Overhead crane safety awareness lighting system and method
US9738494B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G63/004
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a safety lighting system for an overhead crane comprising a laser generator capable of generating a laser signal; and a crane control system having a programmable logic circuit; wherein the laser generator is integrated with the crane control system; and wherein the laser generator is operable to project a laser signal onto a surface corresponding to the position of the crane or crane components and a method of using the safety lighting system to determine when an object has crossed into a designated safety zone.
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