower than that of said upper wall 182 of said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0090] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said support means, or frame 12 of the vehicle 10 comprise means 121 , 122 for supporting said first and second lateral travel means, or tracks 141, 142.

[0091] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said means for supporting said first and second lateral travel means, or tracks 141, 142 comprise a first and a second portions 121, 122 integral with said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0092] As can be seen from said Figures, in an appreciably advantageous manner, said first and second portions 121, 122, defining said means for supporting said first and second lateral travel means, or tracks 141, 142, project laterally from said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0093] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said first and second portions 121, 122, defining said means for supporting said first and second lateral travel means, or tracks 141, 142, are integral with said opposite lateral longitudinal walls 185, 186 of the same container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0094] As can be seen from said Figures, with advantage, said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, and said firstand second portions 121, 122, defining said means for supporting said first and second lateral travel means, or tracks, 141, 142, form on the whole a lower base 1200 for supporting said vehicle 10 that is backed, in particular directly, by said means 14 for the travel of the vehicle 10, or by said first and second lateral travel means, or tracks 141, 142.

[0095] As can be seen from said Figures, advantageously, said support means, or frame 12 of the vehicle 10 comprise means 127 for protecting respective means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10, in the event of rollover of said same vehicle 10.

[0096] In this manner, in the event of rollover, said means for the operation of the vehicle can thereby be protected.

[0097] As can be seen from said Figures, in an advantageous manner, said means 127 for protecting respective means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10 comprise portal means 1271, 1272 extending from said lower base 1200 for supporting the equipment and are adapted to protect corresponding means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10.

[0098] As can be seen from said Figures, in a particularly advantageous manner, said portal means for protecting corresponding means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10, comprise a portal member 1271 arranged longitudinally in an intermediate position of said vehicle 10, in particular arranged substantially at the longitudinal midline of the same vehicle 10.

[0099] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said portal member 1271 comprises a first and a second lateral uprights 1271a, 1271b and an upper crossmember 1271c.

[0100] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said portal member 1272 is carried by said support lower base 1200, in particular by said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0101] In an appreciably advantageous manner, as can be seen from saidFigures, said portal means comprise a portal member 1272 located in a longitudinally outermost position, which is adapted to define a protective structure of the respective, in particular transverse, preferably rear, face of said vehicle 10.

[0102] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said outermost portal member 1272 has, or supports, a protection framework 1273 defining a protective wall of the respective, in particular transverse, preferably rear, face of said vehicle 10.

[0103] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said outermost portal member 1272 extends upwardly, in particular perpendicularly, from said support lower base 1200.

[0104] With appreciable advantage, as can be seen from said Figures, said outermost portal member 1272 defines a small frame that comprises a first and a second lateral uprights 1273a, 1273b and an upper crossmember 1273c, as well as a plurality of intermediate protection crossmembers, in particular projecting longitudinally or posteriorly, especially including an upper crossmember, a lower crossmember, and a middle crossmember 1273d, 1273e, 1273f.

[0105] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said outermost portal member 1272 is connected to and backed by said support lower base 1200, in particular by said first and second portions 121, 122, defining said means for supporting said first and second lateral travel means, or tracks, 141, 142, to which it especially connects, or is made integral, through longitudinally or obliquely elongated short segments 1273g, 1273h from which said lateral uprights 1273a, 1273b extend.

[0106] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said means for the operation of the vehicle include means 22 for actuating said first and second lateral travel means 141 , 142 and / or said work equipment 11.

[0107] As can be seen from said Figures, with appreciable advantage, saidmeans 22 for actuating said first and second lateral travel means 141, 142 and / or said work equipment 11 comprise means 221 for pumping the work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in particular the liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0108] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said means 221 for pumping the work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in particular the liquid or hydraulic oil, are arranged superiorly to said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0109] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said means 221 for pumping the work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in particular the liquid or hydraulic oil, are supported by said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0110] As can be seen from said Figures, in a particularly advantageous manner, said means 221 for pumping the work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in particular the liquid or hydraulic oil, are arranged at an intermediate zone of said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, and of the same vehicle 10.

[0111] In particular, the pumping means comprise a first and a second pumps, preferably arranged mutually adjacent, only one of them being illustrated in Fig. 3.

[0112] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said means 22 for actuating said first and second lateral travel means 141, 142 and / or said work equipment 11 comprise valve means 222 for controlling the work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in particular the liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0113] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said valve means, or dispenser, 222 for controlling the work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in particular the liquid or hydraulic oil, of said means 22 for actuating said firstand second lateral travel means 141, 142 and / or said work equipment 11, are arranged at an higher height relative to said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0114] As can be seen from said Figures, in an appreciably advantageous manner, said valve means 222 for controlling the work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in particular the liquid or hydraulic oil, of said means 22 for actuating said first and second lateral travel means 141, 142 and / or said work equipment 11, are supported by said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, in particular from, or through, said base plate 20 for supporting corresponding means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10.

[0115] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said valve means 222 for controlling the work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in particular the liquid or hydraulic oil, of said means 22 for actuating said first and second lateral travel means 141, 142 and / or said work equipment 11, are arranged at the rear zone of the vehicle, in particular posteriorly to said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, and especially in a perpendicular relation with said base plate 20 for supporting corresponding means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10, to which they are preferably secured.

[0116] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said means for the operation of the vehicle include means 24 for supplying primary propulsive energy to said actuation means 22, in particular to said means 221 for pumping the work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in particular the liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0117] As can be seen from said Figures, with appreciable advantage, saidmeans 24 for supplying primary propulsive energy to said actuation means 22 comprise an engine 241 , in particular in the form of an internal combustion engine, especially in the form of a diesel engine.

[0118] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said engine 241, of said means 24 for supplying primary propulsive energy to said actuation means 22 is arranged superiorly to said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0119] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said engine 241, of said means 24 for supplying primary propulsive energy to said actuation means 22, is supported by said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0120] As can be seen from said Figures, with advantage, said engine 241 , of said means 24 for supplying primary propulsive energy to said actuation means 22, is arranged at an intermediate zone relative to said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, and of the same vehicle.

[0121] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, container means, or reservoir, 242, are provided, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in the form of a fuel, especially diesel, to be supplied to said engine 241 of said means 24 for supplying primary propulsive energy to said actuation means 22.

[0122] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said container means, or reservoir, 242 for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in the form of a fuel for said engine 241 , are arranged superiorly to said container means, or reservoir, 18 for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.As can be seen from said Figures, in an advantageous manner, said container means, or reservoir, 242 for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in the form of a fuel for said engine 241 , are supported by said container means, or reservoir, 18 for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0123] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said container means, or reservoir, 242 for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in the form of a fuel for said engine 241 , are arranged at a front zone of the vehicle.

[0124] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, corresponding container means, or radiator, 243 are provided, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in the form of a cooling liquid, in connection with said means 24 for supplying primary propulsive energy to said actuation means 22, or with the engine 241.

[0125] As can be seen from said Figures, in a particularly advantageous manner, said container means, or radiator, 243 for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in the form of a cooling liquid, of said means 24 for supplying primary propulsive energy to said actuation means 22, are arranged superiorly to valve means 222 for controlling the work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in particular the liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0126] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said container means, or radiator, 243 for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in the form of a cooling liquid, of said means 24 for supplying primary propulsive energy to said actuation means 22, are supported by the support lower base 1200, or by the support base plate 20 that extends from said container means, or reservoir, 18 for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0127] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said container means, or radiator, 243 for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of thevehicle, in the form of a cooling liquid, of said means 24 for supplying primary propulsive energy to said actuation means 22, are at the rear zone of the vehicle, or posteriorly to said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0128] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10 comprise corresponding container means, or radiator, 26 for cooling the liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0129] In a particularly advantageous manner, as can be seen from said Figures, said container means, or radiator, 26 for cooling the liquid or hydraulic oil are arranged, or is arranged, at the front zone of said vehicle 10.

[0130] With appreciable advantage, as can be seen from said Figures, said container means, or radiator, 26 for cooling the liquid or hydraulic oil are arranged, or is arranged, alongside said container means, or reservoir, 242 for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in particular a fuel for said engine 241.

[0131] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said container means, or radiator, 26 for cooling the liquid or hydraulic oil are, or is, supported, by said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0132] In an appreciably advantageous manner, as can be seen from said Figures, said means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10 comprise electronic control means 28 on board the vehicle 10.

[0133] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said electronic control means 28 on board the vehicle 10 are configured to control said means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10, in particular starting from corresponding commands received by the remote control 30.

[0134] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said electronic control means 28 on board the vehicle 10 are arranged above, and / orsupported by, said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, and in particular are arranged at a corresponding lateral position of the same vehicle.

[0135] With appreciable advantage, as can be seen from said Figures, said means 16 for the operation of the vehicle 10 comprise means 29 for supplying electric power.

[0136] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said means for supplying electric power are in the form of a corresponding battery 29.

[0137] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said means, or battery, 29 for supplying electric power are arranged above, and / or supported by, said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil and especially are at an intermediate longitudinal zone of said vehicle 10.

[0138] With advantage, as can be seen from said Figures, said outermost portal member 1272 defining said protective framework 1273 is provided posteriorly to said cooling means, or radiator, 243 for the internal combustion engine.

[0139] As can be seen from said Figures, with appreciable advantage, said support means, or frame 12 of the vehicle 10 comprise a column member 125 extending upwardly from, in particular in a front position relative to, said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, in particular from the upper wall 182 thereof, in particular said column member 125 extending upwardly being adapted to support said container means, or radiator, 26 for cooling the liquid or hydraulic oil and / or container means, or reservoir, 242 for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in particular a fuel for said engine 241.

[0140] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures, said supportmeans, or frame 12 of the vehicle 10 comprise a frame 126, that is movable, in particular rotatable, relative to the means 12 for supporting the vehicle, under the action of corresponding jack means 126a, which in particular projects anteriorly to the vehicle, and is adapted to support said work equipment 11, which is especially supported by said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0141] In practice, said means for the operation of the vehicle include means 22 for actuating said first and second lateral travel means 141, 142 and / or said work equipment 11, and / or means 24 for supplying primary propulsive energy to said actuation means 22, and / or electronic control means 28 on board the vehicle 10, and / or means 29 for supplying electric power, and in particular corresponding conduits, tubes, and connection cables, which are supported by said lower base 1200 for supporting the vehicle, and in particular directly or indirectly by said container means, or reservoir, 18, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

[0142] In practice, as stated above, in vehicle, means 22 are provided, for actuating said first and second lateral travel means 141, 142 and / or said work equipment 11 , which include means 221 for pumping the work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in particular the liquid or hydraulic oil and / or valve means 222 for controlling the work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in particular the liquid or hydraulic oil and / or container means, or radiator, 26 for cooling the liquid or hydraulic oil, and / or means 24 are provided, for supplying primary propulsive energy to said actuation means 22, in particular to said means 221 for pumping the work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in particular the liquid or hydraulic oil, which include an engine 241 , especially in the form of an internal combustion engine, and / or container means, or reservoir, 242, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in the form of a fuel to besupplied to said engine 241 and / or container means, or radiator, 243 for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in the form of a cooling liquid, in connection with said means 24 for supplying primary propulsive energy to said actuation means 22, or with the engine 241.

[0143] Advantageously, in the vehicle, the container means, or radiator, 26 for cooling the liquid or hydraulic oil are separated from the container means, or radiator, 243 for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in the form of a cooling liquid, in particular are provided at the opposite longitudinal ends of the same vehicle 10.

[0144] In this manner, a vehicle with a particularly versatile configuration is achieved.

[0145] In practice, as is evident, the above-described technical features make it possible, individually or in combination, to achieve one or more of the following advantageous results:

[0146] - a vehicle is obtained that is particularly stable and that allows the risk of overturning to be significantly reduced, in particular when used even under steep slope conditions, especially on mountainous terrains or the like;

[0147] - a vehicle is obtained that is adapted to be used in sloping conditions with gradients of up to 70% in the longitudinal direction and up to 45% in the transverse direction relative to said vehicle;

[0148] - it is possible to obtain a structure of the vehicle that is lighter;

[0149] - it is possible to obtain a structure that allows a reduction in the number of components used;

[0150] - the container or reservoir, which has a weight that does not vary excessively under all operating conditions of the vehicle, allows the vehicle to be provided with maximum stability under all working conditions;

[0151] - it is possible to obtain a structure of the vehicle that is particularly stabile;

[0152] - the structural strength of the container or reservoir is ensured;- the circulation, hence, the use, of the work fluid or liquid in said container means or reservoir is made easier;

[0153] - the circulation of the work fluid or liquid of the vehicle in said container means, or reservoir, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle is made easier, while keeping a relevant structural strength for the same container means, or reservoir, for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle;

[0154] - in the event of rollover, said means for the operation of the vehicle can thus be protected;

[0155] - a vehicle is obtained having a particularly versatile configuration. The present invention is susceptible of evident industrial application. Those skilled in the art may furthermore envisage a number of modifications and / or variations to be made to the invention while remaining within the scope of the inventive concept as extensively set forth herein. Moreover, those skilled in the art may envisage further preferred embodiments of the invention comprising one or more of the above-illustrated features of the specific preferred embodiment illustrated above, in particular as set forth in the appended claims. It is also understood that all details of the invention may be replaced by technically equivalent elements.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A vehicle (10) for transporting and / or actuating a corresponding work equipment (11), in particular in the form of an agricultural-type and / or construction-type work equipment, or in the form of an equipment for cutting plant material, earthmoving, maintenance of snow cover, or other; the vehicle (10) comprises support means, or frame (12), means (14) for the travel of the vehicle (10) relative to a surface, or ground, (13) on which the same vehicle (10) rests and moves, said means (14) for the travel of the vehicle (10) comprising first and second lateral travel means (141, 142), in particular in the form of corresponding track means, especially including a first and second lateral tracks (141, 142), and means (16) for the operation of the vehicle (10) including container means (18) for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle; the vehicle (10) being characterized in that said container means (18) for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle extend, or are arranged, between said first and said second lateral travel means, or tracks, (141, 142), or extend, or are arranged, inside the profile in a transverse direction of the same first and second lateral travel means, or tracks, (141, 142).

2. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims or according to the pre-characterizing part of claim 1 , characterized in that said container means (18) for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle define part of said support means, or frame, (12) of the vehicle (10).

3. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims or according to the pre-characterizing part of claim 1 , characterized in that said container means (18) for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle support other means (16) for the operation of the vehicle (10).

4. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims or according to the pre-characterizing part of claim 1 , characterized in that said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid ofthe vehicle, are below the other means (16) for the operation of the vehicle (10).

5. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said container means (18) for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle are adapted to hold a liquid or hydraulic oil for the operation of the vehicle (10).

6. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, extend transversely for the entire width, or substantially for the entire transverse width, which is comprised between said first and second lateral travel means, or tracks, (141, 142) of said vehicle (10).

7. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, extend longitudinally at least for most of the longitudinal length, or preferably remaining entirely within the longitudinal length, of said first and second lateral travel means, or tracks, (141, 142) of said vehicle (10).

8. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, extend, or are arranged, perpendicularly entirely within the profile, or within the transverse extension of the profile, or within the outermost upper and lower perpendicular edges (14s, 14i), of the same first and second lateral travel means, or tracks, (141, 142).

9. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding acorresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, comprise a plurality of contouring walls (181) defining an inner chamber (180) for holding the fluid or liquid, in particular the liquid or hydraulic oil.

10. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, comprise an upper wall (182), in particular planar-like and / or horizontal, and a lower or bottom wall (183), in particular planar-like and / or horizontal, and perpendicularly spaced apart from said upper wall (182), as well as peripheral walls (184) extending and connecting said upper wall (182) and said lower or bottom wall (183) with one another.

11. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, comprise peripheral walls (184) that include opposite lateral longitudinal walls (185, 186), in particular planar-like and / or vertical, and / or opposite heading and trailing transverse walls (187, 188), in particular planar-like and / or vertical, and especially extending and connecting said opposite lateral longitudinal walls (185, 186) with one another.

12. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims or according to the pre-characterizing part of claim 1, characterized in that means (189) are provided, for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

13. The vehicle according to claim 12, characterized in that said means (189) for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding acorresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, are inside the same said container means, or reservoir, or said inner chamber (180) for holding the fluid or liquid, in particular the liquid or hydraulic oil.

14. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims 12 and 13, characterized in that said means (189) for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, extend between, and connect, or are integral with, said upper wall (182) and said lower or bottom wall (183) of said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

15. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims 12 to 14, characterized in that said means (189) for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, are in the form of corresponding elongated strip means (189, 189).

16. The vehicle according to claim 15, characterized in that said strip means (189, 189) comprise one or more, preferably a plurality of, elongated strips (189, 189).

17. The vehicle according to claim 16, characterized in that said strip means (189, 189) comprise one or more, preferably a plurality of, elongated strips (189, 189) respectively spaced apart from mutually opposite peripheral walls of said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

18. The vehicle according to claim 17, characterized in that said strip means (189, 189) comprise one or more, preferably a plurality of, elongated strips longitudinally (189, 189) spaced apart transversely from said oppositelongitudinal lateral walls (185, 186) of said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

19. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims 15 to 18, characterized in that said strip means (189, 189) are in the form of a first and second elongated strips, in particular longitudinally, (189, 189) parallel and spaced apart from each other, in particular transversely, one from the other and from said opposite lateral, in particular longitudinal, walls (185, 186).

20. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims 12 to 19, characterized in that said means (189) for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, comprise corresponding means (1810) for the free passage of the corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or of a liquid or hydraulic oil, through the same stiffening means (189).

21. The vehicle according to claim 20, characterized in that said means (1810) for the free passage of the corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle through the same means (189) for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, are defined by one or more, preferably by a plurality of, through openings (1810) obtained in the same means (189) for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

22. The vehicle according to claim 21 , characterized in that the respective through opening (1810) provided for in said means (189) for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, is inferiorly open, or is inferiorly defined by said lower or bottom wall (183) ofsaid container means, or reservoir, (18).

23. The vehicle according to claim 22, characterized in that a plurality of respective through openings (1810) obtained in the said means, or respective strip, (189) for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, are provided, which are inferiorly open, or are inferiorly defined by said lower or bottom wall (183) of said container means, or reservoir, (18), and which are provided in the central zone, and especially at a prevailing longitudinal portion, of the same means, or respective strip, (189) for stiffening the same container means, or reservoir, (18).

24. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims 21 to 23, characterized in that the respective through opening (1810) provided for in said means, or respective strip, (189) for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, is defined by a corresponding lip (1811) provided in said means, or respective strip, (189) for stiffening the same container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

25. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims 21 to 23, characterized in that one or more, in particular a plurality of, preferably a first and a second annular through openings (1810’, 1810’) are obtained in the said means, or respective strip, (189) for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil; the respective annular through opening (1810’, 1810’) being defined by a respective peripheral lip (1811’), in particular longitudinally elongated, and being provided at a respective outermost, in particular longitudinal, zone, or said first and secondannular through openings (1810’, 1810’) being provided at the opposite outermost, in particular longitudinal, zones of the same container means, or reservoir, (18).

26. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims 12 to 25, characterized in that the respective strip (189, 189), of said means (189) for stiffening said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, is in the form of a small elongated small plate having an elongated solid portion (1891) for joining to said upper wall (182) of said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, from which elongated solid portion (1891), in particular at the central and prevailing zone of the strip, one or more, in particular a plurality of perpendicular portions, or short segments (1892) extend, having their respective lower end for engagement and joining to said lower or bottom wall (183) and between which the respective inferiorly open through opening (1810) is defined, and / or one or more, in particular a plurality of, annular, in particular elongated and outermost, portions (1892), comprising a horizontal portion (1893) for engagement and joining to said lower or bottom wall (183) of the same container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, which is connected with said elongated solid portion (1891) through corresponding opposite solid perpendicular portions (1894, 1895) such as to define the respective through opening (1810).

27. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said liquid or hydraulic oil contained within said container means (18) is to actuate said first and second lateral travel means, or tracks, (141, 142) of the vehicle and / or said work equipment (11).

28. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims or accordingto the pre-characterizing part of claim 1 , characterized in that a support base plate (20) for corresponding means (16) for the operation of the vehicle (10) extends from said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

29. The vehicle according to claim 28, characterized in that said support base plate (20) for corresponding means (16) for the operation of the vehicle (10) longitudinally extends, in particular at the rear zone of the vehicle.

30. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims 28 and 29, characterized in that said support base plate (20) for corresponding means (16) for the operation of the vehicle (10) is formed by an outermost extension of said upper wall (182), of said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, which defines a corresponding support panel (201) for corresponding means (16) for the operation of the vehicle (10).

31. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said support means, or frame, (12) of the vehicle (10) comprise means (121, 122) for supporting said first and second lateral travel means, or tracks, (141, 142).

32. The vehicle according to claim 31 , characterized in that said means for supporting said first and second lateral travel means, or tracks, (141, 142) comprise a first and a second portions (121, 122) that are integral to said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

33. The vehicle according to claim 32, characterized in that said first and second portions (121 , 122), defining said means for supporting said first and second lateral travel means, or tracks, (141, 142), project laterally from said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid orliquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

34. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims 32 and 33, characterized in that said first and second portions (121, 122), defining said means for supporting said first and second lateral travel means, or tracks, (141, 142), are integral to said opposite lateral longitudinal walls (185, 186) of the same container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

35. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims 32 to 34, characterized in that said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil, and said first and second portions (121 , 122), defining said means for supporting said first and second lateral travel means, or tracks, (141, 142), form on the whole a lower base (1200) for supporting said vehicle (10) that is backed, in particular directly, by said means (14) for the travel of the vehicle (10), or by said first and second lateral travel means, or tracks, (141, 142).

36. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims or according to the pre-characterizing part of claim 1 , characterized in that said support means, or frame, (12) of the vehicle (10) comprise means (127) for protecting respective means (16) for the operation of the vehicle (10), in the event of rollover of said same vehicle (10).

37. The vehicle according to claim 36, characterized in that said means (127) for protecting respective means (16) for the operation of the vehicle (10) comprise portal means (1271, 1272) extending from said lower base (1200) for supporting the vehicle and are adapted to protect corresponding means (16) for the operation of the vehicle (10).

38. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims or according to the pre-characterizing part of claim 1 , characterized in that said means forthe operation of the vehicle include means (22) for actuating said first and second lateral travel means (141, 142) and / or said work equipment (11), and / or means (24) for supplying primary propulsive energy to said actuation means (22), and / or electronic control means (28) on board the vehicle (10), and / or electrical energy supply means (29), in particular which are supported by said lower base (1200) for supporting the vehicle, in particular directly or indirectly by said container means, or reservoir, (18), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, or for holding a corresponding liquid or hydraulic oil.

39. The vehicle according to claim 38, characterized in that, in the vehicle, means (22) for the actuation of said first and second lateral travel means (141, 142) and / or of said work equipment (11) are provided, which include means (221) for pumping the work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in particular the liquid or hydraulic oil and / or valve means (222) for the control of the work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in particular of the liquid or hydraulic oil and / or of the container means, or radiator, (26) for cooling the liquid or hydraulic oil, and / or means (24) are provided, for supplying primary propulsive energy to said actuation means (22), in particular to said means (221) for pumping the work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in particular the liquid or hydraulic oil, that include an engine (241), especially in the form of an internal combustion engine, and / or container means, or reservoir, (242), for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in the form of a fuel to be supplied to said engine (241) and / or container means, or radiator, (243) for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in the form of a cooling liquid, in connection with said means (24) for supplying primary propulsive energy to said actuation means (22), or with the engine (241 ).

40. The vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims or according to the pre-characterizing part of claim 1 , characterized in that, in the vehicle, the container means, or radiator, (26) for cooling the liquid or hydraulic oil areseparated from the container means, or radiator, (243) for holding a corresponding work fluid or liquid of the vehicle, in the form of a cooling liquid, in particular being provided at the opposite longitudinal ends of the same vehicle (10).

41. A vehicle (10), characterized in that it is made according to any one of the preceding claims and / or as described and illustrated with reference to the attached drawings.

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