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公开(公告)号：US12157418B2
公开(公告)日：2024-12-03
申请号：US17867469
申请日：2022-07-18
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor： Aaron R. Shatters
IPC: B60R1/28
Abstract: In mobile equipment that is configured for remote operation there are the competing interests of minimizing the number and complexity of cameras by using wide-angle cameras, while avoiding the fisheye distortion inherent in wide-angle cameras, which can be disorienting to remote operators. Thus, a method is disclosed that switches between video processing configurations depending on a machine state of the mobile equipment. For example, a first machine state may represent that the mobile equipment is immobile, whereas a second machine state may represent that the mobile equipment is mobile. In the first machine state, the video configuration does not correct for fisheye distortion, so as to maximize the field of view in the video while the mobile equipment is immobile. In the second machine state, the video configuration does correct for fisheye distortion, so as to prevent disorientation of the remote operator while the mobile equipment is mobile.
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公开(公告)号：US11341440B2
公开(公告)日：2022-05-24
申请号：US16710974
申请日：2019-12-11
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor： Aaron R. Shatters , Donald M. Weinhold , Gautham Subramanian , Michael A. Spielman, Jr. , Sucheta Chitgopekar
Abstract: A work machine control device including a memory and a processor is disclosed. The processor may be configured to receive work order data associated with a haul machine. The work order data may identify the haul machine, a material requested for the haul machine, an amount of the material requested for the haul machine, and/or a work machine associated with the material. The processor may be configured to set an operating parameter of the work machine to perform an operation according to the work order data, and receive payload data associated with a payload of the work machine. The payload data may relate to a weight of the payload, a volume of the payload, and/or an operating state of the work machine. The processor may be configured to determine productivity data associated with the operation, and cause an action to be performed in connection with the productivity data.
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公开(公告)号：US20170191245A1
公开(公告)日：2017-07-06
申请号：US14986843
申请日：2016-01-04
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor： Aaron R. Shatters , Eric W. Cler
CPC classification number: E02F9/26 , E02F3/283 , E02F3/422 , E02F9/2203 , E02F9/264 , G01G19/083
Abstract: A payload weight of a load of material carried by an implement of a machine may be estimated taking into account angular acceleration of the payload. A lift cylinder pressure differential and a lift arm angular acceleration may be determined as the implement is raised through a weigh range. An angular acceleration compensation factor may be determined from the lift arm angular acceleration, and a compensated differential pressure may be calculated by multiplying the lift cylinder pressure differential by the angular acceleration compensation factor. The estimated payload weight may then be determined based on the compensated pressure differential and a head end cross-sectional area of the lift cylinder.
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公开(公告)号：US20160298314A1
公开(公告)日：2016-10-13
申请号：US15188591
申请日：2016-06-21
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor： Nathan R. Fogg , Darren M. Schambach , Andrew N. Schifferer , Eric W. Cler , Aaron R. Shatters , Scott A. McGregor
CPC classification number: E02F9/2029 , B66F17/00 , B66F17/003 , E02F3/34 , E02F3/422 , G01G19/083
Abstract: A system for controlling operations of a machine is provided. A first sensor module generates a signal indicative of an operator command and a second sensor module is configured to generate a signal indicative of a current loading ratio associated with a load arm assembly of the machine. A control module is communicably coupled to the first sensor module and the second sensor module to receive a signal indicative of a current operating mode of the machine, and further to receive the signal indicative of the operator command and the signal indicative of the current loading ratio associated with the load arm assembly of the machine. Further, the control module compares the current loading ratio with a pre-determined load rating of the machine, and selectively limits an action associated with the operator command based on the comparison and the current operating mode of the machine.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于控制机器的操作的系统。 第一传感器模块产生指示操作员命令的信号，并且第二传感器模块被配置为产生指示与机器的负载臂组件相关联的当前负载比的信号。 控制模块可通信地耦合到第一传感器模块和第二传感器模块，以接收指示机器的当前操作模式的信号，并且还可以接收指示操作员命令的信号和指示当前负载比率的信号 与机器的负载臂组件相关联。 此外，控制模块将当前负载率与机器的预定负载额定值进行比较，并且基于机器的比较和当前操作模式选择性地限制与操作者命令相关联的动作。
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公开(公告)号：US20160104391A1
公开(公告)日：2016-04-14
申请号：US14972118
申请日：2015-12-17
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor： Nathan J. Wieland , Benjamin J. Hodel , Eric W. Cler , Aaron R. Shatters , Jeffrey K. Berry
CPC classification number: G09B19/003 , G09B5/02 , G09B19/24
Abstract: A method for generating a training plan for an operator of a machine to perform an operation is provided. The method includes receiving data associated with one or more functional parameters of the machine. The functional parameters include at least one of an operation parameter, an operator attribute parameter, and an environmental parameter. The method includes identifying a value of each of the functional parameters based on the data. Further, the method includes determining, in real-time, the training plan based on the identification of the functional parameters. The method includes communicating the instruction to the operator for performing the operation on the machine based on the training plan. The method includes monitoring the operation for being in conformance with the training plan. The method includes generating an alarm, when the operation performed by the operator deviates from the instructions of the training plan.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于为机器的操作者生成用于执行操作的训练计划的方法。 该方法包括接收与机器的一个或多个功能参数相关联的数据。 功能参数包括操作参数，操作者属性参数和环境参数中的至少一个。 该方法包括基于该数据识别每个功能参数的值。 此外，该方法包括基于功能参数的识别来实时地确定训练计划。 该方法包括基于训练计划将该指令传送给操作者以执行机器上的操作。 该方法包括监视符合培训计划的操作。 该方法包括当操作者执行的操作偏离训练计划的指令时产生报警。
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公开(公告)号：US20230359203A1
公开(公告)日：2023-11-09
申请号：US17737506
申请日：2022-05-05
Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
Inventor： Aaron R. Shatters , Jeffrey K. Berry , Shaun D. Currier
CPC classification number: G05D1/0094 , G05D1/0891 , G05D1/0223 , G05D2201/0202
Abstract: The state and stability of a machine and a threshold value for an acceptable level of the stability of the machine are determined based on different potential machine states or operations. Sensor inputs including machine speed and whether the machine is in a coasting mode, lift height of a payload, an articulation angle of the machine, a pitch angle, and a roll angle of the machine are used to generate a model for estimating a time series of values for the degree of stability of the machine by solving a physics-based equation or retrieving data from a database. The best estimates of a current degree of stability of the machine are used along with structural design information characterizing the machine, and other machine operational parameters including speed and whether the machine is in a coasting mode, and braking or other machine actions for retarding motion of the machine are automatically implemented without any operator intervention in order to maintain the degree of instability of the machine within an acceptable range.
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7.发明授权公开(公告)号：US11722393B2
公开(公告)日：2023-08-08
申请号：US17123044
申请日：2020-12-15
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor： Michael Evan Hague , Aaron R. Shatters , Michael Anthony Spielman
IPC: H04L43/0852 , H04L41/02 , H04L41/5009 , H04L43/16
CPC classification number: H04L43/0852 , H04L41/02 , H04L41/5009 , H04L43/16
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for managing on-site communications of a machine with a latency-dependent application installed. The method includes, for example, (i) receiving geographical information associated with a work site; (ii) receiving historical communications information associated with the work site; (iii) analyzing the historical communications information and the geographical information; (iv) generating an instruction for implementing the latency-dependent application of the machine based on a latency requirement of the latency-dependent application; and (v) implementing the latency-dependent application of the machine based on the instruction. The historical communications information includes a communications event, a duration of the communications event, and a frequency of the communications event.
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公开(公告)号：US20230243466A1
公开(公告)日：2023-08-03
申请号：US17591846
申请日：2022-02-03
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor： Brian C. Howson , Mark J. Roeder , Cameron D. Jensen , Timothy A. Vik , Aaron R. Shatters
CPC classification number: F16N29/02 , F16N7/385 , E02F9/24 , E02F3/3405 , F16N2250/42
Abstract: A mechanical machine can include one or more kinematic linkages having kinematic joints that movably couple first and second rigid links and can include an automatic lubrication system to lubricate the kinematic joints. In an aspect, the automatic lubrication system is configured to monitor operational aspects of the machine such as machine operational data and geometric position and to dynamically determine timing and/or quantity of lubricant to direct and introduce to the kinematic joints.
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公开(公告)号：US20210182758A1
公开(公告)日：2021-06-17
申请号：US16710510
申请日：2019-12-11
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor： Manivannan Deenathayalan , Gautham Subramanian , Donald M. Weinhold , Aaron R. Shatters , Michael A. Spielman
Abstract: A computer implemented system and method for quarry and mining operation is configured to coordinate operation of a plurality of departing and arriving road trucks and loading machines. The road trucks may arrive and depart at a scale housing having a scale for weighing the trucks. The scale housing may be associated with a front end system that can communicate arrival and departure data with a backend system. The backend system can receive customer order data and generate job orders for the loading machines. The backend system can also associate the job orders with the arrival data upon arrival of the road truck.
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公开(公告)号：US12163623B2
公开(公告)日：2024-12-10
申请号：US17591846
申请日：2022-02-03
Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
Inventor： Brian C. Howson , Mark J. Roeder , Cameron D. Jensen , Timothy A. Vik , Aaron R. Shatters
Abstract: A mechanical machine can include one or more kinematic linkages having kinematic joints that movably couple first and second rigid links and can include an automatic lubrication system to lubricate the kinematic joints. In an aspect, the automatic lubrication system is configured to monitor operational aspects of the machine such as machine operational data and geometric position and to dynamically determine timing and/or quantity of lubricant to direct and introduce to the kinematic joints.
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