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1.发明授权公开(公告)号：US10248133B2
公开(公告)日：2019-04-02
申请号：US15181302
申请日：2016-06-13
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor： Kenneth L. Stratton , Jeffrey Edward Jensen
Abstract: A system for mapping terrain using at least a first machine and a second machine traveling along the terrain includes a controller for each of the respective first and second machines. Each respective machine includes a plurality of sensors in electrical communication with the controller of each respective machine. The controller is configured to receive, from the plurality of sensors located on each respective machine a plurality of machine parameters indicative of sensed operations of the respective machine as the respective machine travels along the terrain. The controller is further configured to determine, based on the received machine parameters for the respective machine, a geometry and a grade of a plurality of paths on the terrain along which the respective machine travels.
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公开(公告)号：US10060097B2
公开(公告)日：2018-08-28
申请号：US14987415
申请日：2016-01-04
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor： Paul Russell Friend , Kenneth L. Stratton , Michael Edward Brandt , James D. Humphrey , James William Ryan
CPC classification number: E02F9/26 , E02F1/00 , E02F3/308 , E02F3/434 , E02F3/437 , E02F9/2033 , E02F9/24 , E02F9/265
Abstract: An excavation system is disclosed for use with an excavation machine having a work tool and with an IPCC. The excavation system may have a location device configured to generate a first signal indicative of a location of the excavation machine, a display, and at least one controller in communication with the location device and the display. The controller may be configured to receive a second signal indicative of a location of the IPCC, and to cause representations of the excavation machine and the IPCC to be simultaneously shown on the display based on the first and second signals. The at least one controller may also be configured to determine a swing radius of the work tool, and to selectively cause an indication of alignment between the IPCC and the swing radius to be shown on the display based on the first signal, the second signal, and the swing radius.
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公开(公告)号：US20180179737A1
公开(公告)日：2018-06-28
申请号：US15723246
申请日：2017-10-03
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor： Paul Friend , Kenneth L. Stratton
CPC classification number: E02F9/26 , E02F3/30 , E02F3/46 , E02F3/842 , E02F9/2054 , E02F9/261 , E21C47/04 , E21F13/04
Abstract: A guidance system and method for guiding excavation at an excavation site utilizes an excavating machine and an in-pit crusher and conveyer (IPCC) having a first hopper and a second hopper for receiving material. The guidance system can receive first hopper data associated with the first hopper and second hopper data associated with the second hopper and can process the first hopper data and second hopper data to determine a selected hopper for dispensing material. In an aspect, the guidance system can generate a guidance indication to display to the operator of the excavating machine that indicates the selected hopper.
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公开(公告)号：US09851719B2
公开(公告)日：2017-12-26
申请号：US15168724
申请日：2016-05-31
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor： Kenneth L. Stratton
CPC classification number: G05D1/0219 , E02F9/205 , E02F9/262 , G05D1/0088 , G05D1/0276
Abstract: The disclosure relates to method for executing project plan at worksite including project location. The method includes receiving, the project plan and analyzing, by the control unit, the project plan to determine excavation locations and dumping locations. The method further includes determining properties of material associated with the excavation locations and the dumping locations. The method includes determining, by the control unit, if properties of material associated with the excavation locations are matching with the properties of material present at the dumping locations, and if properties of materials present at the excavation locations are matching with the properties of materials present at the dumping locations, by combining materials present at the excavation locations with the materials present at the dumping locations. The method includes instructing the machine to excavate materials.
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公开(公告)号：US09297146B1
公开(公告)日：2016-03-29
申请号：US14481655
申请日：2014-09-09
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor： Mo Wei , Thandava Krishna Edara , Michael Allen Taylor , Troy Kenneth Becicka , Seth J. Rodenbo , Matthew E. Kontz , Kenneth L. Stratton
CPC classification number: E02F9/2025 , E02F3/841 , E02F5/32 , E02F9/2045 , E02F9/262
Abstract: A computer-implemented method for automatically detecting a need for a ripping pass to be performed by a machine along a work surface is provided. The method may include monitoring one or more of machine parameters of the machine and profile parameters of the work surface, determining whether one or more predefined trigger conditions suggestive of the need for the ripping pass are met based on the machine parameters and the profile parameters, and generating a ripping pass request if one or more of the trigger conditions are satisfied.
Abstract translation: 提供一种计算机实现的方法，用于自动检测由机器沿着工作表面执行的撕裂过程的需要。 该方法可以包括监测机器的机器参数中的一个或多个以及工作表面的轮廓参数，基于机器参数和轮廓参数来确定是否满足提示切割通过需要的一个或多个预定触发条件， 以及如果满足所述触发条件中的一个或多个，则生成翻录通过请求。
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公开(公告)号：US09228315B2
公开(公告)日：2016-01-05
申请号：US13722445
申请日：2012-12-20
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor： Thandava K. Edara , Michael Taylor , Timothy Felty , Mo Wei , Kenneth L. Stratton , Jean-Jacques Clar
CPC classification number: E02F3/841 , E02F9/2045 , G05D1/00 , G05D1/0088 , G05D1/0278 , G05D2201/0202
Abstract: A system for modifying a path of operation of a machine includes a position sensor and a controller. The controller stores the path of operation, receives a plurality of position signals as the work implement moves material along the path of operation, and determines the position of the work surface. The controller further determines an amount of material moved based at least in part upon the position of the work surface and modifies parameters used to determine a subsequent path of operation if the amount of material moved exceeds a predetermined amount.
Abstract translation: 用于修改机器的操作路径的系统包括位置传感器和控制器。 控制器存储操作路径，当工作工具沿着操作路径移动材料时接收多个位置信号，并且确定工作表面的位置。 控制器进一步确定至少部分地基于工作表面的位置移动的材料的量，并且如果移动的材料量超过预定量，则修改用于确定后续操作路径的参数。
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公开(公告)号：US20150361642A1
公开(公告)日：2015-12-17
申请号：US14305469
申请日：2014-06-16
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc. , Carnegie-Mellon University
Inventor： Kenneth L. Stratton , Louis Bojarski , Peter Rander , Randon Warner , Jason Ziglar
CPC classification number: E02F9/261 , E02F9/205 , G05B15/02 , G05D1/00 , G05D1/0274 , G05D2201/0202 , G06F17/30241 , G06F17/30345
Abstract: A mapping system includes a pose sensor, a mapping sensor, a database defining a work surface, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive pose signals and determine the position and the orientation of the machine and receive mapping signals and determine a plurality of raw data points. The controller further determines a plurality of machine points defining a position of a portion of the machine and filters the plurality of raw data points based upon the plurality of machine points to define a plurality of filtered data points. The database may be updated with the plurality of filtered data points.
Abstract translation: 映射系统包括姿态传感器，映射传感器，定义工作表面的数据库和控制器。 控制器被配置为接收姿态信号并确定机器的位置和方位并且接收映射信号并确定多个原始数据点。 控制器还确定定义机器的一部分的位置的多个机器点，并且基于多个机器点对多个原始数据点进行过滤以定义多个经过滤的数据点。 数据库可以用多个经过滤的数据点来更新。
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公开(公告)号：US09108596B2
公开(公告)日：2015-08-18
申请号：US13953064
申请日：2013-07-29
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor： Kenneth L. Stratton
CPC classification number: B60S1/62 , B60S1/0848 , B60S1/56
Abstract: A control system for a vehicle sensor cleaning system is provided. The control system includes: a microcontroller configured to: receive inputs including at least one input from any one of the following sources: sensors, other controllers, and an operator; determine whether a signal to actuate a cleaning system for a sensor should be generated; analyze whether the signal should be delayed; sending an actuating signal to a sensor cleaning system if the controller determines that predetermined cleaning criteria are met and delays sending the actuating signal if the controller determines delay criteria are met. A method of controlling a sensor washing system may also be provided. The method includes: inputting signals from at least two sensors into a controller; weighing the inputted signals, wherein one of the signals is associated with a location of the vehicle on which the sensor washing system is located; determining whether to send a signal to actuate a sensor cleaner depending upon the weighing of the inputted signals; and sending a signal to the sensor cleaner to clean a sensor.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于车辆传感器清洁系统的控制系统。 控制系统包括：微控制器，被配置为：接收包括来自以下来源中的任何一个的至少一个输入的输入：传感器，其他控制器和操作者; 确定是否应产生用于致动用于传感器的清洁系统的信号; 分析信号是否应该延迟; 如果控制器确定满足预定的清洁标准，则将致动信号发送到传感器清洁系统，并且如果控制器确定延迟标准，则延迟发送致动信号。 还可以提供一种控制传感器清洗系统的方法。 该方法包括：将至少两个传感器的信号输入到控制器中; 对所输入的信号进行称重，其中所述信号之一与所述传感器清洗系统所在的车辆的位置相关联; 确定是否发送信号以根据输入信号的称重来致动传感器清洁器; 并向传感器清洁器发送信号以清洁传感器。
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公开(公告)号：US09097520B2
公开(公告)日：2015-08-04
申请号：US13916122
申请日：2013-06-12
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor： Kenneth L. Stratton , Andrew J. Vitale , Craig L. Koehrsen
IPC: G01C7/04
CPC classification number: G01C7/04
Abstract: A system includes a position sensing system for determining a position of a machine and a work implement configured to engage material to form a raised contour. A controller determines a plurality of positions of the machine as the machine moves about the work site and the work implement forms the raised contour, determines a plurality of reference positions along an edge of the raised contour as the work implement forms the raised contour, and generates a map of the edge of the raised contour based upon the plurality of reference positions.
Abstract translation: 系统包括用于确定机器的位置的位置感测系统和被配置为接合材料以形成凸起轮廓的工作工具。 当机器围绕工作现场移动并且工作工具形成凸起的轮廓时，控制器确定机器的多个位置，当工作工具形成凸起轮廓时沿着凸起轮廓的边缘确定多个参考位置，以及 基于多个参考位置生成凸起轮廓的边缘的图。
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公开(公告)号：US20150014003A1
公开(公告)日：2015-01-15
申请号：US13939225
申请日：2013-07-11
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor： Kenneth L. Stratton , Kimberly N. Stratton , Troy K. Becicka
IPC: E02F9/20
CPC classification number: E02F9/2087 , E02F3/7604 , E02F5/32 , E02F9/2079 , E02F9/265
Abstract: A control system for a machine is disclosed. The system includes a ripper sensor associated with a ripper of the machine configured to generate a signal indicative of a position of the ripper. The system includes a steering command sensor associated with a steering control module of the machine. The steering command sensor is configured to generate a signal indicative of a steering command of the machine. The system further includes a controller configured to receive the signals indicative of the position of the ripper and the steering command of the machine. The controller is configured to execute an action based on the engaged state of the ripper and the steering command of the machine.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于机器的控制系统。 所述系统包括与所述机器的裂土器相关联的裂土器传感器，其被配置为产生指示所述裂土器的位置的信号。 该系统包括与该机器的转向控制模块相关的转向指令传感器。 转向指令传感器被配置为产生指示机器的转向指令的信号。 该系统还包括控制器，该控制器被配置为接收指示开松器的位置和机器的转向命令的信号。 控制器被配置为基于接合器的接合状态和机器的转向命令来执行动作。
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