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Implement Positioning Guidance System
20170361708 · 2017-12-21 · ·

A system and method for guiding an implement on a machine to a target location is disclosed. The system comprises a GUI and a controller in operable communication with the GUI. The controller is configured to: (a) determine a current location of the implement relative to the target location on the work surface; and (b) display on the GUI a symbol in one of a plurality of states, each state associated with one or more locations of the implement relative to the target location. The state in which the symbol is displayed is indicative of the current location of the implement relative to the target location and each state is identified by at least one illuminated portion of the symbol. The controller is further configured to: (c) repeat (a) and (b) each time the implement is moved to a new current location.

Hybrid Construction Machine

A motor-generator (27) is connected mechanically to an engine (21) and a hydraulic pump (23). The hydraulic pump (23) delivers pressurized oil to cylinders (12D) to (12F) in a working mechanism (12), a traveling hydraulic motor (25) and a revolving hydraulic motor (26). The revolving hydraulic motor (26) drives a revolving device (3) in cooperation with a revolving electric motor (33). An HCU (36) reduces outputs of the revolving electric motor (33), the revolving hydraulic motor (26), the boom cylinder (12D) and the like such that a ratio of a revolving speed of an upper revolving structure (4) and a movement speed of raising a boom (12A) is held to a ratio in a normal mode (NMODE) at the time of performing a compound movement of a revolving movement and a boom-raising movement in a low speed mode (LSMODE).

CONTROL OF MULTIPLE POWER MACHINES
20230193592 · 2023-06-22 ·

A control system is provided for a first power machine having a first actuator and a second power machine having a second actuator. The first power machine includes a first user input device. Aa first user input corresponding to a power machine operation can be received via the first user input device and a control mode for controlling the execution of the power machine operation can be determined. Controlling the execution of the power machine operation can selectively include: in a local control mode, controlling the first actuator to execute the power machine operation with the first power machine; and in a remote control mode, controlling the second actuator to execute the power machine operation with the second power machine.

ARRANGEMENT FOR CONTROLLING A WORK MACHINE
20170247860 · 2017-08-31 ·

A method for controlling loading material to a bucket of a work machine from a stack of material is disclosed. The method includes the steps: of selecting a control profile to be used as a basic control profile including indications for positions of at least one of the bucket and the boom of the work machine as a function of a distance traveled by the work machine with reference to a reference location; obtaining information of a distance traveled by the work machine while loading material to the bucket; examining at least one condition regarding the work machine during loading; and determining, on the basis of the examined condition, whether another position than indicated by the selected control profile is to be used for at least one of the bucket and the boom.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IN-PIT CRUSHING AND CONVEYING OPERATIONS

A control system implemented for in-pit crushing and conveying (IPCC) operations employing a shovel machine and a crusher machine is provided. The shovel machine includes an implement configured to excavate a material from a worksite and load the material into a hopper of the crusher machine. The control system includes a position determination module, an excavation determination module, and a path determination module. The path determination module is configured to determine one or more travel paths, with a plurality of loading positions, for the shovel machine and the crusher machine. The plurality of loading positions is based at least in part on the relative position of the shovel machine and the crusher machine and a plurality of excavation positions, such that at each of the plurality of loading positions, the implement traverses an arc passing above the hopper.

Control system for work vehicle, method and work vehicle
11454006 · 2022-09-27 · ·

A work vehicle includes a travel device and a work implement. A control system for the work vehicle includes a controller. The controller controls the work implement according to a predetermined target value. The controller determines whether a slip of the travel device has occurred during control of the work implement. The controller changes the target value according to a result of determination of the slip.

EXCAVATING IMPLEMENT HEADING CONTROL

An excavator comprises a chassis, an implement, and an assembly comprising a boom, a stick, and a coupling. The assembly is configured to define a heading {circumflex over (N)} and to swing with, or relative to, the chassis about a swing axis S. The stick is configured to curl relative to the boom about a curl axis C. The implement is coupled to a stick terminal point G via the coupling and is configured to rotate about a rotary axis R such that a leading edge of the implement defines a heading Î. An excavator control architecture comprises sensors and machine readable instructions to generate signals representative of {circumflex over (N)}, an assembly swing rate ω.sub.S about S, and a stick curl rate ω.sub.C about C, generate a signal representing a terminal point heading Ĝ based on {circumflex over (N)}, ω.sub.S, and ω.sub.C, and rotate the implement about R such that Î approximates Ĝ.

Excavating Implement Heading Control

An excavator comprises a chassis, an implement, and an assembly comprising a boom, a stick, and a coupling. The assembly is configured to define a heading {circumflex over (N)} and to swing with, or relative to, the chassis about a swing axis S. The stick is configured to curl relative to the boom about a curl axis C. The implement is coupled to a stick terminal point G via the coupling and is configured to rotate about a rotary axis R such that a leading edge of the implement defines a heading Î. An excavator control architecture comprises sensors and machine readable instructions to generate signals representative of {circumflex over (N)}, an assembly swing rate ω.sub.S about S, and a stick curl rate ω.sub.C about C, generate a signal representing a terminal point heading Ĝ based on {circumflex over (N)}, ω.sub.S, and ω.sub.C, and rotate the implement about R such that Î approximates Ĝ.

MACHINE AND NAVIGATION CONTROL STRATEGY INCLUDING VELOCITY CALCULATION
20170277190 · 2017-09-28 · ·

A machine navigation system includes a monitoring mechanism for monitoring configuration of an implement movable between configurations relative to a frame such that a center of mass of the machine moves in response to the moving of the implement. A second monitoring mechanism monitors track speed in the machine. A location of an origin of the track speed varies based upon location of the center of mass. A control unit is coupled with the monitoring mechanisms and structured to determine a control term for compensating for movement of a reference location on the machine relative to the track speed origin. The control unit further calculates velocity based on the track speed and the compensatory control term.

DRIVING STRAIGHT AHEAD DEVICE FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

A straight traveling apparatus for a construction machine and a control method thereof are provided which can allow a curved travel when the working device is operated during the curved travel.