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Summary of the patent applications from Caterpillar Inc. on November 30th, 2023
Caterpillar Inc. has recently filed several patents for various systems and methods. These patents cover a range of innovations, including event information systems, fuel cell stack humidity detection, mobile device measurement methods, laser positioning systems, orientation plates, retainers, shroud retention systems, machine rotation mechanisms, autonomous mining truck maneuvers, and blade penetration assessment methods.
In summary, Caterpillar Inc. has filed patents for:
- An event information system that allows for flexible event indicator annunciation. - A fuel cell stack humidity detection system that prevents flooding based on voltage and humidity levels. - A mobile device measurement method using a caliper with markers for accurate dimension determination. - A laser positioning system for tool or component placement on a workpiece. - An orientation plate with multiple apertures and orientation flats for precise positioning. - A retainer with a drive portion, lug receiving portion, and hook tab for secure fastening. - A shroud retention system with a retainer plate holder and protrusions for effective retention. - A machine rotation mechanism with a mounting bracket, position sensor, and links for horizontal rotation. - An autonomous mining truck maneuver method using boundary data to determine turn paths. - A blade penetration assessment method using position sensors to determine cut effectiveness.
Notable applications of these innovations include:
- Improved event information display and annunciation. - Enhanced fuel cell stack performance and prevention of flooding. - Convenient and accurate measurement using mobile devices and calipers. - Precise tool or component placement using laser positioning. - Reliable and secure fastening with retainers. - Effective retention of shrouds in various applications. - Efficient and precise machine rotation mechanisms. - Autonomous mining truck maneuvering in operating areas. - Assessment of blade penetration effectiveness for improved cutting operations.
Contents
- 1 Patent applications for Caterpillar Inc. on November 30th, 2023
- 1.1 BATTERY CONSUMPTION SIMULATION OF A MACHINE BASED ON FUEL BURN DATA OF THE MACHINE (17804029)
- 1.2 Mat Coasting Enablement for Asphalt Compactor (17751901)
- 1.3 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING POOR IMPLEMENT PENETRATION (17804472)
- 1.4 AUTOMATIC STEERING OF VEHICLE (17804462)
- 1.5 MACHINE WITH A BOOM LINK AND POSITION SENSOR (17824410)
- 1.6 HOLDER FOR A WORK TOOL (17804439)
- 1.7 ANTI-TIPPING FEATURES FOR A RETAINING MECHANISM (18229258)
- 1.8 RETENTION SYSTEM FOR ATTACHING TOOL BITS TO A BLADE ASSEMBLY (18348700)
- 1.9 LASER PROJECTION HARDWARE POSITIONAL DEVICE (17824051)
- 1.10 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING THICKNESS AND/OR DIAMETER USING COMPUTER VISION (17827418)
- 1.11 CONTROLLING PEMFC STACK FLOODING (17804117)
- 1.12 CONTROLLER SIGNALING OF FLEXIBLE EVENT INDICATOR ANNUNCIATION (17664995)
Patent applications for Caterpillar Inc. on November 30th, 2023
BATTERY CONSUMPTION SIMULATION OF A MACHINE BASED ON FUEL BURN DATA OF THE MACHINE (17804029)
Main Inventor
Scott Allen MARKS
Mat Coasting Enablement for Asphalt Compactor (17751901)
Main Inventor
Nathaniel S. Doy
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING POOR IMPLEMENT PENETRATION (17804472)
Main Inventor
Joseph L. FAIVRE
AUTOMATIC STEERING OF VEHICLE (17804462)
Main Inventor
Sagar CHOWDHURY
MACHINE WITH A BOOM LINK AND POSITION SENSOR (17824410)
Main Inventor
Vincent Adam ARMSTRONG
HOLDER FOR A WORK TOOL (17804439)
Main Inventor
Douglas Charles SERRURIER
ANTI-TIPPING FEATURES FOR A RETAINING MECHANISM (18229258)
Main Inventor
Jason Grant Jura
RETENTION SYSTEM FOR ATTACHING TOOL BITS TO A BLADE ASSEMBLY (18348700)
Main Inventor
David Bruno PARZYNSKI, JR.
LASER PROJECTION HARDWARE POSITIONAL DEVICE (17824051)
Main Inventor
Michael Alan Brewer
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING THICKNESS AND/OR DIAMETER USING COMPUTER VISION (17827418)
Main Inventor
David Michael LONGANBACH
CONTROLLING PEMFC STACK FLOODING (17804117)
Main Inventor
David GINTER
CONTROLLER SIGNALING OF FLEXIBLE EVENT INDICATOR ANNUNCIATION (17664995)
Main Inventor
Josenia Yuen-Sai GERDES