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Crane moment load and load delivery system control and method

US8272521B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 2009
Grant dateSep 25, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 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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