Excavation machine with auto reverse
US8732992B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F9/225
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present disclosure provides an excavation machine that is configured to minimize or otherwise account for the unintended stoppage (i.e., jamming/stalling) of a digger tool. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure a machine is provided with one or more drive systems that automatically stop and reverse to avoid excavation tool jamming. The machine and methods of the present disclosure provide an efficient method and machine for excavation operations.
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