Controlling crowd runaway of an industrial machine
US9809949B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F3/46
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for controlling the operation of an industrial machine during crowd runaway conditions. The system includes a controller that monitors and compares an actual crowd system state (e.g., an actual dipper position) with a requested crowd system state (e.g., a requested dipper position from the operator). If the controller determines that the crowd system is behaving contrary to requested crowd system behavior, the controller adjusts a crowd parameter, such as a crowd motor torque, to resolve the runaway condition.
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