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1.

WORK MACHINE MONITORING SYSTEM AND WORK MACHINE MONITORING METHOD

      
Application Number 18835104
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-03
First Publication Date 2026-03-12
Owner Komatsu Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murakami, Yuya
  • Kawamoto, Shun
  • Emoto, Ryohei
  • Sonoyama, Shoji
  • Hirama, Shota

Abstract

A work machine monitoring system includes a first imaging device that is provided in a work machine and has a first angle of view to image working equipment included in the work machine, a second imaging device that is provided in the work machine and has a second angle of view wider than the first angle of view to image a ground on which the work machine travels, a defect determination unit that determines presence or absence of a defect in the working equipment based on image data captured by the first imaging device, and a boulder determination unit that determines presence or absence of a boulder on the ground based on image data captured by the second imaging device.

IPC Classes  ?

2.

TREE PLANTING SYSTEM, INFORMATION TERMINAL, AND AR GLASSES

      
Application Number JP2025030229
Publication Number 2026/053842
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-08-28
Publication Date 2026-03-12
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Awa, Yoshiki
  • Sakai, Chikaya
  • Tanaka, Kazuo

Abstract

This tree planting system comprises a processor. The processor specifies a supplementary planting position indicating a position where a plant body is to be supplementary planted in a tree planting area, acquires plant body data related to the plant body at the supplementary planting position, and stores management data in which the plant body and the plant body data are associated with each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 23/00 - Forestry
  • A01G 23/04 - Transplanting treesDevices for grasping the root ball, e.g. stump forcepsWrappings or packages for transporting trees
  • G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationManagement
  • G06Q 50/02 - AgricultureFishingForestryMining

3.

TREE PLANTING SYSTEM AND INFORMATION TERMINAL

      
Application Number JP2025030230
Publication Number 2026/053843
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-08-28
Publication Date 2026-03-12
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Awa, Yoshiki
  • Sakai, Chikaya
  • Tanaka, Kazuo

Abstract

This tree planting system is provided with a processor. The processor acquires a planted position indicating a position of a plant planted in a tree planting area, acquires a captured image showing an image of the tree planting area captured by a camera, compares the position in the captured image with the planted position to set a determination area in the captured image, determines whether or not the plant is dead on the basis of the captured image in the determination area, and outputs a result of the determination.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01G 23/00 - Forestry
  • A01G 7/00 - Botany in general
  • A01G 23/04 - Transplanting treesDevices for grasping the root ball, e.g. stump forcepsWrappings or packages for transporting trees
  • G06Q 50/02 - AgricultureFishingForestryMining
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis

4.

CONTROL SYSTEM OF WORK MACHINE, WORK MACHINE, AND CONTROL METHOD OF WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number 18851740
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-24
First Publication Date 2026-03-12
Owner Komatsu Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ichikawa, Azumi
  • Shimano, Yuki
  • Harada, Junji
  • Ishibashi, Eiji

Abstract

Disclosed is a control system of a work machine, the control system including: a construction data storage unit that stores a plurality of design surfaces set as an excavation object of the work machine; an expansion surface creation unit that creates, in each of a top-of-slope direction and a toe-of-slope direction, an expansion surface obtained by expanding a target construction surface indicating a target shape of a slope of the excavation object designated from among the plurality of design surfaces; and a working equipment control unit that controls, when the expansion surface is created in each of the top-of-slope direction and the toe-of-slope direction, the working equipment provided in the work machine based on the expansion surface in the top-of-slope direction and the target construction surface, without using the expansion surface in the toe-of-slope direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket positionControl of sequence of drive operations
  • E02F 9/24 - Safety devices

5.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025022790
Publication Number 2026/053553
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-25
Publication Date 2026-03-12
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Beppu, Atsushi
  • Nakano, Yuichi
  • Hagimoto, Kazushi

Abstract

This work machine comprises a blade, a left lift frame, a right lift frame, an engine, and an engine compartment. The left lift frame and the right lift frame are disposed behind the blade and support the blade. The engine compartment is disposed behind the blade. The engine is disposed in the engine compartment. The engine compartment includes a lower compartment and an upper compartment. The lower compartment is disposed between the left lift frame and the right lift frame. The upper compartment is disposed above the lower compartment. The width of the upper compartment is wider than the width of the lower compartment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups
  • B60K 13/04 - Arrangement in connection with combustion air intake or gas exhaust of propulsion units concerning exhaust
  • B62D 25/08 - Front or rear portions

6.

WORK VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, WORK VEHICLE, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025010309
Publication Number 2026/053473
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-17
Publication Date 2026-03-12
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kimura Mitsuyoshi

Abstract

One aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a control device for a work vehicle, the control device comprising: an information acquisition unit that acquires information about the state of the work vehicle; a determination unit that determines the operating state of the work vehicle at the current time on the basis of the information acquired by the information acquisition unit; a prediction unit that predicts the operating state of the work vehicle subsequent to the current time on the basis of the operating state of the work vehicle determined by the determination unit; and a control unit that controls the work vehicle on the basis of the operating state of the work vehicle predicted by the prediction unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02D 29/02 - Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving vehiclesControlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto peculiar to engines driving variable-pitch propellers
  • F01N 3/023 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of filters using means for regenerating the filters, e.g. by burning trapped particles
  • F02D 29/00 - Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto

7.

AUTOMATIC SWING CONTROL SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE, WORK MACHINE, AND AUTOMATIC SWING CONTROL METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025024029
Publication Number 2026/048285
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-07-03
Publication Date 2026-03-05
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujii, Yuto
  • Tsunano, Yuta

Abstract

A work machine (2) is attached to a swing body (3). A controller (50) executes automatic swing control for controlling swing of the swing body (3). The controller (50) reduces the swing speed of the swing body (3) on the basis of a second target swing angle (C) before reaching a first target swing angle (B) that serves as a target stop angle for the automatic swing control.

IPC Classes  ?

8.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING POWER STORAGE DEVICE, AND POWER STORAGE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2025029511
Publication Number 2026/048688
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-08-22
Publication Date 2026-03-05
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kasama, Ryota
  • Shimizu, Toshiaki
  • Noto, Kenichi
  • Horikawa, Daichi
  • Ogawa, Shumpei
  • Toriumi, Sotaro

Abstract

This method for manufacturing a power storage device comprises: a step for alternately laminating an electrode foil and separators, and causing at least a part of an active-material uncoated portion of the laminated electrode foil to protrude from end portions of the separators in a direction along a short side of the electrode foil; a step for bending at least a part of the active-material uncoated portion at a plurality of locations to form a plurality of extension portions extending in a direction intersecting the electrode foil so as to cover the separators when viewed from the direction along the short side of the electrode foil; and a step for laser-welding the active-material uncoated portion and a current collector plate by irradiating an outer surface of the current collector plate with laser light in a state in which an inner surface of the current collector plate is in contact with a part of the active-material uncoated portion that is outside the plurality of extension portions in the direction along the short side of the electrode foil.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 11/84 - Processes for the manufacture of hybrid or EDL capacitors, or components thereof
  • H01G 11/72 - Current collectors specially adapted for integration in multiple or stacked hybrid or EDL capacitors
  • H01G 11/76 - Terminals, e.g. extensions of current collectors specially adapted for integration in multiple or stacked hybrid or EDL capacitors
  • H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
  • H01M 50/533 - Electrode connections inside a battery casing characterised by the shape of the leads or tabs
  • H01M 50/536 - Electrode connections inside a battery casing characterised by the method of fixing the leads to the electrodes, e.g. by welding

9.

WORK MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025029561
Publication Number 2026/048697
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-08-22
Publication Date 2026-03-05
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Utsumi, Masahiro
  • Naito, Toru

Abstract

A wheel loader (100) performs automatic braking control for automatically applying braking during travel in accordance with the distance to an obstacle. Brake circuits (42a, 42b) apply braking during travel of the wheel loader (100). An EPC valve (46) opens and closes a hydraulic circuit for supplying hydraulic oil to the brake circuits (42a, 42b) in automatic braking control. The pressure sensor detects the pressure of the hydraulic circuit. The controller (26) disables the control of the brake circuits (42a, 42b) in the automatic braking control when it is determined that there is an abnormality in the EPC valve (46) or the pressure sensor (25b).

IPC Classes  ?

10.

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025030140
Publication Number 2026/048881
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-08-27
Publication Date 2026-03-05
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawaguchi, Tadashi
  • Matsui, Takatoshi
  • Nakamura, Masahiro
  • Miyamoto, Hideki
  • Sakakida, Kohei

Abstract

This control system for a work machine comprises: a pump that discharges hydraulic oil; a meter-in valve that controls a flow rate of the hydraulic oil supplied from the pump to an actuator; a valve circuit that connects the pump and the meter-in valve; a bleed circuit that branches from the valve circuit and is connected to a tank; a bleed valve that is disposed in the bleed circuit and controls the flow rate of the hydraulic oil discharged from the valve circuit to the tank by changing a valve opening; and a controller. The controller: calculates a valve circuit target flow rate indicating a target flow rate of the hydraulic oil supplied to the valve circuit; calculates a valve circuit target pressure indicating a target pressure of the hydraulic oil supplied to the valve circuit; calculates a leakage flow rate indicating an estimated flow rate of the hydraulic oil leaking from the valve circuit; calculates, on the basis of the valve circuit target flow rate, the valve circuit target pressure, and the leakage flow rate, a target opening area of the bleed valve when the hydraulic oil is discharged from the valve circuit to the tank via the bleed valve; and controls the bleed valve on the basis of the target opening area.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives
  • F15B 11/028 - Systems essentially incorporating special features for controlling the speed or the actuating force or speed of an output member for controlling the actuating force
  • F15B 11/042 - Systems essentially incorporating special features for controlling the speed or the actuating force or speed of an output member for controlling the speed by means in the feed line

11.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025022213
Publication Number 2026/048250
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-19
Publication Date 2026-03-05
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamaguchi, Yosuke
  • Shintani, Satoru
  • Hieda, Naoki
  • Sasaki, Jun
  • Suzuki, Hikaru
  • Tanaka, Tsuyoshi

Abstract

This system comprises a machine operation member, a lock operation member, a communication device, and a controller. When the lock operation member is at the lock position, the operation by the machine operation member is disabled. When the lock operation member is at the unlock position, the operation by the machine operation member is enabled. The controller is capable of executing an optional control function for the work machine. The controller receives, from an external server, information about the optional control function, including settings for enabling and disabling the optional control function. The controller determines whether the lock operation member is located at the lock position or the unlock position. When a setting of the optional control function is changed, the controller switches between enabling and disabling of the optional control function on the basis of the changed setting when the lock operation member is located at the lock position or when the lock operation member is switched from the lock position to the unlock position.

IPC Classes  ?

12.

WORK MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025028590
Publication Number 2026/048527
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-08-13
Publication Date 2026-03-05
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Utsumi, Masahiro
  • Naito, Toru

Abstract

According to the present invention, the responsiveness of automatic braking is improved, and shock at the start of braking is suppressed. This work machine performs automatic braking control for automatically braking travel on the basis of a detection result of an obstacle in the direction of travel, and comprises a brake circuit, a proportional pressure reducing valve, and a controller. The brake circuit brakes the travel. The proportional pressure reducing valve opens and closes a hydraulic circuit that supplies hydraulic oil to the brake circuit during the automatic braking control. The controller outputs a first command current (C1) to the proportional pressure reducing valve for a predetermined trigger time in an initial stage of the automatic braking control, outputs a third command current (C3) smaller than the first command current (C1) to the proportional pressure reducing valve for a predetermined second trigger time after the trigger time has elapsed, and outputs a second command current (C2) smaller than the third command current to the proportional pressure reducing valve after the second trigger time has elapsed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60T 7/12 - Brake-action initiating means for automatic initiationBrake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger
  • B60T 17/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories of brake systems not covered by groups , or , or presenting other characteristic features
  • E02F 9/24 - Safety devices

13.

POWER FEEDING UNIT AND SWIVEL JOINT

      
Application Number 19104852
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-03
First Publication Date 2026-02-26
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kageyama, Masato
  • Nabata, Jun

Abstract

Provided is a power feeding unit mounted on a swivel joint, the power feeding unit including: a rotary transformer that is coupled to an upper swing body and a lower traveling body of a work vehicle, respectively; an oscillation circuit that is coupled to the upper swing body, converts electric power into an alternating current, and supplies the alternating current to the rotary transformer; and a smoothing circuit that is coupled to the lower traveling body and converts electric power output from the rotary transformer into a direct current, in which an electrode on a negative side of the smoothing circuit is electrically coupled to a housing of the lower traveling body, and an electrode on a positive side of the smoothing circuit is taken out from a lower portion of the swivel joint via a cable inserted through a pipe provided inside the swivel joint along an axial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

14.

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR WORKING MACHINE, WORKING MACHINE, REMOTE OPERATION SYSTEM FOR WORKING MACHINE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORKING MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025023367
Publication Number 2026/042414
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-27
Publication Date 2026-02-26
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iwanaga, Yoshihiro
  • Miyamoto, Shunsuke

Abstract

This control system for a working machine includes a processor. The processor receives an operation signal from an operation device operated to operate the working machine having a working tool and a travelling device, calculates a constraint condition under which a load held by the working tool does not collapse on the basis of a vehicle state parameter indicating an operation state of the working machine, and corrects the operation signal on the basis of the constraint condition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/617 - Safety or protection, e.g. defining protection zones around obstacles or avoiding hazards
  • E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • G05D 1/43 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G05D 1/221 - Remote-control arrangements

15.

WORK MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025021611
Publication Number 2026/042389
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-16
Publication Date 2026-02-26
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Morisawa, Naoki
  • Suguro, Hiroshi
  • Imanishi, Masaya
  • Ido, Kanako
  • Koyama, Motoki

Abstract

The present invention enables automatic control of excavation work in a simple manner. This work machine comprises: a boom; an arm connected to the boom; a bucket connected to the arm; and a controller that executes automatic excavation control for operating the arm in an excavation direction and for operating the bucket in the excavation direction. A boom operation mode, which is a mode of boom operation, is adjusted in advance. The controller outputs a control signal for operating the boom in the pre-adjusted boom operation mode during the execution of the automatic excavation control.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket positionControl of sequence of drive operations
  • E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices

16.

WORK MACHINE SYSTEM AND AUTHENTICATION METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025028862
Publication Number 2026/042738
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-08-18
Publication Date 2026-02-26
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hokari, Tomofumi
  • Matsumoto, Hayato
  • Nozaki, Kenji
  • Miyashita, Yuichi
  • Tanaka, Tsuyoshi
  • Kiyono, Shinsuke

Abstract

According to the present invention, a reception unit receives wireless signals from terminals that are carried by a plurality of operators that can operate a work machine and are capable of wireless communication. The wireless signals include terminal IDs that identify the terminals. Upon activation, an authentication unit uses authentication data that associates an operator ID and a terminal ID for every operator to try to find matches for the terminal IDs included in the wireless signals and thereby performs authentication processing without receiving designation of operator IDs by the operators.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/24 - Safety devices
  • B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user

17.

BATTERY CONTROL SYSTEM, WORK VEHICLE, AND CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025027066
Publication Number 2026/038465
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-07-30
Publication Date 2026-02-19
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kitamura, Hiromasa
  • Nagakura, Hayato

Abstract

A battery control system 1 comprises a plurality of battery packs 10 connected in parallel and a controller 50. The controller 50 stores, in a storage unit 51, a battery pack 10 to be first connected to a load at the next start-up. At the time of starting, the stored battery pack 10 is first connected to the load. After connection processing of the stored battery pack 10 is performed, a failure of the battery pack 10 on which the connection processing has been performed is detected first. When no failure is detected, a battery pack 10 different from the battery pack 10 that is first connected to the load at the latest start-up is stored in the storage unit 51 as a battery pack 10 to be first connected to the load at the next start-up. When a failure is detected, a battery pack 10 that is different from the battery pack 10 first connected to the load at the latest start-up and is other than the battery pack 10 in which the failure has been detected is stored in the storage unit 51 as a battery pack 10 to be first connected to the load at the next start-up.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 58/21 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having the same nominal voltage

18.

SURROUNDINGS MONITORING SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE, WORK MACHINE, AND SURROUNDINGS MONITORING METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025022187
Publication Number 2026/038415
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-19
Publication Date 2026-02-19
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Satou, Dai
  • Maeda, Takashi
  • Matsui, Shinsuke

Abstract

This surroundings monitoring system for a work machine comprises: an object detection device capable of detecting objects in the surroundings of the work machine; an alarm device disposed so as to output an alarm to an operator operating the work machine; and a processor. The processor sets the operation mode of the alarm device to an activated mode, in which a function related to object detection is activated, and a deactivated mode, in which the function related to object detection is deactivated, controls the alarm device on the basis of the operation mode, authenticates the operator operating the work machine, and sets the operation mode to the activated mode when the authentication is revoked.

IPC Classes  ?

19.

DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR WORK VEHICLE AND DISPLAY METHOD FOR WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2025028610
Publication Number 2026/038564
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-08-13
Publication Date 2026-02-19
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Koide, Toshihiro
  • Aoyama, Kenichirou
  • Shibata, Takehiro
  • Matsui, Shinsuke

Abstract

A display system 90 of a wheel loader 1 comprises: a display device for displaying information pertaining to the wheel loader 1 as a display item; a jog dial 30 capable of receiving an operation of selecting a display item; and a display controller 80 for controlling display on a display device 23. When a display item is selected by the jog dial 30, the display controller 80 displays an icon image corresponding to the display item on a screen after selection, and when the selected display item has a hierarchy, the display controller displays an icon image corresponding to the selected display item and an icon image corresponding to a display item in a hierarchy higher than the selected display item.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 35/22 - Display screens
  • B60K 35/40 - Instruments specially adapted for improving the visibility thereof to the user, e.g. fogging prevention or anti-reflection arrangements
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • G09F 9/00 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements

20.

SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE, WORK MACHINE, SYSTEM FOR REMOTELY OPERATING WORK MACHINE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025022188
Publication Number 2026/034023
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-19
Publication Date 2026-02-12
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Miyamoto, Shunsuke

Abstract

This system for controlling a work machine comprises a controller. The controller uses terrain data indicating the shape of the ground around a work machine as a basis to determine whether there is a downward slope in the direction of travel of the work machine and outputs a control command for reducing the travel speed of the work machine on the basis of the gradient of a downward slope.

IPC Classes  ?

21.

WORK MACHINE CONTROL SYSTEM, WORK MACHINE, AND WORK MACHINE CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025023362
Publication Number 2026/034053
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-27
Publication Date 2026-02-12
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Iwanaga, Yoshihiro

Abstract

This work machine control system comprises a computer. The computer acquires a pre-correction command, and corrects the pre-correction command and outputs a post-correction command for operating the work machine, the correction being performed so as to satisfy a constraint for maintaining stability of the work machine while keeping the deviation between the pre-correction command and the post-correction command small.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket positionControl of sequence of drive operations
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices

22.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE, AND WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025020411
Publication Number 2026/033978
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-05
Publication Date 2026-02-12
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujii, Yuto
  • Tsunano, Yuta
  • Uchida, Yosuke

Abstract

A system according to one aspect of the present disclosure controls a work machine. The work machine includes a turning body and a work implement. The turning body is turnable. The work implement is operably attached to the turning body. The system includes an input device and a controller. The input device is operable by an operator to acquire teaching of the operation of automatic turning control of the work machine. The controller executes the automatic turning control in a normal mode that controls the operation of the work implement and the turning operation of the turning body so that the work implement moves on the basis of the teaching. The controller executes the automatic turning control in a preliminary practice mode that controls the operation of the work implement and the turning operation of the turning body so that the work implement moves on the basis of the teaching at a speed different from the speed of the normal mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket positionControl of sequence of drive operations
  • E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices

23.

WORK MACHINE CONTROL METHOD, WORK MACHINE, AND SYSTEM INCLUDING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025022323
Publication Number 2026/034024
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-20
Publication Date 2026-02-12
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujii, Yuto
  • Tsunano, Yuta

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to cause a work device to operate in a suitable manner during turning of a turning body. In a work device operation start period during turning of a turning body to which a work device is attached so as to be operable, a control command for increasing the operation speed of the work device as the remaining turning angle to a target position for the turning body decreases is outputted. In a work device operation end period during turning of the turning body, a control command with which the operation speed of the work device decreases as the remaining turning angle decreases is outputted.

IPC Classes  ?

24.

INPUT SYSTEM OF WORK VEHICLE AND WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2025025552
Publication Number 2026/034153
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-07-17
Publication Date 2026-02-12
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Higashiura, Takuya
  • Shibata, Takehiro
  • Aoyama, Kenichirou

Abstract

An input system 90 of a work vehicle includes a display device 23, a collective switch device 40 provided with a plurality of switches, and a vehicle body controller 60. When the vehicle body controller 60 can receive an input operation to the display device 23, it receives an operation to a switch SW of the collective switch device 40 as an input operation of a numerical value assigned to the switch and display, on the display device 23, a collective switch image on which the numerical value assigned to a position corresponding to the switch SW is arranged.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/02 - Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • G05G 1/02 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by linear movement, e.g. push buttons
  • G05G 1/08 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels

25.

WORK MACHINE, CONTROL METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE, AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025010457
Publication Number 2026/028510
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-18
Publication Date 2026-02-05
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujii, Yuto
  • Hirama, Takahiro
  • Tsunano, Yuta
  • Konda, Tomoki
  • Eto, Tomoyuki
  • Yamashita, Naruyoshi

Abstract

This work machine (1) comprises a swing body (4), a work device (3), operation levers (33L, 33R), and a controller (24). The swing body (4) is able to swing. The work device (3) is attached to the swing body (4). The operation levers (33R, 33L) operate the work device (3). The controller (24) performs automatic swing control for automatically swinging the swing body (4) and the work device (3). The controller (24) controls the work device (3) on the basis of the larger among an operation command by the automatic swing control and an operation command by the operation levers (33R, 33L) from the start of the automatic swing control up to a prescribed timing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket positionControl of sequence of drive operations

26.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025010481
Publication Number 2026/028512
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-18
Publication Date 2026-02-05
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujii, Yuto
  • Tsunano, Yuta
  • Takayama, Kentaro
  • Kitajima, Jin
  • Iwamura, Tsutomu

Abstract

A system according to one aspect of the present disclosure is used for automatically controlling a work machine, the system comprising a secondary controller and a primary controller. The secondary controller calculates a command value for operating the work machine by automatic control. The secondary controller outputs a calculation signal indicating the command value. The primary controller receives the calculation signal. The primary controller assesses the validity of the calculation signal. In cases where the calculation signal is valid, the primary controller receives the calculation signal and executes automatic control of the work machine on the basis of the calculation signal. In cases where the calculation signal is invalid, the primary controller rejects the calculation signal and does not execute automatic control of the work machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket positionControl of sequence of drive operations
  • E02F 9/24 - Safety devices

27.

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number 18995215
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-04
First Publication Date 2026-02-05
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ozaki, Masataka
  • Mineushiro, Toshihide
  • Sato, Shoma
  • Motomura, Takuto

Abstract

A control system for a work machine including a vehicle body, a traveling device that travels while supporting the vehicle body, and an excavation blade of an excavation working equipment disposed in front of the vehicle body includes: a detection data acquisition unit that acquires detection data of a sensor that detects surroundings of the work machine; a determination unit that determines whether or not there is a descending cliff in front of the work machine on the basis of the detection data of the sensor; and a traveling control unit that controls the traveling device on the basis of a relative position between a forward stop position set behind the excavation blade and the descending cliff in a case where it is determined that there is the descending cliff.

IPC Classes  ?

28.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE HAVING CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION

      
Application Number JP2025009141
Publication Number 2026/028506
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-11
Publication Date 2026-02-05
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakashima, Akira
  • Satou, Akira

Abstract

A system according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a system for controlling a work machine having a continuously variable transmission. The system according to the aspect comprises a shift operation member and a controller. The shift operation member can be operated by an operator. The controller shifts up the virtual gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission at a predetermined increase rate in response to a first shift-up operation on the shift operation member. The controller shifts up the virtual gear ratio of the continuously variable transmission to a preset gear ratio determined in advance in response to a second shift-up operation on the shift operation member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 59/06 - Ratio selector apparatus the ratio being infinitely variable
  • B60K 20/00 - Arrangement or mounting of change-speed gearing control devices in vehicles
  • B60K 20/02 - Arrangement or mounting of change-speed gearing control devices in vehicles of initiating means
  • F16H 61/02 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion characterised by the signals used
  • F16H 61/66 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion specially adapted for continuously variable gearings
  • F16H 63/42 - Ratio indicator devices

29.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE, AND WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025010403
Publication Number 2026/028509
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-18
Publication Date 2026-02-05
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujii, Yuto
  • Tsunano, Yuta
  • Konda, Tomoki

Abstract

A work machine according to the present disclosure includes a work implement control unit and a turning control unit. The work implement control unit controls a work implement. The turning control unit acquires the progress status of control of the work implement. The turning control unit determines the turning speed of a turning body on the basis of the progress status of control of the work implement. The turning control unit controls the turning body at a rotation speed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket positionControl of sequence of drive operations
  • E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives

30.

WORK MACHINE, CONTROL METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE, AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025010477
Publication Number 2026/028511
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-18
Publication Date 2026-02-05
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujii, Yuto
  • Tsunano, Yuta

Abstract

This work machine comprises a turning body, a work implement, an operation member, and a control unit. The turning body is turnable. The work implement is attached to the turning body. The operation member operates the work implement or the turning body. The control unit performs automatic turning control for controlling the turning body and the work implement. When a manual intervention operation is detected on the basis of the operation of the operation member during the execution of an automatic turning control, the control unit stops the automatic turning control and changes a control status according to the progress of the automatic turning control.

IPC Classes  ?

31.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LITHIUM-ION CAPACITOR

      
Application Number 18996684
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-07
First Publication Date 2026-01-29
Owner
  • KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
  • ASAHI KASEI KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Japan)
Inventor
  • Noto, Kenichi
  • Kasama, Ryota
  • Kimura, Yuima
  • Nakamura, Fumiya

Abstract

The manufacturing method of the lithium-ion capacitor includes a step of performing doping at a first doping current value and a step of performing doping at a second doping current value. In the step of performing doping at the first doping current value, doping is performed at the first doping current value of 0.05 C or more and 0.2 C or less from the start of the doping. In the step of performing doping at the second doping current value, doping is performed at a second doping current value having a C rate higher than the first current value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 11/84 - Processes for the manufacture of hybrid or EDL capacitors, or components thereof
  • H01G 11/26 - Electrodes characterised by their structure, e.g. multi-layered, porosity or surface features

32.

WORK MACHINE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number 18998757
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-03
First Publication Date 2026-01-29
Owner KOMATSU LTD (Japan)
Inventor Naito, Toru

Abstract

A work machine system includes: a machine main body to which a work implement is attached; a travel unit that causes the machine main body to travel; an inclination sensor that senses a degree of inclination of the machine main body; an operator presence sensor that senses presence of an operator; a parking brake that brakes the travel unit; an operation device that receives an operation of activating the parking brake; and a controller that performs, when the operation device does not receive the operation, control to prevent the parking brake from being forgotten to be applied, on conditions that the presence of the operator is not sensed and the machine main body is inclined.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
  • E02F 3/34 - DredgersSoil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with digging tools mounted on a dipper- or bucket-arm, e.g. dippers, buckets with bucket-arms directly pivoted on the frames of tractors or self-propelled machines
  • E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives
  • E02F 9/24 - Safety devices
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices

33.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025022941
Publication Number 2026/023325
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-25
Publication Date 2026-01-29
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakatani, Mitsuhito
  • Suzuki, Yuji

Abstract

A system according to the present disclosure comprises an operation member and a controller. The operation member can be operated by an operator of a work machine. The controller determines whether or not the work machine is being used for excavation work. The controller, upon determining that the work machine is being used for excavation work, executes high rotational speed control for increasing the rotational speed of a power source. The controller determines whether or not the work machine has finished the excavation work. The controller, upon determining that the work machine has finished the excavation work, cancels the high rotational speed control. Even if it is determined that the work machine is being used for the excavation work, the controller cancels the high rotational speed control when a predetermined operation has been performed by the operation member.

IPC Classes  ?

34.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number 18998974
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-23
First Publication Date 2026-01-29
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shimano, Yuki
  • Asai, Shoichiro
  • Hirama, Takahiro
  • Hieda, Naoki
  • Shintani, Satoru

Abstract

A work machine includes a vehicle body upper surface frame, a housing space, and a fixing part. The housing space is positioned below the vehicle body upper surface frame. The fixing part fixes an antenna to the vehicle body upper surface frame from inside the housing space so that at least a portion of the antenna is disposed above the vehicle body upper surface frame.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/08 - SuperstructuresSupports for superstructures
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles

35.

WORK MACHINE CONTROL SYSTEM, WORK MACHINE, AND WORK MACHINE CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025008823
Publication Number 2026/023145
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-10
Publication Date 2026-01-29
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Seki, Masanobu
  • Miyamoto, Shunsuke

Abstract

This work machine control system comprises a controller for a work machine having a travel device and an implement. The controller calculates, on the basis of detection data from an external sensor for detecting a stock pile formed at a work site, a detection shape of the stock pile and compares a target shape of the stock pile with the detection shape for an evaluation value related to the shape of the stock pile to determine whether or not to correct the shape of the stock pile.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
  • G05D 1/43 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G05D 1/242 - Means based on the reflection of waves generated by the vehicle
  • G05D 1/628 - Obstacle avoidance following the obstacle profile, e.g. a wall or undulated terrain

36.

SYSTEM INCLUDING WORK MACHINE, CONTROL METHOD, AND WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number 18995421
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-26
First Publication Date 2026-01-22
Owner
  • KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
  • The University of Tokyo (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murata, Kazuhiro
  • Nakata, Kazushi
  • Tsujimoto, Naoki
  • Nakao, Masayuki
  • Ueda, Kazutaka

Abstract

A system capable of giving a notification to an operator in consideration of a state of the operator is provided. A system including a work machine includes: an electroencephalograph that detects brain waves of an operator who manipulates the work machine; a notification unit that gives a notification to the operator; and a controller. The controller receives a signal indicating a detection result of the brain waves from the electroencephalograph, calculates an amplitude of the brain waves, and determines a manner of the notification by the notification unit based on a magnitude of the amplitude.

IPC Classes  ?

37.

COPPER ALLOY FOR SLIDING MEMBERS, SLIDING MEMBER, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING COPPER ALLOY FOR SLIDING MEMBERS

      
Application Number 18997944
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-02
First Publication Date 2026-01-22
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanaka, Yoshikiyo
  • Hayashi, Ryoichiro
  • Higuchi, Tsubasa
  • Ochiai, Akihiro

Abstract

A copper alloy for sliding members constituting a sliding layer has a component composition containing not less than 0.4 mass % and not more than 6 mass % Mn, not less than 0.3 mass % and not more than 5 mass % Fe, not less than 0.3 mass % and not more than 3.5 mass % S, and not less than 1 mass % and not more than 15 mass % Sn, with the balance being Cu and unavoidable impurities. The copper alloy for sliding members has a structure including a matrix made of bronze and a complex sulfide phase dispersed in the matrix, the complex sulfide phase containing not less than 40 atom % and not more than 75 atom % Mn, not less than 3 atom % and not more than 30 atom % Fe, and not less than 1 atom % and not more than 55 atom % S.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 9/02 - Alloys based on copper with tin as the next major constituent
  • B22F 3/12 - Both compacting and sintering
  • C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
  • C22C 1/059 - Making alloys comprising less than 5% by weight of dispersed reinforcing phases
  • F16C 33/12 - Structural compositionUse of special materials or surface treatments, e.g. for rust-proofing

38.

WORK MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025022938
Publication Number 2026/018643
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-25
Publication Date 2026-01-22
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ninomiya, Kiyotaka
  • Nagata, Kohei

Abstract

This work machine comprises a motive power source, a hydraulic pump, a hydraulic brake, a brake charge valve, and a controller. The hydraulic pump is driven by the motive power source. The hydraulic brake generates braking force by using hydraulic oil discharged from the hydraulic pump. The brake charge valve controls brake pump pressure indicating the hydraulic pressure of the hydraulic oil discharged from the hydraulic pump. The controller executes normal charge control for controlling the brake charge valve so that the brake pump pressure becomes a prescribed first pressure. When the motive power source is started, start auxiliary control for controlling the brake charge valve is executed so that the brake pump pressure becomes a second pressure lower than the first pressure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60T 17/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories of brake systems not covered by groups , or , or presenting other characteristic features
  • B60T 17/02 - Arrangements of pumps or compressors, or control devices therefor
  • E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
  • E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives
  • F15B 11/028 - Systems essentially incorporating special features for controlling the speed or the actuating force or speed of an output member for controlling the actuating force

39.

DETECTION SYSTEM FOR WORK SITE AND DETECTION METHOD FOR WORK SITE

      
Application Number 18997059
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-07
First Publication Date 2026-01-22
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ozaki, Masataka
  • Ozaki, Ryota
  • Sato, Shoma

Abstract

A detection system for a work site includes: a current terrain data storage unit that stores current terrain data of the work site where a work machine operates; a first detection data acquisition unit that acquires detection data of a first sensor that detects surroundings of the work machine; and a determination unit that determines whether specific data detected by the first sensor is noise or an obstacle on the basis of the current terrain data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • G01S 13/86 - Combinations of radar systems with non-radar systems, e.g. sonar, direction finder
  • G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

40.

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number 18994243
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-04
First Publication Date 2026-01-15
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ozaki, Masataka
  • Mineushiro, Toshihide
  • Ozaki, Ryota
  • Motomura, Takuto

Abstract

A control system for a work machine includes: a first detection data acquisition unit that acquires detection data of a first sensor that detects an object present in a traveling direction of the work machine; a determination unit that determines a type of a cliff present in the traveling direction on the basis of the detection data of the first sensor; a position setting unit that changes a stop position of the work machine on the basis of the type of the cliff; and a traveling control unit that stops travel of the work machine on the basis of the stop position.

IPC Classes  ?

41.

SYSTEM INCLUDING WORK MACHINE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number 18994775
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-31
First Publication Date 2026-01-15
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Matsuyama, Takafumi

Abstract

A system that allows increase in amount of loading of loads in a container is provided. A work machine includes a bucket. The system including the work machine includes an information obtaining unit that obtains information on a vessel of a dump truck into which loads carried in the bucket are to be loaded and a controller. The controller determines a loading position which is a position of the bucket relative to the vessel in loading the loads into the vessel, based on dimension information on a dimension in a width direction of the bucket and the information on the vessel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket positionControl of sequence of drive operations

42.

DETECTION SYSTEM FOR WORK SITE AND DETECTION METHOD FOR WORK SITE

      
Application Number 18994858
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-07
First Publication Date 2026-01-15
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ozaki, Masataka
  • Mineushiro, Toshihide
  • Matsuda, Toyohisa

Abstract

A detection system for a work site includes: a three-dimensional data acquisition unit that acquires three-dimensional data of the work site where a work machine operates; a current terrain data storage unit that stores current terrain data created on the basis of the three-dimensional data and time in association with each other; and a determination unit that determines whether or not there is a cliff at the work site on the basis of storage data stored in the current terrain data storage unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • G01S 17/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates
  • G01S 17/88 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications

43.

SYSTEM INCLUDING WORK MACHINE, WORK MACHINE CONTROLLER, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number 18995355
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-31
First Publication Date 2026-01-15
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Matsuyama, Takafumi

Abstract

A trace of an automatically controlled work implement is appropriately set. A controller of a work machine obtains a reference point of a container detected by an object sensor, obtains the trace of the work implement while the work machine is operated, and extracts a position of a feature point that defines the trace with the reference point being defined as a reference.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket positionControl of sequence of drive operations
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices

44.

METHOD, CONTROLLER FOR WORK MACHINE, AND SYSTEM INCLUDING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025009441
Publication Number 2026/013988
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-12
Publication Date 2026-01-15
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Matsuyama, Takafumi

Abstract

The present invention determines the arrangement of a loading target where an excavation target excavated by a work machine is to be loaded. In step (S1), at least one piece of layout information is prepared, the layout information including the arrangement of the excavation target to be excavated by the work machine and the arrangement of the loading target where the excavated excavation target is to be loaded by the work machine. In step (S2), the current position of the excavation target is acquired. In step (S5), the layout information is applied to the acquired current position of the excavation target to determine the arrangement of the loading target with respect to the current position of the excavation target.

IPC Classes  ?

45.

WORK APPARATUS AND WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025015528
Publication Number 2026/014012
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-22
Publication Date 2026-01-15
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Konno, Haruka
  • Nakayama, Toru
  • Miyoshi, Koji
  • Ochiai, Akihiro

Abstract

According to the present invention, a work apparatus of a work machine comprises a work apparatus element. In a cross-section of the work apparatus element, the work apparatus element has a first member that has a pair of first connection surfaces and a second member that has a pair of second connection surfaces that are welded to the pair of first connection surfaces, respectively. The plate thicknesses of each of a plurality of portions of the work apparatus element in the longitudinal direction of the work apparatus element are different from each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/38 - Cantilever beamsDipper-armsBucket-arms

46.

WORK MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number 18881386
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-22
First Publication Date 2026-01-08
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Takenaka, Yuita

Abstract

A work machine includes a first frame, a second frame, an actuator, an operating member, a first sensor, and a controller. The second frame is connected to the first frame. The second frame is rotatable within a predetermined angle range relative to the first frame. The actuator rotates the second frame relative to the first frame. The operating member is used to input a rotational movement of the second frame relative to the first frame. The first sensor detects a rotation angle of the second frame relative to the first frame. The controller executes a speed limit control, based on a fault state of the first sensor, to limit a rotation speed of the second frame in response to an input from the operating member, when the controller determines, based on a detection value of the first sensor, that the second frame is located within an end range of the predetermined angle range.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 12/00 - Steering specially adapted for vehicles operating in tandem or having pivotally connected frames
  • B62D 5/065 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle characterised by specially adapted means for varying pressurised fluid supply based on need, e.g. on-demand, variable assist
  • E02F 9/08 - SuperstructuresSupports for superstructures

47.

ESTIMATION DEVICE, ESTIMATION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025012882
Publication Number 2026/009510
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-28
Publication Date 2026-01-08
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nagado Yoshitoshi
  • Muranaka Yuuki
  • Nakamura Takanori

Abstract

An estimation device according to the present invention estimates the degree of damage to an engine mounted on a work machine, and comprises: a first acquisition unit that acquires the cumulative amount of fuel consumption of the engine; a second acquisition unit that acquires the accumulated amount of errors which may cause failure of the engine; and an estimation unit that estimates the degree of damage to a component constituting the engine on the basis of the amount of fuel consumption acquired by the first acquisition unit, the accumulated amount of errors acquired by the second acquisition unit, and a prescribed evaluation function.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02B 77/08 - Safety, indicating, or supervising devices
  • F02D 45/00 - Electrical control not provided for in groups

48.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SETTING VEHICLE BODY COORDINATE SYSTEM IN WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number 18993211
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-23
First Publication Date 2026-01-08
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shinoda, Takayuki
  • Uchida, Hikaru
  • Kataoka, Takayuki

Abstract

A system includes an attitude sensor, a position measurement device, and a controller. The attitude sensor detects an attitude of a first vehicle body. The position measurement device measures a position of a first target part included in a work implement. The controller acquires, from the attitude sensor, the attitude of the first vehicle body while the first body part is stationary with respect to a second vehicle body. The controller sets a vehicle body coordinate system based on the attitude of the first vehicle body and the position of the first target part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket positionControl of sequence of drive operations
  • E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives

49.

WORK MACHINE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025008839
Publication Number 2026/004244
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-10
Publication Date 2026-01-02
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Aizawa Masanori

Abstract

According to the present invention, a transmitter transmits operation commands to a work machine. A jammer interferes with communication between the transmitter and the work machine. An instruction terminal is provided remotely from the transmitter and the work machine and configured to be capable of communicating with the jammer, and transmits interference instructions, instructing interference with the communication, in response to the operation commands. The work machine operates according to the operation commands received from the transmitter, periodically communicates with the transmitter, and stops operating when communication with the transmitter is disabled.

IPC Classes  ?

50.

WORK MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025008937
Publication Number 2026/004247
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-11
Publication Date 2026-01-02
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Togashi, Ryoichi

Abstract

This work machine comprises: a power source; an output device that outputs output data; and a processor. The processor specifies the output mode of the output device on the basis of the type of the power source, and outputs a control command so that the output device operates in the output mode.

IPC Classes  ?

51.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025008938
Publication Number 2026/004248
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-11
Publication Date 2026-01-02
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Togashi, Ryoichi

Abstract

This information processing device comprises a processor. The processor: acquires process data obtained when a work machine processes rocks that absorb carbon dioxide; and causes a storage device to store the process data.

IPC Classes  ?

52.

AUTOMATIC ROTATION CONTROL SYSTEM, WORK MACHINE, AND AUTOMATIC ROTATION CONTROL METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025009687
Publication Number 2026/004257
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-13
Publication Date 2026-01-02
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Fujii, Yuto

Abstract

A rotating body (3) rotates around a rotational axis (RX). A work machine (2) is attached to the rotating body (3) and has a bucket (8). An operation unit (25) receives a manual operation from an operator with respect to the work machine (2). A controller (50) performs automatic rotation control for automatically controlling the rotating body (3) and the work machine (2). When the rotation radius, which is the distance between the bucket (8) and the rotational axis (RX), changes to R2 due to a manual operation received by the operation unit (25) during execution of the automatic rotation control, the controller (50) performs the automatic rotation control on the basis of the rotation radius R2 after the change.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket positionControl of sequence of drive operations
  • E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives

53.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025010279
Publication Number 2026/004265
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-17
Publication Date 2026-01-02
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okada, Kotaro
  • Nishiwaki, Yusuke
  • Yamazaki, Ryouta
  • Naitou, Shinobu
  • Furuya, Koutaro

Abstract

A hydraulic shovel 1, which is a work machine, comprises hydraulic piping through which hydraulic oil flows. The hydraulic piping comprises: a discharge pipe 51 and a discharge pipe 52 for discharging hydraulic oil from a hydraulic oil tank 31 to a hydraulic valve disposed at the front of a driver's seat 14; and a return pipe 53 for returning the hydraulic oil from the hydraulic valve to the hydraulic oil tank 31. The discharge pipes 51 and 52 and the return pipe 53 are disposed vertically underneath the driver's seat 14 and vertically above a battery, the hydraulic oil tank 31, and an electric motor 33.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups
  • B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements

54.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025010446
Publication Number 2026/004267
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-18
Publication Date 2026-01-02
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Naitou, Shinobu
  • Goto, Yuichiro
  • Yamazaki, Ryouta
  • Okada, Kotaro

Abstract

A hydraulic shovel 1 that is a work machine comprises: an exterior cover 15 of a vehicle body 10; a body section 161 of a rear cover 16 that closes an opening S2 rearward of the exterior cover 15; a battery disposed inside the exterior cover 15; and a hinge 160 that is attached to the exterior cover 15 and the rear cover 16 and is capable of opening and closing. The hinge 160 is disposed on one side in the left-right direction of the vehicle body 10, and the battery is disposed on the other side.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups
  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion

55.

ENERGY SUPPLY SYSTEM AND ENERGY SUPPLY METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025008908
Publication Number 2026/004245
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-11
Publication Date 2026-01-02
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Togashi, Ryoichi

Abstract

This energy supply system is provided with: a power generation device that generates power by using renewable energy; a water tank that stores water; a hydrogen generation device that operates using the power generated by the power generation device and generates hydrogen from the water in the water tank; a hydrogen tank that stores the hydrogen generated by the hydrogen generation device; a fuel cell that generates power by using hydrogen from the hydrogen tank; and a charging device that uses the power generated by the fuel cell to charge an on-board battery mounted on a first work machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/0656 - Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues with means for production of gaseous reactants by electrochemical means
  • B60L 53/51 - Photovoltaic means
  • B60L 53/54 - Fuel cells
  • B60L 53/52 - Wind-driven generators

56.

EXHAUST GAS TREATMENT DEVICE AND EXHAUST GAS TREATMENT METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025008909
Publication Number 2026/004246
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-11
Publication Date 2026-01-02
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Togashi, Ryoichi

Abstract

This exhaust gas treatment device for an engine installed in a work machine comprises a container that accommodates a metal organic structure capable of adsorbing at least one substance contained in exhaust gas, and a compressor for pressurizing the container to which the exhaust gas is supplied.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01N 3/08 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous
  • B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
  • B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides
  • C01B 32/50 - Carbon dioxide

57.

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION TERMINAL

      
Application Number JP2025009073
Publication Number 2026/004249
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-11
Publication Date 2026-01-02
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Togashi, Ryoichi

Abstract

This information processing system includes a processor. The processor: acquires emission reduction effect data indicating an emission reduction effect with respect to a greenhouse gas of a fuel; acquires a fuel supply amount indicating the amount of fuel supplied to a work machine; calculates an emission reduction amount of greenhouse gas in the work machine, on the basis of the emission reduction effect data and the fuel supply amount; and gives an incentive to a user of the work machine on the basis of the emission reduction amount.

IPC Classes  ?

58.

WORK MACHINE AND CHARGING METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025018629
Publication Number 2026/004419
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-05-22
Publication Date 2026-01-02
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Togashi, Ryoichi
  • Kocon, John

Abstract

This work machine includes: a vehicle body; a hydrogen port to which hydrogen is supplied from the outside of the vehicle body; a fuel cell that generates power while receiving supply of hydrogen from the hydrogen port; and a power supply port for supplying power generated by the fuel cell to a battery mounted on a battery work machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles

59.

AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE, INFORMATION TERMINAL, AND AUTHENTICATION METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025021088
Publication Number 2026/004606
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-11
Publication Date 2026-01-02
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hino, Takuya
  • Kawato, Shingen
  • Hokari, Tomofumi
  • Tanaka, Tsuyoshi

Abstract

This authentication system for a work machine comprises a processor. The processor generates display data for displaying, on a display device, a list of work machines capable of connecting with a user terminal. On the basis of input data from an input device, a work machine to connect the user terminal with is selected from the list.

IPC Classes  ?

60.

AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE, MANAGEMENT SERVER FOR WORK MACHINE, AND AUTHENTICATION METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025021089
Publication Number 2026/004607
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-06-11
Publication Date 2026-01-02
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawato, Shingen
  • Hino, Takuya
  • Hokari, Tomofumi
  • Tanaka, Tsuyoshi

Abstract

This authentication system for a work machine comprises a processor. The processor receives issuance application data for applying the issuance of a digital key for the work machine, transmits approval request data to a management terminal to request the approval of issuing a digital key on the basis of the issuance application data, and transmits issuance request data to request the issuance of the digital key on the basis of reply data from the management terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
  • E05B 49/00 - Electric permutation locksCircuits therefor
  • G06F 21/45 - Structures or tools for the administration of authentication

61.

KOMATSU

      
Application Number 1894514
Status Registered
Filing Date 2025-11-04
Registration Date 2025-11-04
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
NICE Classes  ? 02 - Paints, varnishes, lacquers

Goods & Services

Paints; rust protecting paints; non-stick coatings in the nature of paint; fireproof paints; heat resistant paints; water repellent paints; paints for repairing constructing machines; paints for repairing automobiles; automotive paints; paints for machinery; paints for industrial equipment; rust preventatives in the nature of coatings; corrosion inhibitors in the nature of a coating; colorants; decorative glitter for use in paint; lacquers for use by painters; dyestuffs; pigments; printing ink; watercolour paints for use in art; oil paints for use in art; anti-rust greases; metal foil for use in painting, decorating, printing and art; metals in powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing and art; primers; thinners for paints.

62.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING ATTITUDE OF BLADE RELATIVE TO LIFT FRAME IN WORK MACHINE, SYSTEM AND WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025010488
Publication Number 2025/263040
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-18
Publication Date 2025-12-26
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tagami, Ken
  • Nishihara, Ken

Abstract

A method according to the present invention comprises: obtaining a length of a pitch link; obtaining a blade tilt angle of a blade relative to a lift frame; obtaining a stroke length of an angle cylinder; and determining an estimate value of a blade angle of the blade in the lift frame reference, on the basis of the length of the pitch link, the blade tilt angle, and the stroke length of the angle cylinder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/85 - Applications of hydraulic or pneumatic systems
  • E02F 3/84 - Drives or control devices therefor

63.

REMOTE OPERATION ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, REMOTE OPERATION DEVICE FOR WORK VEHICLE, AND REMOTE OPERATION ASSISTANCE METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025009689
Publication Number 2025/263036
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-13
Publication Date 2025-12-26
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okabe, Hiroaki
  • Matsuyama, Takafumi

Abstract

This remote operation assistance system assists remote operation of a work vehicle. The work vehicle loads excavated material excavated by a bucket of a work machine into a loading container having a bottom part and a side wall part extending upward from the bottom part. The remote operation assistance system acquires orientation information indicating the orientation of the work machine. The remote operation assistance system acquires position information indicating the three-dimensional relative position of the side wall part with respect to the work vehicle. On the basis of the orientation information and the position information, the remote operation assistance system displays, on a display installed at a location where the remote operation is performed, an image indicating the relative positional relationship between the bucket and the side wall part when the work vehicle and the loading container are viewed from the side of the work machine.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket positionControl of sequence of drive operations
  • B65G 67/04 - Loading land vehicles
  • E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices

64.

WORK MACHINE MONITORING SYSTEM AND WORK MACHINE MONITORING METHOD

      
Application Number 18835125
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-03
First Publication Date 2025-12-25
Owner Komatsu Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murakami, Yuya
  • Kawamoto, Shun
  • Emoto, Ryohei
  • Sonoyama, Shoji
  • Hirama, Shota

Abstract

A work machine monitoring system includes a measurement data acquisition unit that acquires measurement data of a ground on which a work machine travels by rotation of a rotating member included in the work machine, the rotating member contacting the ground, a boulder determination unit that determines presence or absence of a boulder on the ground in the measurement data, and a warning control unit outputs a warning from an output device based on presence or absence of the boulder on the ground in a traveling direction of the rotating member.

IPC Classes  ?

65.

WORK MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number 19314481
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-08-29
First Publication Date 2025-12-18
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okabe, Kazuyoshi
  • Kitao, Shinichi
  • Takeno, Akira

Abstract

A system is provided for controlling a work machine including a vehicle body including a traveling unit. The system includes a controller. The controller is configured to detect an inclination angle of the vehicle body using an inclination angle sensor configured to detect the inclination angle of the vehicle body. The controller is configured to disable automatic brake control for braking the traveling unit and/or notification by an alarm device when the inclination angle is equal to or greater than a first predetermined value. The controller is configured to enable the automatic brake control and/or the notification by the alarm device when the inclination angle is equal to or smaller than a second predetermined value that is smaller than the first predetermined angle, based on a detection result of an obstacle behind the vehicle body by an obstacle detection sensor disposed on a rear part of the vehicle body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/24 - Safety devices
  • E02F 3/28 - DredgersSoil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with digging tools mounted on a dipper- or bucket-arm, e.g. dippers, buckets
  • E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices

66.

ELECTRIC WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2025009180
Publication Number 2025/258162
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-11
Publication Date 2025-12-18
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamamoto, Tomonori
  • Miura, Satoshi
  • Nakae, Yoshihide

Abstract

This electric work vehicle includes: a vehicle body, a travel device; an engine; a cooling unit; a generator; an electric motor; and a power control device. The travel device is attached to the vehicle body. The engine is disposed on the vehicle body. The cooling unit is disposed on the vehicle body and is disposed rearwards of the engine. The generator is driven by the engine. The electric motor is driven by power from the generator and causes the travel device to operate. The power control device includes a converter and/or an inverter. The power control device is disposed between the engine and the cooling unit in the vehicle front-rear direction, and supplies power from the power generator to the electric motor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 6/40 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the assembly or relative disposition of components
  • B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
  • B60K 6/46 - Series type
  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups

67.

WORK MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number 18876286
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-22
First Publication Date 2025-12-04
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Takagi, Daisuke

Abstract

A work machine includes a traveling unit, a work implement mounted to the traveling unit, a parking brake, and a controller. The controller restricts operation of the work implement in a state in which the parking brake is released, when the controller detects a fault that allows the work machine to remain operable.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/24 - Safety devices
  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket positionControl of sequence of drive operations
  • E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives

68.

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025010426
Publication Number 2025/248919
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-18
Publication Date 2025-12-04
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Koyama, Motoki
  • Morisawa, Naoki
  • Imanishi, Masaya

Abstract

The purpose of the invention is to improve productivity of excavation work. This control system for a work machine comprises a work machine and a controller. The work machine has a boom, an arm connected to the boom, and a bucket connected to the arm, and performs excavation work with the bucket. The controller acquires control parameters related to work machine operation during excavation work from at least one previously stored adjusted control parameter and information acquired in the initial stage of the excavation work. The controller controls the excavation work using the acquired control parameters.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket positionControl of sequence of drive operations
  • G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric

69.

DISPLAY SYSTEM, PROGRAM, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING AN INCLINATION OF AN EXCAVATION TOOL

      
Application Number 19286923
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-07-31
First Publication Date 2025-11-27
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kamado, Mitsuhiko
  • Kageyama, Akihiro
  • Hisa, Hayato
  • Obara, Toru

Abstract

A display system (101) includes a display (42) and a controller (39). The controller (39) displays a third FIG. (53) indicating a relative relationship between a first FIG. (51) indicating an inclination of a bottom surface (8BT) of a bucket (8) and a second FIG. (52) indicating an inclination of a target topography (70) on the display (42).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 35/22 - Display screens
  • B60K 35/28 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the type of the output information, e.g. video entertainment or vehicle dynamics informationOutput arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the purpose of the output information, e.g. for attracting the attention of the driver
  • B60K 35/29 - Instruments characterised by the way in which information is handled, e.g. showing information on plural displays or prioritising information according to driving conditions
  • E02F 3/32 - DredgersSoil-shifting machines mechanically-driven with digging tools mounted on a dipper- or bucket-arm, e.g. dippers, buckets with a dipper-arm pivoted on a cantilever beam working downwardly and towards the machine, e.g. with backhoes
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices

70.

WORK MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025009177
Publication Number 2025/243656
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-11
Publication Date 2025-11-27
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okamune, Yuki
  • Yamaguchi, Masaki

Abstract

This work machine comprises a drive source, first driven wheels, a mechanical transmission, second driven wheels, an HST, and a controller. The mechanical transmission transmits driving force from the drive source to the first driven wheels. The HST includes a hydraulic pump, a hydraulic motor, and a drive circuit. The hydraulic pump is driven via the drive source. The hydraulic motor is driven via a hydraulic fluid discharged from the hydraulic pump. The drive circuit connects the hydraulic pump and the hydraulic motor. The HST transmits driving force from the drive source to the second driven wheels. The controller acquires a present speed stage of the mechanical transmission. The controller controls the HST so as to limit the hydraulic pressure of the drive circuit to not greater than a cutoff pressure according to the present speed stage.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 61/4017 - Control of high pressure, e.g. avoiding excess pressure by a relief valve
  • B60K 17/356 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles having fluid or electric motor, for driving one or more wheels
  • E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives

71.

MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION

      
Application Number JP2025017011
Publication Number 2025/243866
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-05-09
Publication Date 2025-11-27
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsuo, Taku
  • Usui, Tota
  • Yasuta, Nobuhito
  • Shiohara, Masaki

Abstract

The present invention reduces variations in step ratio. First to fourth planetary gear sets (1‒4) are arranged in an axial direction in order from an input member (7) toward an output member (10), and each gear set includes a sun gear, a planetary carrier, and a ring gear. First to fourth clutches (51‒54) and first and second brakes (61, 62) are each operably connected to at least one planetary gear set among the planetary gear sets (1‒4), and are capable of selectively engaging with the gear sets so as to create a set of different gear ratios including at least ten forward gear ratios and at least one reverse gear ratio between the input member (7) and the output member (10). The first clutch (51) selectively connects a first planetary carrier (14) and a fourth ring gear (43).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 3/66 - Gearings having three or more central gears composed of a number of gear trains without drive passing from one train to another

72.

WORK VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE AND WORK VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025007977
Publication Number 2025/238989
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-05
Publication Date 2025-11-20
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamazaki Yusuke
  • Noborio Daichi

Abstract

This control device identifies the relationship between a target turning radius and the speed ratio of a pair of crawlers on the basis of the speed ratio of the pair of crawlers at a first time point and a work vehicle turning radius pertaining to the result of control conforming to the speed ratio. The control device determines the speed ratio of the pair of crawlers from the target turning radius at a second time point on the basis of the identified relationship.

IPC Classes  ?

73.

POWER CONSUMPTION PREDICTION DEVICE, WORK MACHINE, POWER CONSUMPTION PREDICTION SYSTEM, POWER CONSUMPTION PREDICTION METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025012818
Publication Number 2025/239039
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-28
Publication Date 2025-11-20
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Nagado Yoshitoshi

Abstract

A power consumption prediction device according to the present invention comprises a plan acquisition unit, a power consumption amount prediction unit, and an output unit. The plan acquisition unit acquires a work plan that includes work content performed by a work machine provided with a storage battery, and a work time in which said work content is performed. On the basis of the work plan acquired by the plan acquisition unit, the power consumption amount prediction unit predicts a work power consumption amount consumed by the storage battery in the work plan. The output unit outputs the work power consumption amount predicted by the power consumption amount prediction unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations
  • G06Q 50/06 - Energy or water supply

74.

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, MANAGEMENT DEVICE, AND MANAGEMENT METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025015522
Publication Number 2025/239146
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-04-22
Publication Date 2025-11-20
Owner
  • KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
  • TIS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsumoto, Jun
  • Kunisawa, Sachio
  • Maekawa, Keisuke

Abstract

This management system includes a computer. The computer includes: an emission reduction effect acquisition unit that acquires emission reduction effect data indicating a greenhouse gas emission reduction effect of fuel; a transaction amount acquisition unit that acquires a transaction amount of the fuel in at least a part of a fuel distribution process; an emission reduction amount calculation unit that calculates a greenhouse gas emission reduction amount in at least a part of the fuel distribution process on the basis of the emission reduction effect data and the transaction amount; and an output unit that outputs history data indicating the emission reduction amount.

IPC Classes  ?

75.

OPERATION CONDITION DETERMINATION SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE, WORK MACHINE, AND OPERATION CONDITION DETERMINATION METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025009066
Publication Number 2025/234208
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-11
Publication Date 2025-11-13
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Iwanaga, Yoshihiro

Abstract

This operation condition determination system for a work machine comprises a computer. The computer: acquires a first state including a first position of a work machine; acquires a second state which is later than the first state and includes a second position of the work machine; generates a control input value including a travel input value for controlling a travel device of the work machine during movement of the work machine from the first position to the second position, and a work input value for controlling a work device of the work machine; and inputs the first state, the second state, and the control input value to a model of the work machine to determine a target operation condition of the work machine including a target travel condition of the travel device from the first position to the second position and a target work condition of the work device so as to satisfy a constraint condition that the cargo held by the work device does not collapse during movement.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket positionControl of sequence of drive operations
  • G05D 1/43 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • G05D 1/617 - Safety or protection, e.g. defining protection zones around obstacles or avoiding hazards
  • G05D 1/648 - Performing a task within a working area or space, e.g. cleaning
  • G05D 1/656 - Interaction with payloads or external entities

76.

WORK MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025009439
Publication Number 2025/234211
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-12
Publication Date 2025-11-13
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Okajima, Kazumichi

Abstract

The present invention accurately identifies the state of a cooling fan. A work machine is provided with: an engine (40) which is a driving source for operation of the work machine; a heat exchanger (70) in which a to-be-cooled fluid circulates; cooling fans (61, 62) that send outside air to the heat exchanger (70) to cool the to-be-cooled fluid; and a controller (80) that controls the engine (40) and the cooling fans (61, 62). The cooling fans (61, 62) are driven as a result of supplying energy that is different from the driving force generated by the engine (40). When set to a failure diagnosis mode for identifying a failure state of the cooling fans (61, 62), the controller (80) drives the cooling fans (61, 62) while the engine (40) is stopped.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups

77.

REDUCING AGENT SUPPLY DEVICE, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING REDUCING AGENT SUPPLY DEVICE, AND CONTROL DEVICE

      
Application Number 18871728
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-18
First Publication Date 2025-11-13
Owner Komatsu Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kimura, Mitsuyoshi
  • Yoshida, Tatsuya

Abstract

A reducing agent supply device includes a tank configured to store a reducing agent to be supplied into an exhaust pipe of an engine, pressure-feeding means configured to pressure-feed the reducing agent in the tank, a reducing agent supply channel through which the pressure-fed reducing agent is supplied, an injection nozzle configured to inject, into the exhaust pipe, the reducing agent supplied through the reducing agent supply channel, retraction means configured to retract the reducing agent in the reducing agent supply channel back to a tank side, and a control device configured to control operation of the pressure-feeding means, the injection nozzle, and the retraction means, and the control device causes the injection nozzle to repeat a switching operation in a predetermined cycle while the retraction means is being operated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01N 3/20 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operationControl specially adapted for catalytic conversion
  • F01N 13/00 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus characterised by constructional features

78.

WORK MACHINE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM

      
Application Number 19280266
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-07-25
First Publication Date 2025-11-13
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ohyama, Yasuhiro
  • Morinaga, Jun
  • Minagawa, Masanori

Abstract

A work machine remote control system includes a sensor data reception unit that receives detection data of an attitude of working equipment included in a work machine operated by an operation signal from a remote place, an alarm control unit that outputs an alarm control signal when it is determined, based on the detection data, that the working equipment is approaching or has reached an end position in a movable range, and an alarm device that is provided in the remote place and outputs an alarm based on the alarm control signal from the alarm control unit.

IPC Classes  ?

79.

WORK MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2025009435
Publication Number 2025/234210
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-12
Publication Date 2025-11-13
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Okajima, Kazumichi

Abstract

The present invention suppresses decreases in capacity for cooling a to-be-cooled fluid even if a cooling fan malfunctions. This work machine comprises: a heat exchanger through which the to-be-cooled fluid circulates; a first cooling fan and second cooling fan that send outside air to the heat exchanger and cool the to-be-cooled fluid; and a controller. The controller increases the rotation speed of the second cooling fan when malfunctioning of the first cooling fan is detected.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices

80.

Oil filter device

      
Application Number 18729692
Grant Number 12539474
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-03
First Publication Date 2025-11-06
Grant Date 2026-02-03
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kageyama, Masato
  • Seto, Shouta

Abstract

An oil filter includes: a conductive valve body disposed in a passage provided in a space of a filter case; a conductive valve shaft supported by the valve body via an insulator; a conductive valve disc movably supported by the valve shaft and closing the passage by contacting with the valve body; a valve elastic member generating an elastic force to bring the valve disc into contact with the valve body; a conductive movable member, connected to the valve body, contacting with the valve disc in a state where the valve disc contacts with the valve body and separating from the valve disc after the valve disc separates from the valve body; and a controller supplying current to the valve disc via the valve shaft to determine whether the passage is closed based on an energization state across the valve disc and the valve body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 35/147 - Bypass or safety valves
  • F15B 21/041 - Removal or measurement of solid or liquid contamination, e.g. filtering

81.

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF WORK SITE AND METHOD FOR MANAGING WORK SITE

      
Application Number 18857497
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-30
First Publication Date 2025-11-06
Owner Komatsu Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Konishi, Shota
  • Sakai, Atsushi
  • Osagawa, Kenta

Abstract

A management system of a work site includes: an input data acquisition unit that acquires condition input data from an input device; and a water-sprinkling condition decision unit that decides, based on the condition input data, a water-sprinkling condition of an unmanned water-sprinkling vehicle at a work place where an unmanned haul vehicle travels.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05B 12/02 - Arrangements for controlling deliveryArrangements for controlling the spray area for controlling time, or sequence, of delivery
  • E01H 3/02 - Mobile apparatus, e.g. watering-vehicles
  • G05D 1/644 - Optimisation of travel parameters, e.g. of energy consumption, journey time or distance
  • G05D 105/05 - Specific applications of the controlled vehicles for soil shifting, building, civil engineering or mining, e.g. excavators
  • G05D 107/70 - Industrial sites, e.g. warehouses or factories
  • G05D 109/10 - Land vehicles

82.

SMART FORESTRY

      
Serial Number 99480727
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-11-05
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 35 - Advertising and business services
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
  • 44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services

Goods & Services

Simulators for the steering and control of vehicles; photographic apparatus and instruments; optical machines and apparatus; digital cameras; camcorders; measuring or testing machines and instruments; detectors; sensors being measurement apparatus, other than for medical use; position sensors; motion sensors; parking sensors for vehicles; distance sensors; apparatus for recording distance; kilometer recorders for vehicles; control machines and apparatus; remote controls for forestry machines and apparatus; remote operating apparatus for forestry machines and apparatus; electrical communication machines and instruments; intercommunication apparatus; telecommunications transmitters; telegraphs; navigational instruments; radar apparatus; monitoring apparatus, other than for medical purposes; telerupters; spectacles; smartglasses; virtual reality goggles; downloadable computer software for visualizing survival rate of planted or cultivated trees, growth of trees and change of forest; downloadable computer software for afforestation and silviculture; downloadable computer software for forestry; downloadable computer software for adding geofencing functionality to forestry machines and apparatus; downloadable computer software for self-diagnosis and automatic calibration of measuring instruments; downloadable computer software for recording and provision of information relating to shape, volume, location, species, quality, processing date and identification data of trees and timber; downloadable computer software for remote control and remote operation of forestry machines and apparatus; downloadable maps. Providing information relating to operational efficiency; providing information relating to efficiency in productivity in the field of forestry; providing information relating to commodity distribution; providing history information relating to production, processing and distribution of goods; providing information relating to distribution and sale of wood; preparation of business profitability studies and providing advice and information relating thereto; systemization of information into computer databases. Repair and maintenance of construction machines and providing information relating thereto; providing repair and maintenance information regarding the location of construction machines; providing repair and maintenance information regarding the operational status of construction machines; repair and maintenance of machines and apparatus for use in forestry and providing information relating thereto; providing repair and maintenance information regarding the location of machines and apparatus for use in forestry; providing repair and maintenance information regarding the operational status of machines and apparatus for use in forestry; repair and maintenance of forestry vehicles and providing information relating thereto; providing repair and maintenance information regarding the location of forestry vehicles; providing repair and maintenance information regarding the operational status of forestry vehicles; repair and maintenance of land vehicle and providing information relating thereto; providing repair and maintenance information regarding the location of land vehicle; providing repair and maintenance information regarding the operational status of land vehicle; vehicle battery charging and providing information relating thereto; charging of electric vehicles and providing information relating thereto. Providing information regarding location and operational status of timber transport vehicles for forestry for hauling; providing information regarding location and operational status of vehicles for transport; providing transport information, namely, tracking of automobile fleets using electronic navigation and locating devices; locating and tracking of cargo, timber and wood for transportation purposes; GPS navigation services; providing customized driving directions. Timber felling, processing and providing information relating thereto; providing information relating to timber volume and amount of woody biomass for timber felling and processing; providing information including felling location, thinning targets and optimal routes for timber felling and processing; providing information regarding location and operational status of machines and apparatus for forestry for timber felling; bamboo felling, processing and providing information relating thereto; providing information relating to material treatment; processing of bamboo, tree barks, rattan, vines or other mineral vegetable materials, other than processing of ingredients. Testing, inspection, data analysis or research services in the field of forestry and providing information relating thereto; research or analysis services of planting situation or growing conditions of trees and providing information relating thereto; Research and analysis relating to information on planted or cultivated trees, namely, species, location, time, survival rate, growth conditions and changes in forests, and provision of information relating thereto; measuring and analysis of volume and biomass volume of trees and timber and providing information relating thereto; quality evaluation of standing timber and providing information relating thereto; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for visualizing survival rate of planted or cultivated trees, growth of trees and change of forest; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for forestry; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for adding geofencing functionality to forestry machines and apparatus; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for self-diagnosis and automatic calibration of measuring instruments; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for recording and provision of information relating to shape, volume, location, species, quality, processing date and identification data of trees and timber; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable computer software for remote control and remote operation of forestry machines and apparatus; quality evaluation of timber volume and amount of woody biomass for timber felling and processing; remote monitoring of location and operational status of machines and apparatus for forestry for timber felling; providing online geographic maps, not downloadable; mapping services. Providing information relating to forestry services, namely information about survival rate of planted trees, growth of trees and change of forest; research and analysis regarding survival rate and growth conditions of planted or cultivated trees, and changes in forests, and providing information and advice relating thereto; research and analysis regarding information on planted or cultivated trees, namely, species, location, time, survival rate, growth conditions, and changes in forests, and providing information and advice relating thereto; cultivation management of trees, namely advisory and consultancy services in the field of forestry by remote monitoring via cloud computer networks; forest management in the field of forestry and providing information and advice relating thereto; tree nurseries and providing information and advice relating thereto; pruning of trees and providing information and advice relating thereto; tree surgery and providing information and advice relating thereto; pest control services for forestry and providing information and advice relating thereto; weed killing and providing information relating thereto.

83.

KOMATSU

      
Application Number 244748000
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-11-04
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
NICE Classes  ? 02 - Paints, varnishes, lacquers

Goods & Services

(1) Paints; rust protecting paints; non-stick coatings in the nature of paint; fireproof paints; heat resistant paints; water repellent paints; paints for repairing constructing machines; paints for repairing automobiles; automotive paints; paints for machinery; paints for industrial equipment; rust preventatives in the nature of coatings; corrosion inhibitors in the nature of a coating; colorants; decorative glitter for use in paint; lacquers for use by painters; dyestuffs; pigments; printing ink; watercolour paints for use in art; oil paints for use in art; anti-rust greases; metal foil for use in painting, decorating, printing and art; metals in powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing and art; primers; thinners for paints.

84.

KOMATSU

      
Serial Number 79440439
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-11-04
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
NICE Classes  ? 02 - Paints, varnishes, lacquers

Goods & Services

Paints; rust protecting paints; non-stick coatings in the nature of paint; fireproof paints; heat resistant paints; water repellent paints; paints for repairing constructing machines; paints for repairing automobiles; automotive paints; paints for machinery; paints for industrial equipment; rust preventatives in the nature of coatings; corrosion inhibitors in the nature of a coating; colorants; decorative glitter for use in paint; lacquers for use by painters; dyestuffs; pigments; printing ink; watercolour paints for use in art; oil paints for use in art; anti-rust greases; metal foil for use in painting, decorating, printing and art; metals in powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing and art; primers; thinners for paints.

85.

CONTROL SYSTEM, LOADING MACHINE, AND CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number 18724469
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-24
First Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Oasa, Takahisa
  • Kikuchi, Shozo
  • Kudo, Ryota
  • Onodera, Yoshitaka
  • Komatsu, Takehiro

Abstract

A control system for controlling a loading machine including working equipment having a bucket includes a controller. The controller calculates traction force of the loading machine during excavation work of excavating an object to be excavated with the bucket. The controller acquires a bucket angle representing an angle of the bucket with respect to the horizontal plane during the excavation work. The controller calculates a weight of an excavated object, which is the object to be excavated, held by the bucket based on the traction force, the bucket angle, and bucket data indicating a shape and a dimension of the bucket.

IPC Classes  ?

86.

WORK MACHINE AND METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025010304
Publication Number 2025/225212
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-17
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamagishi Takehiro
  • Yamawaki Shota

Abstract

In the present invention, a control device switches, on the basis of a charging rate of a power storage device, the target generated power of a fuel cell to any one of generated power candidates including first power and second power lower than the first power. The control device updates the value of the first power or the second power as triggered by the switching of the target generated power between the first power and the second power.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 58/40 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for controlling a combination of batteries and fuel cells
  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups
  • E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
  • H01M 8/00 - Fuel cellsManufacture thereof
  • H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids
  • H01M 8/04537 - Electric variables
  • H01M 8/04858 - Electric variables

87.

JOB SITE WORKER SUPPORT SYSTEM AND WORKER SUPPORT METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025010445
Publication Number 2025/225217
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-18
Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kobayashi, Satoru
  • Sato, Shunichi
  • Ibi, Saori
  • Niwa, Ryota
  • Okuwaki, Ryuta

Abstract

This worker support system for a work machine is provided with a computer. The computer has: an input data acquisition unit for acquiring input data from an input device; a group creation unit for creating a group of a member and a work machine involved in a job site, on the basis of the input data; a worker support data creation unit for creating worker support data that is data for a member, on the basis of the input data; and an access permission unit for permitting browsing of the worker support data by the member.

IPC Classes  ?

88.

WORK MACHINE, SYSTEM INCLUDING WORK MACHINE, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number 18865033
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-08
First Publication Date 2025-10-30
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Matsuyama, Takafumi

Abstract

A controller provides a command to drive a work implement actuator based on detection values from a travel sensor that detects a state of travel of a travel unit, a work implement posture sensor that detects a posture of a work implement, and a object sensor that detects an object around a main body. The controller recognizes a loading target into which loads in a bucket are to be loaded, based on detection of the object. The controller starts drive of the work implement actuator to operate the bucket in a dump direction while forward travel of the travel unit continues, at a time point when a feature point of the bucket reaches a first target position in front of the loading target and higher than the loading target while the work implement approaches the loading target by forward travel of the travel unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket positionControl of sequence of drive operations

89.

Miscellaneous Design

      
Serial Number 79438084
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-10-28
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 04 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; fuels
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Mineral oils and greases for industrial purposes, not for fuel; motor oil; non-mineral oils for industrial purposes, not for fuel; industrial lubricants; lubricants for machines; motor vehicle lubricants; dust absorbing compositions; dust binding compositions; fuels; motor spirit; solid fuels; liquid fuels; gasoline; petrol; gas oil; crude oils; heavy oils; artificial petroleum; kerosene; methylated spirits for use as fuel; denaturated alcohols for use as fuel; benzine fuel. Electronic machines and apparatus, and their parts and accessories; electronic machines, apparatus and their parts for remote monitoring systems; wireless remote control systems and devices for vehicles; telecommunication machines and apparatus, and their parts and accessories; computer hardware; computer programs for data processing; computer programs for repair or maintenance of metalworking machines and apparatus, construction machines and apparatus, loading-unloading machines and apparatus, mining machines and apparatus, agricultural machines and implements, forest machines and apparatus; computer programs for managing position and battery, operational status and maintenance information of metalworking machines and apparatus, construction machines and apparatus, loading-unloading machines and apparatus, mining machines and apparatus, agricultural machines and implements, forest machines and apparatus; tablet computers, and their parts and accessories; tablet computer terminals to measure the operation status of machine tools and to collect the operation data of machine tools by installing to the machine tools, and their parts and accessories; electrical control, testing and monitoring apparatus, and their parts and accessories; batteries and cells; battery boxes; capacitors; batteries; battery terminals; vehicle batteries; battery chargers for battery vehicles, and their parts and accessories; measuring or testing machines and instruments, and their parts and accessories; surveying machines and instruments, and their parts and accessories; power distribution or control machines and apparatus; LCD monitors; computer monitors; touchscreen monitors; tablet monitors; electroluminescent display panels; computer display monitors; electronic numeric displays; electrical controlling devices; electrical charge controllers; electronic power controllers; electronic speed controllers; pressure sensors; condensers; capacitance boxes; computer software and programs, recorded; electric connectors; electronic connectors; electric wires and cables; sensors [measurement apparatus], other than for medical use; optical sensors.

90.

Miscellaneous Design

      
Serial Number 79438080
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-10-28
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
NICE Classes  ? 12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles

Goods & Services

Motors and engines for land vehicles; gears for land vehicles; drive shafts for land vehicles; transmission shafts for land vehicles; axles for land vehicles; spindles for land vehicles; wheel bearings for land vehicles; axle bearings for land vehicles; couplings for land vehicles; wheel sprockets; motorcycle sprockets; clutch mechanisms for land vehicles; transmission belts for land vehicles; transmissions for land vehicles; automobiles and structural parts therefor; dump trucks; tractors; trucks and structural parts therefor; fork lift trucks.

91.

DISPLAY SYSTEM AND DISPLAY METHOD

      
Application Number 18716532
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-21
First Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner Komatsu Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawamoto, Shun
  • Hasumi, Tsubasa
  • Dong, Li
  • Hirama, Shota

Abstract

A display system includes: a detection data acquisition unit that acquires detection data indicating a three-dimensional shape of a construction site in which a work machine operates; a three-dimensional data storage unit that stores first detection data indicating the detection data acquired at a first time point; a changed-portion specifying unit that specifies a changed portion between the first detection data and second detection data indicating the detection data acquired at a second time point after the first time point; an update unit that updates a part of the first detection data on the basis of the changed portion; and a display control unit that causes a display apparatus to display the updated first detection data.

IPC Classes  ?

92.

HYDRAULIC VALVE APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18862808
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-16
First Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner Komatsu Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor Hishinuma, Yuichi

Abstract

A hydraulic valve apparatus that is interposed between a hydraulic device and a hydraulic pump and controls supply of oil from the hydraulic pump to the hydraulic device by operating a spool provided in a valve body. Further, the valve body includes traveling spools separately provided for two traveling hydraulic devices, working equipment spools provided corresponding to working equipment hydraulic devices, and two pump oil passages connected to the hydraulic pump via pump ports, and the two traveling spools are separately connected to the pump oil passages at positions at which distances from the pump ports are equal to each other without passing through other spools.

IPC Classes  ?

93.

CONTROL SYSTEM, LOADING MACHINE, AND CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number 18723950
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-24
First Publication Date 2025-10-23
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Oasa, Takahisa
  • Kikuchi, Shozo
  • Kudo, Ryota
  • Onodera, Yoshitaka
  • Komatsu, Takehiro

Abstract

A control system for controlling a loading machine, which includes working equipment having a bucket, includes a controller. The controller calculates a traction force of the loading machine during excavation work of excavating an object to be excavated with the bucket. The controller calculates a load height representing a height of the object to be excavated inside the bucket during the excavation work. The controller calculates an earth pressure coefficient of the object to be excavated based on the traction force and the load height.

IPC Classes  ?

94.

KOMATSU

      
Application Number 1881486
Status Registered
Filing Date 2025-06-18
Registration Date 2025-06-18
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
NICE Classes  ? 20 - Furniture and decorative products

Goods & Services

Furniture; tables; chairs; cabinets being furniture; sofas; benches; picture and photograph frames; wall-hanging mirrors; storage boxes of plastic; baskets, not of metal; cushions; pillows; mattresses; shelves for books; chests being furniture; racks being furniture; folding tables; refuse bins, not of metal, other than for household purposes; yellow amber; ambroid plates; loading pallets, not of metal; transport pallets, not of metal; valves of plastics, not including machine elements; angle valves of plastics, other than machine elements; ball valves of plastics, other than machine elements; cocks of plastics, other than machine elements; automatic control valves of plastics, other than machine elements; butterfly valves of plastics, other than machine elements; industrial water storage tanks, not of metal or masonry; liquid storage tanks or reservoirs, not of metal or masonry; liquefied gas storage tanks, not of metal or masonry; gas storage tanks, not of metal or masonry; containers for transport, not of metal; locks, non-electric, not of metal; zabuton [japanese floor cushions]; packaging containers of wood for industrial purposes, except corks, wooden stoppers, lids and covers; boxes made of wood; wooden boxes for industrial packaging purposes; industrial packaging containers of bamboo; bamboo baskets for industrial packaging purposes; packaging containers of plastic for industrial purposes, except plastic stoppers, lids, covers and bottles; corks, plastics and wooden stoppers for industrial packaging containers; plastic and wooden lid and covers for industrial packaging containers; nameplates and door nameplates, not of metal; hand-held flat fans; hand-held folding fans; hand-held supermarket shopping baskets, not of metal; tool boxes, not of metal; zataku [japanese style low tables]; office desks; dining tables; writing desks; wazukue [japanese style low desks]; easy-chairs; kyosoku [japanese style arm rests]; stools; zaisu [japanese style floor seats]; dining chairs; benches being furniture; high chairs for infants; indoor window blinds [shade] [furniture]; sudare [blinds of reed, rattan or bamboo]; bead curtains for decoration; indoor window shades; tsuitate [oriental single panel standing partition]; byoubu [oriental folding partition screens]; advertising balloons; upright signboards of wood or plastics; pocket mirrors; pocket mirror bags; picture frames; folding chairs.

95.

WORK MACHINE, SYSTEM INCLUDING WORK MACHINE, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number 18865007
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-08
First Publication Date 2025-10-16
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Matsuyama, Takafumi

Abstract

A work machine capable of reliably ejecting loads loaded in a bucket is provided. A travel sensor detects a state of travel of a travel unit. A work implement posture sensor detects a posture of a work implement. An object sensor detects an object around a main body. A controller provides a command to drive a work implement actuator based on detection values from the travel sensor, the work implement posture sensor, and the object sensor. The controller recognizes a loading target into which the loads in the bucket are to be loaded, based on detection of the object. The controller controls the work implement actuator and the travel unit such that the bucket is set to a full dump state while a feature point of the bucket is located above the loading target and such that the travel unit travels rearward with the full dump state being maintained.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket positionControl of sequence of drive operations

96.

EXCAVATED MATTER CONVEYANCE SYSTEM INSIDE DRIFTWAY

      
Application Number 18702011
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-01
First Publication Date 2025-10-09
Owner Komatsu Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hiratsuka, Keigo
  • Kawai, Kazunari
  • Terada, Shinichi
  • Uetake, Masaaki

Abstract

This excavated matter conveyance system inside a driftway includes a first vehicle that is capable of traveling inside a driftway, a first conveyor that is supported by an upper portion of the first vehicle and is capable of conveying excavated matter in a first conveyance direction intersecting an upward-downward direction of the first vehicle, a second vehicle that is coupled to the first vehicle in a swingable manner, a second conveyor that is supported by an upper portion of the second vehicle and is capable of conveying the excavated matter in a second conveyance direction intersecting an upward-downward direction of the second vehicle, and movement apparatuses that are capable of relatively moving the first conveyor and the second conveyor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21F 13/08 - Shifting conveyors or other transport devices from one location at the working face to another
  • E21F 13/02 - Transport specially adapted to underground conditions in galleries

97.

CAB

      
Application Number 18292595
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-24
First Publication Date 2025-10-09
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Watanabe, Shingo
  • Kikuma, Tomoko
  • Ikeda, Takeshi

Abstract

A cab includes a ceiling part including a top window, a roll blind, a first duct and a louver. The roll blind includes a screen disposed on an inside of the top window, and a winding device disposed inside the ceiling part on a rear side of the top window. The winding device is configured to wind up the screen. The first duct is disposed inside the ceiling part. The first duct passes below the winding device. The louver disposed further to a front side than the winding device and in a first air outlet of the first duct.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/16 - Cabins, platforms, or the like for the driver
  • B60H 1/34 - NozzlesAir-diffusers
  • B60J 3/02 - Antiglare equipment associated with windows or windscreensSun visors for vehicles adjustable in position

98.

WORK MACHINE, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number 18698882
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-10
First Publication Date 2025-10-02
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kyozu, Akihiro
  • Kamimae, Takeshi

Abstract

A work machine includes a vehicle body, a support member, a blade, a rotation angle sensor, an object sensor, and a controller. The support member is connected to the vehicle body. The blade is rotatably supported by the support member. The rotation angle sensor detects a rotation angle of the blade. The object sensor detects an object around the work machine and outputs a signal indicating a presence or absence of the object. The controller is configured to set a detection range around the work machine. The controller is configured to determine the presence or absence of the object within the detection range based on the signal from the object sensor. The controller is configured to set the detection range according to the rotation angle of the blade.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/24 - Safety devices
  • E02F 3/76 - Graders, bulldozers, or the like with scraper plates or ploughshare-like elementsLevelling devices
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices

99.

WORK MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number 18863793
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-20
First Publication Date 2025-10-02
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Maeda, Takashi
  • Sonoda, Takuya
  • Nakae, Yoshihide

Abstract

A work machine includes a vehicle body, a work implement movably supported relative to the vehicle body, an actuator connected to the work implement, and a controller. The actuator is configured to cause the work implement to move. The controller is configured to perform an automatic control to control the actuator so that a height of the work implement in a gravity direction is maintained even when a posture of the vehicle body changes, determine whether the work machine is in a non-working state in which the work machine does not perform work with the work implement, and stop the automatic control when the work machine is in the non-working state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/84 - Drives or control devices therefor
  • E02F 3/76 - Graders, bulldozers, or the like with scraper plates or ploughshare-like elementsLevelling devices
  • E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
  • E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives

100.

WORK VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM AND WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2025003743
Publication Number 2025/204156
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-02-05
Publication Date 2025-10-02
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kawasaki, Shinpei

Abstract

A control system 1 of a work vehicle comprises: an image-capture device 128 for capturing an image of a site where construction is performed by a work vehicle provided with a work machine; a communication device 129 for transmitting the image captured by the image-capture device 128 to a remote operation room from which the work vehicle is remotely operated; a display control unit 221 for displaying the image on a display device 200 provided in the remote operation room; a transmission status detection unit 11 for detecting the transmission status of data between the work vehicle and the remote operation room; a work state detection unit 12 for detecting the work state of the work vehicle; a work continuation determination unit 15 for determining whether to continue work of the work vehicle on the basis of the transmission status and the work state; and a work machine control unit 17 for performing control to cause the work vehicle to continue the work when it is determined by the work continuation determination unit 15 that the work is to be continued.

IPC Classes  ?

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