Systems and methods for controlling cold planer material flow
US10428471B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01C2019/2075
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An example cold planer system includes a machine frame, a milling drum, a first conveyor, a second conveyor, a swivel sensor and a control module. The milling drum is rotatably coupled to the machine frame. The first conveyor is configured to convey a milled material away from the milling drum. The second conveyor is configured to convey the milled material from the first conveyor to a discharge location and the second conveyor is pivotably connected to the machine frame. The swivel sensor is configured to generate swivel data corresponding to a swivel position of the second conveyor. The control module is in electrical communication with the swivel sensor, and the control module is configured to receive the swivel data and to control motion of the second conveyor based on the swivel data.
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