PROXIMITY DETECTION SYSTEM FOR AN INDUSTRIAL MACHINE INCLUDING EXTERNALLY MOUNTED INDICATORS

    公开(公告)号:US20250044442A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-06

    申请号:US18922824

    申请日:2024-10-22

    Inventor: Wesley P. Taylor

    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide an industrial machine that includes one or more indicators mounted to an external portion of the industrial machine. The one or more indicators are configured to provide an indication to an individual external to the industrial machine that a proximity detection system has detected his or her presence external to the industrial machine. The one or more indicators are controlled to provide the indication to the individual using, for example, different colors of light, different intensities of light, or activation of different indicators.

    Virtual field-based track protection for a mining machine

    公开(公告)号:US11987961B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-21

    申请号:US17216180

    申请日:2021-03-29

    Inventor: Wesley P. Taylor

    CPC classification number: E02F9/265 E02F3/308 E02F3/52

    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide systems and methods for preventing and mitigating collisions between components of an industrial machine. The industrial machine includes an electronic controller, having an electronic processor and a memory, that is configured to receive dipper position data indicative of a position of the dipper and determine a distance between the dipper and tracks of the industrial machine based on the dipper position data. The electronic controller is further configured to set a motion command limit for a dipper motion based on the distance, the dipper motion being selected from a group of a swing motion, a crowd motion, and a hoist motion and control the dipper motion according to a dipper motion command limited by the motion command limit.

    VIRTUAL TRACK MODEL FOR A MINING MACHINE

    公开(公告)号:US20220307236A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-29

    申请号:US17216198

    申请日:2021-03-29

    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide systems and methods for generating a three-dimensional virtual track model. This track model may be used, for example, in collision prevention and mitigation systems and methods, such as those described herein, and in other collision prevention and mitigation systems and other mining systems using virtual track models. In some embodiments, the systems and methods described herein provide a simplified modeling process that enables quick, accurate modeling of tracks of a mining machine that can account for custom tracks that vary in size depending on the particular mining machine.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MITIGATING COLLISIONS BETWEEN A MINING MACHINE AND AN EXCLUSIONARY ZONE

    公开(公告)号:US20220307225A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-09-29

    申请号:US17216218

    申请日:2021-03-29

    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide systems and methods for preventing and mitigating collisions between components of an industrial machine. The industrial machine includes an electronic controller, having an electronic processor and a memory, that is configured to generate a virtual model of an exclusionary zone located on or near the industrial machine. The electronic controller is further configured to receive dipper position data indicative of a position of the dipper and determine a distance between the dipper the exclusionary zone based on the dipper position data. The electronic controller is further configured to set a motion command limit for a dipper motion based on the distance, the dipper motion being selected from a group of a swing motion, a crowd motion, and a hoist motion and control the dipper motion according to a dipper motion command limited by the motion command limit.

    SELF MINING MACHINE SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATED CAMERA CONTROL FOR OBSTACLE TRACKING

    公开(公告)号:US20220138478A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-05

    申请号:US17518346

    申请日:2021-11-03

    Abstract: A system for detecting an obstacle within a vicinity of a mining machine and providing automated camera control. The system includes at least one proximity sensor associated with the mining machine and a camera associated with the mining machine. The system also includes an electronic processor communicatively coupled to the at least one proximity sensor and the camera. The electronic processor is configured to receive data from the at least one proximity sensor. The electronic processor is also configured to determine a location of at least one obstacle based on the data. The electronic processor is also configured to determine at least one camera parameter based on the location of the at least one obstacle and control the camera using the at least one camera parameter.

    SWING AUTOMATION FOR ROPE SHOVEL
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20250092642A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-20

    申请号:US18752108

    申请日:2024-06-24

    Abstract: A system and method for various levels of automation of a swing-to-hopper motion for a rope shovel. An operator controls a rope shovel during a dig operation to load a dipper with materials. A controller receives position data, either via operator input or sensor data, for the dipper and a hopper where the materials are to be dumped. The controller then calculates an ideal path for the dipper to travel to be positioned above the hopper to dump the contents of the dipper. In some embodiments, the controller outputs operator feedback to assist the operator in traveling along the ideal path to the hopper. In some embodiments, the controller restricts the dipper motion such that the operator is not able to deviate beyond certain limits of the ideal path. In some embodiments, the controller automatically controls the movement of the dipper to reach the hopper.

    Proximity detection system for an industrial machine including externally mounted indicators

    公开(公告)号:US12164022B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-12-10

    申请号:US16582459

    申请日:2019-09-25

    Inventor: Wesley P. Taylor

    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide an industrial machine that includes one or more indicators mounted to an external portion of the industrial machine. The one or more indicators are configured to provide an indication to an individual external to the industrial machine that a proximity detection system has detected his or her presence external to the industrial machine. The one or more indicators are controlled to provide the indication to the individual using, for example, different colors of light, different intensities of light, or activation of different indicators.

    VIRTUAL FIELD-BASED TRACK PROTECTION FOR A MINING MACHINE

    公开(公告)号:US20240263428A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-08

    申请号:US18638571

    申请日:2024-04-17

    Inventor: Wesley P. Taylor

    CPC classification number: E02F9/265 E02F3/308 E02F3/52

    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide systems and methods for preventing and mitigating collisions between components of an industrial machine. The industrial machine includes an electronic controller, having an electronic processor and a memory, that is configured to receive dipper position data indicative of a position of the dipper and determine a distance between the dipper and tracks of the industrial machine based on the dipper position data. The electronic controller is further configured to set a motion command limit for a dipper motion based on the distance, the dipper motion being selected from a group of a swing motion, a crowd motion, and a hoist motion and control the dipper motion according to a dipper motion command limited by the motion command limit.

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