Patent classifications
E02F3/00
Tilt bucket recessed pivot design
A tilting bucket assembly comprises an adapter subassembly including a two coupler members defining a coupler distance, a base plate attached to the coupler members that defines a first recess, a torsion tube that defines a second recess, and a bucket subassembly that is pivotally connected to the adapter subassembly, the bucket subassembly including a spill guard including a stop portion configured to contact the adapter subassembly, and a tilting mechanism, wherein the first recess and second recess clear the tilting mechanism and the spill guard when the base plate contacts the stop portion of the spill guard.
System and method for adjusting harvest characteristics
The systems and methods described herein adjust harvest characteristics by selecting one or more harvest characteristics according to the location of a harvester within a field. For example, the selection includes determining the location of the harvester within the field, associating the location with a corresponding zone of a plurality of zones in the field where each of the plurality of zones corresponds to a respective crop planted within the field (for instance a hybrid type), and assigning one or more harvest characteristics to a harvest operation according to at least the corresponding zone and the respective crop within the corresponding zone. Harvest operations are conducted with the assigned one or more harvest characteristics. The systems and methods described repeat selecting the one or more harvest characteristics as the harvester changes location within the field according to further examples.
Two stage moldboard rail cleaner
A moldboard rail cleaner for removing debris from a rail of a work machine having a tilt frame housing defining a first cavity. The work machine has a wear insert positioned within the first cavity and adapted to slide along the rail as the rail moves along a rail axis. Further, a sub-housing may be coupled to the tilt frame housing and define a second cavity. Finally, a wiper is disposed at least partially within the second cavity, the sub-housing configured to bias the wiper into contact with the rail.
Controlling a crowd parameter of an industrial machine
An industrial machine that includes a dipper, a dipper handle, a boom, a crowd motor, a hoist motor, a swing motor, a first sensor, a second sensor, and a controller. The first sensor generates a first signal related to a dipper handle angle and the second sensor generates a second signal related to a hoist rope angle. The first signal and the second signal are received by the controller. The controller determines, based on the first and second signals, a retract torque value. The retract torque value is compared to a retract torque threshold values. If the retract torque value is greater or equal to the threshold value, the retract torque of the crowd motor is set to a maximum value. If the retract torque is less than the threshold value, the retract torque of the crowd motor is set to a default value.
Display for construction machine and construction machine
A display for a construction machine includes: a metal case that is detachably supported on a construction machine frame via a universal joint (a joint member); a liquid crystal display (a display unit) that is attached to the metal case; and a control board that is attached to the metal case and is configured to perform a display control on the liquid crystal display.
Display for construction machine and construction machine
A display for a construction machine includes: a metal case that is detachably supported on a construction machine frame via a universal joint (a joint member); a liquid crystal display (a display unit) that is attached to the metal case; and a control board that is attached to the metal case and is configured to perform a display control on the liquid crystal display.
Multi-armed lifting accessory
A Multi-Armed Lifting Accessory is disclosed herein which is compact and transportable in various deployments. The Multi-Armed Lifting Accessory is advantageous and useful as it has hingedly connected loading and support arms attached to a main lifter body. The supporting arms are spring loaded allowing the Multi-Armed Lifting Accessory to stably engage with irregular shaped objects such as barge lid or a skid steer loader and allows for flexible engagement and balanced lifting operations.
Pneumatic excavator and methods of use
A pneumatic excavator is configured to be pneumatically actuated using a safety mechanism, and includes a primary actuator; a secondary actuator fluidly coupled to the primary actuator; a flow valve fluidly coupled to the primary actuator; a shuttle valve fluidly coupled to the primary actuator, the secondary actuator and the flow valve; and a barrel coupled to an egress of the flow valve, the barrel defining an outlet of the pneumatic excavator. Actuating the primary and secondary actuators causes compressed air to be transmitted from the secondary actuator to the primary actuator and then to the flow valve to open the flow valve such that the compressed air exits through the outlet. Actuating one actuator and not the other causes the compressed air to be transmitted to the exit port of the shuttle valve and then to the flow valve to close the flow valve and prevent air flow therethrough.
Swing automation for rope shovel
A system and method for various levels of automation of a swing-to-hopper motion for a rope shovel. An operator controls a rope shovel during a dig operation to load a dipper with materials. A controller receives position data, either via operator input or sensor data, for the dipper and a hopper where the materials are to be dumped. The controller then calculates an ideal path for the dipper to travel to be positioned above the hopper to dump the contents of the dipper. In some embodiments, the controller outputs operator feedback to assist the operator in traveling along the ideal path to the hopper. In some embodiments, the controller restricts the dipper motion such that the operator is not able to deviate beyond certain limits of the ideal path. In some embodiments, the controller automatically controls the movement of the dipper to reach the hopper.
Alignment apparatus and method for a boom of a pipe handling system
A pipe handling apparatus has a frame, a boom pivotally connected to the frame so as to be movable between a first position and a second position, an arm extending outwardly of the boom when the boom is in the second position, and a gripper affixed to the end of the arm opposite the boom. A pair of arm-tensioning mechanisms is connected to the arm and provide for tensioning of the arm. A pair of boom-lateral-adjustment mechanisms is connected to the upper portion of the boom and provide for lateral adjustment of the boom. A pair of rocker-arm-adjustment mechanisms is connected to the link and provide for adjustment of the link.