A drum of a compactor includes a vibratory system having a shift assembly. The shift assembly includes an actuator and a shift fork assembly. The actuator includes a cylinder and a rod member defining a first end and a second end. The rod member includes an end portion extending from the second end towards the first end. The end portion has a first hardness value. The shift fork assembly includes a fork defining a through-aperture to receive the end portion therein to couple the rod member with the fork. The fork defines an engagement surface that faces the through-aperture. When the rod member is coupled with the fork, the engagement surface of the fork engages with the end portion of the rod member. The engagement surface of the fork has a second hardness value that is same as the first hardness value of the end portion of the rod member.
E01C 19/28 - Rouleaux vibrants ou rouleaux soumis à des percussions, p. ex. à un martèlement
E01C 19/48 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement pour déposer les matériaux et les consolider, ou pour finir la surface
A drum of a compactor includes a vibratory system having a shift assembly. The shift assembly includes an actuator and a shift fork assembly. The actuator includes a cylinder, and a rod member including a first end and a second end. The rod member includes a first end portion including a first tapering section which tapers towards the second end. The shift fork assembly includes a fork having a first side surface and a second side surface. The fork includes a through-aperture that receives the first end portion of the rod member therein. The through-aperture has a second tapering section which tapers towards the second side surface of the fork. The fork includes an engagement surface that faces the through-aperture, such that, when the rod member is coupled with the fork, the engagement surface of the fork engages with the first end portion of the rod member.
E01C 19/28 - Rouleaux vibrants ou rouleaux soumis à des percussions, p. ex. à un martèlement
E01C 19/26 - Rouleaux à cet effetRouleaux semblables pouvant également être employés pour compacter le sol automoteurs ou montés sur des véhicules routiers
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Leg tube assembly and method of manufacturing leg tube assembly
A leg tube assembly for a work machine includes a first tube coupled with a frame of the work machine and a second tube coupled to the first tube and slidable relative to the first tube between an extended position and a retracted position. The first tube defines a first inner surface. The second tube includes a tube body defining a second inner surface, a second outer surface, a first end, and a second end. The tube body defines at least one recess on the second outer surface. The second tube includes at least one support member disposed within the at least one recess of the tube body between the first tube and the tube body of the second tube. The at least one support member is adapted to engage with the first inner surface of the first tube and includes any one of a bearing and a wear pad.
B60G 17/00 - Suspensions élastiques permettant d'ajuster les caractéristiques des ressorts ou des amortisseurs de vibrations, de réguler la distance entre la surface porteuse et la partie suspendue du véhicule ou de bloquer la suspension pendant l'utilisation pour s'adapter aux conditions variables du véhicule ou du terrain, p. ex. en fonction de la vitesse ou de la charge
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING POSITION OF ENDGATE
A system for controlling a position of an endgate includes a first sensor that generates an input signal indicative of a current position of the endgate relative to a frame of a screed assembly. The system also includes one or more processors that receive the input signal from the first sensor and receive information of a target position of the endgate relative to the frame. The target position is based on a paving parameter associated with a paving operation that is to be performed by a paving machine and/or a preceding position of the endgate relative to the frame. The one or more processors are also configured to compare the current position with the target position and generate an output signal if the current position does not correspond to the target position. The position of the endgate is adjusted so that the current position corresponds to the target position.
E01C 19/48 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement pour déposer les matériaux et les consolider, ou pour finir la surface
A system for controlling a rotor assembly includes a rotor, a gearbox having a number of shift components, an auxiliary motor, and a speed sensor that generates a speed signal indicative of a current speed of the rotor. The system includes one or more processors that determine whether the number of shift components are in an engaged position and engage the auxiliary motor with the rotor to rotate the rotor if the number of shift components are not in the engaged position. The one or more processors receive the speed signal from the speed sensor after the auxiliary motor is engaged with the rotor and compare the current speed of the rotor with a threshold speed of the rotor. The one or more processors maintain the engagement of the auxiliary motor with the rotor if the current speed of the rotor is below the threshold speed of the rotor.
A machine for roadwork can include a frame, a power source, and a milling rotor that can be operatively connected to the power source and the frame. The machine for roadwork can also include at least one camera and an image processor. The at least one camera can be configured to capture one or more images of the milling rotor. The image processor can be in communication with the at least one camera. The image processor may be configured to analyze the one or more images of the milling rotor captured by the at least one camera. The image processor may also be configured to determine a scratch height of the milling rotor based on one or more images. The scratch height can define a height of the milling rotor on condition that the milling rotor is in contact with a surface of the roadway.
A construction machine is disclosed. The construction machine comprises a frame. The construction machine further comprises one or more ground-engaging tools coupled to the frame and configured to perform operations of the construction machine. The construction machine further comprises a plurality of propulsion devices configured to propel the construction machine on a work surface. The construction machine further comprises one or more non-combustible power sources configured to power at least one of the one or more ground-engaging tools and the plurality of propulsion devices. The one or more non-combustible power sources are positioned on the frame based on a desired distribution of weight across the construction machine.
E01C 23/088 - Outils rotatifs, p. ex. tambours de fraisage
E01C 19/48 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement pour déposer les matériaux et les consolider, ou pour finir la surface
E01C 23/06 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour travailler la surface terminéeDispositifs pour réparer la surface des revêtements endommagés
A system for preventing misuse of an object detection system of a work machine may include an output device and a controller communicatively coupled to the output device. The output device is configured to display a notification indicative of misuse of the object detection system. The controller includes a processing circuit comprising memory communicably coupled to one or more processors. The memory includes instructions thereon that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the processing circuit to: detect a collision mitigation event of the work machine; classify the collision mitigation event as a misuse event; determine a misuse value associated with a work machine operation based on the misuse event; compare the misuse value with a misuse threshold; and, when the misuse value exceeds the misuse threshold, provide the notification indicative of misuse of the object detection system to the output device.
A cold planer includes a conveyor system having a conveyor belt, a frame, and a roller rotatably coupled to the frame, a motor coupled to the conveyor belt and configured to drive the conveyor belt, a tension screw coupled between the roller and the frame, a tension sensor configured to measure the tension on the conveyor belt, and a controller communicably coupled with the tension sensor and the motor. The controller is configured to receive the tension from the tension sensor and calculate, based on the tension from the tension sensor, a mass flow rate of material on the conveyor belt.
E01C 23/088 - Outils rotatifs, p. ex. tambours de fraisage
E01C 23/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour travailler la surface terminéeDispositifs pour réparer la surface des revêtements endommagés pour enlever, arracher ou briser les revêtements
G01L 5/10 - Appareils ou procédés pour la mesure des forces, du travail, de la puissance mécanique ou du couple, spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques pour la mesure de la tension dans les éléments flexibles, p. ex. dans les cordages, les câbles, les fils métalliques, les filaments, les courroies ou les bandes en utilisant des moyens électriques
A control system for a cold planer includes a speed sensor and a controller. The speed sensor is operatively coupled with a conveyor belt of the cold planer. The conveyor belt is configured to be driven by a motor. The controller is communicably coupled with the speed sensor and the motor. The controller configured to receive an indication of a speed of the motor and receive, from the speed sensor, an indication of a speed of the conveyor belt. The controller is further configured to determine, based on the received indication of the speed of the motor and the received indication of the speed of the conveyor belt, an amount of belt slippage of the conveyor belt. The controller is further configured to calculate, based on the amount of belt slippage of the conveyor belt, a mass flow rate of material on the conveyor belt.
B65G 43/04 - Dispositifs de commande, p. ex. de sécurité, d'alarme ou de correction des erreurs détectant le patinage entre l'élément de commande et le porte-charges, p. ex. pour stopper l'entraînement
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DETERMINATION OF MASS MATERIAL RATES USING SENSOR FUSION
A system comprising one or more processing circuits to detect an operation of a cold planer, receive a plurality of information corresponding to the cold planer, identify a first status of the cold planer, identify a second status of the cold planer, combine a first set of information and a second set of information to create a fused set of information, and generate a mass flow rate of the material on the conveyor belt based on the fused set of information.
G01F 1/86 - Débitmètres massiques indirects, p. ex. mesurant le débit volumétrique et la densité, la température ou la pression
B65G 43/00 - Dispositifs de commande, p. ex. de sécurité, d'alarme ou de correction des erreurs
E01C 23/088 - Outils rotatifs, p. ex. tambours de fraisage
E01C 23/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour travailler la surface terminéeDispositifs pour réparer la surface des revêtements endommagés pour enlever, arracher ou briser les revêtements
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INDICATING MOVEMENT PATH OF WORK MACHINE
A system for indicating a movement path of a work includes an optical device, and a controller including at least one memory and at least one processor communicably coupled with the at least one memory. The at least one processor is communicably coupled with the optical device. The at least one processor is configured to determine at least one of a current movement path of the work machine and a proposed movement path of the work machine. The at least one processor is also configured to control the optical device to project a visual indicia on a ground surface around the work machine. The visual indicia represents at least one of the current movement path of the work machine and the proposed movement path of the work machine. The visual indicia provides a navigation aid to one or more personnel present around the work machine.
E01C 19/00 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement
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SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR HEATING A SCREED OF A PAVING MACHINE
Machines, systems, and methods for pre-heating a screed plate (including maintaining the pre-heated screed plate) of a paving machine can comprise a screed assembly including the screed plate; and a thermal cover removably coupleable to or over a bottom working surface of the screed plate. The thermal cover can be movable between a first position where the thermal cover does not cover any portion of the bottom working surface of the screed plate and a second position where the thermal cover covers at least a portion of the bottom working surface of the screed plate.
A configurable headlight assembly for a work machine includes at least one headlight attached via a movable assembly attached to the frame of the work machine. The movable assembly is adjustable and allows the configurable headlight assembly to move between at least two different configurations, positioning the headlight at different points in space. The movable assembly may be actuated manually or by electronic means in response to input from the operator, input from a sensor on the work machine, or by the environmental conditions surrounding the work machine.
B60Q 1/076 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs étant principalement destinés à éclairer la route en avant du véhicule ou d'autres zones de la route ou des environs les dispositifs étant des phares réglables, p. ex. commandés à distance de l'intérieur du véhicule par des moyens électriques
B60Q 1/00 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet
A walkway assembly for a work machine includes a walkway unit pivotally coupled to the work machine. The walkway assembly also includes a system for assisting a movement of the walkway unit from a deployed position to a stowed position. The at least one coil spring is coupled to the walkway unit at one end thereof. The at least one coil spring is coupled to a portion of the work machine at another end thereof. The at least one coil spring is adapted to urge the walkway unit to the stowed position from the deployed position, based on potential energy stored within the at least one coil spring.
E01C 19/48 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement pour déposer les matériaux et les consolider, ou pour finir la surface
A hybrid powertrain system of a planer, the hybrid powertrain system comprising an internal combustion engine, a rotor/cutter mechanically coupled with the internal combustion engine, a generator mechanically coupled with the internal combustion engine, an energy storage system including an energy module having at least one energy storage cell, wherein the energy module is electrically coupled with the generator and configured to receive power from and be charged by the generator, an electric motor in electrical communication with the energy module, the electric motor mechanically coupled with the rotor/cutter, and a powertrain controller in electrical communication with the internal combustion engine and the energy storage system. The powertrain controller is configured for controlling delivery of electrical power from the energy storage system to the rotor/cutter while controlling delivery of mechanical power from the internal combustion engine to the rotor/cutter.
B60K 25/02 - Entraînements auxiliaires directs à partir de l'arbre du moteur
B60W 10/06 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion comprenant la commande des moteurs à combustion
B60W 10/26 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des moyens de stockage d'énergie pour l'énergie électrique, p. ex. des batteries ou des condensateurs
E01C 23/088 - Outils rotatifs, p. ex. tambours de fraisage
E01C 23/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour travailler la surface terminéeDispositifs pour réparer la surface des revêtements endommagés pour enlever, arracher ou briser les revêtements
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING CROWN TO REMEDIATE ROAD MAT ANOMALIES
A paving machine includes a machine frame, a screed system, a mat striping sensor, and a controller. The screed system is connected to the frame and includes a mat crown system. The mat striping sensor is connected to the paving machine and configured to detect anomalies in an asphalt mat laid by the screed system. The controller is communicatively connected to the mat striping sensor and the mat crown system and configured to control the mat crown system to adjust a crown of the asphalt mat in response to the mat striping sensor detecting one or more anomalies in the asphalt mat.
E01C 23/01 - Dispositifs ou moyens auxiliaires préalables à la mise en place d'un nouveau revêtement ou pour en vérifier la configuration, p. ex. gabarits, supports de guide d'arasementApplications des appareils de mesure, d'indication d'enregistrement de la configuration de surface d'un revêtement existant, p. ex. profilographes
E01C 19/00 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement
E01C 19/48 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement pour déposer les matériaux et les consolider, ou pour finir la surface
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CONTROLLING INCLINATION OF A MACHINE USING NON-CONTACT SENSORS
A work machine can include a frame defining a front end and a rear end of the work machine. The frame can have a frame axis and a rotating drum extending in a direction perpendicular through the frame axis. The work machine can include a transportation device to move the work machine over a ground surface. The work machine can include a lifting column extending between the frame and the transportation device and side plates arranged on opposite sides of the work machine. The work machine can include at least one sensor, which can detect a feature of the ground surface.
E01C 23/088 - Outils rotatifs, p. ex. tambours de fraisage
E01C 23/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour travailler la surface terminéeDispositifs pour réparer la surface des revêtements endommagés pour enlever, arracher ou briser les revêtements
G01C 9/00 - Mesure de l'inclinaison, p. ex. par clinomètres, par niveaux
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PAVING MATERIAL AGITATION AND DISTRIBUTION BAR SYSTEM
A compaction assembly can move in a direction of motion over particulate material. The compaction assembly can include a reciprocable agitating portion positioned along an axis perpendicular to the direction of motion. The agitating portion can move laterally along the axis and to agitate the material transverse to the direction of motion. The compaction assembly can further include a screed plate mounted behind the agitating portion with respect to the direction of motion, the screed plate configured to smooth the material.
E01C 19/48 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement pour déposer les matériaux et les consolider, ou pour finir la surface
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Worksite Management System and Method for a Mobile Machine
A worksite management system directs one or more mobile machines to enhance the compaction of the terrain surface about a worksite. One or more local topography detectors that may be located on a non-compactor mobile machine measures the state of compaction of the local topography proximate to the mobile machine. An electronic controller that may be onboard the mobile machine detects if the detected state of compaction corresponds to a first topography area associated with a greater state of compaction and, if so, directs the mobile machine to a second topography area associated with a lesser state of compaction.
A controller may monitor sensor data collected by one or more sensors of a machine while the machine is operating at a worksite. The controller may determine whether the sensor data is indicative of the machine operating in an unsafe condition at a location of the machine at the worksite. The controller may cause, based on a determination that the sensor data is indicative of the machine operating in the unsafe condition, at least one of: storing of the sensor data relating to the machine operating in the unsafe condition at least until the sensor data relating to the machine operating in the unsafe condition is offboarded from the machine, or transmission of the sensor data relating to the machine operating in the unsafe condition offboard the machine.
A controller may obtain one or more ground surface work records from one or more databases, the one or more ground surface work records identifying information relating to at least one of base layer preparation, paving, or compacting of a ground surface performed at a worksite by a plurality of work machines. The controller may determine, based on the one or more ground surface work records, configuration information for a ground surface work operation to be performed by a work machine of the plurality of work machines. The controller may generate a signal, based on the configuration information, to cause the work machine to perform the ground surface work operation or to cause presentation of the configuration information on a display of the work machine.
E01C 19/00 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement
E01C 19/10 - Appareils ou installations pour mélanger ou enduire à l'avance des agrégats ou produits de remplissage avec des liants non hydrauliques, p. ex. avec du bitume, des résinesAppareils pour remélanger à nouveau les mélanges non hydrauliques avant de les mettre en place ou pour reconditionner les compositions non hydrauliques récupérées
A system and method for compacting asphalt or similar materials operates a compactor according to a rolling pattern that involves a plurality of passes in a straight-line direction that terminate in a corresponding plurality of turnouts that deviate from the straight-line direction. The compactor can include one or more sensors and an electronic controller configured to determine the location of a previous turnout. The compactor is propelled spatially past the previous turnout before steering into a subsequent turnout so that the plurality of turnout are spatially staggered and varied.
E01C 19/00 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
A controller may obtain, from one or more sensors of an operator control of a work machine, sensor data collected from at least one hand of an operator using the operator control. The controller may determine, based on the sensor data, at least one of a physiological profile of the operator or an amount of time that the operator releases the operator control. The controller may cause, based on the at least one of the physiological profile of the operator or the amount of time that the operator releases the operator control, a limitation on a capability of a work implement of the work machine.
B60W 50/12 - Limitation de la possibilité de commande du conducteur en fonction de l'état du véhicule, p. ex. moyens de verrouillage des grandeurs d'entrées pour éviter un fonctionnement dangereux
B60W 40/08 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés aux conducteurs ou aux passagers
A work machine discharges material through a discharge port at a moving discharge target in a coordinated maneuver during which the discharge target is confined to a bounded area. A distance control mechanism selects path information to a dwell location of the coordinated maneuver. Sensors generate respective signals by which a relative position of the discharge port to the bounded area are indicated during the coordinated maneuver. A messenger indicates the selected path information to compel relocation of the bounded area according thereto.
A milling machine can include a frame, a milling assembly including a cutting rotor and a rotor housing coupled to the frame, the cutting rotor including a rotor shell positioned around a spindle, and a first axial alignment feature on one of the rotor shell or the spindle, the first axial alignment feature including a physical feature on a surface of the rotor shell or the spindle, the physical feature being positioned and configured to contact an opposing flat surface of the opposing rotor shell or spindle so as to guide the rotor shell and the spindle into a co-axial alignment as the rotor shell is loaded axially onto the spindle.
E01C 23/088 - Outils rotatifs, p. ex. tambours de fraisage
E01C 23/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour travailler la surface terminéeDispositifs pour réparer la surface des revêtements endommagés pour enlever, arracher ou briser les revêtements
A milling machine can include a frame, a milling assembly coupled to the frame, the milling assembly including a rotor housing and a cutting rotor, the cutting rotor including a rotor shell positioned around a spindle, and a removable support ring positioned on an inner surface of the rotor shell, wherein the support ring is positioned between the rotor shell and the spindle, wherein the support ring is separate from the rotor shell and carries a load of the rotor shell from the spindle.
E01C 23/088 - Outils rotatifs, p. ex. tambours de fraisage
E01C 23/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour travailler la surface terminéeDispositifs pour réparer la surface des revêtements endommagés pour enlever, arracher ou briser les revêtements
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SHUTTLE SHIFT BASED DIRECTION CHANGES FOR A WORK MACHINE
In some implementations, a controller of a work machine may obtain a first operator input associated with a shuttle shift input component of the work machine. The controller may obtain a second operator input associated with changing a position of a rotatable operator seat of the work machine. The controller may cause, in response to obtaining both the first operator input and the second operator input, a direction of movement of the work machine to change from a first direction to a second direction.
A tooling for removing a bit holder from a base block of a milling drum. The tooling includes a bracket, a pry tool, and an actuation member. The bracket is configured to be engaged with the bit holder and defines an impact surface to receive one or more impacts. The pry tool has a portion configured to be positioned between the bit holder and the base block. The actuation member is movably engaged with the bracket and is actuatable to contact and exert a pushing action on the pry tool to move and advance the portion of the pry tool into an interface defined between the bit holder and the base block. When the impact surface receives the impacts, impact components are correspondingly transferred to the pry tool to supplement the pushing action for a removal of the bit holder from the base block.
B23P 11/00 - Assemblage ou désassemblage de pièces ou d'objets métalliques par des processus du travail du métal non prévus ailleurs
B25B 27/02 - Outils à main ou outillage d'établi, spécialement conçus pour assembler ou séparer des pièces ou des objets, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformation, non prévus ailleurs pour assembler des objets par ajustage à la presse, ou pour les détacher
A system identifies traction reduction of a mobile machine at a worksite. The mobile machine include a traction device for engaging a ground surface, a drive system for commanding a target speed of the mobile machine, and a positioning system for detecting an actual speed of the mobile machine. The system includes a remote control site for transmitting commands to the mobile machine, and a controller for detecting slippage of the traction device due to a traction-reducing condition of the ground surface. The controller is configured to determine an initial indication of slippage of the traction device based on a difference between the target speed and the actual speed. The initial indication of slippage is less than a predetermined allowable loss of traction.
B60W 10/30 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande d'équipements auxiliaires, p. ex. des compresseurs pour la climatisation ou des pompes à huile
A system and method of controlling a machine. The control system comprising a controller, in response to a receipt of a ready-to-start activation data received from a user interface, configured to: pivot the ground-engaging-traction member to a center position, wherein, when in the center position, the first direction of travel of the ground-engaging-traction member is oriented parallel to a longitudinal length of the machine; and place the attachment into a float status, where the attachment is a side plate, or a moldboard or an anti-slab or an inboard ski, wherein the machine is a cold planer, a milling machine or a paving machine.
E01C 23/088 - Outils rotatifs, p. ex. tambours de fraisage
E01C 23/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour travailler la surface terminéeDispositifs pour réparer la surface des revêtements endommagés pour enlever, arracher ou briser les revêtements
34.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING A DENSITY QUALITY OF A PAVING MATERIAL MAT LAID BY A PAVING MACHINE
In some implementations, a management system may obtain, from a compactor machine, compaction data associated with a paving material mat laid by the paving machine. The management system may process the compaction data to determine one or more density values associated with the paving material mat. The management system may cause one or more actions to be performed based on the one or more density values.
A compactor machine may include a frame, a compaction member attached to the frame, and a controller attached to the frame. The controller may be configured to detect, while the compactor machine is traveling on a paving material mat to perform compacting, an event that is to cause the compactor machine to perform a stop. The controller may be configured to identify, based on detecting the event, a zone that the compactor machine is to use to perform the stop. The controller may be configured to cause the compactor machine to travel to the zone to perform the stop.
E01C 19/00 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement
B60T 7/12 - Organes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement automatiqueOrganes d'attaque de la mise en action des freins par déclenchement non soumis à la volonté du conducteur ou du passager
E01C 19/26 - Rouleaux à cet effetRouleaux semblables pouvant également être employés pour compacter le sol automoteurs ou montés sur des véhicules routiers
A bracket for removably coupling a display device with a work machine includes a first member defining a first portion and a second portion spaced apart from the first portion along a longitudinal axis. The bracket also includes a second member coupled to the first member at the second portion thereof. The second member is substantially orthogonal to the first member. The second member defines a third portion and a fourth portion that are spaced apart from each other along a vertical axis that is orthogonal to the longitudinal axis. The bracket further includes at least one coupling element extending from and coupled to the second member at the third portion thereof. The bracket includes at least one projection coupled to the second member at the fourth portion thereof.
B60R 11/00 - Autres aménagements pour tenir ou monter des objets
B60R 11/02 - Autres aménagements pour tenir ou monter des objets pour postes radio, de télévision, téléphones, ou objets similairesDisposition de leur commande
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PAVING MACHINE INCLUDING SCREED ASSEMBLY WITH COMPRESSION MECHANISMS
A screed assembly for a paving machine includes a screed plate, an end gate, and compression mechanisms. The screed plate paves a material to form a mat on a work surface. The end gate restricts a spread of the material in a lateral direction of the paving machine. The end gate includes a support structure and a floating wall. The support structure includes an engagement portion and the floating wall is slidably disposed relative to the support structure and is configured to be guided along the work surface during the paving operation. Further, each compression mechanism includes at least one compression member disposed in an engaged state with respect to at least one of the engagement portion and the floating wall. An actuation of the compression member moves the floating wall with respect to the screed plate to adjust a clearance between the floating wall and the screed plate.
E01C 19/48 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement pour déposer les matériaux et les consolider, ou pour finir la surface
38.
System and method for operating indicator lights of work machines
A method, for operating an indicator light mounted to an exterior of a work machine, includes receiving, by a controller, a digital input image of an environment surrounding the work machine from an image capturing device. Also, the method includes processing, by the controller, the digital input image to determine an ambient light intensity of the environment. In addition, the method includes generating, by the controller, based on the determined ambient light intensity of the environment, one or more control signals to correspondingly adjust at least one attribute of light output by the indicator light.
G01J 1/42 - Photométrie, p. ex. posemètres photographiques en utilisant des détecteurs électriques de radiations
H05B 47/11 - Commande de la source lumineuse en réponse à des paramètres détectés en détectant la luminosité ou la température de couleur de la lumière ambiante
A milling machine can include a frame; a cutting rotor coupled to the frame, the cutting rotor configured to be lowered a selected distance into a first surface to define a depth of cut, the cutting rotor forming a cut surface; a sensor positioned to collect information regarding a quality of the cut surface behind the milling machine; and a controller coupled to the sensor to receive the information and configured to initiate an action to change the depth of cut in view of the information.
E01C 23/088 - Outils rotatifs, p. ex. tambours de fraisage
E01C 23/01 - Dispositifs ou moyens auxiliaires préalables à la mise en place d'un nouveau revêtement ou pour en vérifier la configuration, p. ex. gabarits, supports de guide d'arasementApplications des appareils de mesure, d'indication d'enregistrement de la configuration de surface d'un revêtement existant, p. ex. profilographes
E01C 23/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour travailler la surface terminéeDispositifs pour réparer la surface des revêtements endommagés pour enlever, arracher ou briser les revêtements
A cutting bit assembly for attachment to a tool holder of a milling-type machine includes a cutting tip, a generally cylindrical shank extending from the cutting tip and comprising a rotation-limiting surface, and a spring clip surrounding a body of the shank. The spring clip includes a protrusion configured to interact with the rotation-limiting surface of the shank to limit rotation of the shank relative to the spring clip. The spring clip includes a contracted configuration and an expanded configuration, and in both the contracted configuration and the expanded configuration the protrusion interacts with the rotation-limiting surface.
A cutting bit assembly for attachment to a tool holder of a milling-type machine, including a cutting tip, a generally cylindrical shank extending from the cutting tip, a spring clip surrounding a body of the shank and including a contracted configuration and an expanded configuration, and a washer having an installed configuration in which the washer is disposed on a shoulder of the shank and an uninstalled configuration in which the washer surrounds the spring clip and retains the spring clip in the contracted configuration. At least one of a distal edge of the spring clip or a proximal edge of a bore of the washer comprises a bevel or radius.
In some implementations, a controller for a hybrid powertrain system may cause disengagement of an engine from an electric machine via a clutch based on a state of charge (SOC) of one or more batteries connected to the electric machine at least meeting an SOC threshold. Disengagement of the engine may cause the hybrid powertrain system to operate in an electric-only mode for powering a load. The controller may detect a power event that includes at least one of a level of demand of the load exceeding a demand threshold, or the SOC of the one or more batteries being below the SOC threshold. The controller may cause, based on detection of the power event, engagement of the engine with the electric machine via the clutch. Engagement of the engine may enable the hybrid powertrain system to operate in a hybrid mode for powering the load.
B60W 20/13 - Commande de l'apport de puissance de chacun des moteurs primaires pour répondre à la demande de puissance requise afin de rester dans des limites de puissance d'entrée ou sortie de la batterieCommande de l'apport de puissance de chacun des moteurs primaires pour répondre à la demande de puissance requise afin d'éviter la surcharge ou la décharge excessive de la batterie
B60L 58/12 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction de l'état de charge [SoC]
B60W 10/08 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion comprenant la commande des unités de traction électrique, p. ex. des moteurs ou des générateurs
B60W 10/26 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des moyens de stockage d'énergie pour l'énergie électrique, p. ex. des batteries ou des condensateurs
In some implementations, a controller of a hybrid powertrain system may detect a level of demand associated with the load of the hybrid powertrain system. The controller may cause power to be proportionally provided to drive the load via the engine and the electric machine in accordance with a ratio between a first power output provided via the engine and a second power output provided via the electric machine, the ratio being associated with the level of the demand, a control mode associated with the hybrid powertrain system, and an operating mode associated with the hybrid powertrain system.
B60W 20/13 - Commande de l'apport de puissance de chacun des moteurs primaires pour répondre à la demande de puissance requise afin de rester dans des limites de puissance d'entrée ou sortie de la batterieCommande de l'apport de puissance de chacun des moteurs primaires pour répondre à la demande de puissance requise afin d'éviter la surcharge ou la décharge excessive de la batterie
B60W 10/06 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion comprenant la commande des moteurs à combustion
B60W 10/08 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des ensembles de propulsion comprenant la commande des unités de traction électrique, p. ex. des moteurs ou des générateurs
B60W 10/26 - Commande conjuguée de sous-ensembles de véhicule, de fonction ou de type différents comprenant la commande des moyens de stockage d'énergie pour l'énergie électrique, p. ex. des batteries ou des condensateurs
44.
Methods and systems for generating power for work machine
A system includes a paver work machine, one or more tow machines, and a controller. The paver includes a motor-generator unit (MGU) selectively operable in a motor mode and a generator mode, and a power source electrically connected to the MGU and configured to supply electrical power to and receive electrical power from the MGU. Each of the one or more tow machines are configured to be connected to and pull the paver. The controller is communicatively connected to and configured to selectively operate the MGU in the generator mode to supply electrical power to and charge the power source or in the motor mode to use electrical power from the power source to power at least a portion of operation of the paver.
B60L 15/20 - Procédés, circuits ou dispositifs pour commander la propulsion des véhicules à traction électrique, p. ex. commande de la vitesse des moteurs de traction en vue de réaliser des performances désiréesAdaptation sur les véhicules à traction électrique de l'installation de commande à distance à partir d'un endroit fixe, de différents endroits du véhicule ou de différents véhicules d'un même train pour la commande du véhicule ou de son moteur en vue de réaliser des performances désirées, p. ex. vitesse, couple, variation programmée de la vitesse
B60L 7/18 - Freinage dynamo-électrique par récupération commandant l'effet de freinage
B60L 15/38 - Commande ou régulation des véhicules à plusieurs moteurs propulsés électriquement avec commande automatique
45.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF SEGMENTED ANTI-SLABBING FOR MILLING MACHINES
Anti-slabbing systems and methods for counteracting slabbing of a substrate being cut by a rotary cutter of a milling machine may include a plurality of anti-slab segments biased downwardly and independently vertically movable relative to a frame of the milling machine. The anti-slabbing systems and methods may further include segment biasing mechanisms connecting the anti-slab segments to frame of the milling machine. The segment biasing mechanisms may control a slabbing opposition force applied to uncut material of the substrate underlying the milling machine. The anti-slabbing systems and methods may further include an anti-slabbing mechanism comprising a base plate, plow, and/or skids.
A system and method for responding to objects encountered by autonomous machines at a worksite. Sensors at the worksite gather sensor data that may be used by one or more processors to identify an object or obstacle at the worksite and an associated location. The sensors may be disposed on an autonomous machine operating at the worksite. The system and method include determining, based on the sensor data, an object classification for the object and/or obstacle and determining, based on the object classification and the sensor data, a remediation procedure to remove the object from the path and enable the autonomous machine to complete the work plan. The system and method further include determining a second machine included in the remediation procedure from a set of machines located at the worksite and causing the second machine to perform the remediation procedure.
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
G05B 19/4155 - Commande numérique [CN], c.-à-d. machines fonctionnant automatiquement, en particulier machines-outils, p. ex. dans un milieu de fabrication industriel, afin d'effectuer un positionnement, un mouvement ou des actions coordonnées au moyen de données d'un programme sous forme numérique caractérisée par le déroulement du programme, c.-à-d. le déroulement d'un programme de pièce ou le déroulement d'une fonction machine, p. ex. choix d'un programme
G06V 10/764 - Dispositions pour la reconnaissance ou la compréhension d’images ou de vidéos utilisant la reconnaissance de formes ou l’apprentissage automatique utilisant la classification, p. ex. des objets vidéo
G06V 20/17 - Scènes terrestres transmises par des avions ou des drones
G06V 20/52 - Activités de surveillance ou de suivi, p. ex. pour la reconnaissance d’objets suspects
G06V 20/58 - Reconnaissance d’objets en mouvement ou d’obstacles, p. ex. véhicules ou piétonsReconnaissance des objets de la circulation, p. ex. signalisation routière, feux de signalisation ou routes
A method for operating an automatic liquid spray system for dust mitigation on a work machine can include receiving, with a controller, a signal from a sensor attached to a frame of the work machine. The signal can be indicative of dust around the work machine. The controller can include a location of the sensor on the frame. The method can also include sending a signal to a dust mitigation system. The signal can be indicative of the location of the sensor such that the dust mitigation system can control a liquid control module to provide liquid to a dust mitigation valve around the location of the sensor on the frame. The method can also include opening, with the dust mitigation system, the dust mitigation valve around the location of the frame around the sensor to provide liquid around the location of the sensor.
E01C 23/088 - Outils rotatifs, p. ex. tambours de fraisage
E01C 23/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour travailler la surface terminéeDispositifs pour réparer la surface des revêtements endommagés pour enlever, arracher ou briser les revêtements
A system and assembly including a modular edge compaction wheel with multiple separable sections to form edges of a substrate (e.g., an asphalt mat) at differing depths. After forming a portion of the substrate edge at an initial depth, sections of the modular edge compaction wheel assembly may be attached by stacking and fastening the sections together for forming another portion of the substrate edge at a greater depth. The edge forming assembly may include an activating mechanism to extend and retract the modular edge compaction wheel assembly.
E01C 19/23 - Rouleaux à cet effetRouleaux semblables pouvant également être employés pour compacter le sol
E01C 19/26 - Rouleaux à cet effetRouleaux semblables pouvant également être employés pour compacter le sol automoteurs ou montés sur des véhicules routiers
A paving system includes a paving machine including a drive assembly, a paving material delivery system, and a material depth sensor. The paving material delivery system includes a hopper, a conveyor assembly, an auger, and a screed. The material depth sensor is configured to detect a head of paving material in front of the screed. The paving machine further includes a controller in communication with the material depth sensor. The controller is configured to receive a feed sensor signal from the material depth sensor, receive an auger speed signal indicative of a speed of the auger, and adjust a conveyor speed based on at least one of the feed sensor signal and the auger speed signal.
E01C 19/20 - Appareils pour répartir, p. ex. pour épandre, des matériaux granulaires ou pulvérulents, p. ex. du sable, du gravier, du sel, des liants secs
E01C 19/10 - Appareils ou installations pour mélanger ou enduire à l'avance des agrégats ou produits de remplissage avec des liants non hydrauliques, p. ex. avec du bitume, des résinesAppareils pour remélanger à nouveau les mélanges non hydrauliques avant de les mettre en place ou pour reconditionner les compositions non hydrauliques récupérées
A system for assisting an asphalt compactor in performing a directional change can include a controller configured to perform a turn-out for the asphalt compactor by steering the asphalt compactor at a desired turning angle on an asphalt mat; the controller configured to turn off a vibratory system for the asphalt compactor during the turn-out; the controller configured to slow down and stop the asphalt compactor after a desired distance into the turn-out; and the controller configured to move the asphalt compactor in an opposite direction and restart the vibratory system.
A plate includes: a sensor face; a plate base surface disposed opposite the sensor face in an axial direction; an inner passage connecting the sensor face to the plate base surface; and a blocking surface disposed axially between the sensor face and the plate base surface. The plate base surface is connected to the blocking surface by an inner periphery having an inner periphery diameter. The blocking surface is connected to the sensor face by an outer periphery having an outer periphery diameter and a middle periphery having a middle periphery diameter, the outer periphery transitioning to the middle periphery at two circumferential reductions.
B60N 2/90 - Détails ou éléments non prévus ailleurs
B60N 2/14 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable le siège entier étant mobile rotatif, p. ex. pour faciliter l'accès
B60N 2/02 - Sièges spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement ou montage des sièges dans les véhicules le siège ou l'une de ses parties étant mobile, p. ex. réglable
A material handling system for a work machine includes a receptacle, an auger assembly, a conveyor system, and a material feed sensor configured to monitor an amount of the paving material. The material handling system further includes a controller configured to transmit, if a speed of the auger assembly and/or the conveyor system is not within a predetermined speed range and/or the amount of the paving material being directed towards the work surface is outside of a predetermined amount range, at least one of a control signal to the auger assembly and/or the conveyor system for adjusting the speed of the auger assembly and/or the conveyor system such that the speed of the auger assembly and/or the conveyor system lies within the predetermined speed range, and an alert notification to a user of the work machine to reposition the material feed sensor.
E01C 19/10 - Appareils ou installations pour mélanger ou enduire à l'avance des agrégats ou produits de remplissage avec des liants non hydrauliques, p. ex. avec du bitume, des résinesAppareils pour remélanger à nouveau les mélanges non hydrauliques avant de les mettre en place ou pour reconditionner les compositions non hydrauliques récupérées
E01C 19/48 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement pour déposer les matériaux et les consolider, ou pour finir la surface
A work machine for roadwork can include a frame, a power source, and a milling rotor operatively connected to the power source and the frame. Examples can also include a dust mitigation system having a controller. The controller can be configured to control the dust mitigation system based on a target dust mitigation level and a milling parameter of the work machine.
E01C 23/088 - Outils rotatifs, p. ex. tambours de fraisage
E01C 23/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour travailler la surface terminéeDispositifs pour réparer la surface des revêtements endommagés pour enlever, arracher ou briser les revêtements
54.
Path of travel slope based control of asphalt compactors
The asphalt compactor may include a control system communicatively coupled to the one or more sensors including a grade sensor configured to determine a slope of the asphalt surface within the compacting area in at least the direction of travel of the asphalt compactor, the control system configured to: receive data indicative of the slope of the asphalt surface in at least the direction of travel of the asphalt compactor from the grade sensor, determine if the slope of the asphalt surface is one of an incline slope or a decline slope in the direction of travel, if the slope is determined to be the incline slope, determine if the incline slope exceeds a first threshold for the incline slope, and if the incline slope exceeds the first threshold for the incline slope, control a vibratory system to stop vibration of the trailing drum.
A paving machine can include a frame including a hopper; a screed coupled to the frame and including a screed plate; a first temperature sensor configured to measure a first temperature of a paving material in the hopper; a second temperature sensor to measure a second temperature of the screed plate; and a controller to receive the first and second temperatures and configured to determine an operating condition of the screed plate based on the first and second temperatures.
E01C 23/01 - Dispositifs ou moyens auxiliaires préalables à la mise en place d'un nouveau revêtement ou pour en vérifier la configuration, p. ex. gabarits, supports de guide d'arasementApplications des appareils de mesure, d'indication d'enregistrement de la configuration de surface d'un revêtement existant, p. ex. profilographes
E01C 19/48 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement pour déposer les matériaux et les consolider, ou pour finir la surface
An example energy system for a work machine includes battery cells connected to form a battery system. The system can further include a load bus to distribute energy from the battery system to a component of the work machine. The system can include a battery discharge controller coupled between the battery system and the load bus. The battery discharge controller can control the load bus to discharge the battery cells by providing power to at least one component of the plurality of components of the work machine.
A compactor can include an interface configured to receive position information of a first side edge and a second side edge opposite the first side edge of a work area of the compactor. The compactor can also include processing circuitry coupled to the interface to receive position information of a first side edge and a second side edge opposite the first side edge of a work area of the compactor. The processing circuitry can generate a path plan for the work machine based on location and classification of the first side edge and the second side edge. The processing circuitry can operate the compactor based on the path plan.
E01C 19/00 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
A method for operating a compactor on a compressible surface includes: moving the compactor on the compressible surface; receiving an operating speed of the compactor; determining whether an obstacle is present in a path of the compactor; and changing the operating speed to a creep speed if the obstacle is in the path of the compactor. The creep speed is sufficient to prevent the compactor from forming dips in the compressible surface.
A method for operating a compactor on a compressible surface includes: moving the compactor on the compressible surface; receiving an operating speed of the compactor; determining whether an obstacle is present in a path of the compactor; and changing the operating speed to a creep speed if the obstacle is in the path of the compactor. The creep speed is sufficient to prevent the compactor from forming dips in the compressible surface.
ELEMENT NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
100
compactor
102
cab
103
drive system
104
drums
105
surface
106
temperature sensor
107
path
108
speed sensor
110
controller
112
GPS device
114
perception system
115
control lever
120
processor
122
memory
124
data bus
126
user interface
128
communications interface
129
autonomous path planning system
130
remote system
132
work area
134
operating system (OS)
136
utilities
138
creep routine
140
sensor interfaces
144
control logic module
146
settings module
E01C 19/28 - Rouleaux vibrants ou rouleaux soumis à des percussions, p. ex. à un martèlement
B60K 31/00 - Accessoires agissant sur un seul sous-ensemble pour la commande automatique de la vitesse des véhicules, c.-à-d. empêchant la vitesse de dépasser une valeur déterminée de façon arbitraire ou maintenant une vitesse donnée choisie par le conducteur du véhicule
A debris deflecting system for a milling machine includes at least one deflecting element disposed proximate to a component of the milling machine. The deflecting element is configured to deflect debris away from a front end of the component. The component includes at least one side plate of the milling machine and/or at least one sensor of the milling machine. The debris deflecting system also includes at least one actuating element coupled to the deflecting element. The actuating element is configured to actuate the deflecting element to deflect the debris away from the front end of the component.
E01H 1/08 - Emploi de l'air comprimé pour détacher ou enlever les matières indésirablesSéchage par la chaleur uniquement, ou par des courants de gazNettoyage par projection de particules abrasives
E01C 23/088 - Outils rotatifs, p. ex. tambours de fraisage
E01C 23/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour travailler la surface terminéeDispositifs pour réparer la surface des revêtements endommagés pour enlever, arracher ou briser les revêtements
E01H 1/05 - Appareils de brossage à brosses entraînées mécaniquement
60.
Suppressing switching operation of a machine from an electric mode to an engine mode
A control system may include a control of a user interface and a controller. The controller may be configured to cause a machine to operate in a first mode, the machine being configured for hybrid operation in the first mode using a battery without using an internal combustion engine or in a second mode using the internal combustion engine when a level of the battery is below a threshold. The controller may be configured to receive an input, via the control, indicating that the second mode of the machine is to be disabled. The controller may be configured to cause, based on the input and when the level of the battery is below the threshold, suppression of operation of the machine in the second mode.
B60W 20/13 - Commande de l'apport de puissance de chacun des moteurs primaires pour répondre à la demande de puissance requise afin de rester dans des limites de puissance d'entrée ou sortie de la batterieCommande de l'apport de puissance de chacun des moteurs primaires pour répondre à la demande de puissance requise afin d'éviter la surcharge ou la décharge excessive de la batterie
B60W 20/15 - Stratégies de commande spécialement adaptées à la réalisation d’un effet particulier
B60W 50/14 - Moyens d'information du conducteur, pour l'avertir ou provoquer son intervention
61.
ON-DEMAND ELECTRIC MOTOR CONTROLLED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
An on-demand electric motor controlled hydraulic system including a hydraulic pump, an electric motor coupled to the hydraulic pump, and an electronic control module (ECM) coupled to the hydraulic pump and the electric motor, is provided. The hydraulic pump has a swashplate with a swashplate angle adjustable to adjust a flow rate of the hydraulic pump and the electric motor is operable at a motor rate to drive the hydraulic pump. The ECM is configured to receive a demand for operating the hydraulic pump, determine a flow demand of the hydraulic pump associated with the demand, set the swashplate angle of a swashplate of the hydraulic pump to an initial swashplate angle, the initial swashplate angle setting a flow rate of the hydraulic pump corresponding to the flow demand, and operate the electric motor at a motor rate, the motor rate corresponding to the flow demand.
F04B 1/324 - Commande pour "machines" ou pompes à blocs-cylindres rotatifs en modifiant les positions relatives d'un plateau oscillant et d'un bloc-cylindres en modifiant l’inclinaison du plateau oscillant
A method for directing transport vehicles based on real-time operating parameters of a paving train machine comprises estimating a material productivity value at a current location of the paving train machine, comparing the material productivity value to a threshold productivity value, generating a predicted location for the paving train machine when the threshold will be reached, and communicating the generated predicted location to a transport vehicle. A system for coordinating location of an empty transport vehicle in a paving train comprises a sensor to generate material productivity data for a paving train machine, a controller configured to determine an output rate of the paving train machine, a time when an in-use transport vehicle will be at capacity, and a location for where the in-use transport vehicle will be at capacity, and a communication device for the paving train machine configured to transmit the location to the empty transport vehicle.
E01C 19/00 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement
B60Q 1/50 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs ayant principalement pour objet d'indiquer le contour du véhicule ou de certaines de ses parties, ou pour engendrer des signaux au bénéfice d'autres véhicules pour indiquer d'autres intentions ou conditions, p. ex. demandes d'attente ou de dépassement
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
63.
Method and arrangement for dislodging a floating ground guard of a rotary mixer
In a rotary mixer having a floating ground guard mounted for vertical movement relative to the frame and relative to the rotor, an actuator configured to provide movement in at least a vertical plane relative to the frame, and a ground guard dislodging tool coupled to the floating ground guard. The ground guard dislodging tool and the actuator are disposed such that the actuator engages and exerts a force on the ground guard dislodging tool to move the floating ground guard in a downward direction relative to the frame.
A canopy system for a work machine includes a canopy assembly movable between a lowered position and a raised position. The canopy assembly includes a main canopy panel and a canopy wing, such that the canopy wing is movable relative to the main canopy panel between an extended position and a retracted position. The canopy system also includes a sensor system that generates a detection signal indicative of a presence of an object proximate to the work machine, and a controller communicably. The controller includes a memory and a processor. The processor receives the detection signal from the sensor system, determines a location of the object based on the detection signal, and generates a first control signal to partially move the canopy assembly towards the lowered position and away from the operator station or partially move the canopy wing towards the retracted position.
B60J 7/12 - Toits amoviblesToits avec panneaux mobiles du type non coulissant, c.-à-d. toits ou panneaux mobiles ou amovibles, p. ex. toit ou capote pouvant être facilement enlevés ou mis en position repliée ou inopérante pliantsLeurs mécanismes de mise en tension, p. ex. tendeurs
B60J 7/14 - Toits amoviblesToits avec panneaux mobiles du type non coulissant, c.-à-d. toits ou panneaux mobiles ou amovibles, p. ex. toit ou capote pouvant être facilement enlevés ou mis en position repliée ou inopérante pliantsLeurs mécanismes de mise en tension, p. ex. tendeurs avec plusieurs éléments en forme de panneaux
E01C 23/06 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour travailler la surface terminéeDispositifs pour réparer la surface des revêtements endommagés
A controller may obtain measurement information for measuring a property of a soil of a job site. The controller may measure the property of the soil based on obtaining the measurement information. The controller may compare the measured property of the soil and a target property of the soil. The controller may generate one or more instructions that cause one or more other machines to perform one or more actions with respect to the soil. The one or more instructions may be generated based on comparing the measured property of the soil and the target property. The controller may provide the one or more instructions to the one or more other machines to cause the one or more machines to perform the one or more actions to adjust.
A method includes establishing a data connection between a first controller, and a second controller of a mobile machine. The method also includes causing, by the first controller, a charging unit to direct electrical current to an energy storage device of the mobile machine. The method further includes receiving, by the first controller a plurality of electronic files stored in a memory of the mobile machine, and storing the files in a memory of the charging unit. The method also includes providing to the second controller, by the first controller, an indication that each file of the plurality of electronic files has been stored in the memory of the charging unit. In such methods, second controller is configured to delete each file of the plurality of electronic files from the memory of the mobile machine based on the indication.
A tool, for removing a cutting bit from a rotor of a rotor assembly of a machine, includes one or more input interfaces and one or more lighting units. The one or more input interfaces are configured to be actuated to perform one or more functions associated with removing the cutting bit from the rotor. The one or more lighting units are configured to be activated upon the actuation of the one or more input interfaces to illuminate at least a portion of the rotor assembly when performing the one or more functions associated with removing the cutting bit from the rotor.
E01C 23/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour travailler la surface terminéeDispositifs pour réparer la surface des revêtements endommagés pour enlever, arracher ou briser les revêtements
E01C 23/088 - Outils rotatifs, p. ex. tambours de fraisage
E21C 35/18 - Pics pour l'exploitation des minesLeurs supports
B25B 27/02 - Outils à main ou outillage d'établi, spécialement conçus pour assembler ou séparer des pièces ou des objets, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformation, non prévus ailleurs pour assembler des objets par ajustage à la presse, ou pour les détacher
B28D 1/18 - Travail de la pierre ou des matériaux analogues p. ex. briques, béton, non prévu ailleursMachines, dispositifs, outils à cet effet par fraisage, p. ex. exécution de sillons au moyen de fraises
68.
ADJUSTING A SETTING OF A SCREED ASSEMBLY BASED ON TEMPERATURE DATA OF THE SCREED ASSEMBLY
In some implementations, a controller may receive a command to adjust a setting of the screed assembly. The controller may obtain temperature data from one or more sensor devices of the screed assembly. The controller may determine, based on the temperature data, a corresponding temperature of one or more components of the screed assembly. The controller may selectively cause the setting to be adjusted or preventing the setting from being adjusted based on the corresponding temperature of the one or more components, the setting being adjusted based on determining that the corresponding temperature satisfies a temperature threshold, or the setting being prevented from being adjusted based on determining that the corresponding temperature does not satisfy the temperature threshold.
A worksite controller can manage machines, including a first machine configured to perform a first task and a second machine configured to perform a second task that follows the first task. The worksite controller can predict a time that the first machine will complete the first task at a work area. The worksite controller can also predict a time the second machine would arrive at the work area to perform the second task. Based on a comparison of the time the second machine would arrive at the work area and the predicted first task completion time, the worksite controller can instruct the second machine to enter or exit a low-power state. For example, if the second machine would arrive at the work area earlier than the predicted first task completion time, the worksite controller can instruct the second machine to avoid idling while waiting by entering the low-power state.
A system for warning that a slope is too steep for securely parking a machine includes: at least one inclinometer configured to be disposed on the machine, the machine being disposed on the slope and to measure a pitch of the machine; a controller that includes a processor and is configured to be operatively connected to the at least one inclinometer and to determine, using the pitch, if the machine cannot park securely; and a warning generator configured to be operatively connected to the controller and to alert at least an operator of the machine that the machine cannot park securely when the controller so determines.
A method and system for generating an augmented machine view. The augmented machine view may include a dynamic virtual machine model representing an actual working machine, overlayed with camera footage from around the working machine. The dynamic virtual machine model may be synched in time with the camera footage. The system for generating the augmented machine view may include cameras mounted on the actual machine and machine sensors monitoring the position and movements of individual components of the machine.
G06T 19/00 - Transformation de modèles ou d'images tridimensionnels [3D] pour infographie
B60R 1/27 - Dispositions de visualisation en temps réel pour les conducteurs ou les passagers utilisant des systèmes de capture d'images optiques, p. ex. des caméras ou des systèmes vidéo spécialement adaptés pour être utilisés dans ou sur des véhicules pour visualiser une zone extérieure au véhicule, p. ex. l’extérieur du véhicule avec un champ de vision prédéterminé fournissant une vision panoramique, p. ex. en utilisant des caméras omnidirectionnelles
G06T 17/00 - Modélisation tridimensionnelle [3D] pour infographie
E01C 23/088 - Outils rotatifs, p. ex. tambours de fraisage
H04N 23/90 - Agencement de caméras ou de modules de caméras, p. ex. de plusieurs caméras dans des studios de télévision ou des stades de sport
72.
MONITORING INSULATION RESISTANCE OF A SCREED ASSEMBLY OF A PAVING MACHINE
A method may include determining, by a controller of a paving machine, to start a test of one or more heaters associated with a screed assembly of the paving machine. The method may further include sending, by the controller and to a tester device associated with the paving machine, one or more signals configured to cause a test voltage to be generated while the one or more heaters are sequentially turned off and then on during the test. The method may further include receiving, by the controller, a measurement of an insulation resistance of each of the one or more heaters during the test. The method may further include performing, by the controller, one or more actions based on a result of processing the measurement.
A noise control system detects, identifies, and cancels specific, preselected sounds that an operator does not want to hear during operation of a machine. One or more of a microphone or another sensor detects sound vibrations or other operational parameters that result in the generation of sound vibrations during operation of the machine. A controller identifies, and selectively cancels only the specific, preselected sounds the operator does not want to hear while operating the machine by generating an anti-noise signal to interfere with the specific, preselected sounds.
G10K 11/178 - Procédés ou dispositifs de protection contre le bruit ou les autres ondes acoustiques ou pour amortir ceux-ci, en général utilisant des effets d'interférenceMasquage du son par régénération électro-acoustique en opposition de phase des ondes acoustiques originales
74.
System for determining volume of material being cut
An apparatus of a work machine can include a sensor to provide information regarding a surface worked by a work machine. The apparatus can also include processing circuitry coupled to the sensor. The processing circuitry can generate a cut depth curve that represents cut depth subsequent to performing work on the surface, based on measurements provided by the set of sensors. The processing circuitry can perform an integration operation based on the cut depth curve to generate a measure of area worked by the work machine. The processing circuitry can determine at least one physical operational parameter of the work machine based on the measure of area worked by the work machine. Other systems and methods are described.
E01C 23/088 - Outils rotatifs, p. ex. tambours de fraisage
E01C 23/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour travailler la surface terminéeDispositifs pour réparer la surface des revêtements endommagés pour enlever, arracher ou briser les revêtements
75.
SYSTEM FOR PREDICTING MAINTENANCE FOR ENDLESS FLEXIBLE MEMBERS USABLE AS CONVEYORS IN MACHINES
A system for predicting maintenance of an endless flexible member of a road construction machine. The system includes a sensor and a controller. The sensor detects a distance between a frame portion and a roller portion. The roller portion is movable with respect to the frame portion to tension the endless flexible member, which is configured to convey materials or power in the road construction machine. The controller is communicably coupled to the sensor. The controller is configured to compute a change in the distance over time between the frame portion and the roller portion that is required to maintain proper working tension on the endless flexible member; and generate alerts when a value associated with the change in the distance exceeds one or more predetermined threshold values.
E01C 23/088 - Outils rotatifs, p. ex. tambours de fraisage
B60Q 9/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation non prévus dans l'un des groupes principaux
B65G 43/02 - Dispositifs de commande, p. ex. de sécurité, d'alarme ou de correction des erreurs détectant une condition physique dangereuse des porte-charges, p. ex. pour stopper l'entraînement en cas d'échauffement
G01B 21/32 - Dispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour mesurer la déformation dans un solide
76.
SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR DELIVERING FLUID AT A WORKSITE
Systems, methods, and computer program products can wirelessly receive moisture data outputted from one or more wireless moisture sensors at least partially embedded in a material to be compacted by a compaction machine; determine, based on the moisture data from the one or more wireless moisture sensors, whether water needs to be added to the material at each of the one or more wireless moisture sensors; and output signaling to direct a water truck to provide water to the portion or portions of the material determined to need water.
E02D 3/10 - Amélioration par compactage par mouillage, drainage, désaération ou emploi d'explosifs, p. ex. par mise en œuvre de drains en sable ou à mèche
A system adjusts an instantaneous turn center for a paving machine having a tow vehicle and a screed assembly towed by the tow vehicle such that no portion of the screed assembly moves backward over freshly laid pavement when the paving machine paves around a curve. The system receives an input from an operator, a sensor, and/or a database. The input includes a distance and a direction from a first vertical axis defined by a traction device of the tow vehicle on a side of the tow vehicle facing the curve, to a second adjusted vertical axis defined by a point at least as far from the first vertical axis as an outer edge of the screed assembly that touches the curve. The system receives the input, and adjusts the instantaneous turn center for the paving machine to coincide with the second adjusted vertical axis.
E01C 19/00 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement
E01C 19/48 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement pour déposer les matériaux et les consolider, ou pour finir la surface
78.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ALIGNMENT OF MACHINES DURING OPERATIONS
A system for controlling an alignment of a first machine with respect to a second machine. The system includes a projector mounted on the second machine. The projector is configured to project one or more light beams. The system further includes an image capturing device configured to capture one or more images of the first machine and the one or more light beams. The system further includes a controller configured to determine a position of the first machine with respect to the one or more light beams based on the one or more images and generate an alert when one or more characteristics of the one or more light beams shifts from a first condition to a second condition.
E01C 23/088 - Outils rotatifs, p. ex. tambours de fraisage
G01B 11/26 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour mesurer des angles ou des cônesDispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques optiques pour tester l'alignement des axes
A machine for roadwork can include a frame, a power source, and a milling rotor that can be operatively connected to the power source and the frame. The machine for roadwork can also include at least one camera and an image processor. The at least one camera can be configured to capture one or more images of the milling rotor. The image processor can be in communication with the at least one camera. The image processor may be configured to analyze the one or more images of the milling rotor captured by the at least one camera. The image processor may also be configured to determine a scratch height of the milling rotor based on one or more images. The scratch height can define a height of the milling rotor on condition that the milling rotor is in contact with a surface of the roadway.
A mobile milling machine can be equipped with a liquid spray system to introduce a liquid spray into a rotor enclosure to reduce the temperature of a plurality of cutting tools disposed on a rotatable cutting rotor. The liquid spray system can be associated with one or more surface wetness sensors to estimate the wetness of the work surface after the milling operation. The wetness of the work surface can be used to adjust the spray quantity of the liquid spray introduced by the liquid spray system.
E01C 23/088 - Outils rotatifs, p. ex. tambours de fraisage
E01C 23/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour travailler la surface terminéeDispositifs pour réparer la surface des revêtements endommagés pour enlever, arracher ou briser les revêtements
81.
System and method for generating a multi-layer material property map
A system and method include receiving sensor data from a of at least a portion of a work surface of a worksite including a first one or more material properties, a first timestamp, a first location, and the like, determining a multi-layer map based at least in part from this data and including new layer commands, meeting or exceeding data thresholds, new machine operations, machine learning models, and receiving additional sensor data containing a second same, similar, and/or different information, generating a new layer and/or overwriting the existing layer data, and providing a processed map to one or more machines, memory, additional devices, and the like. The method also includes saving prior layers and/or data of overwritten layers. The method further includes causing at least a part of the multi-layer material property map to be displayed. The displayed at least part of the multi-material property map including visual indicia indicating the first one or more material properties, the first timestamp, the first location, a first layer, etc. and one or more of a subsequent timestamp, the first location, a subsequent layer, and the like.
G07C 3/02 - Enregistrement ou indication du temps de fonctionnement ou d'arrêt seulement
E01C 19/48 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement pour déposer les matériaux et les consolider, ou pour finir la surface
G01C 21/00 - NavigationInstruments de navigation non prévus dans les groupes
G06F 3/04815 - Interaction s’effectuant dans un environnement basé sur des métaphores ou des objets avec un affichage tridimensionnel, p. ex. modification du point de vue de l’utilisateur par rapport à l’environnement ou l’objet
G06F 3/04817 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] fondées sur des propriétés spécifiques de l’objet d’interaction affiché ou sur un environnement basé sur les métaphores, p. ex. interaction avec des éléments du bureau telles les fenêtres ou les icônes, ou avec l’aide d’un curseur changeant de comportement ou d’aspect utilisant des icônes
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction avec des listes d’éléments sélectionnables, p. ex. des menus
G06F 3/0484 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] pour la commande de fonctions ou d’opérations spécifiques, p. ex. sélection ou transformation d’un objet, d’une image ou d’un élément de texte affiché, détermination d’une valeur de paramètre ou sélection d’une plage de valeurs
A guidance system for a machine includes one or more guide assemblies. Each guide assembly includes a support member, a lever, an abutment device, a sensor, and a controller. The support member is fixedly coupled to a frame of the machine. The lever is angularly biased away with respect to the support member. The abutment device is coupled to the lever is configured to be abutted and guided on a structure extending along a direction in which the machine moves to modify a roadway surface. The sensor detects a measured angle between the lever and the support member when the abutment device is abutted against the structure. The controller controls an actuation of a steering actuator associated with one or more traction devices of the machine to turn the traction devices based on the measured angle to modify the roadway surface along an extent of the structure.
E01C 23/08 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour travailler la surface terminéeDispositifs pour réparer la surface des revêtements endommagés pour rendre la surface rugueuse ou pour y créer des aspérités régulièresDispositifs ou aménagements pour travailler la surface terminéeDispositifs pour réparer la surface des revêtements endommagés pour égaliser en supprimant les parties saillantes ou pour retirer des matériaux liaisonnés sur la surface, p. ex. des marques
B62D 11/00 - Direction pour roues non orientablesDirection pour véhicules à chenilles ou à dispositifs similaires
E01C 23/088 - Outils rotatifs, p. ex. tambours de fraisage
E01C 23/12 - Dispositifs ou aménagements pour travailler la surface terminéeDispositifs pour réparer la surface des revêtements endommagés pour enlever, arracher ou briser les revêtements
B62D 11/20 - Direction de véhicules à chenilles ayant un pivot de bogie supportant la chenille
A belt drive for a work machine is disclosed. The belt drive has a drive belt that is wound around an input pulley and an out put pulley. The input pulley is rotated by a motor, and when rotated, transfers rotational motion to the output pulley by the drive belt. A controller is in communication with an input speed sensor that measures the input pulley and an output speed sensor that measures the output pulley. The controller calculates an input speed from the measurement of the input pulley, and an output speed from the measurement of the output pulley. The controller also sends a damaged belt signal to an operator control of the work machine when the output speed is lower by a predetermined threshold than the input speed.
B60Q 9/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation non prévus dans l'un des groupes principaux
F16H 7/02 - Transmissions pour transmettre un mouvement rotatif par des organes flexibles sans fin par courroiesTransmissions pour transmettre un mouvement rotatif par des organes flexibles sans fin par courroies trapézoïdales
F16H 7/08 - Moyens pour faire varier la tension des courroies, des câbles ou des chaînes
F16H 7/10 - Moyens pour faire varier la tension des courroies, des câbles ou des chaînes par réglage de la position de l'axe d'une poulie
F16H 7/12 - Moyens pour faire varier la tension des courroies, des câbles ou des chaînes par réglage de la position de l'axe d'une poulie d'une poulie folle
F16H 7/18 - Moyens de guidage ou de support des courroies, des câbles ou des chaînes
Various control systems and methods for a working machine such as a compactor are disclosed. The control system can include any one or combination of components including a controller in communication with at least a steering system and a position sensor. The controller can be configured to: receive position data from the position sensor including during operator implemented steering of the compactor, save the position data to a memory, determine from the position data saved in the memory a possible intent by an operator to create a compaction area, generate a prompt on an operator interface to confirm an actual intent of the operator, and generate a compaction plan for autonomously steering the compactor to compact in the compaction area. The compaction plan can be based at least partially upon the operator implemented steering of the compactor. The controller can implement the compaction plan via autonomous steering.
E01C 19/00 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
E01C 19/28 - Rouleaux vibrants ou rouleaux soumis à des percussions, p. ex. à un martèlement
In some implementations, a control system may include at least one total station prism connected to a screed assembly of a paving machine, and a controller. The controller may be configured to obtain paving information that indicates locations of edges of a mat of paving material deposited by the paving machine. The paving information may indicate the locations of the edges based on data collected using the at least one total station prism. The controller may be configured to determine, based on the locations of the edges, an operating plan for one or more compactor machines that are to provide compaction of the mat. The controller may be configured to transmit, to another controller for the one or more compactor machines, plan information that indicates the operating plan.
E01C 19/00 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement
86.
System and method for defining an area of a worksite
A method includes receiving information indicative of a perimeter of a first portion of a work surface, generating, based on the information, a first geofence substantially overlaying the perimeter, and causing a display to display the first geofence. The method also includes receiving a first input indicating an accuracy of the first geofence. The method further includes determining that at least part of the first geofence is less than a threshold distance from a second geofence associated with the work surface. The method also includes generating, based on determining that the at least part of the first geofence is less than the threshold distance from the second geofence, a third geofence associated with the work surface.
A method for operating a beacon light of a machine is described. The method includes activating, by a processing unit, the beacon light based on a signal to indicate an operational state of the machine. The signal corresponds to one or more machine parameters in the operational state of the machine.
B60Q 1/52 - Agencement des dispositifs de signalisation optique ou d'éclairage, leur montage, leur support ou les circuits à cet effet les dispositifs ayant principalement pour objet d'indiquer le contour du véhicule ou de certaines de ses parties, ou pour engendrer des signaux au bénéfice d'autres véhicules pour indiquer d'autres intentions ou conditions, p. ex. demandes d'attente ou de dépassement pour indiquer des situations critiques
G08B 5/36 - Systèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électriqueSystèmes de signalisation optique, p. ex. systèmes d'appel de personnes, indication à distance de l'occupation de sièges utilisant une transmission électromécanique utilisant des sources de lumière visible
A work machine stability monitoring system may include an environmental sensor configured to capture environmental information about the ground around a work machine, a machine operating sensor configured to capture operation information of the work machine, and a stability analyzer. The stability analyzer may be configured receiving the environmental information and the operation information, prospectively identifying zones with stability issues based on the environmental information, and identifying active stability conditions of the work machine based on the operation information.
E01C 19/28 - Rouleaux vibrants ou rouleaux soumis à des percussions, p. ex. à un martèlement
B60W 30/04 - Commande de la stabilité dynamique du véhicule destinée à la prévention du basculement
B60W 40/10 - Calcul ou estimation des paramètres de fonctionnement pour les systèmes d'aide à la conduite de véhicules routiers qui ne sont pas liés à la commande d'un sous-ensemble particulier liés au mouvement du véhicule
B62D 6/00 - Dispositions pour la commande automatique de la direction en fonction des conditions de conduite, qui sont détectées et pour lesquelles une réaction est appliquée, p. ex. circuits de commande
A compactor can include a frame; one or more drums coupled to the frame; an operator's seat rotatable relative to the compactor machine; and an indicator to indicate to the operator a direction of propulsion of the compactor machine before the compactor machine begins moving.
B60Q 9/00 - Agencement ou adaptation des dispositifs de signalisation non prévus dans l'un des groupes principaux
E01C 19/26 - Rouleaux à cet effetRouleaux semblables pouvant également être employés pour compacter le sol automoteurs ou montés sur des véhicules routiers
B60K 35/00 - Instruments spécialement adaptés aux véhiculesAgencement d’instruments dans ou sur des véhicules
A paving machine includes a frame, a drive assembly including a steering mechanism, a hopper, a screed assembly, a material delivery system disposed on the frame and configured to transport a volume of paving material to the screed assembly, and a material feed adjustment system. The material delivery system includes a left conveyor having a left conveyor speed, a right conveyor having a right conveyor speed, a left auger having a left auger speed, and a right auger having a right auger speed. The material feed adjustment system includes a steering input sensor configured to transmit a steering angle of the steering mechanism, and a controller in electronic communication with the steering input sensor. The controller is configured to automatically control the left conveyor speed, the right conveyor speed, the left auger speed and the right auger speed based on the steering angle to maintain the target pile size.
E01C 19/48 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement pour déposer les matériaux et les consolider, ou pour finir la surface
A system for controlling a compactor machine can include a first GPS receiver on one side of a screed of a paver machine and a second GPS receiver on a second side of the screed, the first and second GPS receivers configured to communicate location information of the first and second sides of the screed, respectively, to a compactor machine; and a controller configured to receive the location information from screed and define a pass pattern for the compactor machine in view of the location information.
G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions
B62D 6/00 - Dispositions pour la commande automatique de la direction en fonction des conditions de conduite, qui sont détectées et pour lesquelles une réaction est appliquée, p. ex. circuits de commande
E01C 19/26 - Rouleaux à cet effetRouleaux semblables pouvant également être employés pour compacter le sol automoteurs ou montés sur des véhicules routiers
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques
93.
Systems and methods for estimating material compaction based on electric motor drive power
A method for estimating material compaction can include creating compaction lookup tables based on total drive motor current and slope angle for each of a plurality of machine types. The method can include receiving telematics data related to total drive motor current for an individual machine and receiving telematics data related to a slope angle for the individual machine. The method can further include receiving a machine type of the individual machine and selecting a compaction lookup table corresponding to the individual machine type. A compaction value is determined from the selected lookup table based on the total drive motor current and the slope angle.
E01C 23/01 - Dispositifs ou moyens auxiliaires préalables à la mise en place d'un nouveau revêtement ou pour en vérifier la configuration, p. ex. gabarits, supports de guide d'arasementApplications des appareils de mesure, d'indication d'enregistrement de la configuration de surface d'un revêtement existant, p. ex. profilographes
G01C 9/00 - Mesure de l'inclinaison, p. ex. par clinomètres, par niveaux
G01R 19/00 - Dispositions pour procéder aux mesures de courant ou de tension ou pour en indiquer l'existence ou le signe
G01S 19/01 - Systèmes de positionnement par satellite à radiophares émettant des messages horodatés, p. ex. GPS [Système de positionnement global], GLONASS [Système global de navigation par satellite] ou GALILEO
Aspects disclosed herein provide an operator training system that can train an operator about basic machine movements, operations, and applications, such as asphalt compactor rolling patterns, paving-by-numbers, milling-by-numbers, etc. with the use of a virtual reality headset at any point or time on a work site. The operator training system uses data received from the virtual reality headset and associated hand controls to guide the operator via training scenarios. The operator training system also includes providing immediate feedback on the outcome of the training scenario and may also identify one or more areas of improvement.
G06F 3/0481 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] fondées sur des propriétés spécifiques de l’objet d’interaction affiché ou sur un environnement basé sur les métaphores, p. ex. interaction avec des éléments du bureau telles les fenêtres ou les icônes, ou avec l’aide d’un curseur changeant de comportement ou d’aspect
G06F 3/01 - Dispositions d'entrée ou dispositions d'entrée et de sortie combinées pour l'interaction entre l'utilisateur et le calculateur
G06F 3/04815 - Interaction s’effectuant dans un environnement basé sur des métaphores ou des objets avec un affichage tridimensionnel, p. ex. modification du point de vue de l’utilisateur par rapport à l’environnement ou l’objet
G06F 3/0482 - Interaction avec des listes d’éléments sélectionnables, p. ex. des menus
G09B 5/02 - Matériel à but éducatif à commande électrique avec présentation visuelle du sujet à étudier, p. ex. en utilisant une bande filmée
G09B 9/052 - Simulateurs pour l'enseignement ou l'entraînement pour l'enseignement de la conduite des véhicules ou autres moyens de transport pour l'enseignement de la conduite des véhicules terrestres caractérisés par des moyens pour enregistrer ou mesurer les performances de l'élève
A work machine can include a frame; a plurality of transportation devices attached to the frame; an engine to provide a propel pressure to the plurality of transportation devices; a brake pack associated with one or more of the plurality of transportation devices; and a controller configured to perform a brake pack test by receiving the propel pressure and a machine speed and wherein the controller determines a brake pack life remaining based on the propel pressure of the machine when the machine speed rises above zero.
A method for operating a compaction machine is disclosed. The method includes monitoring, by a traction sensing device, a front traction associated with a front driving member. The method further includes monitoring, by the traction sensing device, a rear traction associated with a rear driving member, the front driving member and the rear driving member being propelled through at least one motor. The method further includes comparing, by a controller coupled to the traction sensing device, the front traction with the rear traction to obtain a compared traction. The method further includes identifying, by the controller, a condition in which one of the front driving member or the rear driving member spins higher than the other when the compared traction exceeds a predefined threshold traction.
The present disclosure includes various methods systems and apparatuses for carbon dioxide capture and utilization such as for encapsulation in asphalt. For example, a method can include combusting fuel to generate a flow of exhaust from a working machine operating to perform one or more asphalt related tasks, capturing CO2 from the exhaust, storing the CO2 in a storage unit onboard the working machine, forming asphalt that includes an amount of the CO2 from the storage unit by selectively mixing the amount of the CO2 from the storage unit with calcium, and using the asphalt that is formed that includes the amount of the CO2 from the storage unit encapsulated therein at a jobsite.
E01C 19/46 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement pour préparer et mettre en place les matériaux
C04B 26/26 - Matières bitumineuses, p. ex. goudron, brai
F01N 3/08 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement comportant des moyens pour purifier, rendre inoffensifs ou traiter les gaz d'échappement pour rendre les gaz d'échappement inoffensifs
F01N 13/08 - Autres aménagements ou adaptations des tubulures d'échappement
C04B 111/00 - Fonction, propriétés ou utilisation des mortiers, du béton ou de la pierre artificielle
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Systems, methods, and apparatuses for determining machine weight using rolling resistance
Systems, methods, and apparatuses can determine weight of a machine using rolling resistance. The machine may be electrified, either all-electrically powered or partially electrically powered. The rolling resistance can be determined based on motor signaling from one or more motor sensors that sense motor characteristics (e.g., drawn current) from one or more electric motors that drive the machine. The weight of the machine can be determined using the determined rolling resistance. Weight information can be output for display on a display and/or for storing in computer-readable storage onboard and/or offboard the machine.
E01C 19/00 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement
E01C 19/27 - Rouleaux à cet effetRouleaux semblables pouvant également être employés pour compacter le sol avec éléments de cylindrage déformables par élasticité, p. ex. des pneumatiques
G01G 19/02 - Appareils ou méthodes de pesée adaptés à des fins particulières non prévues dans les groupes pour peser des objets à roues ou roulants, p. ex. des véhicules
G01G 19/03 - Appareils ou méthodes de pesée adaptés à des fins particulières non prévues dans les groupes pour peser des objets à roues ou roulants, p. ex. des véhicules pour peser pendant le mouvement
An autonomous stability control system may include a sensing system configured to collect position and orientation data about a work machine on a construction site and a controller. The controller may be configured to receive or generate a work path plan, operate the work machine according to the work path plan, continually or periodically monitor the orientation data from the sensing system, compare the orientation data to a vibration slope threshold, and, when the orientation data exceeds the vibration slope threshold, deactivate a vibration system of the work machine.
E01C 19/00 - Machines, outillage ou dispositifs auxiliaires pour préparer ou répartir les matériaux de revêtement, pour travailler les matériaux mis en place, ou pour façonner, consolider ou finir le revêtement
E01C 19/28 - Rouleaux vibrants ou rouleaux soumis à des percussions, p. ex. à un martèlement
A cold planer, a method of programming a cleaning program, and a method of cleaning a cold planer are disclosed. The cold planer includes a drum housing, a milling drum, an intermediate stage conveyor, a final stage conveyor, a spray assembly having a plurality of spray banks, and an electronic controller configured to control each spray bank. The method of programming includes selecting one or more spray banks for activation, selecting an intensity for each activated spray bank, and selecting a mode. The method of cleaning includes selecting a cleaning program, activating one or more spray banks, and controlling a duration and a pressure and/or flowrate through each activated spray bank. The disclosed cold planer may be cleaned before and/or after a milling operation to improve operating efficiency and component life.
