Crane moment load and load delivery system control and method
US8272521B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66C13/18
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is a crane operating system and method which monitors the crane moment load in order to keep the crane within the safe operating envelope. In determining the current crane moment load the system considers boom raising cylinder pressure, boom angle, chassis incline, as well as hydraulic pressure.
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