公开(公告)号：US20240287766A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-29

申请号：US18655572

申请日：2024-05-06

Applicant: The Charles Machine Works, Inc.

Inventor： Víctor D. Cámara Puerto ,  Benjamin Ryan Travers ,  Dustin L. Blessum ,  Dylan J. Cook

IPC: E02F9/26 ,  G05D1/646 ,  G05D105/05 ,  G05D111/10 ,  G06V10/48 ,  G06V20/56

CPC classification number: E02F9/262 ,  G05D1/646 ,  G06V10/48 ,  G06V20/56 ,  G05D2105/05 ,  G05D2111/10 ,  G06V2201/07

Abstract: A guidance system for remotely guiding a work machine along a virtual path. The system uses a vision system to capture image data representative of areas surrounding the work machine. The image data is used to produce a spatial map. Analysis of image data allows the work machine's then-current position to be represented on the spatial map. A virtual path extending from the work machine's position is next added to the spatial map. The virtual path may be generated in response to external input provided at the display showing an image of the spatial map. Using continuously-updated image data, the work machine is driven toward the virtual path. During operation, the actual path of the work machine is compared to the virtual path. If any deviation between the paths is detected, the trajectory of the work machine is automatically adjusted.

公开(公告)号：US20240059352A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-22

申请号：US18364627

申请日：2023-08-03

Applicant: The Charles Machine Works, Inc.

Inventor： Dustin L. Blessum ,  Michael D. Buck ,  Dylan J. Cook ,  Brant D. Kukuk ,  Victor L. Schmidlkofer ,  Todd J. Streck ,  Christopher Trimble

IPC: B62D12/00 ,  B62D11/04 ,  B62D11/00 ,  B62D51/00 ,  B62D51/02

CPC classification number: B62D12/00 ,  B62D11/04 ,  B62D11/003 ,  B62D51/001 ,  B62D51/008 ,  B62D51/02 ,  E02F3/283

Abstract: An articulated work machine with individually powered drive members. Each drive member is controlled by a corresponding electric motor, and is capable of rotating at a different speed and in the opposite rotational direction than all other drive members. Each drive member may also remain stationary while all other drive members rotate. The electric motors are commanded by a controller, which may be directed by inputs from by an operator. A lift arm extends from the front end of the vehicle, and a platform station extends from the rear end of the vehicle. The lift arm is connected to a tool, such as a bucket.