17947033. STAGGERING MACHINE ARRIVAL TIMES AT WORKSITE LOADING AREA simplified abstract (Caterpillar Inc.)
Contents
- 1 STAGGERING MACHINE ARRIVAL TIMES AT WORKSITE LOADING AREA
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 STAGGERING MACHINE ARRIVAL TIMES AT WORKSITE LOADING AREA - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
STAGGERING MACHINE ARRIVAL TIMES AT WORKSITE LOADING AREA
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Justin Peters of Clayton NC (US)
STAGGERING MACHINE ARRIVAL TIMES AT WORKSITE LOADING AREA - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17947033 titled 'STAGGERING MACHINE ARRIVAL TIMES AT WORKSITE LOADING AREA
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of the patent application describes a system where machines deliver materials from a loading area to different drop points at a worksite. The system generates machine instructions to control the arrival times of the machines at the loading area, with staggered arrival times separated by a threshold. The system can also adjust this threshold over time based on various factors.
- The system uses machine instructions to control the arrival times of machines at a loading area.
- Machines deliver materials from the loading area to various drop points at the worksite.
- Arrival times of machines are staggered and separated by a threshold.
- The system can adjust the arrival time separation threshold over time.
- Adjustments can be made autonomously or based on operator input.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in construction sites, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities to optimize material delivery processes.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient coordination of machine movements at a worksite. 2. Adaptability to changing conditions or requirements.
Benefits
1. Increased efficiency in material delivery. 2. Flexibility in adjusting arrival times. 3. Potential cost savings through optimized operations.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimization software for material delivery in construction, logistics, and manufacturing industries.
Possible Prior Art
There may be existing systems or methods for coordinating machine movements at worksites, but specific details would need to be researched to identify any prior art.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system handle unexpected delays in machine operations at the loading area?
The abstract does not mention how the system addresses unexpected delays in machine operations that could impact the arrival times at the loading area.
What types of machines are compatible with this system?
The abstract does not specify the types of machines that can be controlled using the generated machine instructions for material delivery.
Original Abstract Submitted
A job at a worksite can be performed by machines that deliver material from a loading area to various drop points at the worksite. A computing system can generate machine instructions that cause machines to arrive at the loading area at staggered arrival times that are separated by at least an arrival time separation threshold. The computing system can also adjust the arrival time separation threshold over time, for instance due to changes to durations of time for individual machines to perform operations within the loading area autonomously or based on operator input.
