Machine and method for monitoring the state of a safety bearing of a machine

US9279735B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Siemens Aktiengesellschaft · DE

Inventors

• Jan Georgi · Schweinfurt, DE
• Hartmut Walter · Berlin, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 16, 2010
• Grant date: Mar 8, 2016
• Expiry date: Sep 1, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01M13/04
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An operating method for container quay cranes used to load and unload container ships aided by a PC with a monitor in a crane driver's cabin. The crane driver operates a touchscreen on the monitor, thereby enabling the crane to reach its specified target in a fully or partially automatic manner. Several operating modes, including a training mode, are provided.