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Control method and apparatus for quick change device of work tools

US10394215B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2017
Grant dateAug 27, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/50245
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a control method for a quick change device of a work tool, comprising the steps of: receiving a command to disengage a work tool clamping device; determining whether the work tool clamping device is in an engaged state; detecting functionality of a disengagement alarm if the work tool is in the engaged state; switching to an emergency state upon the detection of failure of the disengagement alarm. The present invention further relates to a corresponding control apparatus and work machine.

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