An avoidance position specification unit specifies an interference avoidance position that is higher than a loading object and has no loading object therebelow. A timing determination unit determines a swing start timing based on a remaining swing angle formed by a straight line that extends from a center of swing to a work equipment and a straight line that extends from the center of swing to an interference avoidance position, and a height of the interference avoidance position. An operation signal output unit outputs an operation signal of the work equipment in a case of not reaching the swing start timing and outputs an operation signal for swinging a swing body at swing speed higher than that when not reaching the swing start timing and an operation signal of the work equipment, in a case of reaching the swing start timing.

A connection switching device (45) connects a bottom-side oil chamber (15C) of a boom cylinder (15) and a bottom-side oil chamber (16C) of an arm cylinder (16) when a boom operating device (22A) instructs the contraction of the boom cylinder (15) and an arm operating device (21B) instructs the expansion of the arm cylinder (16). The connection switching device (45) connects the bottom-side oil chamber (15C) of the boom cylinder (15) and a rod-side oil chamber (16D) of the arm cylinder (16) when the boom operating device (22A) instructs the contraction of the boom cylinder (15) and the arm operating device (21B) instructs the contraction of the arm cylinder (16).

The present invention provides a reversible bucket coupler device and method of use for reversing the orientation of a bucket used with an excavator so that the teeth of the bucket is facing away from the cab of the excavator and method of use. The reversed orientation of the bucket using the reversible bucket coupler device provides an operator of an excavator the ability to complete tasks in a more efficient, clean and safe manner, as well as providing much needed flexibility in the way excavation projects can be performed.

A mining machine assembly includes a dipper having a main body, the main body having a front side, a back side, a bottom side, and a top side. A ground engagement portion extends from the front side, the ground engagement portion including digging teeth. The mining machine assembly also includes a hoist rope attachment assembly coupled to the dipper. The hoist rope attachment assembly is configured to directly couple a hoist rope to the dipper. The hoist rope attachment assembly includes a cam having a first portion extending from the top side of the main body of the dipper, and a second portion that extends from the first portion and away from the main body and digging teeth.

An excavator having a rotatable arm is disclosed. The excavator includes: a vehicle body configured to have a hydraulic pump; a boom connected to the vehicle body at one end thereof; a boom cylinder coupled between the vehicle body and the boom, and configured to receive hydraulic energy from the hydraulic pump and operate the boom; an arm connected to the other end of the boom; an arm cylinder coupled between the boom and the arm, and configured to receive hydraulic energy from the hydraulic pump and operate the arm; a bucket connected to an end of the arm; and a bucket cylinder coupled between the arm and the bucket, and configured to receive hydraulic energy from the hydraulic pump and operate the bucket. The arm includes: a first body, a second body, and a rotation module configured to enable the rotational movement of the second body.

A working machine having a base assembly including a ground engaging structure; an undercarriage connected to the ground engaging structure; a superstructure connected to the undercarriage; a working arm mounted to the superstructure; a connector connecting the undercarriage to the superstructure; and a drive arrangement located in the base assembly for moving the ground engaging structure to propel, in use, the working machine.

The present invention provides a boom system 1 for breaking and manoeuvring oversize material. The boom system 1 is mounted or attached to a vehicle. The boom system 1 comprises a base 2, a column 5 protruding upwardly from the base 2 and a boom arm 3 moveably connectable to the upright column 5 at connection point 16. A moving arrangement 4 is provided to move all or part of the upright column 5 towards and away from the base 2 so that the connection 16 between the boom arm 3 and the upright column is moveable towards and away from the base 2. A mobile crusher comprising a boom system 1 for breaking and manoeuvring oversize material is also provided.

The present invention provides a boom system 1 for breaking and manoeuvring oversize material. The boom system 1 is mounted or attached to a vehicle. The boom system 1 comprises a base 2, a column 5 protruding upwardly from the base 2 and a boom arm 3 moveably connectable to the upright column 5 at connection point 16. A moving arrangement 4 is provided to move all or part of the upright column 5 towards and away from the base 2 so that the connection 16 between the boom arm 3 and the upright column is moveable towards and away from the base 2. A mobile crusher comprising a boom system 1 for breaking and manoeuvring oversize material is also provided.

A mining machine includes a boom, a handle coupled to the boom, a dipper coupled to the handle, and a dipper door pivotally coupled to the dipper. The mining shovel also includes a dipper door trip assembly including a trip motor coupled to the boom, a trip drum coupled to the handle, a linkage assembly coupled to the dipper door, a first actuation element extending directly from the trip motor to the trip drum, and a second actuation element extending directly from the trip drum to the linkage assembly.

A digging machine (1) such as a face shovel is controlled in an automated dumping sequence in which the bucket (10, 10′) is pivoted to a first angular orientation before opening and, optionally, re-orienting to a second, slightly more forwardly inclined angular orientation. The first orientation may relieve the front part (20) of the bucket from the load while the second orientation is selected to discharge the load at an optimal trajectory. The bucket may move to a third angular orientation before closing the front part (20) against gravity.