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1.

DRIVE CONTROL DEVICE FOR ROTATING WORK MACHINE AND ROTATING WORK MACHINE PROVIDED WITH SAME

      
Application Number 18860925
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-28
First Publication Date 2025-09-25
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ono, Yohei
  • Fujita, Yuichiro
  • Kawamoto, Masahiro
  • Yumoto, Natsuki
  • Koiwai, Kazushige

Abstract

A drive control apparatus for a slewing-type working machine includes: a compensation control valve between a hydraulic pump and a first actuator that has an adjustable opening degree for changing a flow rate of hydraulic oil to be supplied from the hydraulic pump to the first actuator; a slewing manipulation device that receives a slewing manipulation for actuating a slewing motor; a first manipulation device that receives a first manipulation for actuating the first actuator; and a controller that adjusts, during a combined manipulation of the first manipulation and the slewing manipulation, the opening degree of the compensation control valve to cause an actual slewing acceleration to reach a target slewing acceleration according to a manipulation amount of the slewing manipulation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/12 - Slewing or traversing gears
  • E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
  • E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives
  • F15B 13/02 - Fluid distribution or supply devices characterised by their adaptation to the control of servomotors
  • F15B 15/18 - Combined units comprising both motor and pump

2.

WORK MACHINE CONTROL DEVICE, WORK MACHINE, EXTERNAL DEVICE, WORK MACHINE SYSTEM, AND WORKABILITY IMPROVEMENT METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025000657
Publication Number 2025/192005
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-10
Publication Date 2025-09-18
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Miyazaki, Ryunosuke

Abstract

A work machine control device (40) is provided with a controller (50) that performs prescribed control for making it possible to acquire the position information on a work target position (TP) at a work site when the position information on the work target position (TP) cannot be acquired on the basis of work site information which is information related to the work site and is inputted from a position information acquisition device (20).

IPC Classes  ?

3.

WORK MACHINE SAFETY DEVICE

      
Application Number 18860188
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-02
First Publication Date 2025-09-18
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kojima, Yuki

Abstract

A safety device is capable of stably performing safety control for a work machine. The safety device comprises a position information acquisition part and a control part. The position information acquisition part periodically acquires position information on a position of a detection object around the work machine. The control part performs the safety control corresponding to current information when the current information is varied from previous information in a direction of approaching the work machine, executes a control change inhibition of inhibiting the safety control from being changed in response to the variation in the position information when a change inhibition condition including that the current information is varied from the previous information in a direction of separating from the work machine is satisfied, and releases the control change inhibition when a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the control change inhibition.

IPC Classes  ?

4.

CONSTRUCTION MACHINE

      
Application Number 18862756
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-19
First Publication Date 2025-09-18
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kinoshita, Akira
  • Nakashima, Shota

Abstract

A construction machine includes a portable key, a body frame, a cabin, a transmitter disposed inside the cabin, and a controller. The portable key receives a first signal transmitted from the transmitter and transmits a second signal to the controller. The cabin includes a pair of cabin inner side walls and a cabin outer side wall disposed across an inner space of the cabin, the cabin outer side wall provided with an entrance. The transmitter is attached to the cabin inner side wall. The cabin inner side walls is a side wall closer to the widthwise center line of the body frame than the cabin outer side wall.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/08 - SuperstructuresSupports for superstructures
  • E02F 9/16 - Cabins, platforms, or the like for the driver
  • E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices

5.

DATA PROCESSING DEVICE FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2024040843
Publication Number 2025/191935
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-18
Publication Date 2025-09-18
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okimoto, Sho
  • Kozui, Masatoshi
  • Kawamoto, Masahiro
  • Kishi, Hiromu
  • Okada, Tomofumi

Abstract

Provided is a data processing device for a work machine, said data processing device being capable of efficiently processing data that relates to the surrounding environment of a work site in accordance with a prescribed processing condition, while securing an effective amount of data. A data processing device (50) comprises: a data acquisition unit that acquires unprocessed data which is three-dimensional data indicating the shape of a work site; and a control unit that can generate processed data to be used in the work of the work machine, by performing prescribed volume reduction processing on the unprocessed data acquired by the data acquisition unit, and can determine, on the basis of at least one item of data processing information, whether it is necessary to perform the volume reduction processing.

IPC Classes  ?

6.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, REMOTE OPERATION SYSTEM, REMOTE OPERATION DEVICE, REMOTE OPERATION TARGET, EXTERNAL APPARATUS, PROGRAM, AND NETWORK MANAGEMENT METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025008688
Publication Number 2025/192498
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-10
Publication Date 2025-09-18
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishikawa, Satoshi
  • Hirose, Ryuichi
  • Matsuda, Yuya

Abstract

An information processing device (10) for network management that includes a plurality of remote operation devices (30) and a plurality of remote operation targets (20) as management targets is configured to: reserve, on the basis of a time request, a connection between one remote operation device (30) and one remote operation target (20) that are combined on the basis of a combination request; and perform connection processing for connecting the one remote operation device (30) and the one remote operation target (20) in accordance with a reserved start time.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom

7.

WORK MACHINE CONTROL DEVICE, WORK MACHINE, EXTERNAL DEVICE, WORK MACHINE SYSTEM, PROGRAM, AND SEDIMENT MOVEMENT AMOUNT DETERMINATION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024043845
Publication Number 2025/182241
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-11
Publication Date 2025-09-04
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okada, Tomofumi
  • Kawamoto, Masahiro
  • Okimoto, Sho
  • Kozui, Masatoshi
  • Kishi, Hiromu

Abstract

This work machine control device (50) is a control device (40) for a work machine (100) that automatically performs sediment supply work for repeating a series of operations in which sediment is excavated by a bucket (6) at an excavation target (ET), the bucket (6) holding the sediment is moved toward a construction target (WT), and the sediment is released from the bucket (6) to the construction target (WT). The work machine control device (40) includes a controller (50) that uses a change rate of the sediment to convert a target construction volume (V1), which is a target value for the volume of the sediment at the construction target (WT), into a total target movement amount (V3), which is the total amount for the volume of sediment to be moved from the excavation target (ET) toward the construction target (WT) in the sediment supply work.

IPC Classes  ?

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

8.

REMOTE OPERATION SUPPORT SYSTEM AND REMOTE OPERATION SUPPORT METHOD

      
Application Number 18721261
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-21
First Publication Date 2025-08-28
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sasaki, Hitoshi
  • Fujiwara, Yusuke
  • Ueda, Kazuhiro

Abstract

A remote operation support system and method that can improve spatial recognition accuracy by an operator who remotely operates work machine is provided. A captured image representing a sight around work machine (40) is captured by an imaging device (412b) mounted on the work machine (40). A synthetic image is generated by superimposing an index image representing an index member positioned in a cab (454) (operator's room) of the work machine (40) in a pseudo manner on the captured image. The synthetic image is displayed on a remote output interface (220) of a remote operation device (20) that allows remote operation of the work machine (40).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
  • G06T 3/40 - Scaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting

9.

HYDRAULIC DRIVE DEVICE AND WORK MACHINE HAVING SAME

      
Application Number JP2025001598
Publication Number 2025/177747
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-20
Publication Date 2025-08-28
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ueda, Koji

Abstract

The present invention reduces the influence of pump flow rate control in a hydraulic drive device on work accuracy. This hydraulic drive device comprises: a variable displacement hydraulic pump (40B); first and second actuators (48, 44) that receive supply of hydraulic oil from the hydraulic pump (40B); first and second operation devices (68, 64) to which first and second operations for the first and second actuators (48, 44) are applied, respectively; and a controller (80) that performs pump flow rate control. The pump flow rate control includes: increasing the pump flow rate in response to an increase in each of first and second operation amounts; and, when a combined operation in which the first operation and the second operation are applied is performed, reducing the responsiveness of the pump flow rate to changes in the first operation amount to a greater degree as the second operation amount decreases.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 11/16 - Servomotor systems without provision for follow-up action with two or more servomotors
  • E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives
  • F15B 11/00 - Servomotor systems without provision for follow-up action
  • F15B 11/20 - Servomotor systems without provision for follow-up action with two or more servomotors controlling several interacting or sequentially-operating members

10.

VIDEO SWITCHING COMPUTER, OBSERVATION DEVICE, VIDEO SWITCHING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2025004976
Publication Number 2025/177960
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-02-14
Publication Date 2025-08-28
Owner
  • JIZAIE INC. (Japan)
  • KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakagawa, Junki
  • Ohta, Tomotaka
  • Nakano, Tomu
  • Miura, Kouki
  • Koiwai, Kazushige
  • Kamimura, Yusuke
  • Noboridate, Akira
  • Tanaka, Kiyokazu
  • Uesugi, Kazuhiro
  • Ihara, Shunya

Abstract

A video switching computer (1) performs the following: receiving the degree of importance of videos; setting display ranks for the videos on the basis of the received degree of importance; giving an instruction to observation devices (2) corresponding to the respective videos such that the quality of the videos are set on the basis of the display ranks; acquiring, from the observation devices (2), videos having the image quality set by the observation device (2); and causing a terminal (3) to output the acquired videos in accordance with the display ranks.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • G06T 7/80 - Analysis of captured images to determine intrinsic or extrinsic camera parameters, i.e. camera calibration
  • H04N 21/24 - Monitoring of processes or resources, e.g. monitoring of server load, available bandwidth or upstream requests
  • H04N 21/2662 - Controlling the complexity of the video stream, e.g. by scaling the resolution or bitrate of the video stream based on the client capabilities
  • H04N 23/60 - Control of cameras or camera modules
  • H04N 23/63 - Control of cameras or camera modules by using electronic viewfinders
  • H04N 23/66 - Remote control of cameras or camera parts, e.g. by remote control devices

11.

WORK MACHINE SAFETY DEVICE

      
Application Number 18857223
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-02
First Publication Date 2025-08-28
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kojima, Yuki

Abstract

Provided is a safety device capable of outputting an alarm at a preferred frequency based on the presence/absence of a detection object around a work machine. The safety device comprises a detection part, an alarm device, an operation detector and a control part. The detection part detects the detection objects present around the work machine. The alarm device outputs an alarm. The operation detector detects a target operation amount, which is the magnitude of an alarm target operation. The control part makes the alarm device output an operation alarm only when a detection object is present in an alarm area set around the work machine and the target operation amount exceeds a preset allowable operation amount, and stops the output of the operation alarm regardless of the presence/absence of the detection object when the target operation amount is equal to or less than the allowable operation amount.

IPC Classes  ?

12.

AUTOMATIC DRIVING SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number 18702421
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-11
First Publication Date 2025-08-14
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Noda, Daisuke
  • Akiyama, Masaki

Abstract

An automatic operation system providing high followability to a target speed, includes a map generation part, a map complementation part and a manipulated variable output part. The map generation part generates a map indicating the relationship between a motion speed of a work device and a manipulated variable detected by a manipulated-variable detection device. The map complementation part complements the map, when the maximum value of the manipulated variable of the map is less than the maximum manipulated variable, to render the maximum value equal to the maximum manipulated variable. The manipulated variable output part generates the manipulated variable for automatic operation based on the target speed and the complemented map and inputs the manipulated variable to a driving device.

IPC Classes  ?

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

13.

CRANE CONTROL DEVICE AND CRANE

      
Application Number JP2025003556
Publication Number 2025/169907
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-02-04
Publication Date 2025-08-14
Owner
  • KABUSHIKI KAISHA KOBE SEIKO SHO (KOBE STEEL, LTD.) (Japan)
  • KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sugano, Naoki
  • Inada, Keiko
  • Obara, Kazuya
  • Kurotsu, Hitoshi
  • Oka, Takahiro
  • Kitazumi, Naoya

Abstract

This control device executes drive control of a turning drive unit so as to satisfy a prescribed acceleration condition when the lateral acceleration in the circumferential direction of a suspended load support part of a crane becomes equal to or lower than the maximum allowable lateral acceleration. The maximum allowable lateral acceleration is set on the basis of the ratio of a maximum allowable lateral load in the circumferential direction of the suspended load support part with respect to a strength allowable weight in a first work radius range in which the strength allowable weight is smaller than a stability allowable weight, and is set on the basis of the ratio of the maximum allowable lateral load in the circumferential direction of the suspended load support part with respect to the stability allowable weight in a second work radius range in which the stability allowable weight is smaller than the strength allowable weight.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B66C 23/94 - Safety gear for limiting slewing movements
  • B66C 23/42 - Cranes comprising essentially a beam, boom or triangular structure acting as a cantilever and mounted for translatory or swinging movements in vertical or horizontal planes or a combination of such movements, e.g. jib cranes, derricks or tower cranes specially adapted for use in particular locations or for particular purposes mounted on road or rail vehiclesManually-movable jib cranes for use in workshopsFloating cranes with jibs of adjustable configuration, e.g. foldable
  • B66C 23/90 - Devices for indicating or limiting lifting movement

14.

WORK MACHINE CONTROL DEVICE, WORK MACHINE, EXTERNAL DEVICE FOR WORK MACHINE, WORK MACHINE SYSTEM, AND POSITION CORRECTION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024045530
Publication Number 2025/164160
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-23
Publication Date 2025-08-07
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ono, Yohei
  • Noda, Daisuke

Abstract

A work machine (100) comprises: a machine body; a mobile unit (14) the relative position of which with respect to the machine body can be changed; and a site information acquisition unit (20) that is attached to the mobile unit (14) and that acquires information on a work site. A work machine control device (40) comprises a controller (50) that corrects the position of the site information acquisition unit (20) using: first position information correlated with the position of the site information acquisition unit (20) when the mobile unit (14) is disposed at a first position (Pa); and second position information correlated with the position of the site information acquisition unit (20) when the mobile unit (14) is disposed at a second position (Px) different from the first position (Pa).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • E02F 9/16 - Cabins, platforms, or the like for the driver

15.

WORK SITE SIMULATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2025001217
Publication Number 2025/164338
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-16
Publication Date 2025-08-07
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shimazu, Yasuhiko
  • Sekizuka, Ryota

Abstract

Provided is a work site simulation system provided with a computer (20). The computer (20) sets a partial region of a site model (M11), which is shape information of a work site S, as a selected region, and converts the site model (M11) within the selected region into a changeable model (M15). The changeable model (M15) is shape information on which modification processing by the computer (20) is permitted. The modification processing includes at least one of deformation, movement, addition, and deletion. The computer (20) limits the modification processing for the site model (M11) to a greater extent than the modification processing permitted to be performed on the changeable model (M15).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
  • E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • G06F 3/04815 - Interaction with a metaphor-based environment or interaction object displayed as three-dimensional, e.g. changing the user viewpoint with respect to the environment or object
  • G06F 3/04845 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range for image manipulation, e.g. dragging, rotation, expansion or change of colour
  • G06T 19/20 - Editing of 3D images, e.g. changing shapes or colours, aligning objects or positioning parts
  • G09B 9/00 - Simulators for teaching or training purposes
  • G09B 19/00 - Teaching not covered by other main groups of this subclass

16.

TRAVEL DEVICE SUSPENSION TOOL AND TRAVEL DEVICE HOISTING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2025000294
Publication Number 2025/150500
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-08
Publication Date 2025-07-17
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujiki, Ryota
  • Tatakawa, Hiroo
  • Yoneda, Yusuke
  • Takeyama, Kenji
  • Awa, Hidehiro
  • Ikeda, Hirotoshi
  • Yamamoto, Daijiro

Abstract

A travel device suspension tool (50) for hoisting a travel device (11) of a construction machine (100) comprises at least one suspension tool body (60) having a fixing part detachably fixed to the travel device (11), and at least one movable member (70) having an attachment part (71) for attaching the suspension device (200) and supported by the suspension tool body (60), The movable member (70) being configured so as to be able to be displaced with respect to the suspension tool body (60) between a single hoisting position (P1), which is a position for hoisting the travel device suspension tool (50) alone, and a travel device hoisting position (P2), which is a position for hoisting the travel device suspension tool (50) and the travel device (11).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B66C 1/62 - Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting, lowering, or hauling gear of cranes, or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting forces to articles or groups of articles by mechanical means comprising article-engaging members of a shape complementary to that of the articles to be handled
  • B66C 1/24 - Single members engaging the loads from one side only
  • B66C 1/66 - Load-engaging elements or devices attached to lifting, lowering, or hauling gear of cranes, or adapted for connection therewith for transmitting forces to articles or groups of articles by mechanical means comprising article-engaging members of a shape complementary to that of the articles to be handled for engaging holes, recesses, or abutments on articles specially provided for facilitating handling thereof

17.

Kink preventing device

      
Application Number 29772964
Grant Number D1082875
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-05
First Publication Date 2025-07-08
Grant Date 2025-07-08
Owner Kobe Steel, Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shimozawa, Ryota
  • Ujino, Satoshi
  • Sato, Koji

18.

WORK ASSISTANCE SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024042403
Publication Number 2025/142312
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-29
Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawamoto, Masafumi
  • Tanaka, Hidenori
  • Yoshihara, Hideo
  • Fujita, Tsuguhito

Abstract

A work assistance system (1) assists work of a work machine (10) having a machine body (10a) and an attachment (15). The work assistance system (1) comprises an attachment operation lever (35a) and a controller (50). The attachment (15) is operatively attached to the machine body (10a) and performs work. The attachment operation lever (35a) receives input of an operation for operating the attachment (15). The controller (50) determines an offset amount (O) according to the amount of lever operation input to the attachment operation lever (35a).

IPC Classes  ?

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

19.

ROTATION CONTROL DEVICE OF WORK MACHINE AND WORK MACHINE EQUIPPED WITH SAME

      
Application Number 18851180
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-27
First Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Okubo, Masaki

Abstract

A slewing control device is used for a crane that includes an upper slewing body, a lower travelling body, a slewing drive unit, and an attachment. A controller in the slewing control device enables the slewing drive unit to operate based on feedforward control to slew the upper slewing body at a target slewing speed. The controller generates a corrected command signal by correcting a reference command signal set in advance in response to a predetermined target slewing speed, based on information about a variation factor causing the slewing speed to vary. The controller inputs the corrected command signal to the slewing drive unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B66C 13/44 - Electrical transmitters
  • B66C 13/16 - Applications of indicating, registering, or weighing devices
  • B66C 13/46 - Position indicators for suspended loads or for crane elements
  • B66C 23/86 - Slewing gear hydraulically actuated

20.

HOOK POSITION CALCULATION DEVICE

      
Application Number 18846131
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-09
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sakurai, Hitoshi
  • Terauchi, Kenichi
  • Sasai, Shintaro
  • Takeya, Yoshihito

Abstract

A storage unit stores hoisting height error information about a hoisting height error associated with magnitude of a derricking angle of an attachment and magnitude of a lifting load. The hoisting height error is the difference between a hoisting height calculation value and an actual hoisting height of a hook. An arithmetic unit calculates a hoisting height calculation value based on a derricking angle detection value that is the derricking angle detected by an attachment angle sensor and a winding amount detection value that is a winding amount detected by a winding amount sensor. The arithmetic unit uses the hoisting height error information to determine a hoisting height error corresponding value that is the hoisting height error corresponding to the derricking angle detection value and a lifting load detection value, and corrects the hoisting height calculation value based on the determined hoisting height error corresponding value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B66C 13/46 - Position indicators for suspended loads or for crane elements
  • B66C 13/08 - Auxiliary devices for controlling movements of suspended loads, or for preventing cable slack for depositing loads in desired attitudes or positions

21.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOVING CARBON DEPOSIT AT ELECTRIC HEATING SYSTEM IN A DIRECT REDUCTION PLANT UTILIZING HYDROGEN

      
Application Number 18922572
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-22
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner Midrex Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Michishita, Haruyasu
  • Hatakeyama, Taiji

Abstract

A direct reduction method and system including an electric heater system adapted to heat a reduction gas and a shaft furnace adapted to receive and utilize the heated reduction gas and one or more of a carbonaceous gas and/or material to produce the direct reduced iron containing carbon, including: providing the reduction gas to an electric heating elements of the electric heater system to heat the reduction gas; stopping the providing the reduction gas; and providing a hydrogen gas or a hydrogen gas with added steam to remove carbon deposition from the electric heating elements of the electric heater system while continuing to heat the reduction gas such that the direct reduced iron production including carbon is not interrupted.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C21B 13/02 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes in shaft furnaces
  • C21B 13/00 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes

22.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOVING CARBON DEPOSIT AT ELECTRIC HEATING SYSTEM IN A DIRECT REDUCTION PLANT UTILIZING HYDROGEN OR NATURAL GAS

      
Application Number US2024052711
Publication Number 2025/128211
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-24
Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner MIDREX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Michishita, Haruyasu
  • Hatakeyama, Taiji

Abstract

A direct reduction method and system including an electric heater system adapted to heat a reduction gas and a shaft furnace adapted to receive and utilize the heated reduction gas and one or more of a carbonaceous gas and/or material to produce the direct reduced iron containing carbon, including: providing the reduction gas to an electric heating elements of the electric heater system to heat the reduction gas; stopping the providing the reduction gas; and providing a hydrogen gas or a hydrogen gas with added steam to remove carbon deposition from the electric heating elements of the electric heater system while continuing to heat the reduction gas such that the direct reduced iron production including carbon is not interrupted.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C21B 13/02 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes in shaft furnaces
  • C21B 13/00 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes
  • C21B 13/14 - Multi-stage processes

23.

AUTOMATIC LOADING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 19056558
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-18
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Noda, Daisuke

Abstract

A controller is installed in a work machine and configured to perform loading control based on a detection result of a position detection unit. An external system is arrangeable outside the work machine and communicable with the controller. The external system is configured to output a loading control start signal for starting the loading control. The controller starts the loading control on condition that the loading control start signal has been input from the external system to the controller.

IPC Classes  ?

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

24.

WORKING MACHINE, DEGRADATION DETECTION DEVICE FOR OXIDATION CATALYST, DEGRADATION DETECTION METHOD FOR OXIDATION CATALYST, AND DEGRADATION DETECTION PROGRAM FOR OXIDATION CATALYST

      
Application Number 18842122
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-28
First Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hamamoto, Ryo
  • Endo, Kazuomi
  • Nakagawa, Tomohiro

Abstract

A working machine, an oxidation catalyst degradation detection device, an oxidation catalyst degradation detection method, and an oxidation catalyst degradation detection program are provided, which enable a suitable detection of a degradation of an oxidation catalyst. A working machine includes a temperature detecting device for detecting a temperature between an oxidation catalyst and a filter, and a controller. The controller calculates an average of temperatures detected by the temperature detecting device in a regeneration processing of the filter, and calculates a degradation degree of the oxidation catalyst on the basis of the calculated average.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
  • 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 9/08 - SuperstructuresSupports for superstructures
  • 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

25.

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2024039573
Publication Number 2025/115549
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-07
Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kawamoto, Masahiro

Abstract

Provided is a control system with which it is possible to suppress any deviation between a target route and the actual movement of a controlled object included in a work machine. This control system comprises an actuator that moves a controlled object, and a controller. The controller is configured to control the actuator so as to move the controlled object in accordance with a target trajectory including information pertaining to a target route and a target speed, calculate a required capacity required for the actuator to move the controlled object in accordance with the target trajectory, and change the target speed to a revised target speed without changing the target route in cases in which the required capacity is outside of an actuator capacity range. The revised target speed is a speed at which the capacity required for the actuator to move the controlled object at the revised target speed falls within the actuator capacity range.

IPC Classes  ?

26.

AUTOMATIC DRIVING INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AUTOMATIC DRIVING SYSTEM, AUTOMATIC DRIVING METHOD, AND AUTOMATIC DRIVING PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024035526
Publication Number 2025/109881
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-03
Publication Date 2025-05-30
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Noda, Daisuke
  • Noboridate, Akira
  • Obata, Soshi
  • Miyazaki, Ryunosuke
  • Sako, Mikiya

Abstract

An automatic driving information processing device (200) is an information processing device for automatic driving of a work machine (100). The automatic driving information processing device (200) comprises: a display unit (223) for displaying a work site image, which is an image of a work site; and a controller (222) for controlling the display unit (223). The controller (222) executes processing for changing the viewpoint of the work site image in accordance with a plurality of preset operation steps included in the work at the work site.

IPC Classes  ?

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

27.

METHOD AND SYSTEM TO PRODUCE A DIRECT REDUCED IRON PRODUCT WITH MULTIPLE CARBON LEVELS FROM A SINGLE SHAFT FURNACE

      
Application Number US2024054500
Publication Number 2025/111134
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-05
Publication Date 2025-05-30
Owner MIDREX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Brooks, Stephen
  • Montague, Stephen, C.
  • Hatakeyama, Taiji

Abstract

A method and system for producing a direct reduced iron product, including: generating hot direct reduced iron in a shaft furnace; receiving the hot direct reduced iron in a feed-leg downstream of the shaft furnace; and adding carbon to the hot direct reduced iron in the feed-leg downstream of the shaft furnace to form the direct reduced iron product. The process may further include receiving and briquetting the hot direct reduced iron with the carbon added to form the direct reduced iron product. The process may further include receiving the hot direct reduced iron in an additional (optionally parallel) feed-leg downstream of the shaft furnace and adding other carbon (in a different amount) to the hot direct reduced iron in the additional feed-leg downstream of the shaft furnace to form an additional direct reduced iron product having a different carbon content, using the same stream of hot direct reduced iron.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C21B 13/02 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes in shaft furnaces
  • C21B 13/00 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes
  • C21B 13/10 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes in hearth-type furnaces
  • C21B 13/08 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes in rotary furnaces

28.

WORK MACHINE, EXTERNAL MANAGEMENT DEVICE, WORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, WORK MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND WORK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024034172
Publication Number 2025/109862
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-25
Publication Date 2025-05-30
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Noda, Daisuke
  • Noboridate, Akira
  • Yumoto, Natsuki
  • Miyazaki, Ryunosuke
  • Obata, Soshi
  • Hama, Ryota
  • Mori, Daiki
  • Maeda, Akane

Abstract

A work machine (100) comprises a controller (20) that switches, on the basis of an external instruction from an external management device (200), a remote operation mode in which remote operation is permitted, a teaching mode in which the remote operation is permitted and teaching data corresponding to the remote operation is acquired, and an automatic operation mode in which automatic operation using the teaching data is permitted.

IPC Classes  ?

29.

ELECTRIC GAS HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD IN A DIRECT REDUCTION PLANT UTILIZING HYDROGEN OR NATURAL GAS

      
Application Number US2024052705
Publication Number 2025/111098
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-24
Publication Date 2025-05-30
Owner MIDREX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Michishita, Haruyasu
  • Hatakeyama, Taiji

Abstract

Direct reduction systems and methods utilize a direct reduction shaft furnace to reduce the iron oxide with a reduction gas received from a reduction/recycle gas loop. An electric gas heating system disposed in the reduction/recycle gas loop heats up the reduction gas with make-up hydrogen and/or natural gas before introducing to the shaft furnace. The gas heating system includes, in sequence, a primary gas heating unit utilizing a direct or indirect heating mechanism to first heat the reduction gas to a temperature below 600°C or above 700°C to avoid carbon deposition in the gas heating system and a secondary gas heating unit utilizing a direct heating mechanism to second heat the reduction gas to the temperature between 900°C and 1100°C.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C21B 13/02 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes in shaft furnaces
  • C21B 13/00 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes
  • C21B 13/14 - Multi-stage processes

30.

ROPE INSPECTION DEVICE AND WORK MACHINE EQUIPPED WITH SAME

      
Application Number 18842098
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-26
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Maedo, Teppei
  • Nakayama, Hiroki
  • Kudara, Kazufumi
  • Ogawa, Youhei

Abstract

A rope inspection device is capable of accurately detecting deterioration of a rope used in a work machine. The rope inspection device is attached to a crane having a machine body that includes a backstop, a boom capable of rising/lowering relative to the machine body, a winch, and a rope that is led out from the winch. The rope inspection device includes a rope inspection unit capable of inspecting the deterioration state of the rope, and a support unit attached to the machine body, the support unit supporting the rope inspection unit so that the rope inspection unit is able to follow the movement of the rope.

IPC Classes  ?

31.

Control device for construction machine and construction machine equipped with same

      
Application Number 18839103
Grant Number 12398537
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-16
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Grant Date 2025-08-26
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kamada, Masashi
  • Kawamoto, Masahiro

Abstract

A control device includes a rotational speed detection unit and a control unit. The control unit executes each of: feedforward control of calculating a load torque speed of an engine based on a discharge amount commanded for a hydraulic pump, and correcting a target rotational speed in accordance with at least the load torque speed; and feedback control of correcting the target rotational speed in accordance with a deviation between the target rotational speed of the engine and a rotational speed detected by the rotational speed detection unit.

IPC Classes  ?

32.

SHEAVE DEVICE RETRACTING AND UNFOLDING METHOD

      
Application Number 18841724
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-09
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Eto, Takao
  • Miya, Eiji
  • Shimizu, Tadahiro

Abstract

A sheave device retracting and unfolding step includes winding and unwinding a rope by a winch, with a lifting side sheave device lifted by an assist crane. A tension information detecting step includes detecting rope state information on the rope when the sheave device retracting and unfolding step is performed. A tension information using step includes performing at least one of notification to a worker and drive control of the winch based on the rope state information detected in the tension information detecting step

IPC Classes  ?

  • B66C 23/82 - Luffing gear
  • B66C 23/42 - Cranes comprising essentially a beam, boom or triangular structure acting as a cantilever and mounted for translatory or swinging movements in vertical or horizontal planes or a combination of such movements, e.g. jib cranes, derricks or tower cranes specially adapted for use in particular locations or for particular purposes mounted on road or rail vehiclesManually-movable jib cranes for use in workshopsFloating cranes with jibs of adjustable configuration, e.g. foldable
  • B66C 23/90 - Devices for indicating or limiting lifting movement

33.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO PRODUCE HIGH QUALITY SYNGAS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF DIRECT REDUCED IRON (DRI) WHILE MAINTAINING HIGH ENERGY EFFICIENCY

      
Application Number 18903080
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-01
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner Midrex Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hughes, Gregory Darel
  • Astoria, Todd Michael
  • Khajeh, Afsaneh

Abstract

A method and system for producing synthesis gas for the production of direct reduced iron in a direct reduction shaft furnace, including: preheating cold feed gas in a heater to form hot feed gas; adding preheated external hydrogen gas to the hot feed gas downstream of the heater; feeding the hot feed gas and the preheated external hydrogen added to the hot feed gas to a reformer; and reforming the hot feed gas and the preheated external hydrogen added to the hot feed gas in the reformer to form the synthesis gas. The method and system also include feeding the synthesis gas to a bustle of the direct reduction shaft furnace for the production of the direct reduced iron in the direct reduction shaft furnace. The method may include adding preheated external hydrogen gas to the synthesis gas downstream of the reformer and upstream of the direct reduction shaft furnace.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C01B 3/02 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen
  • C21B 13/00 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes

34.

METHOD AND SYSTEM TO PRODUCE A DIRECT REDUCED IRON PRODUCT WITH MULTIPLE CARBON LEVELS FROM A SINGLE SHAFT FURNACE

      
Application Number 18934356
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-01
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner Midrex Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Brooks, Stephen
  • Montague, Stephen C.
  • Hatakeyama, Taiji

Abstract

A method and system for producing a direct reduced iron product, including: generating hot direct reduced iron in a shaft furnace; receiving the hot direct reduced iron in a feed-leg downstream of the shaft furnace; and adding carbon to the hot direct reduced iron in the feed-leg downstream of the shaft furnace to form the direct reduced iron product. The process may further include receiving and briquetting the hot direct reduced iron with the carbon added to form the direct reduced iron product. The process may further include receiving the hot direct reduced iron in an additional (optionally parallel) feed-leg downstream of the shaft furnace and adding other carbon (in a different amount) to the hot direct reduced iron in the additional feed-leg downstream of the shaft furnace to form an additional direct reduced iron product having a different carbon content, using the same stream of hot direct reduced iron.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C21B 13/14 - Multi-stage processes
  • C21B 13/02 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes in shaft furnaces

35.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO PRODUCE HIGH QUALITY SYNGAS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF DIRECT REDUCED IRON (DRI) WHILE MAINTAINING HIGH ENERGY EFFICIENCY

      
Application Number US2024049713
Publication Number 2025/106172
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-03
Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner MIDREX TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Hughes, Gregory, Darel
  • Astoria, Todd, Michael
  • Khajeh, Afsaneh

Abstract

A method and system for producing synthesis gas for the production of direct reduced iron in a direct reduction shaft furnace, including: preheating cold feed gas in a heater to form hot feed gas; adding preheated external hydrogen gas to the hot feed gas downstream of the heater; feeding the hot feed gas and the preheated external hydrogen added to the hot feed gas to a reformer; and reforming the hot feed gas and the preheated external hydrogen added to the hot feed gas in the reformer to form the synthesis gas. The method and system also include feeding the synthesis gas to a bustle of the direct reduction shaft furnace for the production of the direct reduced iron in the direct reduction shaft furnace. The method may include adding preheated external hydrogen gas to the synthesis gas downstream of the reformer and upstream of the direct reduction shaft furnace.

IPC Classes  ?

36.

AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM, AUTHENTICATION METHOD, AND AUTHENTICATION PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18841418
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-16
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hamamoto, Ryo
  • Endo, Kazuomi

Abstract

A first mover includes a request information transmission section. The request information transmission section transmits request information to a second mover through wireless communication. The request information indicates a request for a signature to be affixed on specific information. The second mover includes a signing part and a response information transmission section. The signing part affixes the signature onto the specific information when the request information is received from the first mover. The response information transmission section is configured to transmit a certificate including the specific information affixed with the signature to the first mover through wireless communication.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 12/069 - Authentication using certificates or pre-shared keys
  • H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system

37.

ELECTRIC GAS HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD IN A DIRECT REDUCTION PLANT UTILIZING HYDROGEN OR NATURAL GAS

      
Application Number 18922541
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-22
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner Midrex Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Michishita, Haruyasu
  • Hatakeyama, Taiji

Abstract

Direct reduction systems and methods utilize a direct reduction shaft furnace to reduce the iron oxide with a reduction gas received from a reduction/recycle gas loop. An electric gas heating system disposed in the reduction/recycle gas loop heats up the reduction gas with make-up hydrogen and/or natural gas before introducing to the shaft furnace. The gas heating system includes, in sequence, a primary gas heating unit utilizing a direct or indirect heating mechanism to first heat the reduction gas to a temperature below 600° C. or above 700° C. to avoid carbon deposition in the gas heating system and a secondary gas heating unit utilizing a direct heating mechanism to second heat the reduction gas to the temperature between 900° C. and 1100° C.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C21B 13/00 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes
  • C21B 13/02 - Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes in shaft furnaces

38.

HYDRAULIC PUMP UNIT AND WORK MACHINE PROVIDED WITH HYDRAULIC PUMP UNIT

      
Application Number JP2024037220
Publication Number 2025/105111
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-18
Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ueta, Toshiro
  • Sako, Toshihiro

Abstract

A hydraulic pump unit (17) comprises: a pump body (34) having an air vent port (52) for discharging air accumulated in an internal space to the outside; an electric motor (32) disposed vertically above the pump body (34) and connected to the pump body (34) so as to be capable of transmitting power; a tank (38) connected to the pump body (34) via a suction pipe (44); and an external pipe (56) directly connecting the air vent port (52) and the suction pipe (44).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 1/26 - Supply reservoir or sump assemblies
  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups

39.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2024039791
Publication Number 2025/105298
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-08
Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ueta, Toshiro
  • Sako, Toshihiro

Abstract

A work machine 1 includes: a battery device 70; an electric motor 30 that is driven by the battery device 70; and a hydraulic pump 40 that is disposed above or below the electric motor 30 and that is driven by the electric motor 30.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups
  • E02F 9/18 - Counterweights
  • F15B 15/08 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit

40.

WORK MACHINE TARGET OPERATION SETTING SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024035445
Publication Number 2025/094583
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-03
Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yumoto, Natsuki
  • Noda, Daisuke
  • Munemasa, Yoshiki

Abstract

A work machine target operation setting system (1) comprises a machine body (10a), an inclination detection device (21b), an attachment (15), and a controller (30). The controller (30) determines, on the basis of the inclination of the machine body (10a) detected by the inclination detection device (21b), whether the machine body (10a) is in a raised state in which the machine body (10a) is raised relative to a ground surface. When a target operation change condition set by the controller (30) is satisfied, the controller (30) performs a target operation change process. The target operation change process involves changing a target operation so as to reduce the inclination of the machine body (10a). The target operation change condition includes that the machine body (10a) is in the raised state.

IPC Classes  ?

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

41.

OPERATION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2024035454
Publication Number 2025/094584
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-03
Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mori, Daiki
  • Ito, Masaru
  • Otani, Masaki
  • Hama, Ryota
  • Matsuda, Yuya

Abstract

A remote control device (100) for a work machine is provided with: a seat device (40) on which an operator can sit; an inclination drive unit (50) capable of inclining the seat device in accordance with an inclination angle of the work machine within a preset inclination angle range; and a notification unit that outputs first notification information to the operator when the inclination angle of the work machine is greater than a first threshold angle set corresponding to the maximum angle of the inclination angle range.

IPC Classes  ?

42.

WORK MACHINE AND SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR INFORMATION ACQUISITION DEVICE FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2024036645
Publication Number 2025/094655
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-15
Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sawada, Yusuke
  • Mitani, Tomotaka
  • Ochi, Tomohiko

Abstract

Provided is a work machine (10) of which the height can be reduced without removing information acquisition devices (S1-S3). The work machine (10) comprises holding parts (51-53) connected to an upper turning body (30), and a support member (54) that supports the information acquisition devices (S1-S3) while being held by the holding parts (51-53). The holding parts (51-53) selectively hold the support member (54) at an upper position and a lower position lower than the upper position.

IPC Classes  ?

43.

REMOTE OPERATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND REMOTE OPERATION PROCESSING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18836414
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-24
First Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sasaki, Hitoshi
  • Yamazaki, Yoichiro

Abstract

A remote operation processing device capable of, by determining an image-pickup angle so that the image-pickup direction of an image-pickup device 322 is oriented to a target object to be visually confirmed by an operator, and controlling the image-pickup angle of the image-pickup device 322, obtaining an appropriate image-pickup field of view. The remote operation processing device 100 supports a remote operation of a working machine 300 using a remote operation device 200, and controls the image-pickup angle of an image-pickup device 322 arranged in the working machine to be remotely operated. The remote operation processing device 100 acquires positions of an attachment 344 included in the working machine 300 during work, stores the positions as target sets of coordinate values P, and controls the image-pickup angle of the image-pickup device 322 based on distribution of the target sets of coordinate values P.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B66C 13/46 - Position indicators for suspended loads or for crane elements
  • B66C 13/40 - Applications of devices for transmitting control pulsesApplications of remote control devices
  • G05D 1/224 - Output arrangements on the remote controller, e.g. displays, haptics or speakers
  • G05D 105/05 - Specific applications of the controlled vehicles for soil shifting, building, civil engineering or mining, e.g. excavators
  • H04N 23/661 - Transmitting camera control signals through networks, e.g. control via the Internet
  • H04N 23/69 - Control of means for changing angle of the field of view, e.g. optical zoom objectives or electronic zooming

44.

CRANE CONTROL METHOD AND CRANE

      
Application Number 18838098
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-14
First Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fukukawa, Yuya
  • Hirate, Takayoshi
  • Sasai, Shintaro
  • Shimizu, Tadahiro

Abstract

A storage stores at least one piece of registered correction data including a plurality of registered values associated with a plurality of section angle ranges. A controller executes parallel winch control of causing a derricking winch and a hoisting winch to operate. The controller specifies a reference target value corresponding to a derricking angle, from the plurality of registered values. In a correction period corresponding to a point of time at which a correction operation is detected, the controller corrects the reference target value used for deriving an operation speed of the hoisting winch in the parallel winch control, in accordance with a specified value specified by the correction operation. The controller updates data of the reference target value corresponding to the correction period to data corrected with the specified value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B66C 13/48 - Automatic control of crane drives for producing a single or repeated working cycleProgramme control
  • B66C 13/40 - Applications of devices for transmitting control pulsesApplications of remote control devices
  • B66C 13/46 - Position indicators for suspended loads or for crane elements
  • B66C 23/00 - Cranes comprising essentially a beam, boom or triangular structure acting as a cantilever and mounted for translatory or swinging movements in vertical or horizontal planes or a combination of such movements, e.g. jib cranes, derricks or tower cranes
  • B66C 23/42 - Cranes comprising essentially a beam, boom or triangular structure acting as a cantilever and mounted for translatory or swinging movements in vertical or horizontal planes or a combination of such movements, e.g. jib cranes, derricks or tower cranes specially adapted for use in particular locations or for particular purposes mounted on road or rail vehiclesManually-movable jib cranes for use in workshopsFloating cranes with jibs of adjustable configuration, e.g. foldable

45.

OPERATION DEVICE AND OPERATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024035521
Publication Number 2025/094589
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-03
Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mori, Daiki
  • Ito, Masaru
  • Otani, Masaki
  • Hama, Ryota
  • Matsuda, Yuya

Abstract

An operation device (101) comprises: an operation unit (31) that receives an operation for activating a work machine (100) by an operator; and an output device (80) that, when the operation unit (31) is receiving two or more predetermined operations, outputs work machine motion information reflecting the motion information of the work machine (100) in accordance with the operation having the highest priority from among the two or more predetermined operations.

IPC Classes  ?

46.

Portion of a control panel for a construction vehicle with an icon

      
Application Number 29883633
Grant Number D1073699
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-01
First Publication Date 2025-05-06
Grant Date 2025-05-06
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Tsunoo, Taisuke

47.

Portion of a control panel for a construction vehicle with an icon

      
Application Number 29883854
Grant Number D1073736
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-03
First Publication Date 2025-05-06
Grant Date 2025-05-06
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sakurai, Hitoshi
  • Takeya, Yoshihito

48.

Portion of a control panel for a construction vehicle with an icon

      
Application Number 29883757
Grant Number D1073737
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-02
First Publication Date 2025-05-06
Grant Date 2025-05-06
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Tsunoo, Taisuke

49.

WORK INFORMATION SETTING SYSTEM, WORK INFORMATION SETTING PROGRAM, AND WORK INFORMATION SETTING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024032273
Publication Number 2025/088927
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-09
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Obata, Soshi
  • Sako, Mikiya

Abstract

A work information setting system (1) comprises an input unit (41) that is used for work information setting control, and an output unit (43) that outputs information pertaining to the work information setting control. The work information setting control sets work information (D). The work information (D) includes position information (W) that is used when a work machine (10) performs work. The work information setting control stores the set work information (D) in a storage unit (50b), and causes the output unit (43) to display the work information (D) stored in the storage unit (50b) so as to be selectable by the input unit (41). The work information setting control sets the work information (D) that is selected by the input unit (41) as work information (D) to be used for the work performed by the work machine (10).

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

50.

WORK SYSTEM, WORK MACHINE, AND WORK PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024035185
Publication Number 2025/088995
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-02
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miyazaki, Ryunosuke
  • Ono, Yohei
  • Munemasa, Yoshiki

Abstract

A work system (1) comprises a machine body (10a) of a work machine (10), an attachment (15), and a controller (50). The attachment (15) is operatively attached to the machine body (10a). The attachment (15) has a tip attachment (15d) that performs work. The controller (50) controls the operation of one or both of the machine body (10a) and the attachment (15) so that the tip attachment (15d) applies a load in the transverse direction to a released work object (Oa), which is a work object released from the tip attachment (15d), to thereby move the released work object (Oa).

IPC Classes  ?

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

51.

WORK INFORMATION SETTING SYSTEM, WORK INFORMATION SETTING PROGRAM, AND WORK INFORMATION SETTING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024035237
Publication Number 2025/088998
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-02
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Obata, Soshi
  • Morota, Yuma
  • Noda, Daisuke

Abstract

A work information setting system (1) comprises: a controller (50) that can execute work position setting control for setting a work position; an input unit (41) that receives the input of information to be used in the work position setting control; and an output unit (43) that outputs information regarding the work position setting control. In the work position setting control, the controller (50) causes the output unit (43) to output surrounding information of a work machine, acquires an instruction position which is a position in the surrounding information outputted by the output unit (43) and is the position inputted by the input unit (41), and sets the work position which is position information to be used when an actual work machine (10) performs work through automatic control, on the basis of the instruction position.

IPC Classes  ?

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

52.

MEASUREMENT DEVICE, MEASUREMENT METHOD, AND MEASUREMENT PROGRAM FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2024036084
Publication Number 2025/089066
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-09
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sekiguchi, Shingo
  • Takagi, Norio

Abstract

Provided is a device for measuring the position and orientation of a work machine (40). The device comprises a specified point position calculation unit and an orientation calculation unit. On the basis of the position of an index attached to a work mechanism (44) of the work machine (40) and orientation information about the orientation of the work mechanism (44), the specified point position calculation unit calculates a specified point position, which is the position of a specified point on the work mechanism (44), at a constant control cycle. Only when a measurement permission condition is satisfied, the orientation calculation unit calculates the orientation of the machine body (42) of the work machine (40) on the basis of a previous time specified point position, which is the specified point position calculated at a previous time by the specified point position calculation unit, and a current time specified point position which is the specified point position calculated at the current time. The measurement permission condition includes that current orientation information corresponding to the current time specified point position is different from previous orientation information corresponding to the previous time specified point position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups

53.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number 18704753
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-14
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ueta, Toshiro

Abstract

A work machine is capable of inhibiting an unintended machine motion and reducing energy consumption. The work machine includes a controller, a drive source, a controller switch to which an on-operation and an off-operation are applied, a lock operation member to which a lock operation and a lock release operation for invalidating and validating a lever operation, respectively, are applied, and a drive source switch to which a start operation and a stop operation for starting and stopping the drive source, respectively, are applied. After activated by the on-operation applied to the controller switch, the controller starts the drive source when judging that the lock-release operation is applied to the lock operation member and the start operation is applied to the drive source switch, whereas suspends starting the drive source when judging that both the lock-release operation and the start operation has not been applied.

IPC Classes  ?

54.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2024034167
Publication Number 2025/084084
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-25
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kidani, Tomonori
  • Tokuno, Shinya

Abstract

A hydraulic shovel (1) comprises: a lower traveling body (2); an upper turning body (3) provided to the lower traveling body (2) so as to be capable of turning; an operation cabin (4) provided in the front part of the upper turning body (3); and a working oil tank (10) provided behind the operation cabin (4) in the upper turning body (3). A first raising/lowering step (21) and a second raising/lowering step (22) for going up to an upper part of the working oil tank (10) are provided between a rear surface (4a) of the operation cabin (4) and a front surface (10a) of the working oil tank (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/24 - Safety devices
  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups

55.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2024034170
Publication Number 2025/084085
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-25
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hayashi, Hideki
  • Kimura, Yasumasa
  • Omori, Atsushi

Abstract

A work machine comprises: an outer wall (13) that surrounds a machine chamber (80); an engine (30) that is disposed in the machine chamber (80); and a first partition wall (61) that is disposed in the machine chamber (80). The outer wall (13) has an exhaust port (75) that discharges air from the machine chamber (80) to the outside of the machine chamber (80). The first partition wall (61) has: a vertical wall part (64) that is interposed between the engine (30) and the exhaust port (75) and extends upward; and a transverse wall part (65) that extends in the transverse direction from the upper portion of the vertical wall part (64) toward the exhaust port (75).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups
  • B60K 11/06 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with air cooling

56.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2024035163
Publication Number 2025/084132
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-01
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hayashi, Hideki
  • Kimura, Yasumasa
  • Omori, Atsushi

Abstract

A work machine (1) is provided with: a cooling fan (20); an engine (30); a heat exchanger (40) interposed between an intake chamber (81) and an engine chamber (82); and an intake guide (50) for guiding air flowing from an intake port (71) into the intake chamber (81) to the heat exchanger (40). The intake guide (50) includes a heat exchanger-side upper wall (52) and an intake port-side upper wall (51). The heat exchanger-side upper wall (52) is positioned upstream, in an air flow (AF) direction, of the heat exchanger (40), and is disposed so as to extend obliquely downward from an upper end part (41) of the heat exchanger (40) or a member (90) connected to the upper end part (41) to a position lower than the upper end part (41). The intake port-side upper wall (51) is disposed so as to extend obliquely upward from a lower end part (52A) of the heat exchanger-side upper wall (52) toward the intake port (71).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups
  • B60K 11/06 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with air cooling

57.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2024035167
Publication Number 2025/084134
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-01
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hayashi, Hideki
  • Kimura, Yasumasa
  • Omori, Atsushi

Abstract

A work machine (1) comprises: an outer wall (13) that surrounds a mechanical chamber (80) and an engine (30) that is disposed in the mechanical chamber (80). The outer wall (13) includes a top wall (15). The top wall (15) includes a high wall (16R), a (low wall 17) that is at a lower position than the high wall (16R), and an adjacent wall (18R) that is positioned adjacently to the low wall (17) and that extends downward or diagonally downward from the high wall (16R). Formed in the low wall (17) is an exhaust port (77) that is for releasing air which is in the mechanical chamber (80) to the outside of the mechanical chamber (80).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups
  • B60K 11/06 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with air cooling

58.

HYDRAULIC CONTROL DEVICE, CONSTRUCTION MACHINE, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2024035169
Publication Number 2025/084135
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-01
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner
  • KABUSHIKI KAISHA KOBE SEIKO SHO (KOBE STEEL, LTD.) (Japan)
  • KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sugano, Naoki
  • Hirozawa, Mitsunori

Abstract

A construction machine (1) includes: a work device (4); at least one actuator (9, 10, 11) for operating the work device (4); a pump device (15) for supplying hydraulic oil to the at least one actuator (9, 10, 11); and an engine (5) for driving the pump device (15). A hydraulic control device includes: an operation device (19a, 20a) that receives an operation for operating the work device (4); and a controller (70). The controller (70) performs engine speed control including: heavy-load control for adjusting an engine speed to a prescribed base speed (N1) if the work by the construction machine (1) is prescribed heavy-load work; and light-load control for making the engine speed greater than the base speed (N1) if the work by the construction machine (1) is prescribed light-load work.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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
  • E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
  • F02D 29/04 - 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 pumps

59.

WORK MACHINE AND WORK SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024035239
Publication Number 2025/084138
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-02
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ito, Masaru
  • Sekizuka, Ryota

Abstract

Provided are a work machine provided with an imaging device and a work system. The work machine comprises: a machine body; an attachment attached to the machine body; and an imaging device (76). The attachment includes a rotating portion (32), and the imaging device (76) is attached to the rotating portion (32) such that at least a portion of the imaging device (76) is positioned below a ventral surface (32b) of the rotating portion (32) in a rotating direction of the rotating portion (32) and outside an end surface (32s) of the rotating portion (32) in an attachment width direction.

IPC Classes  ?

60.

DRIVE CONTROL DEVICE FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINE AND CONSTRUCTION MACHINE PROVIDED WITH SAME

      
Application Number 18730484
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-19
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kozui, Masatoshi

Abstract

A drive control device for a construction machine includes a controller that controls the movement of a work device. The controller sets a target land leveling angle, which is a target for a land leveling angle in land leveling work performed by the work device, calculates a pivoting member gravity center velocity, which is the velocity of the center of gravity of a pivoting member, calculates a target velocity, which is a target for a velocity of the composite center of gravity of the entire work device by using the pivoting member gravity center velocity and the target land leveling angle, and controls the movement of a boom to make the actual velocity of the composite center of gravity closer to the target velocity.

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

61.

CONSTRUCTION MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2024034976
Publication Number 2025/084121
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-30
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kamada, Masashi
  • Terauchi, Kenichi
  • Oka, Hidekazu

Abstract

A construction machine (100) comprises a fuel cell device (42) including a device drain port (43), and a drain pipe (30) connected to the device drain port (43). The drain pipe (30) is disposed at a position at or lower than the height of the device drain port (43).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/84 - Drives or control devices therefor
  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
  • B60L 50/70 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by fuel cells
  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups
  • E02F 9/18 - Counterweights
  • H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids
  • H01M 8/04313 - Processes for controlling fuel cells or fuel cell systems characterised by the detection or assessment of variablesProcesses for controlling fuel cells or fuel cell systems characterised by the detection or assessment of failure or abnormal function
  • H01M 8/04694 - Processes for controlling fuel cells or fuel cell systems characterised by variables to be controlled

62.

WORK ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND WORK ASSISTANCE METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024035026
Publication Number 2025/084123
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-30
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner
  • HIROSHIMA UNIVERSITY (Japan)
  • KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kinoshita, Takuya
  • Raima, Chiaki
  • Kozui, Masatoshi
  • Sakamoto, Fumiya
  • Koiwai, Kazushige

Abstract

A work assistance system (300) comprises a controller (50). The controller (50) uses psychological state information, which is information correlated with the psychological state of a manipulator (MP) during at least one of manipulation of an operation target (100) and manipulation of a simulator (200) of the operation target (100), to determine the content of work assistance for improving the psychological state of the manipulator (MP) during the manipulation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09B 19/00 - Teaching not covered by other main groups of this subclass
  • G06Q 50/08 - Construction
  • G09B 9/00 - Simulators for teaching or training purposes

63.

WORK MACHINE AND WORK SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024035242
Publication Number 2025/084139
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-02
Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ito, Masaru
  • Sasaoka, Yoshio
  • Sekizuka, Ryota

Abstract

Provided are a work machine and a work system which are capable of imaging ends in the front-rear direction of a machine body (24) and a periphery thereof. The work machine comprises the machine body (24) and at least one of imaging devices (75R, 75L) attached to ends in the left-right direction of the machine body (24). The imaging range of the imaging devices (75R, 75L) includes end side surfaces that are side surfaces of the ends in the front-rear direction of the machine body (24), and spaces outside the end side surfaces.

IPC Classes  ?

64.

AUTOMATIC DRIVING SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE, WORK MACHINE, AND AUTOMATIC DRIVING PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18834671
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-25
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miyazaki, Ryunosuke
  • Fukuo, Nobuhiro

Abstract

A system for performing automatic operation of a work machine includes an automatic operation part, a work upper limit position setting part and a work position shifting part. The automatic operation part makes the attachment perform a series of motions including a motion of moving a control target position of the tip end attachment along a target path over a plurality of cycles, through an automatic operation. The work upper limit position setting part sets a work upper limit position. The work position shifting part shifts the work position in an up-down direction in accordance with the advance of the series of motions. The work position shifting part sets the work position in the series of motions in the first cycle to be performed first after setting of the work upper limit position to a position on a lower side of the work upper limit position.

IPC Classes  ?

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

65.

SYSTEM, PROGRAM AND METHOD FOR SETTING TARGET PATH

      
Application Number JP2024029721
Publication Number 2025/079338
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-21
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miyazaki, Ryunosuke
  • Noda, Daisuke

Abstract

Provided is a system for automatically setting a target path with which it is possible to suppress interference between an attachment of a working machine and a surrounding object (S). The system comprises a surrounding object information acquiring unit and a setting unit. The surrounding object information acquiring unit acquires surrounding object information, which is information relating to the surrounding object (S). The setting unit sets a plurality of target points (P) that specify the target path (TP). The setting unit sets at least some of the plurality of target points (P) in positions that are offset from the surrounding object (S) in at least one of a height direction (V) and a revolving direction (Sw) of an upper revolving body.

IPC Classes  ?

66.

SIMULATOR SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024032103
Publication Number 2025/079374
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-06
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Shimazu, Yasuhiko

Abstract

This simulator system comprises: a computer that reproduces, in a virtual space, a work machine having an attachment and the surrounding environment of the work machine; a display unit that displays the work machine and the surrounding environment; and an input device that receives an operation by an operator. The computer includes: an object processing unit that moves an object of the work machine and/or an object of the surrounding environment so that the work machine is in an unsafe state; and an operation determination unit that determines the appropriateness of an operation input to the input device, on the basis of the contents of the operation input to the input device from the operator when the work machine is in a caution-required state prior to being in the unsafe state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09B 9/00 - Simulators for teaching or training purposes
  • G06F 3/048 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
  • G09B 9/04 - Simulators for teaching or training purposes for teaching control of vehicles or other craft for teaching control of land vehicles

67.

CAB FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2024036080
Publication Number 2025/079601
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-09
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamamoto, Keiji
  • Kido, Toshiyuki

Abstract

Provided is a cab (10) of a construction machine in which loss of visibility caused by a wiper device is suppressed. The cab (10) comprises: a cab body (20) including a front wall (21) including a front window glass (22); a wiper (31) that wipes the surface of the front window glass (22); a drive device (32) that causes the wiper (31) to swing; and an operation pedal (422) disposed in the cab body (20). The drive device (32) is disposed between the front wall (21) and the operation pedal (422) in the cab front-rear direction, and is disposed so that at least a part of the drive device (32) overlaps the operation pedal (422) when viewed in the cab front-rear direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/16 - Cabins, platforms, or the like for the driver
  • B60S 1/04 - Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers

68.

CRANE CONTROL METHOD AND CRANE

      
Application Number 18688035
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-31
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hyono, Takuya
  • Teranishi, Kentaro
  • Sasai, Shintaro

Abstract

A prework manipulation or a post-work manipulation for a crane is facilitated. A controller executes a boom raising control in response to a first raising manipulation under a condition that a start mode is set. The controller executes a jib swing out control in response to a second raising manipulation. The boom raising control includes making the controller cause a second winch to wind up a second rope when a detection value from a jib tension force detector falls below a permissible range. The jib swing out control includes making the controller cause the second winch to wind up the second rope.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B66C 13/48 - Automatic control of crane drives for producing a single or repeated working cycleProgramme control
  • B66C 13/46 - Position indicators for suspended loads or for crane elements
  • B66C 23/42 - Cranes comprising essentially a beam, boom or triangular structure acting as a cantilever and mounted for translatory or swinging movements in vertical or horizontal planes or a combination of such movements, e.g. jib cranes, derricks or tower cranes specially adapted for use in particular locations or for particular purposes mounted on road or rail vehiclesManually-movable jib cranes for use in workshopsFloating cranes with jibs of adjustable configuration, e.g. foldable

69.

AUTOMATED OPERATION SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE, WORK MACHINE, AND AUTOMATED OPERATION PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18834655
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-25
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miyazaki, Ryunosuke
  • Sako, Mikiya

Abstract

A system including an automatic operation part, a work position shifting part and a target path correction part. The automatic operation part performs a control of making the attachment perform a series of motions including a motion of moving a control target position along a target path over a plurality of cycles, through an automatic operation. The work position shifting part shifts the work position in at least one of an up-down direction and a front-rear direction of the attachment in accordance with the advance of the series of motions over the plurality of cycles. The target path correction part corrects a portion of the target path between a path end position and the work position in accordance with the shift of the work position by the work position shifting part.

IPC Classes  ?

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

70.

SIMULATOR SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024032096
Publication Number 2025/079373
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-06
Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Shimazu, Yasuhiko

Abstract

This simulator system includes a computer, an input device, and a display unit. The computer reproduces a work machine having an attachment in a virtual space. The input device is for operating the work machine in the virtual space. The display unit displays the work machine. The work machine includes a movable object that moves in response to an operation performed by an operator on the input device. The computer includes a storage unit that stores, as an operation target, a movement destination of the movable object when the operator has performed an expected operation on the input device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09B 9/00 - Simulators for teaching or training purposes
  • G06F 3/04847 - Interaction techniques to control parameter settings, e.g. interaction with sliders or dials
  • G09B 9/04 - Simulators for teaching or training purposes for teaching control of vehicles or other craft for teaching control of land vehicles

71.

WORK MACHINE WITH EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH

      
Application Number JP2024034427
Publication Number 2025/074938
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-26
Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mitani, Tomotaka
  • Ochi, Tomohiko
  • Sawada, Yusuke

Abstract

Provided is a work machine capable of undergoing a safe and reliable stop operation implemented by a nearby worker. This work machine comprises a lower traveling body, an upper turning body mounted on the lower traveling body so as to be turnable, and an emergency stop switch (50) attached to the upper turning body. The emergency stop switch (50) has an operation surface (53), and the operation surface (53) faces the outside in the width direction of the upper turning body such that a worker positioned on the side of the work machine can apply a stop operation to an operation part of the operation surface (53) in a posture in which the front-rear direction of the upper turning body and the front-rear direction of the lower traveling body match each other.

IPC Classes  ?

72.

WORK AREA SETTING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18834298
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-24
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fukuo, Nobuhiro
  • Miyazaki, Ryunosuke

Abstract

A work area setting system includes a first straight line setting part, a second straight line setting part and an area setting part. The first straight line setting part sets a first straight line that is parallel to a motion surface of an attachment in a plan view and passes through a first point at which the tip of an attachment is located with an upper turning body oriented in a first direction. The second straight line setting part sets a second straight line that is parallel to the motion surface in the plan view and passes through a second point at which the tip of the attachment is located with the upper turning body oriented in a second direction different from the first direction. The area setting part sets an area between the first straight line and the second straight line in the plan view as a work area.

IPC Classes  ?

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

73.

HYDRAULIC DRIVE DEVICE FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2024028376
Publication Number 2025/069724
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-08
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tajima, Kazuharu
  • Ueda, Koji

Abstract

A hydraulic drive device (101) for a construction machine (100) comprises: a hydraulic pump (22) that discharges a hydraulic fluid; a hydraulic cylinder (8) that has a head side chamber (8H) and a rod side chamber (8R); a first passage (31) that connects the hydraulic pump (22) and the head side chamber (8H); a second passage (32) that is connected to the rod side chamber (8R); a third passage (33) that connects the first passage (31) and the second passage (32); and a recycle control valve (53) that is disposed in the third passage (33). The recycle control valve (53) has a spool that can be switched between a recycle position at which the spool allows the hydraulic fluid released from the rod side chamber (8R) to flow into the first passage (31) from the second passage (32) and return to the head side chamber (8H) and a meter-in position at which the spool allows the hydraulic fluid discharged from the hydraulic pump (22) to flow into the second passage (32) from the first passage (31) and be supplied to the rod side chamber (8R).

IPC Classes  ?

74.

OPERATION APPARATUS AND OPERATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024033389
Publication Number 2025/070226
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-19
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Matsuda, Yuya

Abstract

According to the present invention, communication disconnection processing and communication establishment processing are executed in parallel when an object to be operated is switched from one object to be operated to another object to be operated. The communication disconnection processing is processing for disconnecting the communication established between a remote operation device (20) and the one object to be operated. The communication establishment processing is processing for establishing communication between the remote operation device (20) and the other object to be operated. Therefore, the object to be operated can be smoothly switched.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom

75.

OPERATION APPARATUS AND OPERATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024033396
Publication Number 2025/070227
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-19
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Matsuda, Yuya

Abstract

This operation apparatus for operating an operation object comprises: an operation mechanism for receiving an operation by an operator; and a control device for acquiring, in association with each other, an operation history which is a history of operation of the operation object through the operation mechanism and an operator identifier which is for identifying the operator who operates the operation mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

76.

WORK ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, WORK MACHINE, AND WORK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2024024547
Publication Number 2025/069636
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-08
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ono, Yohei
  • Noda, Daisuke

Abstract

This work machine has a machine body and an attachment. A work assistance system 1 comprises a controller. The attachment is attached to the machine body so as to be operable. The attachment has a tip attachment for performing work. The controller comprises a work position setting unit, a state determination unit, and a work position correction unit. The work position setting unit sets a work position, which is a target position at which the tip attachment releases a work object. The state determination unit determines the state of the work object captured by the tip attachment. The work position correction unit corrects the work position using a correction value based on the state of the work object.

IPC Classes  ?

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

77.

Diagnostic device for exhaust gas aftertreatment device, diagnostic method for exhaust gas aftertreatment device, and diagnostic program for exhaust gas aftertreatment device

      
Application Number 18833443
Grant Number 12404816
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-24
First Publication Date 2025-04-03
Grant Date 2025-09-02
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hamamoto, Ryo
  • Nakagawa, Tomohiro
  • Endo, Kazuomi
  • Togo, Hiroshi

Abstract

A diagnostic device for an exhaust gas aftertreatment device includes a temperature detection device that detects a filter inlet-side temperature and a filter outlet-side temperature, a differential pressure detection device that detects a differential pressure between a filter inlet-side pressure and a filter outlet-side pressure, an intake air pressure detection device that detects an intake air pressure of an engine, and a controller that determines a malfunction in an exhaust gas aftertreatment device based on values detected by the temperature detection device, the differential pressure detection device, and the intake air pressure detection device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02D 35/00 - Non-electrical control of engines, dependent on conditions exterior or interior to engines, not otherwise provided for
  • F01N 3/021 - 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
  • F01N 11/00 - Monitoring or diagnostic devices for exhaust-gas treatment apparatus

78.

OPERATION DEVICE AND OPERATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024033387
Publication Number 2025/070225
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-19
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Matsuda, Yuya

Abstract

This operation device for operating an object to be operated comprises: a communication device capable of performing communication with the object to be operated; and a control device capable of executing communication establishment processing for establishing the communication with the object to be operated through the communication device, and designation item setting processing for receiving, through the input part, setting of content of a designation item for supporting operation of the object to be operated by the operation device after execution of the communication establishment processing during at least execution of the communication establishment processing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom

79.

CONTROL DEVICE FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINE AND CONSTRUCTION MACHINE EQUIPPED WITH SAME

      
Application Number 18728924
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-28
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner
  • HIROSHIMA UNIVERSITY (Japan)
  • KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kozui, Masatoshi
  • Yamamoto, Toru
  • Yoshihara, Hideo
  • Koiwai, Kazushige

Abstract

A controller includes a drive part, a posture information acquisition part, and a control part, the control part calculates a gravity center velocity of a working device on the basis of posture information about the working device detected by the posture information acquisition part and calculates a target gravity center velocity being a target value of the gravity center velocity on the basis of a difference between a grounding work to be exerted to the ground by the working device and a target grounding work, and provides a feedback correction to an instruction signal to make the gravity center velocity approach the target gravity center velocity and inputs the corrected instruction signal into the drive part.

IPC Classes  ?

80.

Power shovel

      
Application Number 29895646
Grant Number D1067274
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-23
First Publication Date 2025-03-18
Grant Date 2025-03-18
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Michii, Kizuku
  • Denda, Nozomu
  • Tokuda, Ayumu

81.

Power shovel

      
Application Number 29895641
Grant Number D1067277
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-23
First Publication Date 2025-03-18
Grant Date 2025-03-18
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Michii, Kizuku
  • Nishimoto, Hiroaki
  • Tokuda, Ayumu

82.

POSITION IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM, POSITION IDENTIFICATION DEVICE, AND POSITION IDENTIFICATION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024027507
Publication Number 2025/052824
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-01
Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner
  • KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • NAGOYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tamaki, Toru
  • Kyu, Shingun

Abstract

A position identification system (50) comprises: a position information detector (53); and a controller (52) that identifies the position of a turning axis (AX) of an upper turning body (2) of a work machine (100) by using turning-time information which is information acquired by the position information detector (53) when the upper turning body (2) turns. The turning-time information includes specific part position information which is information regarding the positions of specific parts (5, 60) of the work machine (100), which rotate about the turning axis (AX) along with the turning of the upper turning body (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups

83.

OPERATION DEVICE AND OPERATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024030527
Publication Number 2025/053008
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-27
Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Matsuda, Yuya

Abstract

This operation device for operating an operated object comprises: a sheet (24); an operation mechanism (211) that receives an operation by an operator; a drive device (224) that is capable of adjusting the orientation of the sheet; and a control device (200) that is capable of controlling the drive device so as to execute a first drive process, in which the orientation of the sheet is adjusted such that the orientation of the sheet changes in time series in accordance with a time series of the orientation of the operated object, and a second drive process, in which the orientation of the sheet is adjusted to a designated orientation in a non-operation state during which no operation instruction for the operated object has been received through the operation mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
  • E02F 9/16 - Cabins, platforms, or the like for the driver

84.

WORK ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND WORK ASSISTANCE METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024028444
Publication Number 2025/052859
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-08
Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ito, Masaru
  • Yamazaki, Yoichiro
  • Noboridate, Akira
  • Yoshihara, Hideki

Abstract

The present invention is a work assistance system that enables an operator to recognize a positional relationship between a work mechanism and a target object with high accuracy. This work assistance system comprises: an image generation unit; and a change processing unit. The image generation unit generates a work assistance image in which index images (M1, M2) indicating ground projection locations (P21, P22), which are locations where designated locations (P11, P12) of a tip attachment (445) are projected onto the ground surface, are superimposed on the work environment image. When at least one of the work machine, the work site, and the tip attachment (445) is a change target, the change processing unit executes specification information change processing for changing specification information of the work machine serving as a foundation for estimation of the ground projection location so as to adapt to the change target.

IPC Classes  ?

85.

WORK SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024029462
Publication Number 2025/052911
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-20
Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kyu, Shingun
  • Noda, Daisuke

Abstract

Provided is a work system (1) that enables a detection value for the attitude of a detection target to be monitored. The detection target is selected from among a lower traveling body (21), an upper turning body (22), a boom (31), an arm (32), and a bucket (33). The work system (1) comprises: an attitude detector that detects the attitude of a detection target; an information acquisition device (5) that acquires three-dimensional information of the detection target; an attitude calculation unit that calculates the attitude of the detection target on the basis of the acquired three-dimensional information; and a deviation calculation unit that calculates the deviation between the attitude detected by the attitude detector and the attitude calculated by the attitude calculation unit.

IPC Classes  ?

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

86.

WORK MACHINE CONTROL SYSTEM, WORK MACHINE, MANAGEMENT DEVICE, AND WORK MACHINE CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number 18699998
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-13
First Publication Date 2025-02-27
Owner
  • HIROSHIMA UNIVERSITY (Japan)
  • KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kozui, Masatoshi
  • Yamamoto, Toru
  • Yoshihara, Hideo
  • Koiwai, Kazushige

Abstract

A controller of a work machine control system stores a plurality of data groups including manipulation ability past data and control parameter past data associated with the manipulation ability past data, determines manipulation ability of an operator, sets a control parameter using operation information that is information including the manipulation ability and using the plurality of data groups, calculates an assist amount for assisting the manipulation by the operator using the control parameter, calculates a control command for operating an object to be controlled using a manipulation amount of manipulation given to a manipulation device and using the assist amount, and inputs the control command to the object to be controlled.

IPC Classes  ?

87.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number 18701864
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-15
First Publication Date 2025-02-27
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miyazaki, Ryunosuke
  • Akiyama, Masaki

Abstract

Provided is a work machine (1) capable of being operated automatically with reduced discomfort to workers. The work machine (1) includes a controller. The controller sets target trajectory information including a plurality of target points on a target path (71B) of a control target part and an inter-target-point time and makes an upper turning body (22) and a work device (30) perform a target motion of moving the control target part in accordance with the target path information. When judging work including the target motion to reach a predetermined stage, the controller shifts at least one of the start point and the terminal point of the next target motion and corrects the inter-target-point time based on the change from a previous movement amount to a new movement amount. The previous movement amount is the movement amount of the control target part from the start point to the terminal point before the shift, and the new movement amount is the movement amount of the control target part from the start point to the terminal point after the shift.

IPC Classes  ?

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

88.

ROPE INSPECTION DEVICE AND WORK MACHINE INCLUDING SAME

      
Application Number 18723934
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-28
First Publication Date 2025-02-27
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Maedo, Teppei
  • Nakayama, Hiroki
  • Ogawa, Yohei
  • Eto, Takao
  • Kudara, Kazufumi

Abstract

A rope inspection device according to the present invention is attached to a work machine that has a machine body, a rising/lowering body capable of rising/lowering relative to the machine body, a winch, and a rope which is led out from the winch and suspended from a tip end of the rising/lowering body and which is connected to a load to be suspended. The rope inspection device includes: a rope inspection instrument capable of inspecting a deterioration state of the rope; and a support unit which is attached to the tip end of the rising/lowering body and which supports the rope inspection instrument such that the rope inspection instrument can follow movement in the horizontal direction of the rope which is suspended from the tip end.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B66D 1/54 - Safety gear
  • B66C 13/00 - Other constructional features or details
  • B66C 23/36 - Cranes comprising essentially a beam, boom or triangular structure acting as a cantilever and mounted for translatory or swinging movements in vertical or horizontal planes or a combination of such movements, e.g. jib cranes, derricks or tower cranes specially adapted for use in particular locations or for particular purposes mounted on road or rail vehiclesManually-movable jib cranes for use in workshopsFloating cranes
  • B66C 23/88 - Safety gear

89.

IMAGE DISPLAY SYSTEM, REMOTE OPERATION ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, AND IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD

      
Application Number 18711326
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-24
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ito, Masaru
  • Yamazaki, Yoichiro
  • Saiki, Seiji
  • Kamimura, Yusuke
  • Mitani, Tomotaka

Abstract

Provided are a system and the like that can improve the accuracy with which an operator recognizes the positional relationship between a work mechanism constituting a work machine and an object present around the work machine. An operator is allowed to grasp the position of a work mechanism 440 (an attachment 445) constituting a work machine 40 and the position of a second index point p2 on the surface of an object Obj through a work environment image and an index image M superimposed thereon that are output to a remote image output device 221 constituting a remote output interface 220. The second index point p2 is the result of a first index point p1 being projected onto the surface of the object Obj.

IPC Classes  ?

90.

VEHICLE DETERMINATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18693431
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-03
First Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujiwara, Sho
  • Hoso, Yukihiro
  • Kyu, Shingun
  • Noda, Daisuke
  • Yamashita, Koji

Abstract

A vehicle determination system (1) includes a loading platform detection unit (30) and a controller (50). The loading platform detection unit (30) detects information including a distance to a loading platform (13). The controller (50) calculates dimensional information about the loading platform (13) based on the distance detected by the loading platform detection unit (30). The controller (50) stores a correspondence between the dimensional information about the loading platform (13) and a type of a vehicle (10). The controller (50) determines the type of the vehicle (10) based on the calculated dimensional information and the stored correspondence.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/89 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • G06T 7/50 - Depth or shape recovery
  • G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume

91.

ACTUAL MACHINE MANAGEMENT DEVICE, AND ACTUAL MACHINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18696451
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-08
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Mitani, Tomotaka

Abstract

An actual machine management device 300 configured to manage a plurality of work machines 400, 500 to be remotely operated, each work machine including a power storage device 440, 540 and a communication device 421, 521 capable of transmitting power storage information regarding the remaining amount of power storage of the power storage device 440, 540, the actual machine management device 300 configured to, based on the power storage information transmitted from each communication devices 421, 521 of the standby work machines 400, 500 in a standby state transmit the power storage information to notification devices 221, 225 at timing of notification about the remaining amount of power storage of the power storage devices 440, 540, when for each of the standby work machines 400, 500 the remaining amount of power storage reaches or estimated to reach a predefined power storage threshold.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • B60L 50/61 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries by batteries charged by engine-driven generators, e.g. series hybrid electric vehicles
  • B60L 58/13 - Maintaining the SoC within a determined range
  • E02F 9/20 - DrivesControl devices
  • G08B 21/18 - Status alarms

92.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2024026564
Publication Number 2025/028380
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-25
Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sako, Mikiya
  • Noda, Daisuke

Abstract

Provided is a work machine (1) capable of suppressing a decrease in automatic-operation work effectiveness, the decrease due to a response operation at the time of an abnormality. The work machine (1) comprises an abnormal state detection unit (11) and an operation control unit (11). The abnormal state detection unit (11) detects an abnormal state of the work machine (1). The operation control unit (11) selects, from among a plurality of corresponding operation controls, a corresponding operation control according to the level of the abnormal state detected by the abnormal state detection unit, and executes the selected corresponding operation control. The plurality of corresponding operation controls include an emergency stop control for immediately stopping the automatic operation and an operation continuation control for continuing the automatic operation.

IPC Classes  ?

93.

AUTONOMOUS DRIVING INFORMATION CALCULATION SYSTEM AND AUTONOMOUS DRIVING INFORMATION CALCULATION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2024024766
Publication Number 2025/018223
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-09
Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner
  • HAZAMA ANDO CORPORATION (Japan)
  • KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takeishi, Manabu
  • Noda, Daisuke
  • Ono, Yohei
  • Sako, Mikiya
  • Yumoto, Natsuki
  • Doi, Takayuki

Abstract

Provided are a system and a method with which information for autonomous driving of a construction machine can be acquired simply by designating an operation of a work member. The system comprises a relay operation information calculation unit. The relay operation information calculation unit calculates relay operation information pertaining to an operation of a relay mechanism on the basis of work operation information that is set for the operation of the work member. The work member performs a work operation for realizing a prescribed work application in the construction machine. The work operation information includes a plurality of operation information elements, and the plurality of operation information elements include elapsed time, work member position information, and work member orientation information.

IPC Classes  ?

94.

Counterweight for a construction machine

      
Application Number 29895648
Grant Number D1058614
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-23
First Publication Date 2025-01-21
Grant Date 2025-01-21
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamamoto, Keiji
  • Sakitani, Shintaro
  • Ishida, Yasushi
  • Nishimoto, Hiroaki
  • Shintani, Noriaki
  • Okumura, Kotaro
  • Hanada, Ryota
  • Matsumoto, Toshihisa

95.

WORK SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2024018443
Publication Number 2025/013421
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-20
Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Yoshihara, Hideo

Abstract

Provided is a work system capable of improving work efficiency. The work system comprises: a laser projector 70 that emits a laser beam; a work machine 20 that includes a laser beam receiver 27 capable of receiving a laser beam; a position detection unit that detects the position of the laser beam receiver 27 relative to the laser projector 70; and a range setting unit that sets an allowable operation range 91 in which the work machine 20 can operate while maintaining reception of the laser beam by means of the laser beam receiver 27.

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

96.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2024022510
Publication Number 2025/013564
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-21
Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Tanaka, Hidenori

Abstract

Provided is a work machine (1) capable of suppressing excessive digging of a tip attachment to a position deeper than a target construction surface. The work machine (1) includes an operation control unit and an operation restriction unit. When a control command operation is applied to the operation unit, the operation restriction unit performs operation control for controlling the operation of an attachment (30) so that a construction surface (73) approaches a preset target construction surface (71). When the operation control is not being performed, the operation restriction unit restricts the operation of the attachment (30) so as to prevent a bucket (33) from approaching the target construction surface (71) beyond an entry prohibition surface (72) set at a position away from the target construction surface (71) in a direction opposite to the direction in which the construction surface (73) approaches the target construction surface (71).

IPC Classes  ?

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

97.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2024023216
Publication Number 2025/013632
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-26
Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kamada, Masashi
  • Kugata, Yuichi

Abstract

Provided is a work machine (100), wherein: a fuel pipe (40A) is disposed at a position offset from a space (50S) between high-voltage devices which are a first high-voltage device (51) and a second high-voltage device (52) of a high-voltage device group (50), and a space (60S) between hydraulic devices which are a first hydraulic device (61) and a second hydraulic device (62) of a hydraulic device group (60); a high-voltage cable (50A) is disposed at a position offset from a space (40S) between fuel devices which are a fuel tank (41) and a fuel cell device (42) of a fuel device group (40), and the space (60S) between hydraulic devices; and a hydraulic pipe (60A) is disposed at a position offset from the space (40S) between fuel devices and the space (50S) between high-voltage devices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups
  • B60K 8/00 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion units not provided for in one of main groups
  • B60K 15/063 - Arrangement of tanks
  • B60L 50/70 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by fuel cells
  • H01M 8/00 - Fuel cellsManufacture thereof
  • H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids

98.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2024023220
Publication Number 2025/013634
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-26
Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kugata, Yuichi
  • Kamada, Masashi
  • Yoshida, Michio

Abstract

A work machine (100) comprises: a hydrogen tank (31) that stores hydrogen; an energy generation device (32) that is disposed below the hydrogen tank (31) and generates energy using the hydrogen as an energy source; a hydrogen pipe (41) that connects the hydrogen tank (31) and the energy generation device (32); and a support structure (60) that supports the hydrogen tank (31) and/or the energy generation device (32). The support structure (60) includes an intervening portion (63, 206, 208, 306, 802) located between the hydrogen tank (31) and the energy generation device (32), the intervening portion having a guide portion (63C, 210A, 210B, 308, 804) for guiding the hydrogen from a position below the intervening portion to above the intervening portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups
  • B60K 8/00 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion units not provided for in one of main groups
  • B60K 11/06 - Arrangement in connection with cooling of propulsion units with air cooling
  • B60K 15/063 - Arrangement of tanks
  • B60L 50/70 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by fuel cells
  • E02F 9/08 - SuperstructuresSupports for superstructures
  • F01P 3/18 - Arrangement or mounting of liquid-to-air heat-exchangers
  • F02M 21/02 - Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
  • H01M 8/00 - Fuel cellsManufacture thereof
  • H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids

99.

MONITORING AREA SETTING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18708429
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-15
First Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kyu, Shingun
  • Munemasa, Yoshiki
  • Hoso, Yukihiro
  • Doi, Takayuki

Abstract

Provided is a monitoring area setting system that can reduce an amount of calculation required for monitoring. A monitoring area setting system includes a point cloud data acquisition unit and a controller. The point cloud data acquisition unit has a preset detection range, and acquires point cloud data that is data indicating a distance from a predetermined reference point to a target object within the detection range. The controller acquires information on a reference monitoring area that is an area set to include a work machine located within the detection range, identifies an operation range of the work machine as an excluded area based on the point cloud data, and sets an actual monitoring area for the work machine by excluding the excluded area from the reference monitoring area.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 20/52 - Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices

100.

CONSTRUCTION MACHINE DRIVING DEVICE, AND CONSTRUCTION MACHINE AND CONSTRUCTION MACHINE SYSTEM PROVIDED WITH SAME

      
Application Number 18712083
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-18
First Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshihara, Hideo
  • Koiwai, Kazushige
  • Yamazaki, Yoichiro

Abstract

A controller of a driving device sets a target physical quantity relating to an orientation of a work device, calculates a current physical quantity relating to the actual orientation of the work device, calculates a physical quantity error between the target physical quantity and the current physical quantity, calculates an assistance operation value for assisting operation of an operator, corrects an operator operation value to an operator correction value so as to attain a small value when the physical quantity error is small as compared with when the physical quantity error is large, corrects the assistance operation value to an assistance correction value so as to attain a large value when the physical quantity error is small as compared with when the physical quantity error is large, and controls the orientation of the work device using a total value obtained by adding the operator correction value and the assistance correction value.

IPC Classes  ?

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