Distributed control system for heavy construction machine
US5884206A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/25314
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A distributed control system for a heavy construction machine, comprising a plurality of modules into which components in the heavy construction machine are classified according to functions and positions. The modules are individually controlled and each of them exchanges information with a different one of the modules through a single line. According to the present invention, the number of wires is significantly reduced, thereby making the wiring in assembling and repairing very easy. Also, when the heavy construction machine fails, the corresponding portion can readily be grasped and repaired. Further, the model and function of the heavy construction machine can readily be modified.
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