METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING COMPACTING MACHINERY RELATIVE TO A WORK SITE
    1.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING COMPACTING MACHINERY RELATIVE TO A WORK SITE 审中-公开
    相对于工作场所操作压实机器的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:WO1995016227A1

    公开(公告)日:1995-06-15

    申请号:PCT/US1994012733

    申请日:1994-11-04

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating compacting machinery such as landfill, earth or asphalt compactors relative to a work site to compact the site material toward a desired degree of compaction. A first model (420) representing the desired degree of compaction of the site (12) and a second model (430) representing the actual degree of compaction of the site (12) are stored in a digital data storage facility (126). The machine (10) is equipped with a position receiver to determine in three-dimensional space the location of the compacting portions of the machine (10) relative to the site (12). A dynamic database (124) receives the machine positon information, determines the difference between the degree of compaction of the first and second site models (420, 430) and generates representational signals of that difference for directing the operation of the machine (10) to bring the actual degree of compaction of the site (12) into conformity with the desired degree of compaction. In one embodiment, the signals representing the machine position and the difference between the first and second site models (420, 430) are used to generate an operator display (22) which is updated in real time as the machine (10) operates over the site (12). Alternately, the signals representing the difference between the first and second site models (420, 430) can be supplied to automatic machine controls for automatic or semi-automatic operation of the machine (10).

    Abstract translation: 一种用于操作压实机械的方法和装置,例如相对于工地的填埋场,泥土或沥青压实机,以将现场材料压缩至期望的压实程度。 表示站点(12)的期望压实程度的第一模型(420)和表示站点(12)的实际压缩程度的第二模型(430)被存储在数字数据存储设施(126)中。 机器(10)配备有位置接收器,用于在三维空间中确定机器(10)相对于位置(12)的压实部分的位置。 动态数据库(124)接收机器位置信息,确定第一和第二站点模型(420,430)的压实程度之间的差异,并产生用于将机器(10)的操作引导到 使现场(12)的实际压实程度符合所需的压实程度。 在一个实施例中,表示机器位置的信号和第一和第二站点模型(420,430)之间的差异被用于产生操作者显示器(22),该操作员显示器(22)随着机器(10)在 场地(12)。 或者,表示第一和第二站点模型(420,430)之间的差异的信号可被提供给机器(10)的自动或半自动操作的自动机器控制。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE LOCATION AND ORIENTATION OF A WORK MACHINE
    3.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE LOCATION AND ORIENTATION OF A WORK MACHINE 审中-公开
    用于确定工作机器的位置和方向的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:WO1995030799A1

    公开(公告)日:1995-11-16

    申请号:PCT/US1995005607

    申请日:1995-04-27

    CPC classification number: E02F9/2045 E02F3/435

    Abstract: An apparatus (702, 704, 706, 708, 802, 804, 806) is provided for determining the location of a digging implement (120) at a work site. The apparatus (702, 704, 706, 708, 802, 804, 806) includes an undercarriage (106), a car body (104) rotatably connected to the undercarriage (106), a receiver (125) connected to the car body (104), a positioning system (704, 805, 806) for determining the location of the receiver (125) in three dimensional space, the positioning system (704, 804, 806) determining the location of the receiver (125) at a plurality of points along an arc, and a processor (704, 818, 824) for determining the location and orientation of the car body (104) in response to the location of the plurality of points.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定挖掘工具(120)在工作现场的位置的装置(702,704,706,708,802,804,806)。 该装置(702,704,706,708,802,804,806)包括底架(106),可旋转地连接到起落架(106)的车体(104),连接到车体的接收器(125) 104),用于在三维空间中确定接收机(125)的位置的定位系统(704,805,806),所述定位系统(704,804,806)确定接收机(125)在多个位置处的位置 以及用于响应于所述多个点的位置来确定所述车体(104)的位置和取向的处理器(704,818,824)。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING GEOGRAPHY-ALTERING MACHINERY RELATIVE TO A WORK SITE
    5.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPERATING GEOGRAPHY-ALTERING MACHINERY RELATIVE TO A WORK SITE 审中-公开
    与工作场所相关的操作地理学改造机器的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:WO1995016228A1

    公开(公告)日:1995-06-15

    申请号:PCT/US1994013143

    申请日:1994-11-18

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating geography-altering machinery such as a track-type tractor, road grader, paver or the like relative to a work site to alter the geography of the site toward a desired condition. A first digital three-dimensional model (104) of the desired site geography, and a second digital three-dimensional model (106) of the actual site geography are stored in a digital data storage facility (126). The machine (10) is equipped with a position receiver to determine in three-dimensional space the location of the machine (10) relative to the site (12). A dynamic database (400) receives the machine position information, determines the difference between the first and second site models (104, 106) and generates representational signals of that difference for directing the operation of the machine (10) to bring the actual site geography into conformity with the desired site geography. In one embodiment, the signals representing the machine position and the difference between the first and second site models (104, 106) used to generate an operator display (108) which is updated in real time. Alternately, the signals representing the difference between the first and second site models (104, 106) can be supplied to automatic machine controls (128) for autonomous or semi-autonomous operation of the machine (10).

    Abstract translation: 用于相对于工作现场操作诸如轨道式拖拉机,道路平地机,摊铺机等的地理变化机械的方法和装置,以将站点的地理位置改变到期望的状态。 将所需位置地理学的第一数字三维模型(104)和实际站点地理学的第二数字三维模型(106)存储在数字数据存储设施(126)中。 机器(10)配备有位置接收器,用于在三维空间中确定机器(10)相对于场地(12)的位置。 动态数据库(400)接收机器位置信息,确定第一和第二站点模型(104,106)之间的差异,并产生该差异的表示信号,以指示机器(10)的操作使实际位置地理 符合所需的地点地理位置。 在一个实施例中,表示机器位置的信号和用于生成实时更新的操作员显示(108)的第一和第二站点模型(104,106)之间的差异。 或者,表示第一和第二场地模型(104,106)之间的差异的信号可被提供给机器(10)的自动或半自主操作的自动机器控制(128)。

    DYNAMIC PAYLOAD MONITOR
    6.
    发明申请
    DYNAMIC PAYLOAD MONITOR 审中-公开
    动态有效载荷监测

    公开(公告)号:WO1992005409A1

    公开(公告)日:1992-04-02

    申请号:PCT/US1990007033

    申请日:1990-12-03

    CPC classification number: G01G19/10

    Abstract: An apparatus (102) determines the payload carried in a work vehicle (104) by monitoring the pressure of a fluid contained within front and rear suspension struts (106, 108). The struts are connected in supporting relation between a load carrying portion (110) and a ground engaging portion (122) of the work vehicle (104) such that a compression condition of the strut (106, 108) is detected while the work vehicle (104) is in motion. Moreover, a pressure differential corresponding to the compression condition is indicative of the magnitude of the payload supported by the strut (106, 108).

    Abstract translation: 通过监测容纳在前悬架缸体和后悬架缸体(106,108)中的液体的压力来确定运行车辆(104)中携带的有效载荷的设备(102)。 所述缸被安装成在负载运载车辆(104)(110)的一部分与所述地面接合运载工具(122)的一部分之间支撑载荷, 当操作车辆(104)移动时检测汽缸(106,108)。 另外,对应于压缩状态的压力差给出了由气缸(106,108)支撑的有效负载的大小的指示。

    LINEAR POSITION SENSOR
    7.
    发明申请
    LINEAR POSITION SENSOR 审中-公开
    线性位置传感器

    公开(公告)号:WO1988003652A1

    公开(公告)日:1988-05-19

    申请号:PCT/US1987000107

    申请日:1987-01-27

    CPC classification number: F15B15/2869 G01D5/48 G01R23/07 H01P7/04

    Abstract: A pair of loop antennas (40, 44) mounted internal to an extensible coaxial cavity (20) respectively transmit and receive electromagnetic signals in the radio frequency range exciting a transverse electromagnetic field in the cavity (20) when the frequency of the signal corresponds to the resonant frequency of the cavity (20). The resonant frequency of the cavity (20) is primarily dependent upon the longitudinal length of the cavity (20). Therefore, a voltage controlled oscillator (36) acts under the control of a sawtooth voltage waveform of a function generator (28) to controllably deliver a variable frequency signal to the first loop antenna (40). An RF detector (47) monitors the second loop antenna (44) for an indication that the resonant frequency has been reached. At resonance a microprocessor (68) samples the output of the VCO (36) and correlates the resonant frequency to the length of the coaxial cavity (20).

    Abstract translation: 安装在可扩展同轴腔(20)内部的一对环形天线(40,44)分别在射频频率范围内发射和接收激励腔(20)中的横向电磁场的电磁信号,当信号的频率对应于 空腔(20)的谐振频率。 空腔(20)的谐振频率主要取决于空腔(20)的纵向长度。 因此,压控振荡器(36)作用在函数发生器(28)的锯齿波电压波形的控制下,以可控地将可变频率信号传送到第一环形天线(40)。 RF检测器(47)监测第二环形天线(44)以获得达到谐振频率的指示。 在共振时,微处理器(68)对VCO(36)的输出进行采样,并将谐振频率与同轴腔(20)的长度相关联。

    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXECUTING FLUID DELIVERY MISSION
    8.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXECUTING FLUID DELIVERY MISSION 审中-公开
    用于执行流体输送任务的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2011137278A2

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-03

    申请号:PCT/US2011/034423

    申请日:2011-04-29

    CPC classification number: B05B13/00 E01H3/02 E21F5/02

    Abstract: Systems and methods for executing a fluid delivery mission are disclosed. In one embodiment a mobile fluid delivery machine (106) for delivering fluid to a site (100) has a tank (200) storing fluid, and at least one spray head (202) configured to spray the stored fluid onto the site. In addition, the mobile fluid delivery machine has a communication device (318) configured to receive fluid delivery mission instructions (900) from a site computing system (112), the mission instructions identifying a sequence of path segments (902) on the site and corresponding fluid delivery amounts (904) allocated to the path segments, and a location device (324) configured to determine the location of the mobile fluid delivery machine on the site. The mobile fluid delivery machine also has a fluid delivery system (326) configured to determine whether the location of the fluid delivery machine corresponds to a path segment of the sequence, and when it is determined that the location of the fluid delivery machine corresponds to a path segment in the sequence, to identify the fluid delivery amount allocated to that path segment based on the mission instructions.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于执行流体输送任务的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中,用于将流体输送到位置(100)的移动流体输送机(106)具有储存流体的储罐(200),以及至少一个喷雾头(202),其构造成将储存的流体喷射到现场。 此外,移动流体输送机具有被配置为从站点计算系统(112)接收流体输送任务指令(900)的通信设备(318),所述任务指令标识站点上的一系列路径段(902),以及 分配给路径段的相应流体输送量(904)以及被配置为确定移动流体输送机在现场的位置的位置装置(324)。 移动流体输送机还具有流体输送系统(326),流体输送系统(326)被配置为确定流体输送机的位置是否对应于序列的路径段,并且当确定流体输送机的位置对应于 路径段,以基于任务指令来识别分配给该路段的流体输送量。

    WORKSITE AVOIDANCE SYSTEM
    9.
    发明申请
    WORKSITE AVOIDANCE SYSTEM 审中-公开
    工作场所避风系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2009158619A2

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-30

    申请号:PCT/US2009/048861

    申请日:2009-06-26

    Inventor: GUDAT, Adam, J.

    Abstract: An avoidance system (40) is disclosed for operating a vehicle (38) on a pile (18) of material (16) on a worksite (10), the material (16) being released through an opening (20) at the worksite (10) and causing a disturbance zone (32) to form on a surface (30) of the pile (18). The system (40) has a sensor (42) positioned at the worksite (10) and configured to sense the surface (30) of the pile (18), and a processor (50) in communication with the sensor (42) and the vehicle (38). The processor (50) is configured to identify the disturbance zone (32) based on the sensed surface and a known location of the opening (20), and to transmit a signal indicative of the disturbance zone (32) to the vehicle (38).

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在工地(10)上的材料(16)的桩(18)上操作车辆(38)的回避系统(40),所述材料(16)通过工地(20)处的开口(20)释放 并且在所述堆(18)的表面(30)上形成扰动区(32)。 系统(40)具有位于工地(10)处并被构造成感测桩(18)的表面(30)的传感器(42)和与传感器(42)连通的处理器(50) 车辆(38)。 处理器(50)被配置为基于感测的表面和开口(20)的已知位置来识别干扰区域(32),并且将指示干扰区域(32)的信号发送到车辆(38) 。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING AND COORDINATION OF MULTIPLE GEOGRAPHY-ALTERING MACHINES ON A WORK SITE
    10.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING AND COORDINATION OF MULTIPLE GEOGRAPHY-ALTERING MACHINES ON A WORK SITE 审中-公开
    用于在工作场所监测和协调多个地理位置改变机器的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:WO1995028524A1

    公开(公告)日:1995-10-26

    申请号:PCT/US1995004432

    申请日:1995-04-12

    Abstract: An apparatus (40, 50, 60) and method (100, 101, 102, 104, 106, 108, 108a, 109, 110) for directing the operations of multiple geography-altering machines (14) on a common work site (12) relative to one another. Position information from several machines (14) is shared to generate a common, dynamically-updated site database (66) showing the machines' relative positions and site progress in real time. The common site database (66) is used to direct the operation of one machine (14) with respect to another machine or machines (14), for example by generating an operator display (22) of the site (12) showing relative machine position and total machine work on the site (12). The operator can accordingly adjust the machine's operation to avoid interference with other machines (14) or unnecessary overlap of work on the site (12). The information can also be used to coordinate the operations of several machines (14) in complementary fashion. Machine position information can be broadcast from the machines (14) to the site database (66) to create a common, dynamically-updated database (66) which is then shared with one or more of the machines (14). In a particular embodiment each machine (14) is provided with its own dynamically-updated database (66) and operator display (22), and machine position information is shared on a continuous, real-time basis between the machines (14) so that they effectively share a common site database (66).

    Abstract translation: 一种用于将多个改变地理位置的机器(14)的操作引导到公共工作现场(12)上的装置(40,50,60)和方法(100,101,102,104,106,108,108a,109,110) )相对于彼此。 共享多个机器(14)的位置信息,以生成一个通用的,动态更新的站点数据库(66),实时显示机器的相对位置和站点进度。 公用站点数据库(66)用于指导一个机器(14)相对于另一个机器(14)的操作,例如通过生成显示相对机器位置的站点(12)的操作者显示器(22) 和整机工作(12)。 操作员可以相应地调整机器的操作,以避免干扰其他机器(14)或现场工作不必要的重叠(12)。 该信息还可以用于以互补的方式协调几台机器(14)的操作。 机器位置信息可以从机器(14)广播到站点数据库(66),以创建共同的,动态更新的数据库(66),该数据库然后与一个或多个机器(14)共享。 在特定实施例中,每个机器(14)具有其自己的动态更新的数据库(66)和操作者显示(22),并且机器位置信息在机器(14)之间以连续的实时基础共享,使得 他们有效地共享一个公共站点数据库(66)。

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