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Controlling a digging operation of an industrial machine

US8359143B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2012
Grant dateJan 22, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02F9/265
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Systems, methods, devices, and computer readable media for controlling a digging operation of an industrial machine. A method includes determining a hoist bail pull associated with the industrial machine, determining a crowd torque limit value for a crowd drive based on the determined hoist bail pull of the industrial machine, and setting a crowd torque limit of the crowd drive to the crowd torque limit value to limit a torque associated with a crowd motor to the crowd torque limit value.

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