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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROL OF EXCAVATORS AND OTHER POWER MACHINES

A power machine can include operator input devices and a control system configured to command movement of actuators based on operator inputs received from the operator input devices. Movement of one or more of the actuators can be commanded based on input at one or more of the operator input devices and a response curve selected from a plurality of different response curves. Movement of one or more of the actuators can be based on a selected control mode for the power machine that corresponds to a selected control-function mapping of the operator input devices to the one or more actuators. A lift arm can be variously controlled to execute automatic or other operations. An excavator can be operated in a sustained-speed travel mode. Actuation of a bucket or other implement can be implemented based on signals from a material sensor.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROL OF ELECTRICALLY POWERED POWER MACHINES
20230104698 · 2023-04-06 ·

A control device for a power machine can be configured to select a power management mode from a plurality of power management modes. Each of the plurality of power management modes can define one or more operational parameters for routing of power from the electrical power source to the plurality of electrical actuators. The control device can be configured to, based on selecting the power management mode, control routing of power from the electrical power source to the plurality of electrical actuators according to the one or more operational parameters of the selected power management mode.

EXCAVATOR BUCKET WITH VIBRATING TEETH
20230193587 · 2023-06-22 ·

A bucket can be configured to be used with excavating equipment. The bucket can include a bucket body. The bucket body can have a cutting edge with an actuator disposed adjacent to the cutting edge. A cutting tooth can be provided adjacent an end of the actuator, wherein the cutting tooth can be moveable by the actuator relative to the bucket body. The bucket body can include a void or hollow compartment in which motors, controllers, and other equipment can be housed that are configured to facilitate the selective movement of the cutting tooth.

Hydraulic control system and method for a bucket shake operation in a work machine with a hydraulic pump and unloader valve

An excavator or other work machine includes a tilting bucket operated by a hydraulic actuator controlled by a bucket control valve responsive to control signals including a bucket shake control signal, which causes the bucket to move repeatedly in the rack and dump directions to shake debris from the bucket in a bucket shake operation. The actuator is powered by pressure from a hydraulic pump, and a control system includes an unloader valve to relieve pressure from the supply line to unload the pump when there is no demand for power. The control system is arranged to maintain a constant pressure signal in a load sensing line, to maintain the unloader valve constantly in a closed condition, for the duration of the bucket shake operation. This may be achieved by pressurising an actuator of a quick coupler to lock the bucket to the machine.

VIBRATING RIPPER
20170306586 · 2017-10-26 ·

A vibrating ripper, according to the present invention, has: a main body portion; a vibrating body which is coupled to the main body portion and a vibrating body support unit and vibrates; and a vibration generating unit which is provided on the vibrating body, wherein the vibrating body support unit has a rotating member rotatably provided on the vibrating body or the main body portion for supporting the vibrating body, has first and second connecting members of which both end portions are rotatably connected to the upper and lower sides of the rotating member, with respect to the rotating center of same, and to the main body portion or the vibrating body, respectively such that the vibrating body can be supported in accordance with the main body portion, has a ripper blade provided on the vibrating body, thereby, when the vibrating body vibrates in accordance with the main body portion, offsetting, by means of the rotating of the rotating member, the change in coupling positions of the first and second connecting members and the vibrating body due to the vibration.

HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A BUCKET SHAKE OPERATION IN A WORK MACHINE WITH A HYDRAULIC PUMP AND UNLOADER VALVE

An excavator or other work machine includes a tilting bucket operated by a hydraulic actuator controlled by a bucket control valve responsive to control signals including a bucket shake control signal, which causes the bucket to move repeatedly in the rack and dump directions to shake debris from the bucket in a bucket shake operation. The actuator is powered by pressure from a hydraulic pump, and a control system includes an unloader valve to relieve pressure from the supply line to unload the pump when there is no demand for power. The control system is arranged to maintain a constant pressure signal in a load sensing line, to maintain the unloader valve constantly in a closed condition, for the duration of the bucket shake operation. This may be achieved by pressurising an actuator of a quick coupler to lock the bucket to the machine.

Construction machine

A construction machine capable of reducing a resistance that a bucket receives from the ground and improving smoothness of a construction surface includes a working device including a working device body and a bucket, first and second bucket actuators that rotationally move the bucket, and a control device. The control device controls the second bucket actuator to make the second bucket actuator periodically oscillate the bucket in a direction of a yaw motion during excavation work or ground leveling work.

Bucket with vibrating screen
11446703 · 2022-09-20 ·

A bucket with a vibrating screen is provided. The bucket includes a bucket member having an inner volume. The bucket member includes an first portion having a first opening to access the inner volume and a tapered second portion having a second opening to access the inner volume. The second opening is smaller than the first opening. The bucket includes a screen removably coupled to the bucket member within the inner volume in a location between the first portion and the second portion. The bucket includes a vibration generation device coupled to the screen.

UCKET WITH VIBRATING SCREEN
20210205849 · 2021-07-08 ·

A bucket with a vibrating screen is provided. The bucket includes a bucket member having an inner volume. The bucket member includes an first portion having a first opening to access the inner volume and a tapered second portion having a second opening to access the inner volume. The second opening is smaller than the first opening. The bucket includes a screen removably coupled to the bucket member within the inner volume in a location between the first portion and the second portion. The bucket includes a vibration generation device coupled to the screen.

CONSTRUCTION MACHINE

A construction machine capable of reducing a resistance that a bucket receives from the ground and improving smoothness of a construction surface includes a working device including a working device body and a bucket, first and second bucket actuators that rotationally move the bucket, and a control device. The control device controls the second bucket actuator to make the second bucket actuator periodically oscillate the bucket in a direction of a yaw motion during excavation work or ground leveling work.