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Track trencher information system and process

US5574642A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 29, 1994
Grant dateNov 12, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D11/183
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for acquiring and displaying information associated with the operational conditions of a track trencher excavation machine. A plurality of informational messages indicative of one of a plurality of operating conditions of the track trencher are selectively communicated to an operator over a display. Data acquired from a plurality of track trencher sensors is processed and interpreted by a computer to provide status, diagnostic, safety, and instructional messages to an operator in an immediately understandable format.

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