公开(公告)号：US20160282878A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：US15181302

申请日：2016-06-13

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Kenneth L. Stratton ,  Jeffrey Edward Jensen

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  G05D1/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0274 ,  B60P1/04 ,  E02F9/2045 ,  E02F9/205 ,  E02F9/2054 ,  E02F9/262 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0219 ,  G09B25/06 ,  G09B25/08

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.

Abstract translation: 用于使用至少第一机器和沿着地形行进的第二机器映射地形的系统包括用于相应的第一和第二机器中的每一个的控制器。 每个相应的机器包括与每个相应机器的控制器电连通的多个传感器。 控制器被配置为当相应机器沿着地形行进时，从位于每个相应机器上的多个传感器接收指示相应机器的感测操作的多个机器参数。 控制器还被配置为基于相应机器的接收到的机器参数来确定在相应机器行进的地形上的多个路径的几何形状和等级。

公开(公告)号：US10107374B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-23

申请号：US14824162

申请日：2015-08-12

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Edward Jensen

IPC: F16H48/40 ,  F16H48/38

Abstract: A differential assembly includes a gear member, a cover member, a plurality of differential gears, a plurality of bolts, and a pair of side gears. The gear member is configured to rotate about an axis. The cover member is coupled to the gear member and is configured to rotate together with the gear member. The differential gears are positioned within the cover member. The bolts are threadingly coupled to one of the cover member and the gear member. Each of the bolts is configured to rotatably support a corresponding differential gear thereon. The pair of side gears are meshed with the differential gears.

公开(公告)号：US20160347170A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US14723732

申请日：2015-05-28

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Edward Jensen ,  Jacob C. Wyss

IPC: B60K17/04 ,  F16H1/28

CPC classification number: B60K17/046 ,  B60Y2200/415

Abstract: A wheel assembly for a machine is disclosed. The wheel assembly may include a hub coupled to an axle housing, and a planetary gear set. The planetary gear set may include a single-piece integrated wheel and planet carrier. The single-piece integrated wheel and planet carrier may serve a wheel of the machine, and may be rotatably mounted within the hub by a first bearing set and a second bearing set axially spaced apart from the first bearing set.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于机器的轮组件。 车轮组件可以包括联接到车轴壳体的轮毂和行星齿轮组。 行星齿轮组可以包括单件集成轮和行星架。 单件集成轮和行星架可以用于机器的轮子，并且可以通过第一轴承组和与第一轴承组轴向间隔开的第二轴承组件可旋转地安装在轮毂内。

公开(公告)号：US09956839B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-01

申请号：US14887461

申请日：2015-10-20

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Edward Jensen ,  Jacob Carl Wyss

IPC: B60G9/00 ,  B60B35/00

CPC classification number: B60G9/003 ,  B60B35/00 ,  B60B35/166

Abstract: A system for increasing stiffness and/or strength of a light-duty machine component having propensity for flexing along an elongated axis is provided. The system includes a pair of receptacles disposed on the machine component, wherein each of the receptacles is located in a spaced apart relation to one another and disposed parallel to the elongated axis. The system further includes at least one backing member corresponding to a distance between the pair of receptacles. The backing member is configured to define at least a pair of openings therethrough. The pair of openings is configured to axially align with the pair of receptacles defined on the machine component. The system further includes a plurality of fasteners such that at least one fastener is received in each pair of axially aligned receptacles and openings for releasably securing the backing member to the machine component.

公开(公告)号：US09145661B1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-29

申请号：US14495548

申请日：2014-09-24

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Edward Jensen

IPC: G06F7/70 ,  E02F9/26

CPC classification number: E02F9/267 ,  B60P1/283 ,  E02F9/205 ,  E02F9/2054 ,  E02F9/261 ,  E02F9/265 ,  G01S13/04 ,  G01S13/88 ,  G01S15/88 ,  G01S17/88 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G07C5/008

Abstract: A control system is disclosed for a worksite. The control system may have a sensor located onboard a haul machine to generate a first signal indicative of a load of material lost, and a locating device to generate a second signal indicative of a location of the haul machine. The control system may also have a controller configured to determine a location at which the load of material was lost based on the first and second signals, and to determine a quantity of the load of material. The controller may also be configured to determine a repair needed at the worksite, to calculate a value of performing the repair, and to selectively dispatch a cleanup machine to perform the repair or to move the load of material to a stockpile location based on the value.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于工地的控制系统。 控制系统可以具有位于运输机上的传感器，以产生指示材料损失负荷的第一信号，以及产生指示运送机位置的第二信号的定位装置。 控制系统还可以具有控制器，该控制器被配置为基于第一和第二信号确定材料的载荷损失的位置，并且确定材料的载荷量。 控制器还可以被配置为确定在现场所需的修理，以计算执行修理的值，并且基于该值选择性地调度清理机执行修理或将材料的载荷移动到库存位置 。

公开(公告)号：US09056599B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-16

申请号：US13960338

申请日：2013-08-06

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Edward Jensen

IPC: G06F7/70 ,  B60T8/17

CPC classification number: B60T8/1701

Abstract: A retarding control system for a machine is disclosed. The retarding control system may include a locator, configured to sense a location of the machine. Additionally, the retarding control system may include a sensing system configured to sense at least one a parameter indicative of a retarding of the machine. The retarding control system may also include a retarding system configured to retard the machine and a braking system configured for braking the machine. The retarding control system may also have a map configured to store at least one known retarding condition and at least one known retarding location. Further, the retarding control system may include a controller. The controller can be in communication with the locator, the sensing system, the retarding system, the braking system and the map. The controller may be configured to update the map based on the location, and the retarding condition.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于机器的延迟控制系统。 延迟控制系统可以包括定位器，其被配置为感测机器的位置。 另外，延迟控制系统可以包括被配置为感测至少一个指示机器延迟的参数的感测系统。 减速控制系统还可以包括构造成延迟机器的延迟系统和被配置用于制动机器的制动系统。 延迟控制系统还可以具有被配置为存储至少一个已知的延迟状态和至少一个已知的延迟位置的地图。 此外，延迟控制系统可以包括控制器。 控制器可以与定位器，传感系统，减速系统，制动系统和地图进行通讯。 控制器可以被配置为基于位置和延迟状况来更新地图。

公开(公告)号：US20150046052A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-12

申请号：US13960338

申请日：2013-08-06

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Edward Jensen

IPC: B60T8/17

CPC classification number: B60T8/1701

Abstract: A retarding control system for a machine is disclosed. The retarding control system may include a locator, configured to sense a location of the machine. Additionally, the retarding control system may include a sensing system configured to sense at least one a parameter indicative of a retarding of the machine. The retarding control system may also include a retarding system configured to retard the machine and a braking system configured for braking the machine. The retarding control system may also have a map configured to store at least one known retarding condition and at least one known retarding location. Further, the retarding control system may include a controller. The controller can be in communication with the locator, the sensing system, the retarding system, the braking system and the map. The controller may be configured to update the map based on the location, and the retarding condition.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于机器的延迟控制系统。 延迟控制系统可以包括定位器，其被配置为感测机器的位置。 另外，延迟控制系统可以包括被配置为感测至少一个指示机器延迟的参数的感测系统。 减速控制系统还可以包括构造成延迟机器的延迟系统和被配置用于制动机器的制动系统。 延迟控制系统还可以具有被配置为存储至少一个已知的延迟状态和至少一个已知的延迟位置的地图。 此外，延迟控制系统可以包括控制器。 控制器可以与定位器，传感系统，减速系统，制动系统和地图进行通讯。 控制器可以被配置为基于位置和延迟状况来更新地图。

公开(公告)号：US20170106708A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-20

申请号：US14887461

申请日：2015-10-20

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Edward Jensen ,  Jacob Carl Wyss

IPC: B60G7/04

CPC classification number: B60G9/003 ,  B60B35/00 ,  B60B35/166

Abstract: A system for increasing stiffness and/or strength of a light-duty machine component having propensity for flexing along an elongated axis is provided. The system includes a pair of receptacles disposed on the machine component, wherein each of the receptacles is located in a spaced apart relation to one another and disposed parallel to the elongated axis. The system further includes at least one backing member corresponding to a distance between the pair of receptacles. The backing member is configured to define at least a pair of openings therethrough. The pair of openings is configured to axially align with the pair of receptacles defined on the machine component. The system further includes a plurality of fasteners such that at least one fastener is received in each pair of axially aligned receptacles and openings for releasably securing the backing member to the machine component.

公开(公告)号：US20170045128A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-16

申请号：US14824162

申请日：2015-08-12

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Edward Jensen

IPC: F16H48/40

CPC classification number: F16H48/40 ,  F16H2048/387

Abstract: A differential assembly includes a gear member, a cover member, a plurality of differential gears, a plurality of bolts, and a pair of side gears. The gear member is configured to rotate about an axis. The cover member is coupled to the gear member and is configured to rotate together with the gear member. The differential gears are positioned within the cover member. The bolts are threadingly coupled to one of the cover member and the gear member. Each of the bolts is configured to rotatably support a corresponding differential gear thereon. The pair of side gears are meshed with the differential gears.

Abstract translation: 差速器组件包括齿轮构件，盖构件，多个差速齿轮，多个螺栓和一对侧齿轮。 齿轮构件被构造成绕轴线旋转。 盖构件联接到齿轮构件并且构造成与齿轮构件一起旋转。 差速齿轮定位在盖构件内。 螺栓螺纹联接到盖构件和齿轮构件之一。 每个螺栓构造成在其上可旋转地支撑相应的差速齿轮。 一对侧齿轮与差速齿轮啮合。

公开(公告)号：US20160116904A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-28

申请号：US14522341

申请日：2014-10-23

Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Edward Jensen ,  Viral S. Mehta

IPC: G05B19/4099

CPC classification number: G05B19/4099 ,  G05B2219/49023 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q50/04 ,  Y02P90/30

Abstract: A method for mobile three-dimensional (3-D) printing of a component of a machine is disclosed. The method includes determining a distance between a transport and a customer based on, at least, positioning information provided by a positioning system. The method further includes determining a route for the transport to travel to the customer based on, at least, the distance between the transport and the customer. The method further includes printing, at least in part, the component of the machine using a 3-D printer while the transport travels along the route, the 3-D printer being associated with the transport and travelling with the transport along the route.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于机器的部件的移动三维（3-D）打印的方法。 该方法包括至少基于由定位系统提供的定位信息确定传送和客户之间的距离。 该方法还包括基于至少在运输和客户之间的距离来确定用于运输到客户的路线。 该方法还包括至少部分地使用三维打印机在运输沿着路线行进的情况下打印机器的部件，三维打印机与运输相关联并且沿着路线与运输工具一起行进。