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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MITIGATING COLLISIONS BETWEEN A MINING MACHINE AND AN EXCLUSIONARY ZONE
20220307225 · 2022-09-29 ·

Embodiments described herein provide systems and methods for preventing and mitigating collisions between components of an industrial machine. The industrial machine includes an electronic controller, having an electronic processor and a memory, that is configured to generate a virtual model of an exclusionary zone located on or near the industrial machine. The electronic controller is further configured to receive dipper position data indicative of a position of the dipper and determine a distance between the dipper the exclusionary zone based on the dipper position data. The electronic controller is further configured to set a motion command limit for a dipper motion based on the distance, the dipper motion being selected from a group of a swing motion, a crowd motion, and a hoist motion and control the dipper motion according to a dipper motion command limited by the motion command limit.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MITIGATING COLLISIONS BETWEEN A MINING MACHINE AND AN EXCLUSIONARY ZONE
20220307225 · 2022-09-29 ·

Embodiments described herein provide systems and methods for preventing and mitigating collisions between components of an industrial machine. The industrial machine includes an electronic controller, having an electronic processor and a memory, that is configured to generate a virtual model of an exclusionary zone located on or near the industrial machine. The electronic controller is further configured to receive dipper position data indicative of a position of the dipper and determine a distance between the dipper the exclusionary zone based on the dipper position data. The electronic controller is further configured to set a motion command limit for a dipper motion based on the distance, the dipper motion being selected from a group of a swing motion, a crowd motion, and a hoist motion and control the dipper motion according to a dipper motion command limited by the motion command limit.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING A PAYLOAD OF AN INDUSTRIAL MACHINE
20220307219 · 2022-09-29 ·

A method of determining a payload mass, the method comprising receiving rope data indicative of the rope force from the rope force sensor, receive position data indicative of the current shovel position from the one or more position sensors, determine a payload mass based on the rope force, the current shovel position, and a defined relationship between a kinetic energy of the mining shovel, a potential energy of the mining shovel, one or more degrees of freedom of the mining shovel, and one or more forces experienced by the mining shovel, and provide the payload mass to a display device associated with the mining shovel.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING A LEVEL OF HYDRAULIC FLUID IN AN AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER

In one aspect, a system for monitoring a level of hydraulic fluid in an agricultural sprayer includes a drive system, a hydraulic fluid system, and a fill level sensor. The system also includes a computing system communicatively coupled to both the drive system and the fill level sensor. The computing system is configured to monitor the level of hydraulic fluid within the hydraulic fluid reservoir based on data received from the fill level sensor. The computing system is further configured to detect a leak condition in the hydraulic fluid system based at least in part on the monitored level of the hydraulic fluid within the hydraulic fluid reservoir and control an operation of the drive system to reduce the ground speed of the agricultural sprayer in response to detecting the leak condition.

Reel system within boom

A mining machine includes a boom having an interior chamber, a saddle block coupled to the boom, a handle slidably coupled to the saddle block, and a reel system disposed at least partially within the chamber.

Reel system within boom

A mining machine includes a boom having an interior chamber, a saddle block coupled to the boom, a handle slidably coupled to the saddle block, and a reel system disposed at least partially within the chamber.

Controlling crowd runaway of an industrial machine

A system for controlling the operation of an industrial machine during crowd runaway conditions. The system includes a controller that monitors and compares an actual crowd system state (e.g., an actual dipper position) with a requested crowd system state (e.g., a requested dipper position from the operator). If the controller determines that the crowd system is behaving contrary to requested crowd system behavior, the controller adjusts a crowd parameter, such as a crowd motor torque, to resolve the runaway condition.

Modular ground engagement tooling system

A tooling system includes a dipper having a lip with a plurality of apertures, the apertures extending at least partially through the lip. The tooling system also includes a modular adapter configured to be inserted partially into one of the apertures along an axis of insertion. The adapter is configured to be releasably coupled to the lip. The adapter includes a first portion configured to extend into the aperture, and a second portion configured to extend out of the aperture. The tooling system also includes a locking system including a fastener configured to extend at least partially into the aperture and couple to the adapter to the lip.

Device for the emergency supply of a high voltage onboard network
11374430 · 2022-06-28 · ·

A device for emergency supply of a high voltage onboard network, in particular for the emergency load lowering of a work machine such as a crane or a cable excavator, comprising a high voltage onboard network having an electrical drive unit and a primary DC energy source for supplying the electrical drive unit with energy; a low voltage onboard network, preferably a 12 V, 24 V, or 48 V onboard network, having a low voltage rechargeable battery for taking up and outputting energy, wherein the high voltage onboard network and the low voltage onboard network are connected via a DC/DC converter to allow an energy flow from the high voltage onboard network in the direction of the low voltage onboard network. The DC/DC converter is preferably a bidirectional DC/DC converter to permit an energy flow from the low voltage onboard network in the direction of the high voltage onboard network.

Periphery display device for work machine

There is provided a periphery display device for a work machine, which displays a bird's-eye view image around the work machine. A display magnification of a region between a peripheral line having a turning radius of the work machine and an offset peripheral line surrounding the peripheral line is different from a display magnification of a region inside the peripheral line.