发明名称 |
Grappler control system for a gantry crane |
摘要 |
A system and process are provided for controlling motion of a grappler of a gantry crane to avoid damaging an object to be lifted. In an embodiment, a speed of grappler movement is automatically reduced when in close proximity to the object. Furthermore, the grappler automatically stops when positioned appropriately to permit a latching mechanism to engage the object for lifting. Normal speed grappler motion is restored when the latching mechanism is fully engaged. In a particular embodiment, the grappler includes a plurality of height sensors at various positions along the grappler to determine the respective height of the grappler above a top of the object. Vertical motion of front and rear ends of the grappler are independently actuated and controlled to permit appropriate control when the grappler and/or the object are not level.
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申请公布号 |
US6968963(B1) |
申请公布日期 |
2005.11.29 |
申请号 |
US20020191220 |
申请日期 |
2002.07.09 |
申请人 |
MI-JACK PRODUCTS, INC. |
发明人 |
ZAKULA, SR. DANIEL BRIAN;OLSON DANIEL J. |
分类号 |
B66C1/28;B66C13/04;B66C13/18;B66C19/00;(IPC1-7):B66C13/04 |
主分类号 |
B66C1/28 |
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