Construction machine with lighting arrangement
US11692318B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01C2301/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A construction machine in the form of a road paver or feeder vehicle includes a chassis and a hopper, wherein at least one lighting arrangement is mounted on the chassis. The lighting arrangement comprises at least one light source, and the lighting arrangement is configured to illuminate an area in front of the construction machine in the direction of travel. The construction machine further has an object detection system for detecting an object located in front of the construction machine in the direction of travel, and the illumination emitted by the lighting arrangement can be changed as a function of the detection of an object by means of the object detection system.
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