Safety means for a construction machine
US8624752B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B41/0021
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention relates to a safety means for a construction machine having a carrier unit and an actuation unit, which is adjustable with respect to the carrier unit, comprising at least one detecting means for detecting the current position of the actuation unit relative to the carrier unit, an indication means with which the current position of the actuation unit relative to the carrier unit can be indicated, and an evaluation unit, by means of which, depending on at least one input value, at least one adjustment range of the actuation unit can be determined, in which the actuation unit is adjustable at a given safety against tilting of the construction machine, whereby the adjustment range can be indicated together with the current position of the actuation unit by means of the indication means.
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