公开(公告)号：US20160069045A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

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

IPC: E02F9/20 ,  E02F5/32

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。

公开(公告)号：US20160040388A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14453271

申请日：2014-08-06

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Matthew E. Kontz ,  Michael A. Taylor ,  Kenneth L. Stratton

IPC: E02F3/84 ,  E02F9/20

CPC classification number: E02F3/84 ,  E02F9/2045 ,  E02F9/262

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for determining a cleanup pass profile for a machine implement is provided. The method may include identifying a pass target extending from a first end to a second end along a work surface, determining a plurality of primitives of a cleanup pass profile extending between the first end and the second end where each primitive may be defined based at least partially on volume constraints, determining a cost value associated with moving the machine implement along the cleanup pass profile based on an optimization cost function, and adjusting the volume constraints associated with one or more of the primitives to minimize the cost value.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定机器工具的清理传递配置文件的计算机实现的方法。 该方法可以包括识别沿工作表面从第一端延伸到第二端的通过目标，确定在第一端和第二端之间延伸的清理通道轮廓的多个基元，其中每个基元可以至少基于 部分地基于体积约束，基于优化成本函数确定与沿着清除传递简档移动机器工具相关联的成本值，以及调整与一个或多个基元相关联的体积约束以使成本值最小化。

公开(公告)号：US09228321B1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-05

申请号：US14484735

申请日：2014-09-12

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth L. Stratton ,  Daniel K. Dunn ,  Brian G. Funke ,  Seth J. Redenbo

IPC: G01C22/00 ,  E02F9/20 ,  G05D1/02 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G01S13/72 ,  G07C9/00 ,  B60R21/00 ,  G06K9/62 ,  B60R21/0134 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G08C19/00 ,  B61L3/00 ,  B61C17/12 ,  G01S13/88 ,  B60R22/00 ,  G01S13/93 ,  B60R21/16 ,  G06T7/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0276 ,  B60R21/00 ,  B60R21/0134 ,  B60R21/16 ,  B60R22/00 ,  B61C17/12 ,  B61L3/006 ,  E02F3/841 ,  G01S13/723 ,  G01S13/88 ,  G01S13/931 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D2201/0202 ,  G06K9/00624 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G06T7/0004 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  G07C9/00563 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C19/00

Abstract: A system for remotely operating a machine includes a plurality of remote control input devices including a propulsion input device. A controller generates an operator generated propulsion command to propel the machine and generates continued propulsion commands to continue to propel the machine without additional propulsion signals from a propulsion input device. The controller determines an interval since the generation of a previous remote input signal at the remote control unit and generates a change in operation command signal if the interval since the generation of the previous remote input signal exceeds an input signal absence threshold.

Abstract translation: 用于远程操作机器的系统包括多个遥控输入装置，包括推进输入装置。 控制器产生操作者产生的推进命令以推进机器并产生持续的推进命令以继续推进机器，而不需要来自推进输入装置的附加推进信号。 如果从先前的远程输入信号的产生之后的间隔超过输入信号不存在阈值，则控制器确定在远程控制单元处产生之前的远程输入信号的间隔，并产生操作命令信号的改变。

公开(公告)号：US20150291180A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-15

申请号：US14252081

申请日：2014-04-14

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Brian G. Funke ,  Daniel Stanek ,  Troy K. Becicka ,  Seth J. Redenbo ,  Paul Friend ,  Daniel K. Dunn ,  Kenneth L. Stratton

IPC: B60W50/04

CPC classification number: B60W50/045 ,  B60W2050/046 ,  G05D1/0022

Abstract: A system for remotely controlling a machine includes a remote input device, a transmitter remote from the machine, and a receiver at the machine. A controller is configured to store a desired communications threshold, receive input commands from the remote input device, generate a plurality of remote control input signals based upon the input commands, and transmit the plurality of remote control input signals at a location remote from the machine. The controller is further configured to receive at least some of the plurality of remote control input signals at the machine, determine a communications parameter based upon at least one of the plurality of remote control input signals, compare the communications parameter to the desired communications threshold, and generate a command to stop the machine if the communications parameter is outside the desired communications threshold.

Abstract translation: 用于远程控制机器的系统包括远程输入设备，远离机器的发射器和机器处的接收器。 控制器被配置为存储期望的通信阈值，从远程输入设备接收输入命令，基于输入命令生成多个遥控输入信号，并且在远离机器的位置发送多个远程控制输入信号 。 控制器还被配置为在机器处接收多个遥控输入信号中的至少一些，基于多个遥控输入信号中的至少一个来确定通信参数，将通信参数与期望的通信阈值进行比较， 并且如果通信参数在所需通信阈值之外，则生成停止机器的命令。

公开(公告)号：US20150233245A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14704973

申请日：2015-05-06

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Mark Sheehan ,  Kenneth L. Stratton ,  Hong Liu

IPC: E21F5/00

CPC classification number: E21F5/00 ,  E21F5/02

Abstract: A method for automatic watering of a zone on a worksite by a watering truck is provided. The method includes identifying a boundary of the zone on the worksite. The method further includes determining a position and heading of the watering truck on the worksite. The method further includes detecting if the position and the heading of the watering truck on the worksite is such that the watering truck is within the identified boundary of the zone. The method also includes selectively triggering one or more spray heads of the watering truck based, at least in part, on the detection.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种通过浇水车对工地上的区域进行自动浇水的方法。 该方法包括识别工地上的区域边界。 该方法还包括确定工地上浇水车的位置和方位。 该方法还包括检测在工地上的排水车的位置和方位是否使得该出水车位于该区域的所识别的边界内。 该方法还包括至少部分地基于检测来选择性地触发浇水车的一个或多个喷头。

公开(公告)号：US09033062B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-19

申请号：US13939225

申请日：2013-07-11

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth L. Stratton ,  Kimberly N. Stratton ,  Troy K. Becicka

IPC: A01B63/111 ,  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。

公开(公告)号：US20140176303A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：US13725129

申请日：2012-12-21

Applicant: CATERPILLAR, INC.

Inventor： Kenneth L. Stratton ,  Gary Cook ,  Steve McDonald

IPC: G08C17/02

CPC classification number: G08C17/02

Abstract: A remote lock-out/tag-out system and method allow a remote service technician to remotely lock-out a machine via a remote wireless control device. In one aspect, the lock-out initiation request is sent from the remote wireless control device to the machine. The remote wireless control device then receives from the machine an indication that the machine location and state are suitable for lock-out. In response, the remote wireless control device sends a lock-out command to the machine.

Abstract translation: 远程锁定/标记系统和方法允许远程服务技术人员通过远程无线控制设备远程锁定机器。 在一个方面，锁定启动请求从远程无线控制设备发送到机器。 然后，远程无线控制设备从机器接收机器位置和状态适于锁定的指示。 作为响应，远程无线控制设备向机器发送锁定命令。