Collision detection and mitigation systems and methods for a shovel
US9115482B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F9/265
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems and methods for detecting collisions. One system includes a processor configured to receive data from at least one sensor installed on a shovel, identify a plurality of planes based on the data, determine if the plurality of planes are positioned in a predetermined configuration associated with a haul truck to identify whether the plurality of planes represent a haul truck. The processor is further configured to receive a current position and a current direction of movement of a dipper of the shovel, and determine if a collision is possible between the dipper and the identified haul truck based on the plurality of planes, the current position, and the current direction of movement and without receiving any information from the haul truck. If a collision is possible, the processor is configured to alert an operator of the shovel and, optionally, augment movement of the dipper.
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