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Methods and Systems for Access Point Placement Optimization In Low-signal Worksite Environments
21 Dec 23
A method for worksite access point placement optimization, the method including: generating a connectivity profile for a machine; receiving a worksite definition for a worksite; simulating a machine path within the worksite according to the worksite definition; estimating connection strength at the machine, based on the connectivity profile, for multiple locations along the machine path and for multiple access point locations around the worksite; and providing a map of the worksite including an indication of relative overall connection strength for each of the multiple access point locations.
Mason Cobb, Joel Miller
Filed: 15 Jun 22
Utility
Truck measurement of a milling machine
19 Dec 23
A milling machine may include a frame supported by a traction device, a milling drum for milling a surface and supported on the frame, and a conveyor for receiving milled material from the milling drum and conveying the milled material upward to a release point.
Robert Edwin Carr, Eric S. Engelmann, Keng Yew Anthony Low, Jacob Simmer, Conwell K. Rife, Jr.
Filed: 11 Dec 20
Utility
Automatic vehicle speed control system
19 Dec 23
An automatic vehicle speed control system for use in a vehicle having an implement is disclosed.
Jeremy Kushner, Christopher M. Elliott, Sudarshan A. Maiyur
Filed: 3 Aug 21
Utility
Integrated pump and manifold assembly
19 Dec 23
An integrated pump and manifold assembly includes a support structure, a manifold assembly mounted on the support structure, and one or more frac pumps.
Bryan C. Wagner, Richard David Peer, Wesley P. Clark
Filed: 22 Jul 20
Utility
Rooftop Structure for Semi-autonomous CTL
14 Dec 23
A work machine can include a machine frame; and a component box holding a plurality of electrical components mounted to a roof of the machine frame; wherein the component box includes a plurality of indicator light sets exposed on an outer surface of the component box, wherein the plurality of indicator light sets are configured to indicate to external personnel a mode of operation of the work machine.
Adam L. Berry, Ashley Dallas Menges, William Clayton Martin, Ryan P. Pecinovsky, Scott M. Toombs
Filed: 23 May 22
Utility
Method for Estimating a Payload of a Hydraulic Mining Shovel
14 Dec 23
The present invention pertains to a method for estimating a payload of a hydraulic mining shovel comprising an attachment having a bucket and at least one hydraulic cylinder.
Sharath CUGATI, Martin KUNIGK, Arthur CESARZ
Filed: 19 Oct 21
Utility
Mounting System for Work Machine
14 Dec 23
A mounting system for a work machine includes a first member extending along a vertical axis of the mounting system, and a second member extending along the vertical axis and spaced apart from the first member along a lateral axis of the mounting system.
Shawn Nainan Mathew, Arthur Milkowski, John Michael Plouzek, Norman Keith Lay, Subhani Mahaboob Shaik
Filed: 9 Jun 22
Utility
System and Method for Monitoring Health Parameters of Battery Pack
14 Dec 23
A battery health monitoring (BHM) system for monitoring at least one health parameter of a battery pack.
Devaraj Gopalsamy Dasamuthu, Christopher James Green, Adam Jonathan Stubbs, Nikhil Badam
Filed: 13 Jun 22
Utility
Selectively Adjusting a Position of an Implement of a Machine Based on Changes to a Roll Angle of a Chassis of the Machine
14 Dec 23
A controller may receive a command indicating a target roll angle, of an implement of the machine, relative to a chassis of the machine.
Bradley Paul KRONE, Joseph Leo FAIVRE
Filed: 9 Jun 22
Utility
Detecting Wear of Track Link Pin Based on Sensor Data of a Sensor Device Provided In a Cavity of the Track Link Pin
14 Dec 23
In some implementations, one or more devices may determine an electrical property of a wear measuring component of a sensor device, the sensor device being provided in a first cavity of a track link pin of a track assembly of the machine, the wear measuring component extending from the first cavity through a second cavity of the track link pin to an outer surface of the track link pin.
Michael Stephen GALAT, Temitope O. AKINLUA
Filed: 13 Jun 22
Utility
Tracking the environment around a machine to define actual cut profile
12 Dec 23
When removing portions of a work surface at a worksite with a machine (e.g., such as a cold planer), is useful to know the actual cut depths on each edge of the cold planer and/or the volume of material that has been removed from a work surface.
Conwell K Rife, Eric Steven Engelmann
Filed: 29 Oct 21
Utility
Hydraulic health system
12 Dec 23
A system and method for determining a health status of a hydraulic system is disclosed.
Adam Martin Nackers, Christopher Michael Ruemelin, Steven D. Spencer, Rustin Glenn Metzger
Filed: 21 Nov 22
Utility
Gaseous fuel engine system and operating method for same
12 Dec 23
Operating a gaseous hydrogen fuel engine includes controlling an injection timing of a gaseous hydrogen fuel injected into a flow of pressurized intake air so as to produce a leading cooling flow of pressurized intake air into a cylinder in an engine, a trailing purging flow through an intake conduit, and a middle flow of both pressurized intake air and gaseous hydrogen fuel into the cylinder.
Jaswinder Singh, Michael Bardell, Yongxian Gu, Eric L. Schroeder, Patrick J. Seiler
Filed: 23 Jan 23
Utility
Low compression natural gas engine piston bowl for improved combustion stability
12 Dec 23
A piston may have an annular body including a crown portion defining a longitudinal axis, a radial direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, a plane containing the longitudinal axis and the radial direction, and a contoured combustion bowl.
Aaron S. Ness, Andrew J. Loetz, John R. Brubaker, Christopher L. Batta
Filed: 22 Feb 22
Utility
Fuel-actuated fuel injector having cooling fuel circuit and method
12 Dec 23
A fuel injector assembly for a fuel-actuated fuel injector includes an injector body, and an injection control valve assembly.
Cory A. Brown, Sana Mahmood, Glenn B. Cox, Zhenyu Li
Filed: 1 Feb 23
Utility
Laser Handheld Trimming and Welding Device
7 Dec 23
A handheld laser trimming and welding device can include a handheld laser trimming and welding wand and a nozzle.
Thierry Andre Marchione
Filed: 1 Jun 22
Utility
Current Protection to Prevent Overcurrent In Electrical Grids and Motors
7 Dec 23
An apparatus can include an inverter to provide an output N-phase alternating-current to an external component.
Jesse R. Gerdes, Jackson Wai, Seok-hee Han
Filed: 1 Jun 22
Utility
Electromechanical Joint for Conductor Arm Having Multiple Degrees of Freedom
7 Dec 23
An electromechanical joint provides rotational movement in at least two dimensions while conducting electrical power between orthogonal hubs.
Igor Strashny
Filed: 1 Jun 22
Utility
Power Systems and Controls for Electric Machines
7 Dec 23
An electric machine and sitewide control system and method that use a trolley power system at a worksite is disclosed.
Cameron Thomas Lane, Igor Strashny
Filed: 1 Jun 22
Utility
System for Mitigation of Unintentional Working Machine Movement
7 Dec 23
An apparatus can include sensor circuitry to detect a machine movement of a work machine along a surface.
Mo Wei, Benjamin J. Hodel
Filed: 1 Jun 22