System and method for crane counterweight positioning
US9783395B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66C23/76
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for positioning a movable crane counterweight is disclosed. In the method, a boom orientation is determined, a first counterweight position is determined, a first crane capacity at the first counterweight position is determined, a second counterweight position is determined corresponding to a second rearward stability associated with the boom orientation. A second crane capacity at the second counterweight position. A load on the crane is determined and the counterweight is positioned at a third position between the first counterweight position and the second counterweight position dependent on the boom load, and the first crane capacity.
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