Compactor machine cleaning device

Abstract

A cleaning device assembly for a drum of a compactor machine is provided. The cleaning device assembly includes a support member connected to a frame of the compactor machine. The cleaning device assembly further includes a linkage member having a first end and a second end. The linkage member pivotally connected to the support member at the first end. The cleaning device assembly further includes a mounting plate pivotally connected to the linkage member at the second end thereof. The cleaning device assembly further includes a cleaning device mounted to the mounting plate and the cleaning device extends along a length of the drum.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cleaning device assembly for a drum of a compactor machine, the cleaning device assembly comprising:
 a support member connected to a frame of the compactor machine;   a linkage member having a first end and a second end, the linkage member pivotally connected to the support member at the first end;   a mounting plate pivotally connected to the linkage member at the second end thereof; and   a cleaning device mounted to the mounting plate, the cleaning device extending along a length of the drum.   
     
     
         2 . The cleaning device assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the first and the second ends of the linkage member are spherical rod ends. 
     
     
         3 . The cleaning device assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the cleaning device comprises an absorbent mat contacting a surface of the drum. 
     
     
         4 . The cleaning device assembly of  claim 1  further comprising a spray assembly configured to spray a liquid onto the surface of the drum. 
     
     
         5 . The cleaning device assembly of  claim 1  further comprising a scraper blade extending along a length of the drum. 
     
     
         6 . The cleaning device assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the mounting plate is an L-shaped bracket and has an upstanding attachment portion and a base portion. 
     
     
         7 . The cleaning device assembly of  claim 6 , wherein the cleaning device is rigidly fastened with the base portion of the mounting plate. 
     
     
         8 . The cleaning device assembly of  claim 1  further comprising a biasing member engaged between the support member and the linkage member, the biasing member configured to press the cleaning device against a surface of the drum. 
     
     
         9 . A machine comprising:
 frame;   a compacting member supported by the frame; and   a cleaning device assembly for the compacting ember, the cleaning device assembly including:
 a support member connected to the frame; 
 a linkage member having a first end and a second end, the linkage member pivotally connected to the support member at the first end; 
 a mounting plate pivotally connected to the linkage member at the second end thereof; and 
 a cleaning device mounted to the mounting plate, the cleaning device extending along a length of the compacting member. 
   
     
     
         10 . The machine of  claim 9 , wherein the first and the second ends of the linkage member are spherical rod ends. 
     
     
         11 . The machine of  claim 9 , wherein the cleaning device comprises an absorbent mat contacting a surface of the compacting member. 
     
     
         12 . The machine of  claim 9 , wherein the cleaning device assembly further comprising a spray assembly configured to spray a liquid onto the surface of the compacting member. 
     
     
         13 . The machine of  claim 9 , wherein the cleaning device assembly comprises a scraper blade extending along a length of the compacting member. 
     
     
         14 . The machine of  claim 9 , wherein the mounting plate is an L-shaped bracket and has an upstanding attachment portion and a base portion. 
     
     
         15 . The machine of  claim 14 , wherein the cleaning device is rigidly fastened with the base portion of the mounting plate. 
     
     
         16 . The machine of  claim 9 , wherein the cleaning device assembly further comprising a biasing member engaged between the support member and the linkage member, the biasing member configured to press the cleaning device against a surface of the compacting member. 
     
     
         17 . A cleaning device assembly for a compacting member of a compactor machine, the cleaning device assembly comprising:
 a support member connected to a frame of the compactor machine;   a linkage member having a first end and a second end, the linkage member pivotally connected to the support member at the first end;   a mounting plate pivotally connected to the linkage member at the second end thereof;   an absorbent mat mounted to the mounting plate, the absorbent mat extending along a length of the compacting member and contacting a. surface of the compacting member; and   a spray assembly configured to spray a liquid onto the surface of the compacting member.   
     
     
         18 . The cleaning device assembly of  claim 17 , wherein the first and the second ends of the linkage member are spherical rod ends. 
     
     
         19 . The cleaning device assembly of  claim 17  further comprising a scraper blade extending along a length of the compacting member. 
     
     
         20 . The cleaning device assembly of  claim 17  further comprising a biasing member engaged between the support member and the linkage member, the biasing member configured to press the cleaning device against a surface of the compacting member.