Method for crane assembly

US11753281B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• LIEBHERR-WERK BIBERACH GMBH · DE

Inventors

• Hermann Schilling · Weinheim, DE
• Markus Hofmeister · Bad Waldsee, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 29, 2020
• Grant date: Sep 12, 2023
• Expiry date: Aug 26, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B66C2700/08
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a system for central control of one or more cranes including at least one crane and at least one central control station, wherein the crane includes one or multiple image sensors observing a picked-up load, at least part of the crane surroundings and at least part of the crane structure, the crane is connected with the control station for the transmission of the image sensor data via at least one bidirectional communication link, and wherein the control station comprises at least one display element for the visual representation of the received sensor data as well as provides at least one input device for inputting control commands, and the control commands can be transmitted, via the communication link, to one or more crane actuators and/or the crane control for performing crane movements.