公开(公告)号：US20240103061A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-28

申请号：US18525391

申请日：2023-11-30

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Christopher A. Willey ,  Eric J. Ruth ,  Zachary R. Carter ,  Bradley Scott Bailey

IPC: G01R31/00 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  G01R31/327

CPC classification number: G01R31/005 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  G01R31/3274 ,  B60L5/18

Abstract: A system for monitoring electrical contacts for an overhead trolley line may include a wear sensor arranged such that an electrical contact on a vehicle or work machine for contacting the overhead trolley line is continually or periodically in its line of sight. The wear sensor may be configured to capture spatial data defining the surface profile of the electrical contact. The system may also include a data processing module configured to receive the spatial data and identify a defect in the electrical contact based on the spatial data.

公开(公告)号：US20230251295A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-10

申请号：US17667614

申请日：2022-02-09

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Christopher A. Willey ,  Eric J. Ruth ,  Zachary R. Carter ,  Bradley S. Bailey

IPC: G01R31/00 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  G01R31/327

CPC classification number: G01R31/005 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  G01R31/3274

Abstract: A system for monitoring electrical contacts for an overhead trolley line may include a wear sensor arranged such that an electrical contact on a vehicle or work machine for contacting the overhead trolley line is continually or periodically in its line of sight. The wear sensor may be configured to capture spatial data defining the surface profile of the electrical contact. The system may also include a data processing module configured to receive the spatial data and identify a defect in the electrical contact based on the spatial data.

公开(公告)号：US09796267B1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-24

申请号：US15172295

申请日：2016-06-03

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Eric J. Ruth ,  Brett M. Nee ,  Qi Wang

IPC: B60K35/00 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60W40/13

CPC classification number: B60K35/00 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R2300/105 ,  B60R2300/80 ,  B60W40/13 ,  E02F9/261

Abstract: A system may comprise a load sensor; a camera; and an electronic control module. The load sensor may configured to detect a load placed on a vehicle that is to travel along a path. The camera may be associated with the vehicle and may be configured to capture an image of the load placed on the vehicle. The electronic control module may configured to receive, from the load sensor, information indicating that the load has been placed on the vehicle, cause the camera to capture the image of the load based on receiving the information indicating that the load has been placed on the vehicle, determine whether the height of the load exceeds a height of a trolley line included in the path, and provide, for display by a display of the vehicle, information indicating whether the height of the load exceeds the height of the trolley line.

公开(公告)号：US12140620B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-12

申请号：US18525391

申请日：2023-11-30

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Christopher A. Willey ,  Eric J. Ruth ,  Zachary R. Carter ,  Bradley Scott Bailey

IPC: G01R31/00 ,  B60L5/18 ,  B60L5/24 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  G01B11/02 ,  G01R31/327

Abstract: A system for monitoring electrical contacts for an overhead trolley line may include a wear sensor arranged such that an electrical contact on a vehicle or work machine for contacting the overhead trolley line is continually or periodically in its line of sight. The wear sensor may be configured to capture spatial data defining the surface profile of the electrical contact. The system may also include a data processing module configured to receive the spatial data and identify a defect in the electrical contact based on the spatial data.

公开(公告)号：US20160355184A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-08

申请号：US14729311

申请日：2015-06-03

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Eric J. Ruth

IPC: B60W30/16 ,  B60W10/18 ,  G05D1/02 ,  B60W10/04

CPC classification number: B60W30/162 ,  B60W10/04 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60W30/09 ,  B60W30/165 ,  B60W30/18154 ,  B60W2050/0077 ,  B60W2050/0078 ,  B60W2050/0079 ,  B60W2050/008 ,  B60W2550/302 ,  B60W2550/306 ,  B60W2550/308 ,  B60W2710/06 ,  B60W2710/18 ,  B60W2720/10 ,  G05D1/0295 ,  G05D2201/021 ,  G07C5/00 ,  G08G1/0112 ,  G08G1/052 ,  G08G1/096725 ,  G08G1/09675 ,  G08G1/096791 ,  G08G1/22

Abstract: A method for monitoring and controlling a plurality of mining trucks, while the mining trucks operate on a worksite, is disclosed. The plurality of mining trucks includes, at least, a first truck and a second truck. The method includes monitoring a first speed of the first truck and determining a second speed of the second truck based on, at least, the first speed. The method further includes modulating the second speed based on changes to the first speed and controlling propulsion of the second truck based on the second speed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在矿山卡车在工地上操作的情况下监视和控制多个采矿卡车的方法。 多个采矿卡车至少包括第一卡车和第二卡车。 该方法包括：至少基于第一速度监视第一卡车的第一速度并确定第二卡车的第二速度。 该方法还包括基于第一速度的变化来调制第二速度并且基于第二速度来控制第二车辆的推进。

公开(公告)号：US11874314B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-16

申请号：US17667614

申请日：2022-02-09

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Christopher A Willey ,  Eric J. Ruth ,  Zachary R. Carter ,  Bradley S. Bailey

IPC: G01R31/00 ,  G01R31/327 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  B60L5/18 ,  B60L5/24 ,  G01B11/02

CPC classification number: G01R31/005 ,  B60Q9/00 ,  G01R31/3274 ,  B60L5/18 ,  B60L5/24 ,  G01B11/022

Abstract: A system for monitoring electrical contacts for an overhead trolley line may include a wear sensor arranged such that an electrical contact on a vehicle or work machine for contacting the overhead trolley line is continually or periodically in its line of sight. The wear sensor may be configured to capture spatial data defining the surface profile of the electrical contact. The system may also include a data processing module configured to receive the spatial data and identify a defect in the electrical contact based on the spatial data.