B60Y2200/417

Work vehicle including a display controller with split screen applications

A work vehicle including a touch screen display, a work implement movably coupled to a frame, and a control module having a processor and a memory wherein the processor is configured to execute stored program instructions to display a graphical user interface having selectable application icons on one or more overlays. One of the overlays covers a first portion of the display field and a second portion of the display field displays an application selected by one of the selectable application icons. Selection of a split screen icon displays a second overlay on a second portion of the display field.

WHEEL-DRIVEN VEHICLE
20210354551 · 2021-11-18 · ·

A wheel-driven vehicle (1), comprising a front vehicle unit (1 A), a rear vehicle unit (1B), a power source (4), a first centre beam (8) and a second centre beam (9), a first driving means (10) and a second driving means (11) provided on each opposite sides of the first centre beam (8), a third driving means (13) and a fourth driving means (14), provided on opposite sides of the second centre beam (9), wherein the respective driving means (10, 11, 13, 14) comprises at least a driving wheel (16), a power-transmitting arrangement for transmission of power from said power source (4) to the driving wheel (16) that is included in each of the driving means (10, 11, 13, 14), wherein the power-transmitting arrangement comprises an engine (19) and a transmitting arrangement (20). The engine (19) is a hydraulic engine, the power-transmitting arrangement comprises separate hydraulic circuits (22, 23, 24, 25) for driving the hydraulic engine (19) of the respective driving means (10, 11, 13, 14), the power-transmitting arrangement comprises one or more pumps (26, 27, 28, 29) driven by the power source (4) for driving the respective hydraulic engine (19) as well as regulating means configured to individually regulate a power output on the respective hydraulic engine (19).

Work vehicle and control method
11781284 · 2023-10-10 · ·

A work vehicle includes an operation apparatus, a transmission having a plurality of gear positions, and a controller configured to control shift of a gear position of the transmission to a gear position equal to or lower than a shift upper limit position based on a vehicle speed of the work vehicle. The controller makes setting to raise the shift upper limit position by one position based on a first operation having been performed onto the operation apparatus. The controller changes the shift upper limit position from a first shift upper limit position immediately before a second operation different from the first operation to a second shift upper limit position based on the second operation having been performed onto the operation apparatus. The second shift upper limit position is higher than the first shift upper limit position by at least two positions.

Electric haul truck

A zero emissions electrically powered haul truck is disclosed. The haul truck has a 40 metric ton hauling capacity and a form factor that allows the truck to travel through underground mines. The truck also includes a primary battery assembly that is externally mounted along the front and sides of the truck.

Wheel-driven vehicle
11752857 · 2023-09-12 · ·

A wheel-driven vehicle (1), comprising a front vehicle unit (1 A), a rear vehicle unit (1B), a power source (4), a first centre beam (8) and a second centre beam (9), a first driving means (10) and a second driving means (11) provided on each opposite sides of the first centre beam (8), a third driving means (13) and a fourth driving means (14), provided on opposite sides of the second centre beam (9), wherein the respective driving means (10, 11, 13, 14) comprises at least a driving wheel (16), a power-transmitting arrangement for transmission of power from said power source (4) to the driving wheel (16) that is included in each of the driving means (10, 11, 13, 14), wherein the power-transmitting arrangement comprises an engine (19) and a transmitting arrangement (20). The engine (19) is a hydraulic engine, the power-transmitting arrangement comprises separate hydraulic circuits (22, 23, 24, 25) for driving the hydraulic engine (19) of the respective driving means (10, 11, 13, 14), the power-transmitting arrangement comprises one or more pumps (26, 27, 28, 29) driven by the power source (4) for driving the respective hydraulic engine (19) as well as regulating means configured to individually regulate a power output on the respective hydraulic engine (19).

Transmission assembly

A transmission assembly includes a common ring gear assembly, a first sun gear, a first planet carrier, a second sun gear and a second planet carrier. A set of planet gears of each one of the first and second planet carriers meshing with the common ring gear assembly. The set of planet gears of the first planet carrier meshing with the first sun gear and the set of planet gears of the second planet carrier meshing with the second sun gear. The transmission assembly further includes a transmission housing. The second sun gear is adapted to be connected to a transmission input shaft; the common ring gear assembly is adapted to be connected to a transmission output shaft, and the second planet carrier and the first sun gear are operatively connected to each other.

Track assembly with electric motor
11413953 · 2022-08-16 · ·

A vehicle includes a chassis, an engine coupled to the chassis, a power source coupled to the chassis, and a track assembly. The track assembly includes an electric motor coupled to the chassis, a first drive wheel coupled to the electric motor and pivotally coupled to the chassis, a second drive wheel coupled to the engine and pivotally coupled to the chassis, and a track engaging the first drive wheel and the second drive wheel. The engine is configured to provide mechanical energy to the second drive wheel to drive the track and propel the vehicle. The electric motor is configured to receive electrical energy from the power source and provide mechanical energy to the first drive wheel to drive the track and propel the vehicle.

Avoidance modifier system for collision avoidance system
11333767 · 2022-05-17 · ·

An avoidance modifier system may be configured to modify operation of a collision avoidance system associated with a machine. The avoidance modifier system may include at least one inclination sensor and a modifier system controller configured to be in communication with the collision avoidance system. The modifier system controller may be configured to receive an inclination signal from the inclination sensor and determine an inclination angle at which the machine is operating relative to level operation. The modifier system controller may be configured to determine an adjusted ground plane angle indicative of a virtual ground plane on which the machine is operating, and communicate with the collision avoidance system, such that the collision avoidance system does not activate a braking device of the machine in response to an object sensor generating an object signal indicative of detection of an object between an actual ground plane and the virtual ground plane.

Traction control for steering articulated power machine

Disclosed embodiments include steering circuits utilizing a controllable cross-feed loop between left and right drive motor sides of an articulated power machine to reduce skidding caused by a turning operation in which an articulation actuator changes an articulation joint angle between a front frame member and a rear frame member of the power machine.

System for multi-layer braking and retardation in a work vehicle

A control system is provided for implementing multi-layer braking and retardation in a work vehicle that includes a hybrid electric drive system having an engine and one or more electric machines. The control system includes a braking and retardation system that dissipates energy generated by motion of the work vehicle, with the braking and retardation system including a brake resistor, an engine brake, and a transmission operable to provide transmission braking. A controller receives inputs on a braking torque demand and operational parameters of the hybrid electric drive system and the braking and retardation system, determines an amount of energy absorption necessary to meet the braking torque demand, and allocates the energy to be absorbed within the braking and retardation system according to a hierarchal energy allocation scheme based on the energy to be absorbed and the operational parameters of the hybrid electric drive system and braking and retardation system.