Pipelayer and diesel hybrid pipelayer power control strategy
US11319194B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66C23/76
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pipelayer includes a frame, a plurality of ground engaging members movably supporting the frame, a prime mover, and a boom assembly and a counterbalance assembly supported on the frame. The boom assembly includes a boom. The counterbalance assembly including a counterweight, the counterweight being movably supported on the frame to counterbalance the boom assembly. The counterweight includes a battery box including at least one battery. A control strategy is also disclosed.
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