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1.

WORK MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023034665
Publication Number 2024/080112
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-25
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Takenaka, Yuita

Abstract

This work machine comprises a steering hydraulic cylinder, an operation device that receives input of an operation command for driving the steering hydraulic cylinder from an operator, a control valve that controls the drive amount of the steering hydraulic cylinder, and a controller that outputs a command current for operating the control valve according to the operation command on the operation device. The controller executes a calibration mode for operating the control valve with the command current with respect to the operation command on the operation device corrected, and shuts off the command current to the control valve when the operation device is in neutral position in the calibration mode.

IPC Classes  ?

2.

WORK MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023034666
Publication Number 2024/080113
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-25
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Takenaka, Yuita

Abstract

This work machine comprises a detection unit that detects an articulation angle, a steering hydraulic cylinder, an operating device that receives input of an operator operation command for driving the steering hydraulic cylinder, a control valve that controls the drive amount of the steering hydraulic cylinder, and a controller that outputs a command current to operate the control valve in response to the operation command from the operating device. The controller executes a calibration mode for operating the control valve by correcting the command current for the operation command from the operating device, and cuts off the command current to the control valve if the articulation angle has reached or exceeded a prescribed angle in the calibration mode.

IPC Classes  ?

3.

WORK MACHINE CONTROL SYSTEM, WORK MACHINE, AND WORK MACHINE CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023030464
Publication Number 2024/070357
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-24
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ichikawa, Azumi
  • Shimano, Yuki
  • Harada, Junji
  • Ishibashi, Eiji

Abstract

This work machine control system comprises: a construction data storage unit that stores a plurality of design surfaces set for an object to be excavated by a work machine; an expansion surface creating unit that creates an expanded surface in each of a slope top direction and a slope foot direction by expanding a target construction surface indicating the target shape of a slope of the object to be excavated designated from among the plurality of design surfaces; and an implement control unit that, upon creation of the expanded surfaces in the slope top direction and the slope foot direction, controls an implement of the work machine on the basis of the expanded surface in the slope top direction and the target construction surface without using the expanded surface in the slope foot direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket position; Control of sequence of drive operations
  • E02F 9/20 - Drives; Control devices
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices

4.

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE, WORK MACHINE, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023031182
Publication Number 2024/070412
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-29
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamawaki, Masaki
  • Ichikawa, Azumi
  • Yokoo, Takashi
  • Kumakura, Yoshito
  • Uehara, Yasufumi
  • Tsunoda, Kenichi
  • Arimatsu, Daiki

Abstract

Provided is a control system for a work machine, the control system comprising a construction data storage unit which stores a plurality of design surfaces set to a construction target of the work machine, a selection unit which selects at least two design surfaces to be offset in the vertical direction of the design surfaces from the plurality of design surfaces, and an offset control unit that processes the selected design surfaces to offset the selected design surfaces in the vertical direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket position; Control of sequence of drive operations
  • E02F 9/20 - Drives; Control devices
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices

5.

DETECTION SYSTEM FOR WORK SITE AND DETECTION METHOD FOR WORK SITE

      
Application Number JP2023032613
Publication Number 2024/070557
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-07
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ozaki, Masataka
  • Mineushiro, Toshihide
  • Matsuda, Toyohisa

Abstract

This detection system for a work site comprises: a 3D data acquisition unit that acquires 3D data of a work site where a work machine operates; a current-geographic-condition data storage unit that stores, in association, the time and current-geographic-condition data created on the basis of the 3D data; and a determination unit that determines whether there is a precipice at the work site, on the basis of the storage data stored in the current-geographic-condition data storage unit.

IPC Classes  ?

6.

WORK SITE DETECTION SYSTEM, AND WORK SITE DETECTION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023032614
Publication Number 2024/070558
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-07
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ozaki, Masataka
  • Ozaki, Ryota
  • Sato, Shoma

Abstract

This work site detection system comprises: a present-condition topographic data storage unit for storing present-condition topographic data relating to a work site in which a working machine operates; a first detected data acquiring unit for acquiring detected data from a first sensor that detects the surroundings of the working machine; and a determining unit for determining, on the basis of the present-condition topographic data, whether specific data detected by the first sensor is noise or an obstacle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • E02F 3/84 - Drives or control devices therefor
  • G01S 13/86 - Combinations of radar systems with non-radar systems, e.g. sonar, direction finder

7.

DATA COLLECTION DEVICE AND DATA COLLECTION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023033548
Publication Number 2024/070732
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-14
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takeuchi Sho
  • Nagado Yoshitoshi

Abstract

In the present invention, a priority determination unit (513) determines, in accordance with an event, the priority of target-operation data, which is event-related operation data. A write unit (514) causes a storage unit to store the target-operation data. If there is insufficient capacity for storing the target-operation data, the write unit (514) overwrites, with the target-operation data, a portion of operation data that is stored in the storage unit and that has relatively low priority. A transmission unit (515) transmits, to a management server (900), a portion of the operation data that is stored in the storage unit and that has relatively high priority, by prioritizing this operation data over the operation data having relatively low priority.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
  • E02F 9/20 - Drives; Control devices
  • F02D 29/00 - Controlling engines, such controlling being peculiar to the devices driven thereby, the devices being other than parts or accessories essential to engine operation, e.g. controlling of engines by signals external thereto
  • F02D 45/00 - Electrical control not provided for in groups

8.

STEERING DEVICE AND WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023033850
Publication Number 2024/070796
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-19
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kato, Yasunari
  • Takenaka, Yuita
  • Teranishi, Yuichi

Abstract

A rod (45c) is rotatably connected to a front frame (2a) via a bracket (45a). A link member (45e) is rotatably connected to the rod (45c) in a first end part (45e1), and has a rotating shaft (45f) in a second end part (45e2). A transmission member (TM) transmits rotational force to a base member (43) while maintaining the rotation direction of the rotating shaft (45f) during rotation of the link member (45e). In a top view, when the front frame (2a) rotates in a first direction by articulation with respect to a rear frame (2b), the link member (45e) rotates in a second direction which is the direction opposite to the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 1/12 - Hand levers
  • B62D 12/00 - Steering specially adapted for vehicles operating in tandem or having pivotally connected frames

9.

WORK MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023034515
Publication Number 2024/070950
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-22
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Takagi, Daisuke

Abstract

In the present invention, a wheel loader (1) is provided with a traveling body (2), work equipment (3), a parking brake (25), and an HST controller (26). The work equipment (3) is attached to the traveling body (2). The HST controller (26) limits the operation of the work equipment (3), in a state in which the parking brake (25) is released, if an operable fault is detected continuously.

IPC Classes  ?

10.

WORK MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023034532
Publication Number 2024/070955
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-22
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Takenaka, Yuita

Abstract

In a work machine (1), steering cylinders (9a, 9b) cause a front frame (11) to pivot with respect to a rear frame (11). A steering input device (22) inputs pivoting actions of the front frame (11) with respect to the rear frame (12). A first sensor (23) detects a pivoting angle of the front frame (11) with respect to the rear frame (12). In a case of determining that the front frame (11) is situated in a range of an end of a predetermined angle range, by a detection value from the first sensor (23), a controller (25) executes speed restriction control for restricting a speed of pivoting of the front frame (11) in accordance with input of a traveling input device (21), on the basis of a failure state of the first sensor (23).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 6/00 - Arrangements for automatically controlling steering depending on driving conditions sensed and responded to, e.g. control circuits
  • B62D 5/18 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering fluid, i.e. using a pressurised fluid for most or all the force required for steering a vehicle characterised by power transmitting means
  • B62D 113/00 - Position of parts of the steering mechanism, e.g. the steered wheels or the steering wheel
  • B62D 123/00 - Fluid pressure supply for vehicle equipment, e.g. for power-assisted steering; Presence, failure or threshold values thereof; Lubricating or other fluid capacities

11.

SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING IMAGE AROUND WORK VEHICLE, METHOD, AND WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023035716
Publication Number 2024/071405
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-29
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yasaku Shun
  • Tamura Koichi
  • Yamaguchi Kota

Abstract

A monitor control device (13) selects one of camera images taken by a camera system (11) on the basis of the steering angle of a front wheel (41), and outputs a signal for causing the selected image to be displayed on a display device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • B60R 1/20 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
  • B60R 1/24 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view in front of the vehicle

12.

MEASURING SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE, WORK MACHINE, AND MEASURING METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023031532
Publication Number 2024/070453
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-30
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ichikawa, Azumi
  • Uchida, Yosuke
  • Shimano, Yuki

Abstract

Provided is a measuring system for a work machine, the measuring system comprising: a position calculation unit that calculates the position of a work machine on the basis of detection data from a position sensor; a work machine position calculation unit that calculates the position of an implement of the work machine on the basis of the position of the work machine; a construction data storage unit that stores the position of a predetermined point of a site in which the work machine works; and a distance calculation unit that calculates the distance between the position of the point and the position of the implement.

IPC Classes  ?

13.

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023032266
Publication Number 2024/070519
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-04
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ozaki, Masataka
  • Mineushiro, Toshihide
  • Sato, Shoma
  • Motomura, Takuto

Abstract

This control system for a work machine including a vehicle body, a travel device that supports the vehicle body for travel, and an excavation blade of an excavating work machine disposed frontward of the vehicle body, comprises: a detection data acquisition unit that acquires detection data of a sensor that detects the surroundings of the work machine; a determination unit that determines whether there is a downward precipice present frontward of the work machine on the basis of the detection data of the sensor; and a travel control unit that, if it is determined that there is a downward precipice, controls the travel device on the basis of the relative positions of the downward precipice and an advancement stoppage position established rearward of the excavation blade.

IPC Classes  ?

14.

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023032267
Publication Number 2024/070520
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-04
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ozaki, Masataka
  • Mineushiro, Toshihide
  • Ozaki, Ryota
  • Motomura, Takuto

Abstract

Provided is a control system for a work machine, the control system comprising a first detection data acquisition unit which acquires detection data of a first sensor which detects an object existing in a travel direction of the work machine, a determination unit which determines a type of a cliff existing in the travel direction on the basis of the detection data of the first sensor, a position setting unit which changes a stop position of the work machine on the basis of the type of the cliff, and a travel control unit which stops the travel of the work machine on the basis of the stop position.

IPC Classes  ?

15.

STEERING DEVICE AND WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023033851
Publication Number 2024/070797
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-19
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takenaka, Yuita
  • Teranishi, Yuichi
  • Isomura, Keisuke
  • Kato, Yasunari

Abstract

A base member (43) supports an operation lever (41). A transmission mechanism (45) causes the base member (43) to rotate about a base member shaft (45n) by transmitting, to the base member (43), rotation of a front frame (2a) with respect to a rear frame (2b). The base member shaft (45n) is disposed at an incline so as to be positioned increasingly lower from the rear to the front.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 1/12 - Hand levers
  • B62D 12/00 - Steering specially adapted for vehicles operating in tandem or having pivotally connected frames

16.

WORKSITE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND WORKSITE MANAGEMENT METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023031531
Publication Number 2024/062873
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-30
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Konishi, Shota
  • Sakai, Atsushi
  • Osagawa, Kenta

Abstract

This worksite management system comprises: an input data acquisition unit that acquires condition input data from an input device; and a watering condition determination unit that determines watering conditions for an unmanned watering vehicle in a worksite in which an unmanned transport vehicle travels, on the basis of the condition input data.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05C 11/10 - Storage, supply or control of liquid or other fluent material; Recovery of excess liquid or other fluent material
  • E01H 3/02 - Mobile apparatus, e.g. watering-vehicles
  • E21C 35/22 - Equipment for preventing the formation of, or for removal of, dust
  • B05B 17/00 - Apparatus for spraying or atomising liquids or other fluent materials, not covered by any other group of this subclass
  • B05B 12/02 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for controlling time, or sequence, of delivery
  • B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
  • G06Q 50/08 - Construction

17.

SYSTEM INCLUDING WORK MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023031875
Publication Number 2024/062899
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-31
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Matsuyama, Takafumi

Abstract

Provided is a system that can increase the amount of cargo loaded into a container. A work machine has a bucket (6). The system including the work machine is provided with an information acquisition unit that acquires information regarding a vessel (301) of a dump truck into which cargo loaded in the bucket (6) is loaded, and a controller. On the basis of information on the dimension of the bucket (6) in the width direction and information regarding the vessel (301), the controller determines a loading position, which is the relative position of the bucket (6) with respect to the vessel (301) when the cargo is loaded into the vessel (301).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket position; Control of sequence of drive operations

18.

WORKSITE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND WORKSITE MANAGEMENT METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023032235
Publication Number 2024/062908
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-04
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Konishi, Shota
  • Sakai, Atsushi
  • Osagawa, Kenta

Abstract

The worksite management system is equipped with an expected time calculation unit that calculates the expected time when an unmanned transport vehicle will arrive at the work site and a watering conditions determination unit that determines the watering conditions of an unmanned watering vehicle at the work site based on the expected time.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05C 11/00 - Component parts, details or accessories not specifically provided for in groups
  • B05C 11/10 - Storage, supply or control of liquid or other fluent material; Recovery of excess liquid or other fluent material
  • E21C 35/22 - Equipment for preventing the formation of, or for removal of, dust
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • B05B 17/00 - Apparatus for spraying or atomising liquids or other fluent materials, not covered by any other group of this subclass
  • B05B 12/02 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area for controlling time, or sequence, of delivery
  • B05B 12/08 - Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area responsive to condition of liquid or other fluent material discharged, of ambient medium or of target
  • G06Q 50/08 - Construction

19.

DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE, WORK MACHINE, AND DISPLAY METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023030935
Publication Number 2024/057894
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-28
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murakami, Shun
  • Koga, Ryosuke
  • Shibata, Takehiro
  • Takahashi, Yuki

Abstract

A display system 1 of a work machine comprises: a display unit 11 that displays a camera image in which the periphery of a hydraulic excavator has been captured; a display unit controller 20 that causes the display unit 11 to display the camera image; and a message window image generation unit 24 that generates a message window image showing event details when a prescribed event pertaining to the hydraulic excavator has occurred. When the prescribed event pertaining to the hydraulic excavator has occurred, the display unit controller 20 displays, in a camera image region for displaying the camera image, the message window image showing event details, and shrinks and displays the camera image.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • B60R 1/20 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles
  • B60R 1/27 - Real-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles for viewing an area outside the vehicle, e.g. the exterior of the vehicle with a predetermined field of view providing all-round vision, e.g. using omnidirectional cameras
  • E02F 9/24 - Safety devices
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
  • G06F 3/14 - Digital output to display device

20.

SYSTEM INCLUDING WORK MACHINE, CONTROLLER FOR WORK MACHINE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023031874
Publication Number 2024/057959
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-31
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Matsuyama, Takafumi

Abstract

This invention is intended to enable automation of loading work into containers of various shapes. This controller for a work machine stores the trajectory of a work implement and a reference point of a container when an operation has been performed by which the work machine loads cargo loaded on the work implement into the container, and when the position of the reference point has been changed, the controller changes the trajectory in accordance with the changed reference point.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket position; Control of sequence of drive operations
  • E02F 9/20 - Drives; Control devices

21.

SYSTEM INCLUDING WORK MACHINE, CONTROLLER FOR WORK MACHINE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023031879
Publication Number 2024/057961
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-31
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Matsuyama, Takafumi

Abstract

The present invention appropriately sets the trajectory of a work machine that is automatically controlled. This controller for a work machine acquires the reference point of a container detected by an object sensor, acquires the trajectory of the work machine at the time of operation of the work machine, and extracts the position of a feature point constituting the trajectory with reference to the reference point.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket position; Control of sequence of drive operations
  • E02F 9/20 - Drives; Control devices

22.

POWER SUPPLY UNIT AND SWIVEL JOINT

      
Application Number JP2023028397
Publication Number 2024/057761
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-03
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kageyama, Masato
  • Nabata, Jun

Abstract

Provided is a power supply unit 50 to be attached to a swivel joint, said unit comprising: a rotary transformer 53 that is connected to an upper slewing unit and a lower running unit of a work vehicle; an oscillation circuit 52 that is connected to the upper slewing unit and that converts electric power into AC and supplies the AC to the rotary transformer; and a smoothing circuit 54 that is connected to the lower running unit and that converts electric power output from the rotary transformer 53 into DC. The negative-side electrode of the smoothing circuit 54 is electrically connected to the chassis of the lower running unit, and the positive-side electrode of the smoothing circuit 54 is taken out from the lower part of the swivel joint via a cable inserted through a pipe 21 provided running axially along the interior of the swivel joint.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 39/04 - Joints or fittings for double-walled or multi-channel pipes or pipe assemblies allowing adjustment or movement
  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups
  • F16L 27/08 - Adjustable joints; Joints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe

23.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SETTING VEHICLE BODY COORDINATE SYSTEM IN WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023030262
Publication Number 2024/057846
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-23
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shinoda, Takayuki
  • Uchida, Hikaru
  • Kataoka, Takayuki

Abstract

This system includes an orientation sensor, a position-measuring device, and a controller. The orientation sensor detects the orientation of a first vehicle body. The position-measuring device measures the position of a first target part included in a work machine. The controller acquires the position of the first vehicle body in a state in which the first vehicle body, detected by the orientation sensor, is stationary relative to a second vehicle body. The controller sets a vehicle body coordinate system on the basis of the orientation of the first vehicle body and the position of the first target part.

IPC Classes  ?

24.

WORK MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023026577
Publication Number 2024/053259
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-20
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Maeda, Takashi
  • Sonoda, Takuya
  • Nakae, Yoshihide

Abstract

Provided is a work machine comprising a vehicle body, a work implement, an actuator, and a controller. The work implement is supported so as to be operable with respect to the vehicle body. The actuator is connected to the work implement. The actuator operates the work implement. The controller executes automatic control of controlling the actuator such that the height of the work implement in the gravity direction is maintained even when the posture of the vehicle body changes. The controller determines whether or not the work machine is in a non-operation state in which work by the work implement is not executed. The controller stops the automatic control when the work machine is in the non-operation state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/76 - Graders, bulldozers, or the like with scraper plates or ploughshare-like elements; Levelling devices
  • E02F 3/85 - Applications of hydraulic or pneumatic systems

25.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LITHIUM-ION CAPACITOR

      
Application Number JP2023032750
Publication Number 2024/053717
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-07
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner
  • KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
  • ASAHI KASEI KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Japan)
Inventor
  • Noto Kenichi
  • Kasama Ryota
  • Kimura Yuima
  • Nakamura Fumiya

Abstract

This method for manufacturing a lithium-ion capacitor (1) includes a step for performing doping at a first dope current value (S11), and a step for performing doping at a second dope current value (S12). In the step for performing doping at the first dope current value (S11), doping is performed at a first dope current value of 0.05-0.2 C inclusive from the start of doping. In the step for performing doping at the second dope current value (S12), doping is performed at the second dope current value having a higher C rate than the first current value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 11/06 - Hybrid capacitors with one of the electrodes allowing ions to be reversibly doped thereinto, e.g. lithium ion capacitors [LIC]
  • H01G 11/50 - Electrodes characterised by their material specially adapted for lithium-ion capacitors, e.g. for lithium-doping or for intercalation
  • H01G 11/82 - Fixing or assembling a capacitive element in a housing, e.g. mounting electrodes, current collectors or terminals in containers or encapsulations
  • H01G 11/86 - Processes for the manufacture of hybrid or EDL capacitors, or components thereof specially adapted for electrodes

26.

HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number JP2023028408
Publication Number 2024/053300
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-03
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Hirasawa Koki

Abstract

This heat exchanger comprises: a tube having an inner surface facing an inner channel in which discharged gas discharged from an engine can flow, and an outer surface facing an outer channel in which cooling water for performing heat exchange with the discharged gas can flow, the tube extending along the flow direction of the discharged gas; and a riblet structure that is provided to the inner surface of the tube and has a plurality of protrusions extending along the extension direction of the tube. The riblet structure has a bottom wall surface, at a bottom section between two adjacent protrusions of the plurality of protrusions, the bottom wall surface extending along the inner surface of the tube.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F28F 1/00 - Tubular elements; Assemblies of tubular elements
  • F28F 1/10 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses
  • F28F 1/40 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only inside the tubular element
  • F02M 26/28 - Layout, e.g. schematics with liquid-cooled heat exchangers
  • F02M 26/29 - Constructional details of the coolers, e.g. pipes, plates, ribs, insulation or materials
  • F28D 7/10 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged one within the other, e.g. concentrically

27.

REDUCING AGENT SUPPLY DEVICE, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING REDUCING AGENT SUPPLY DEVICE, AND CONTROL DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023029807
Publication Number 2024/053360
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-18
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kimura Mitsuyoshi
  • Yoshida Tatsuya

Abstract

A reducing agent supply device equipped with a tank for storing a reducing agent to be supplied into an engine exhaust pipe, a pressure-feeding means for pressure-feeding the reducing agent inside the tank, a reducing agent supply channel for supplying the reducing agent to be pressure-fed, an injection nozzle for injecting the reducing agent supplied by the reducing agent supply channel into the exhaust pipe, a retraction means for retracting the reducing agent inside the reducing agent supply channel back toward the tank side, and a control device for controlling operation of the pressure-feeding means, the injection nozzle and the retraction means, wherein the control device repeatedly subjects the injection nozzle to a switching operation at a prescribed period while the control device operates the retraction means.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01N 3/08 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous
  • B01D 53/94 - Chemical or biological purification of waste gases of engine exhaust gases by catalytic processes

28.

EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION DEVICE, EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION METHOD, AND CONTROL DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023029884
Publication Number 2024/053365
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-18
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kimura Mitsuyoshi
  • Yoshida Tatsuya

Abstract

An exhaust gas purification device comprising: a throttle valve that is provided on a path along which exhaust gas which has been discharged from an engine flows, the rotational speed of said engine being controlled in accordance with the operation of an accelerator; a diesel oxidation catalyst device that is positioned on the downstream side of the throttle valve; a selective reduction catalyst device that is positioned on the downstream side of the diesel oxidation catalyst device; a fuel injection device that injects a fuel on the upstream side of the diesel oxidation catalyst device; and a control device that inputs temperature data indicating the inlet temperature and the outlet temperature of the diesel oxidation catalyst device, and controls the throttle valve and the fuel injection device, wherein when the control device performs control to throttle the throttle valve, on the basis of a determination result that is based on the accelerator openness of the accelerator and an operation condition of one or more operation devices differing from the accelerator, the control device changes an upper limit value for the valve openness of the throttle valve, said upper limit value being for when a fully closed condition is treated as the maximum value for the valve openness and a fully open condition is treated as the minimum value for the valve openness.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02D 9/04 - Controlling engines by throttling air or fuel-and-air induction conduits or exhaust conduits concerning exhaust conduits
  • F01N 3/18 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous by thermal or catalytic conversion of noxious components of exhaust characterised by methods of operation; Control

29.

WORK MACHINE, SYSTEM INCLUDING WORK MACHINE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023030884
Publication Number 2024/053443
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-28
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Matsuyama, Takafumi

Abstract

A work machine (3) loads cargo (300) onto a vessel (301). A work machine actuator drives the work machine (3) with respect to a body. An automatic controller (100) instructs driving of the work machine actuator on the basis of a detected value of the position of the work machine (3) and a detected value of the position of the vessel (301) relative to a wheel loader (1). The automatic controller (100) acquires information relating to the loading status of cargo (310) in the vessel (301), determines whether it is necessary to move the cargo (310) in the vessel (301) on the basis of the acquired information relating to the loading status of the cargo (310), and in a case where it is determined that it is necessary to move the cargo (310) in the vessel (301), the automatic controller operates the wheel loader (1) to move the cargo (310) toward the center (CL) of the vessel (301).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket position; Control of sequence of drive operations
  • E02F 9/20 - Drives; Control devices

30.

NONAQUEOUS LITHIUM ELECTRICITY STORAGE ELEMENT

      
Application Number JP2023032703
Publication Number 2024/053711
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-07
Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner
  • ASAHI KASEI KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Japan)
  • KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakamura, Fumiya
  • Kimura, Yuima
  • Noto, Kenichi
  • Kasama, Ryota

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a nonaqueous lithium electricity storage element having high high-temperature cycle durability. The nonaqueous lithium electricity storage element comprises a positive electrode including a positive-electrode active material layer, a negative electrode, a separator, and a nonaqueous electrolytic solution containing lithium ions. The positive-electrode active material layer comprises a positive-electrode active material and an alkali-metal compound. The negative electrode includes a negative-electrode active material layer, the surface of which, when photographed in the state of being not exposed to the air with a scanning electron microscope at a magnification of 100 diameters, gives a secondary-electron image. Binarizing the pixels of the secondary-electron image by lightness gives an image in which a light region and a plurality of dark regions corresponding to deposits formed on the surface of the negative-electrode active material layer are present. When one pixel is taken as 1.46 μm, the areas of the individual dark regions have a maximum value S [pixel2] of 4,000 or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 11/26 - Electrodes characterised by their structure, e.g. multi-layered, porosity or surface features
  • H01G 11/06 - Hybrid capacitors with one of the electrodes allowing ions to be reversibly doped thereinto, e.g. lithium ion capacitors [LIC]
  • H01G 11/64 - Liquid electrolytes characterised by additives

31.

CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023024646
Publication Number 2024/048063
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-03
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Enomoto Ryota
  • Kawamata Rie
  • Fukuda Yuji
  • Oasa Takahisa
  • Kikuchi Shozo

Abstract

This control device comprises: a signal input unit that receives input of a signal from a first signal line connected to a first switch that detects press and release of a momentary-operation push button for setting and releasing a lock on the operation of work equipment, and receives input of a signal from a second signal line connected to a second switch that is interlocked with the first switch; and a work equipment lock control unit that alternatingly sets and releases the lock on the operation of the work equipment when information indicating that the push button has changed from off to on to off is obtained from both the first signal line and the second signal line, and, if the lock on the operation of the work equipment has been set when information indicating that the push button has changed from off to on to off is obtained from only one of the first signal line and the second signal line, releases the lock on the operation of the work equipment only if a prescribed operation is performed on a prescribed operating device of the work equipment.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups
  • E02F 9/20 - Drives; Control devices
  • E02F 9/24 - Safety devices

32.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023030375
Publication Number 2024/048399
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-23
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shimano, Yuki
  • Asai, Shoichiro
  • Hirama, Takahiro
  • Hieda, Naoki
  • Shintani, Satoru

Abstract

A hydraulic shovel (1) comprises: a left vehicle body upper surface frame (14); a machine chamber (20S); and a fixing part (50). The machine chamber (20S) is positioned below the left vehicle body upper surface frame (14). The fixing part (50) fixes a first GNSS antenna (16) from the inside of the machine chamber (20S) to the left vehicle body upper surface frame (14) so that at least a part of the first GNSS antenna (16) is disposed above the left vehicle body upper surface frame (14).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups

33.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM, WORK MACHINE, AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023031096
Publication Number 2024/048547
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-29
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ichimaru, Atsushi
  • Watanabe, Yuto
  • Itou, Yutaka
  • Nagakura, Hayato
  • Yamamoto, Tadashi

Abstract

This temperature control system comprises: a remaining-capacity acquisition unit that acquires the remaining capacity of a storage battery mounted in a work vehicle; a temperature acquisition unit that acquires the temperature of the storage battery; and a temperature control unit that controls a temperature control device for adjusting the temperature of the storage battery, on the basis of the remaining capacity acquired by the remaining-capacity acquisition unit and the temperature acquired by the temperature acquisition unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 58/27 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by heating
  • B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
  • B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • H01M 10/615 - Heating or keeping warm
  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
  • H01M 10/633 - Control systems - characterised by algorithms, flow charts, software details or the like
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

34.

DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, WORK MACHINE, AND DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023031205
Publication Number 2024/048576
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-29
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hasegawa Ryohei
  • Moriyasu Jungo

Abstract

An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a display control device comprising a storage unit that stores a plurality of group regions and one or more item information pieces displayed in each of the plurality of group regions, a mode switching unit that enables an operation mode in a display region to be switched on the basis of operation input from an operation input unit, and a display control unit that, on the basis of the switched operation mode, controls information to be displayed in the display region, the mode switching unit enabling switchover between a focus operation mode that enables selection of one of the plurality of group regions and a mouse operation mode that enables direct operation in the display region.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices

35.

CHARGING CONTROL SYSTEM, WORK MACHINE, AND CHARGING CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023031676
Publication Number 2024/048699
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-31
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ichimaru, Atsushi
  • Watanabe, Yuto
  • Itou, Yutaka
  • Nagakura, Hayato
  • Yamamoto, Tadashi

Abstract

This charging control system comprises: a storage battery which is installed in a work machine; a first connection part which is provided to the work machine and to which a first charging device for charging the storage battery is connected; a second connection part which is provided to the work machine and to which a second charging device for charging the storage battery is connected; and a controller which, when the first charging device is charging the storage battery and the second charging device starts charging the storage battery, stops the charging by the first charging device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

36.

DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE, WORK MACHINE, AND DISPLAY METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023031778
Publication Number 2024/048711
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-31
Publication Date 2024-03-07
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yokoo, Takashi
  • Hasegawa, Ryohei
  • Kumakura, Yoshito
  • Onda, Kazuya
  • Tsunoda, Kenichi
  • Uehara, Yasufumi

Abstract

This display system for a work machine comprises: a construction data storage unit that stores an existing virtual wall showing a virtual wall for restricting the entry of a work machine set in a work site of the work machine; a virtual wall setting unit that sets a new virtual wall showing a newly added virtual wall; and a display control unit that causes a display device to display each of the existing virtual wall and the new virtual wall.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket position; Control of sequence of drive operations

37.

CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND WORKING MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023024786
Publication Number 2024/042875
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-04
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawamata Rie
  • Enomoto Ryota
  • Fukuda Yuji
  • Saitou Masaru
  • Teranishi Yuichi
  • Takagi Daisuke

Abstract

This control device comprises: an acquisition unit which repetitively acquires a first detection signal output in response to a tilt amount of an operation lever of a working machine that is tilted, from a neutral position, in a first direction or a second direction that is an opposite direction to the first direction, by a first tilt amount sensor which detects the tilt amount, and a second detection signal output by a second tilt amount sensor in response to the tilt amount; and a control unit which repetitively determines, during a prescribed time, whether the first and second detection signals are at values corresponding to the neural position at the start of the working machine when both the first and second detection signals are not at the values corresponding to the neural position, outputs an alarm for indicating such a case from a prescribed output unit and stops outputting the alarm and generates and outputs a prescribed control signal for controlling the working machine on the basis of the first detection signal when both the first and second detection signals become the values corresponding to the neural position before the prescribed time elapses.

IPC Classes  ?

38.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023029060
Publication Number 2024/043094
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-09
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murakami, Junichi
  • Ueda, Masanori
  • Suzuki, Yasuyuki
  • Miyazaki, Kouhei

Abstract

In this work machine, a machine room exterior (9) covers a machine room (MR). A detector (DT) detects external information about a hydraulic excavator (100). The machine room exterior (9) includes, at the upper part of the machine room exterior (9), a cover member (9c) that extends in the front-rear direction. The detector (DT) includes a portion that is positioned at the side of the machine room (MR) so as to face the cover member (9c).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle
  • E02F 9/24 - Safety devices

39.

SYSTEM INCLUDING WORK MACHINE, CONTROL METHOD, AND WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023027345
Publication Number 2024/042972
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-26
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner
  • KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murata, Kazuhiro
  • Nakata, Kazushi
  • Tsujimoto, Naoki
  • Nakao, Masayuki
  • Ueda, Kazutaka

Abstract

Provided is a system for providing a notification to an operator in consideration of the state of the operator. The system including a work machine is provided with: an electroencephalograph that detects brain waves of the operator who operates the work machine; a notification unit that provides a notification to the operator; and a controller. The controller receives a signal that indicates a detection result of the brain waves from the electroencephalograph, calculates the amplitude of the brain waves, and determines the mode of notification by the notification unit on the basis of a magnitude of the amplitude.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/24 - Safety devices
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • G08B 23/00 - Alarms responsive to unspecified undesired or abnormal conditions
  • A61B 5/18 - Devices for psychotechnics; Testing reaction times for vehicle drivers

40.

CONTROL DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023027427
Publication Number 2024/042980
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-26
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawamata Rie
  • Enomoto Ryota
  • Fukuda Yuji
  • Saitou Masaru
  • Teranishi Yuichi
  • Takagi Daisuke

Abstract

This control device comprises: an acquisition unit that acquires a first detection signal which has been outputted, in accordance with a tilt amount, by a first tilt amount sensor for detecting the tilt amount of an operation lever of a work machine which tilts from a neutral position in a second direction opposite of a first direction, and a second detection signal which has been outputted, in accordance with the tilt amount, by a second tilt amount sensor; and a control unit that determines, at start-up of the work machine, whether the first detection signal and the second detection signal are values corresponding to the neutral position, that generates and outputs a control signal for controlling the work machine on the basis of the first detection signal if both signals are values corresponding to the neutral position, that, if either one of the signals is not a value corresponding to the neutral position, generates and outputs the control signal on the basis of the other of the first detection signal and the second detection signal, and that outputs, from a prescribed output unit, prescribed information corresponding to the case where one of the detection signals is not a value corresponding to the neutral position.

IPC Classes  ?

41.

WORK MACHINE, SYSTEM INCLUDING WORK MACHINE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023028886
Publication Number 2024/043074
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-08
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Matsuyama, Takafumi

Abstract

The present invention provides a work machine with which the work cycle time can be shortened. A travel sensor detects the advancement state of a traveling body. A work machine attitude sensor detects the attitude of the work machine. An object sensor detects an object in the vicinity of a main body. A controller commands the driving of a work machine actuator on the basis of detected values from the travel sensor, the work machine attitude sensor, and the object sensor. The controller recognizes, on the basis of object detection, a loading target for loading a load in a bucket. When the work machine approaches the loading target as the traveling body travels forward, the controller starts driving the work machine actuator to move the bucket in a dumping direction while continuing the forward travel of the traveling body at the point in time when a feature point of the bucket reaches a first target position, the first target position being on the near side from the loading target and higher than the loading target.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket position; Control of sequence of drive operations

42.

WORK MACHINE, SYSTEM INCLUDING WORK MACHINE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023028887
Publication Number 2024/043075
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-08
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Matsuyama, Takafumi

Abstract

Provided is a work machine that can reliably discharge a load loaded into a bucket. A travel sensor detects a forward-traveling state of a traveling body. A work machine posture sensor detects the posture of the work machine. An object sensor detects an object located around the work machine body. A controller commands the driving of a work machine actuator on the basis of the detection values of the travel sensor, the work machine posture sensor, and the object sensor. On the basis of the object detection, the controller recognizes a loading target into which a load in the bucket is to be loaded. The controller controls the work machine actuator and the traveling body such that: the bucket is placed in a full-dump state when a feature point of the bucket is located above a loading target; and the traveling body is caused to travel backward while maintaining the full-dump state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket position; Control of sequence of drive operations

43.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023029059
Publication Number 2024/038808
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-09
Publication Date 2024-02-22
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ikeda, Takeshi
  • Tanaka, Hiroaki
  • Kimura, Naoki

Abstract

A machine room exterior (9) covers a machine room and has a passageway (PW) for a worker. A handrail (20) is mounted to a cab (4) and has a safety belt connecting portion (24) to which a safety belt is connected and a grip portion (21) that is gripped by the worker. The handrail (20) is disposed so as to overlap with the passageway (PW) on the rear side of the cab (4) when viewed from above.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/08 - Superstructures; Supports for superstructures
  • E02F 9/16 - Cabins, platforms, or the like for the driver

44.

WORK MACHINE SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023028422
Publication Number 2024/034513
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-03
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Naito, Toru

Abstract

This work machine system comprises: a machine body; an implement attached to the machine body; a traveling body for causing the machine body to travel; a tilt sensor that detects a degree of tilt of the machine body; an operator presence sensor that detects the presence of an operator; a parking brake for braking the traveling body; an operation device that receives an operation for activating the parking brake; and a controller that executes control for preventing the forgetfulness of activation of the parking brake, in a case where the operation device has not received the operation, and under the condition that the presence of the operator has not been detected and that the machine body is tilted.

IPC Classes  ?

45.

COPPER ALLOY FOR SLIDING MEMBERS, SLIDING MEMBER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING COPPER ALLOY FOR SLIDING MEMBERS

      
Application Number JP2023028301
Publication Number 2024/034494
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-02
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner
  • KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
  • SHIGA METAL CO.,LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanaka Yoshikiyo
  • Hayashi Ryoichiro
  • Higuchi Tsubasa
  • Ochiai Akihiro

Abstract

A copper alloy for sliding members according to the present disclosure, the copper alloy constituting a sliding layer (29), has a component composition which contains 0.4% by mass to 6% by mass of Mn, 0.3% by mass to 5% by mass of Fe, 0.3% by mass to 3.5% by mass of S and 1% by mass to 15% by mass of Sn, with the balance being made up of Cu and unavoidable impurities. The copper alloy for sliding members according to the present disclosure has a structure which comprises: a matrix that is formed of bronze; and composite sulfide phases that are dispersed in the matrix, while containing 40% by atom to 75% by atom of Mn, 3% by atom to 30% by atom of Fe, and 1% by atom to 55% by atom of S.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 9/02 - Alloys based on copper with tin as the next major constituent
  • B22F 1/14 - Treatment of metallic powder
  • B22F 5/00 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the special shape of the product
  • C22C 1/05 - Mixtures of metal powder with non-metallic powder
  • C22C 9/00 - Alloys based on copper
  • C22C 9/05 - Alloys based on copper with manganese as the next major constituent
  • C22F 1/00 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working
  • C22F 1/08 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of copper or alloys based thereon

46.

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR UNMANNED VEHICLE AND MANAGEMENT METHOD FOR UNMANNED VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023028838
Publication Number 2024/034587
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-08
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ichizuri, Shogo

Abstract

This management system for an unmanned vehicle comprises: a first unmanned vehicle having a target position sensor for detecting the position thereof relative to a loader; a second unmanned vehicle having a dump body in which cargoes are loaded by the loader; and a management device which manages the travel of each of the first unmanned vehicle and the second unmanned vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • G08G 1/09 - Arrangements for giving variable traffic instructions
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems

47.

LOADING MACHINE CONTROL DEVICE, LOADING MACHINE CONTROL METHOD, AND CONTROL SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023025723
Publication Number 2024/024510
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-12
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hatake Kazuhiro
  • Saigo Yusuke

Abstract

In the present invention, a movement control unit performs the following processes during automatic control. The movement control unit outputs an operation signal for causing a turning body to turn until a portion of the turning body, to which a work machine is attached, becomes oriented toward a target position. The movement control unit outputs an operation signal for upward driving a first link component, which is one of a plurality of link components, when an operation tool is located above an object to be loaded. The movement control unit outputs an operation signal for downward driving a second link component, which is one of the plurality of link components, when the operation tool is located above an object to be loaded. The movement control unit outputs an operation signal for downward driving the first and second link components when the operation tool is not located above an object to be loaded.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket position; Control of sequence of drive operations
  • E02F 9/20 - Drives; Control devices

48.

WORK MACHINE MONITORING SYSTEM AND WORK MACHINE MONITORING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023018532
Publication Number 2024/014116
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-18
Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murakami, Yuya
  • Kawamoto, Shun
  • Emoto, Ryohei
  • Sonoyama, Shoji
  • Hirama, Shota
  • Sato, Isamu
  • Hirabayashi, Ken
  • Endo, Yoshinori

Abstract

This work machine monitoring system comprises: a measurement data acquisition unit which acquires measurement data from a measurement device that is mounted on a work machine and measures an object; a vehicle body data acquisition unit which acquires vehicle body data that indicates the state of the work machine; a state determination unit which determines the state of the work machine on the basis of the vehicle body data; a processing unit which processes the measurement data and recognizes the object; and a contamination determination unit which determines, on the basis of the state of the work machine determined by the state determination unit and the recognition result of the object from the processing unit, whether a reception surface of the measurement device is contaminated.

IPC Classes  ?

49.

SYSTEM FOR MONITORING WORK MACHINE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023018531
Publication Number 2024/014115
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-18
Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Imaizumi, Masaaki
  • Murakami, Yuya
  • Kawamoto, Shun
  • Emoto, Ryohei
  • Sonoyama, Shoji
  • Hirama, Shota

Abstract

This system for monitoring a work machine comprises: a measurement data acquisition unit that acquires measurement data of a measurement device for measuring a phenomenon, the measurement device being mounted in a work machine; a vehicle body data acquisition unit that acquires vehicle body data indicating the state of the work machine; a state discernment unit that discerns the state of the work machine on the basis of the vehicle body data; an algorithm selection unit that, on the basis of the state of the work machine as discerned by the state discernment unit, selects a specific algorithm for processing the measurement data; and a processing unit that processes the measurement data on the basis of the specific algorithm selected by the algorithm selection unit and recognizes the phenomenon.

IPC Classes  ?

50.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023022868
Publication Number 2024/014238
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-21
Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakano, Kei
  • Tsumura, Souichi
  • Shimizu, Osamu
  • Andou, Tomoki

Abstract

A system is provided with a machine position sensor and a controller. The machine position sensor outputs current position data indicating the position of a work machine. The controller acquires current terrain data. The current terrain data includes the position of a first slot extending in a predetermined work direction, the position of a second slot positioned to the side of the first slot, and the position of a first excavation wall positioned between the first slot and the second slot. The controller determines a first excavation path. The first excavation path extends from the first slot to a first location on the second slot and traverses the first excavation wall. The controller determines a transport path. The transport path extends from behind the first position in the work direction, along the second slot, toward a predetermined earth unloading position. The controller controls the work machine to move according to the first excavation path and the transport path.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/20 - Drives; Control devices
  • G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions

51.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING LITHIUM ION POWER STORAGE DEVICE, AND LITHIUM ION POWER STORAGE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023025722
Publication Number 2024/014476
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-12
Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Noto Kenichi
  • Kasama Ryota
  • Kimura Yuima
  • Nakamura Fumiya

Abstract

A lithium ion power storage device according to the present invention comprises a step for forming a cylindrical cell (3) and a step for having the cylindrical cell (3) contained in a casing. In the step for forming a cylindrical cell (3), stacked electrode foils (9) and a separator (10) are rolled up, while applying a tension to the electrode foils (9) and the separator (10) in a stretching direction (De). In the step for forming a cylindrical cell (3), a cylindrical cell (3) is formed by rolling up the electrode foils (9) and the separator (10) into a cylindrical form. In the step for having the cylindrical cell (3) contained in a casing, the cylindrical cell (3) is contained in a tubular casing together with an electrolyte solution. In the step for forming a cylindrical cell (3), a cylindrical cell (3) wherein a pressure of 0.5 (MPa) to 0.7 (MPa) is applied between the electrode foils (9), which face each other with a separator (10) being interposed therebetween, is formed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01G 11/84 - Processes for the manufacture of hybrid or EDL capacitors, or components thereof
  • H01G 11/06 - Hybrid capacitors with one of the electrodes allowing ions to be reversibly doped thereinto, e.g. lithium ion capacitors [LIC]
  • H01G 13/02 - Machines for winding capacitors
  • H01M 10/0587 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators having only wound construction elements, i.e. wound positive electrodes, wound negative electrodes and wound separators

52.

HYDRAULIC VALVE APPARATUS

      
Application Number JP2023018336
Publication Number 2024/009619
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-16
Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hishinuma, Yuichi
  • Miyamoto, Yuusuke

Abstract

In order to improve the straight advancing ability of a work machine provided with two traveling hydraulic devices, a hydraulic valve apparatus 1 is interposed between the hydraulic devices and a hydraulic pump, and carries out supply control of oil from the hydraulic pump to the hydraulic devices by operating spools provided in a valve body 20. The valve body 20 is provided with: individual traveling spools 34 that are provided to correspond to two traveling hydraulic motors 7; cylinder spools 33 that are provided to correspond to hydraulic cylinders 11, 12; and two pump oil paths 21A, 21B that are connected through pump ports 22A, 22B to the hydraulic pump. The two traveling spools 34 are connected to the individual pump oil paths 21A, 21B without passage through the respective other spools 33, 35 at positions where distances from the pump ports 22A, 22B are equal to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 11/00 - Servomotor systems without provision for follow-up action
  • E02F 9/20 - Drives; Control devices
  • F15B 11/17 - Servomotor systems without provision for follow-up action with two or more servomotors using two or more pumps

53.

HYDRAULIC VALVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023018337
Publication Number 2024/009620
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-16
Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hishinuma, Yuichi
  • Miyamoto, Yuusuke

Abstract

A hydraulic valve device 1, in order to efficiently supply a greater amount of oil to a directional spool, operates spools provided in a valve body, thereby controlling supply of oil from hydraulic pumps to hydraulic equipment. A valve body 20 is provided with: two pump oil paths 21A, 21B connected to individual hydraulic pumps 9 via pump ports 22A, 22B; and a plurality of cylinder spools 33 provided individually corresponding to a plurality of hydraulic cylinders 11, 12. The pump oil paths 21A, 21B are provided in the valve body 20 so as to be lined parallel to each other along the same direction. The plurality of cylinder spools 33 are connected to sections of the pump oil paths 21A, 21B located to one side of the pump ports 22A, 22B. The pump oil paths 21A, 21B are connected to each other via a flow dividing/combining oil path 42 the end of which that is located to the one side of the pump ports 22A, 22B has a flow dividing/combining switching valve 44V.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 11/02 - Systems essentially incorporating special features for controlling the speed or the actuating force or speed of an output member

54.

WORK VEHICLE PATH PLAN GENERATION SYSTEM AND WORK VEHICLE PATH PLAN GENERATION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023024347
Publication Number 2024/005182
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-30
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Maeda Saba
  • Aizawa Masanori
  • Takahama Kazuhisa

Abstract

An embodiment of the present disclosure is a work vehicle path plan generation system for generating a path plan in order for a work vehicle having a work machine to perform excavation work of the ground in a work area, said system comprising: a position detection unit for detecting a position of the work vehicle; an information storage unit for storing topographic information indicating topography in the work area, the position of the work vehicle, and design surface information indicating a shape into which the ground in the work area should be excavated; and a path plan generation unit for generating a travel path plan indicating a travel path of the work vehicle and including multiple work machine path plans on the basis of the topographic information, the position of the work vehicle, and the design surface information.

IPC Classes  ?

55.

WORK MACHINERY, AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINERY

      
Application Number JP2023015107
Publication Number 2023/238504
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-14
Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sonoda, Takuya
  • Nakae, Yoshihide
  • Maeda, Takashi

Abstract

This work machinery comprises: a vehicle body; a work machine; a plurality of actuators; an operation device; a sensor; and a controller. The work machine includes a blade. The sensor detects the present attitude of the blade. The controller determines, in accordance with a combination of stroke motions of the plurality of actuators, target stroke lengths for the respective plurality of actuators so as to allow the blade to move in a blade normal direction from the present attitude in response to an operation of the operation device. The blade normal direction is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the blade. The controller controls the plurality of actuators on the basis of the target stroke lengths.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/85 - Applications of hydraulic or pneumatic systems

56.

CONTROL SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023021087
Publication Number 2023/238879
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-07
Publication Date 2023-12-14
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamaguchi, Yosuke
  • Shintani, Satoru
  • Hieda, Naoki
  • Namura, Akihide
  • Tanaka, Toshiaki
  • Kurihara, Takashi

Abstract

A control system (1) comprises a drive controller (65) and an acquisition unit (73) of a monitor controller (63). The drive controller (65) controls a drive mechanism (at least one of a travel device (10), a rotation device (20), and a work machine (40)). The acquisition unit (73) acquires contract information regarding use of an MC function. On the basis of the contract information, the drive controller (65) assesses whether or not a user has authority to use the MC function of the drive mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

57.

WORKSITE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND WORKSITE MANAGEMENT METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023018887
Publication Number 2023/234092
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-22
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Inoue, Ryohei

Abstract

This worksite management system comprises: a water sprinkling data generation unit that generates water sprinkling data indicating a water sprinkling condition of a water sprinkling vehicle in a worksite; and an assignment unit that outputs, on the basis of the water sprinkling data, a transportation instruction for causing the water sprinkling vehicle being operated to travel to a target location upon receiving a transportation request from an operator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E01H 3/02 - Mobile apparatus, e.g. watering-vehicles
  • E02F 9/20 - Drives; Control devices

58.

DUMP TRUCK

      
Application Number JP2023018886
Publication Number 2023/234091
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-22
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Nakano, Shin

Abstract

This dump truck comprises: drive wheels; a vehicle body which is supported on the drive wheels; a dump body which is supported on the vehicle body; an electric motor for rotating the drive wheels; and a first duct through which air supplied from the electric motor to an internal flow channel of the dump body flows.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60P 1/04 - Vehicles predominantly for transporting loads and modified to facilitate loading, consolidating the load, or unloading with a tipping movement of load supporting or containing element
  • B60K 7/00 - Disposition of motor in, or adjacent to, traction wheel

59.

DISPLAY SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE, REMOTE OPERATION SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE, WORK MACHINE, AND DISPLAY METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023018757
Publication Number 2023/228883
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-19
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takahama, Kazuhisa
  • Tsumura, Souichi

Abstract

A display system for a work machine comprises: a three-dimensional data acquisition unit that acquires three-dimensional data for a work target of a ripper work machine connected to the body of the work machine; an image data acquisition unit that acquires a work target image representing a work target image; a contact position calculation unit that calculates a contact position where a ripper point contacts the work target on the basis of the three-dimensional data, the initial position of a ripper cutting edge provided on a shank of the ripper work machine, and a movement path of the ripper point; a contact position image generation unit that generates a contact position image indicating the contact position; and a display control unit that combines the work target image and the contact position image and causes the combined images to be displayed on a display device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • E02F 3/84 - Drives or control devices therefor
  • E02F 9/20 - Drives; Control devices
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast

60.

HYDRAULIC VALVE AND HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT

      
Application Number JP2023013977
Publication Number 2023/218802
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-04
Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ikeda, Masatoshi
  • Sumino, Wataru
  • Akamatsu, Takashi

Abstract

In order to implement fine flow rate control while maintaining rigidity of a spool, the present invention provides a flow rate control valve 40 that performs control of the flow rate of oil reaching a drain port 42 via a main passage 63 from a meter-out port 41 by changing the surface area of an opening in a meter-out passage 63f relative to the meter-out port 41 in conjunction with the movement of a spool 62. The main passage 63 of the spool 62 includes: a meter-out region 63b where the meter-out passage 63f is provided; a drain region 63d where a drain passage 63g is provided; and a tapered region 63c that is continuous between the meter-out region 63b and the drain region 63d. The inner diameter of the meter-out region 63b is formed larger than the drain region 63d. The tapered region 63c is constituted in a tapered shape the inner diameter of which gradually decreases toward the drain region 63d.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 3/26 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with sealing faces shaped as surfaces of solids of revolution with cylindrical valve members with fluid passages in the valve member
  • F16K 11/07 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves; Arrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with linearly sliding closure members with cylindrical slides

61.

HYDRAULIC VALVE AND HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT

      
Application Number JP2023013978
Publication Number 2023/218803
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-04
Publication Date 2023-11-16
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ikeda, Masatoshi
  • Sumino, Wataru
  • Akamatsu, Takashi

Abstract

In order to conduct accurate and fine flowrate control for oil over a long period of time, a flowrate control valve 40 conducts flowrate control for oil passing from a meter-out port 41 through a main passage 63 to a drain port 42 by changing the opening areas of a plurality of meter-out passages 63f to the meter-out port 41 in accordance with the movement of a spool 62. The meter-out passages 63f are provided to the spool 62 so as to be different in timing for connecting with the meter-out port 41. The main passage 63 of the spool 62 has: a meter-out region 63b provided with the meter-out passages 63f; a drain region 63d provided with a drain passage 63g; and a tapered region 63c between the meter-out region 63b and the drain region 63d. The meter-out region 63b is formed to be larger in inner diameter than the drain region 63d, and the tapered region 63c is formed into a tapered shape to be gradually reduced in inner diameter toward the drain region 63d.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 3/26 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with sealing faces shaped as surfaces of solids of revolution with cylindrical valve members with fluid passages in the valve member
  • F16K 11/07 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves; Arrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with linearly sliding closure members with cylindrical slides

62.

ATTACHMENT POSITION DETERMINATION METHOD, WORK IMPLEMENT, WORK MACHINE, AND ATTITUDE DETECTION SENSOR

      
Application Number JP2023006292
Publication Number 2023/210133
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-21
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sakai, Takashi
  • Hisa, Hayato

Abstract

Provided is an attachment position determination method for a boom angle sensor (41) that detects the attitude of a boom (10) on a work implement (3) having the boom (10), the attachment position determination method comprising: acquiring a straight line (L1) connecting a boom foot (10a) and a boom top (10b) of the boom (10) according to design; acquiring a flexure curve (C) in a flexed state of the boom (10) that is determined on the basis of the straight line (L1); acquiring a straight line (L2) connecting the boom foot (10a) and the boom top (10b) on the flexure curve (C); acquiring an angle (α) formed by the straight line (L1) and the straight line (L2); acquiring an angle (β) formed by the straight line (L1) and a tangent line to the flexure curve (C); determining, as a reference position (P6'), a position on the flexure curve (C) at which the angle (β) is equal to the angle (α); and determining an attachment position (P10) of the boom angle sensor (41) on the boom (10) on the basis of position information in the longitudinal direction of the boom (10) among position information of the reference position (P6').

IPC Classes  ?

63.

CHARGING CONTROL SYSTEM, WORK MACHINE, AND CHARGING CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023015276
Publication Number 2023/204164
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-17
Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nagakura, Hayato
  • Ichimaru, Atsushi
  • Watanabe, Yuto
  • Yamamoto, Tadashi
  • Itou, Yutaka
  • Ito, Hiroki

Abstract

This charging control system comprises: a storage battery mounted on a work machine; a plurality of connection portions with which the work machine is provided and to which a plurality of respective charging devices for charging the storage battery are connected; and a controller that outputs, on the basis of an operation signal generated by at least one operation device among a plurality of operation devices, a control signal so that each of the plurality of charging devices operates in the same operation form.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
  • B66F 9/075 - Constructional features or details
  • H02J 1/00 - Circuit arrangements for dc mains or dc distribution networks
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from ac mains by converters

64.

FORESTRY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND FORESTRY MANAGEMENT METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023015602
Publication Number 2023/204243
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-19
Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Togashi Ryoichi
  • Ueno Mitsuru

Abstract

This low-altitude observation machine comprises: a ranging device for generating a distance map; and a positioning device for measuring the position of the low-altitude observation machine. The low-altitude observation machine moves within a region near the ground without branches and leaves in a forest. The low-altitude distance map generated by the ranging device and the position of the low-altitude observation machine are acquired, from the low-altitude observation machine, by a data acquisition unit. The position of a tree is specified by a position specifying unit on the basis of the position of the low-altitude observation machine and the distance from the low-altitude observation machine to the tree specified on the basis of the low-altitude distance map. Identification information for identifying an individual tree on the basis of the position of the tree is acquired by an identification unit. Low-altitude tree information which is tree information relating to a portion lower than branches and leaves of the individual measured on the basis of the low-altitude distance map is associated with the identification information and stored by a recording unit in a database.

IPC Classes  ?

65.

FOREST MANAGEMENT DEVICE, FIRE SPREADING PREVENTION SYSTEM, AND FIRE SPREADING PREVENTION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023015614
Publication Number 2023/204246
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-19
Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Togashi Ryoichi
  • Ueno Mitsuru

Abstract

In the present invention, a fire identification unit identifies a fire area where a forest fire has occurred. An area determination unit determines a work area that is located outside of a first range enclosing the fire area and has a prescribed size. A logging instruction unit instructs a forestry machine to log trees in the fire area.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A62C 3/02 - Fire prevention, containment or extinguishing specially adapted for particular objects or places for area conflagrations, e.g. forest fires, subterranean fires

66.

TREE-PLANTING MACHINE, TREE-PLANTING SYSTEM, AND TREE-PLANTING MACHINE CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023015619
Publication Number 2023/204247
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-19
Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Togashi Ryoichi
  • Ueno Mitsuru

Abstract

This tree-planting machine comprises: a body; a planting device that plants, at prescribed locations in the soil, plants for tree planting; a travel device that causes the body and the planting device to travel; a power source for driving the travel device; and a barrier installing device for installing, around the prescribed locations in the soil, a weed barrier for restricting the growth of weeds that grow around the locations where the plants are planted.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01C 11/00 - Transplanting machines
  • A01B 69/00 - Steering of agricultural machines or implements; Guiding agricultural machines or implements on a desired track
  • A01G 13/00 - Protection of plants

67.

REFORESTATION PLANNING DEVICE, REFORESTATION SYSTEM, AND REFORESTATION PLANNING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023015458
Publication Number 2023/204208
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-18
Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Togashi Ryoichi
  • Ueno Mitsuru

Abstract

A data acquisition unit acquires terrain data representing the terrain of a target area. An area identification unit identifies a first area having a gradient less than a first gradient threshold from the target area on the basis of the terrain data. A reforestation instruction unit transmits a first reforestation instruction signal that instructs the planting of plants in the first area.

IPC Classes  ?

68.

FORESTRY MACHINE AND MONITORING SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023015656
Publication Number 2023/204254
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-19
Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Togashi Ryoichi
  • Ueno Mitsuru

Abstract

A forestry machine is equipped with a working machine that has a cutting tool for logging trees. The forestry machine is equipped with a positioning device that measures the position of the forestry machine. The forestry machine is equipped with a prohibition section that prohibits the drive of the working machine when the measured position is within a logging prohibited area.

IPC Classes  ?

69.

UNDERWATER PLANTING MACHINE, UNDERWATER PLANTING SYSTEM, AND UNDERWATER PLANTING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023015678
Publication Number 2023/204258
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-19
Publication Date 2023-10-26
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Togashi Ryoichi
  • Ueno Mitsuru

Abstract

This underwater planting machine comprises: a main body; a planting device for installing a planting member which is for disposing algae or aquatic plants at a predetermined underwater position and on which the algae or the aquatic plants are secured; a traveling device which causes the main body and the planting device to travel; and a power source for driving the traveling device, wherein the planting device disposes the planting member at the predetermined underwater position while being moved by the traveling device.

IPC Classes  ?

70.

FOREIGN SUBSTANCE RECOGNITION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023006300
Publication Number 2023/195256
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-21
Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Naito, Shinichi

Abstract

A transmission (1) comprises a housing (2) which includes a tank (10), an oil supply passage (3) which is mounted to the housing (2), and a visualization sensor (4). The tank (10) includes a strainer (13) which is arranged in a second space (12) connected to a first space (11) and a partition wall (14) which is arranged between the first space (11) and the second space (12) and extends from an upper side toward a lower side. The visualization sensor (4) recognizes segments (S1, S2) positioned on the lower side of the partition wall (14).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 21/041 - Removal or measurement of solid or liquid contamination, e.g. filtering
  • G01N 21/17 - Systems in which incident light is modified in accordance with the properties of the material investigated

71.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023010028
Publication Number 2023/195313
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-15
Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Yoshida, Hiroyuki

Abstract

Provided is a work machine that can improve the reliability of a steering operation device. The steering operation device (42) includes a joystick (43), a first electrical lever (60), and an input unit (110). The joystick (43) receives an operation of an operator. The first electrical lever (60) has a first main body part (61), and a first lever part (62) that can tilt relative to the first main body part (61), the first electrical lever outputting a tilt angle of the first lever part (62) relative to the first main body part (61). The input unit (110) inputs, to the first lever part (62), an input which causes the first lever part (62) of the first electrical lever (60) to tilt relative to the first main body part (61). The input unit (110) has a long hole (111) extending in the front-rear direction. The first lever part (62) is disposed inside the long hole (111).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/20 - Drives; Control devices
  • G05G 9/047 - Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
  • G05G 1/01 - Arrangements of two or more controlling members with respect to one another
  • B62D 1/12 - Hand levers

72.

WORK MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023002552
Publication Number 2023/188764
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-27
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Koyama, Motoki
  • Aratame, Hiroyuki

Abstract

In the present invention, a work machine comprises a vehicle body capable of traveling, a work implement that performs excavation by means of a bucket, and a controller (10). The controller (10) has: a first calculation means (180) that acquires machine data related to operation of the vehicle body and the work implement, and calculates the target attitude of the work implement during excavation work on the basis of the machine data; and a second calculation means (280) that calculates the accelerator opening required for excavation of a target amount of soil to be excavated. The controller (10) controls the operation of the work implement to make the attitude of the work implement become the target attitude, and controls the traveling of the vehicle body on the basis of the accelerator opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket position; Control of sequence of drive operations

73.

WORK VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023006301
Publication Number 2023/189023
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-21
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Naito, Shinichi

Abstract

A work vehicle (1) comprises a low-speed clutch (71) which includes first and second clutch disks (83, 84) lubricated by transmission oil and a controller (27) which controls engagement and release of the low-speed clutch (71). The controller (27) moves the first and second clutch disks (83, 84) to a standby position between an initial position and an engagement position in response to a detection signal indicating detection of mixture of water with the transmission oil.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 48/02 - Control by fluid pressure
  • F16D 25/0638 - Fluid-actuated clutches in which the fluid actuates a piston incorporated in the clutch the clutch having friction surfaces with clutch members exclusively moving axially with flat friction surfaces, e.g. discs with more than two discs, e.g. multiple lamellae

74.

RUNNING DRIVE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023002343
Publication Number 2023/188752
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-26
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nogi, Yugo
  • Sakai, Kazuyuki
  • Sakai, Yoshihiro

Abstract

A running drive device (13) is a running drive device (13) for a bulldozer (1) having a reducer (22), and includes an output shaft (23), a sprocket hub (71), a housing (24), and a floating seal (27). The output shaft (23) outputs a driving force from the reducer (22). The sprocket hub (71) includes an inner surface portion (71a) disposed on the side of the reducer (22) and is connected to the output shaft (23). The housing (24) includes an outer surface portion (62b) opposed to the inner surface portion (71a) and covers the side of the sprocket hub (71) of the reducer (22). The floating seal (27) is formed between the inner surface portion (71a) and outer surface portion (62b), and is disposed on the end of a space (S) where a lubricant is filled.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 55/15 - Mounting devices, e.g. bushings, axles, bearings, sealings
  • E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives
  • F16C 33/78 - Sealings of ball or roller bearings with a diaphragm, disc, or ring, with or without resilient members
  • F16J 15/34 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with slip-ring pressed against a more or less radial face on one member

75.

ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023005834
Publication Number 2023/188979
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-17
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sawada Yuki
  • Kurihara Kazuhiro

Abstract

Provided is an electric construction machine comprising: a base plate which extends in the horizontal direction; a battery unit which is provided in a rear region on the base plate; a cooling unit which includes a cooling fan provided in front of the battery unit in the rear region and capable of blowing the air in the width direction of the base plate and an oil cooler provided in the width direction of the cooling fan; and an air cooling component which includes a plurality of devices successively arranged in the width direction of the cooling unit in the rear region.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 11/04 - Arrangement or mounting of radiators, radiator shutters, or radiator blinds
  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups
  • E02F 9/08 - Superstructures; Supports for superstructures
  • E02F 9/20 - Drives; Control devices
  • B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion

76.

WORK VEHICLE BATTERY AND WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023005945
Publication Number 2023/188989
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-20
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ozawa, Kazuaki
  • Kurihara, Kazuhiro

Abstract

A work vehicle battery 50 is a power source for a work vehicle, and comprises: a module 53 including a plurality of battery cells 51 and a module case 52 accommodating the plurality of battery cells 51; and a battery case 60 accommodating a plurality of the modules 53. The battery case 60 has a pair of side walls each provided with through holes 67 out of which electrical wiring is drawn.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
  • H01M 50/244 - Secondary casings; Racks; Suspension devices; Carrying devices; Holders characterised by their mounting method
  • H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • H01M 50/269 - Mechanical means for varying the arrangement of batteries or cells for different uses, e.g. for changing the number of batteries or for switching between series and parallel wiring
  • H01M 50/298 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by the wiring of battery packs

77.

WORK VEHICLE BATTERY AND WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023005946
Publication Number 2023/188990
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-20
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ozawa, Kazuaki
  • Kurihara, Kazuhiro

Abstract

Provided is a work vehicle battery 50 which is a power source for a work vehicle and which comprises: modules 53 that each comprise a plurality of battery cells 51 and a module case 52 in which the plurality of battery cells 51 are stored; and a battery case 60 in which the plurality of modules 53 are stored. The battery case 60 comprises a pair of opposing side walls 61, 62, another pair of side walls 63, 64, and a protruding part 69 that is disposed on the side wall 63 and is capable of storing at least one of the modules 53.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/269 - Mechanical means for varying the arrangement of batteries or cells for different uses, e.g. for changing the number of batteries or for switching between series and parallel wiring
  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
  • H01M 50/244 - Secondary casings; Racks; Suspension devices; Carrying devices; Holders characterised by their mounting method
  • H01M 50/249 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • H01M 50/298 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by the wiring of battery packs

78.

ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION MACHINE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

      
Application Number JP2023006061
Publication Number 2023/189008
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-20
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wajima Sayumi
  • Naka Hiroshi
  • Kurihara Kazuhiro

Abstract

This electric construction machine comprises: a base plate extending in the horizontal direction; an extension plate detachably provided on the base plate, and further extending rearward from the rear end of the plate; a battery unit provided over the base plate and the extension plate; a protector provided to cover the lower part of the battery unit from the rear and from the width direction; and a rear cover provided to cover the upper part of the battery unit from the above, from the rear, and from the width direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups

79.

SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATING STATE OF DEGRADATION OF STORAGE BATTERY, WORKING MACHINE, AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING STATE OF DEGRADATION OF STORAGE BATTERY

      
Application Number JP2023012182
Publication Number 2023/190330
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-27
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Deguchi, Keiji
  • Nagakura, Hayato
  • Watanabe, Yuto

Abstract

This system for estimating a state of degradation of a storage battery is provided with a controller. The controller identifies a usage state of the storage battery, and calculates the state of degradation of the storage battery in each of a plurality of usage states.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
  • B66F 9/24 - Electrical devices or systems
  • G01R 31/382 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC
  • G01R 31/385 - Arrangements for measuring battery or accumulator variables
  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

80.

EARTHWORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023010653
Publication Number 2023/182222
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-17
Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sato Takuya
  • Hirota Takashi
  • Obata Koji

Abstract

This earthwork machine includes a car body, a fuel cell, a housing, and a coolant pipe. The housing stores the fuel cell and is electrically connected to the car body. The coolant pipe passes through the housing and flows a coolant from the outside of the housing to the fuel cell. The coolant pipe is electrically isolated from the housing and configured such that the coolant and car body are electrically connected outside the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids
  • B60L 50/75 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using propulsion power supplied by both fuel cells and batteries
  • H01M 8/249 - Grouping of fuel cells, e.g. stacking of fuel cells comprising two or more groupings of fuel cells, e.g. modular assemblies
  • H01M 8/00 - Fuel cells; Manufacture thereof
  • H01M 8/2475 - Enclosures, casings or containers of fuel cell stacks

81.

PLANETARY GEAR MECHANISM

      
Application Number JP2023003269
Publication Number 2023/176180
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-01
Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Naitou, Keita
  • Yamauchi, Tetsuya
  • Yamauchi, Yuta

Abstract

In this planetary gear mechanism (11), a plurality of pinion shafts (24) rotatably support a plurality of planetary gears (23) having helical teeth (23b). A first carrier disk (31) supports respective first ends (241) of the plurality of pinion shafts (24). A second carrier disk (32) supports respective second ends (242) of the plurality of respective pinion shafts (24). A plurality of carrier columns (33) are disposed between the planetary gears (23) adjacent to each other in a circumferential direction (H), and connect the first carrier disk (31) and the second carrier disk (32). The carrier columns (33) each have: a first end section (331) connected to the first carrier disk (31); and a second end section (332) connected to the second carrier disk (32). The carrier columns (33) are disposed so that the interval (d1) between the carrier columns (33) and the planetary gears (23) disposed on the leftward circumferential direction H1 of the carrier columns (33) is greater on the first end section (331) side than on the second end section (332) side.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion

82.

OIL FILTER DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023007960
Publication Number 2023/176496
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-03
Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kageyama, Masato
  • Seto, Shouta

Abstract

This oil filter device comprises: a filter case that has a case body and a conductive lid for covering a case opening provided to the case body; a filter element that is disposed in a main flow channel provided to the interior space of the filter case; a conductive valve body that is disposed in a bypass flow channel provided to the interior space; a conductive valve shaft that is supported by the valve body via a valve insulation member; a conductive valve disc that is movably supported by the valve shaft and that closes the bypass flow channel by coming into contact with the valve body; a valve elastic member that generates an elastic force so as to cause the valve disc to come into contact with the valve body; a conductive input member that is supported by the lid via a case insulation member; a conductive relaying elastic member that is connected to the input member; a conductive relaying member that is fixed to the valve shaft and connected to the relaying elastic member; and a controller that, by supplying a current to the valve disc via the input member, determines, on the basis of the electricity flowing state between the valve disc and the valve body, whether the bypass flow channel is closed or not.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 35/02 - Filters adapted for location in special places, e.g. pipe-lines, pumps, stop-cocks
  • B01D 29/11 - Filters with filtering elements stationary during filtration, e.g. pressure or suction filters, not covered by groups ;   Filtering elements therefor with bag, cage, hose, tube, sleeve or like filtering elements
  • F15B 21/041 - Removal or measurement of solid or liquid contamination, e.g. filtering

83.

OIL FILTER DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023007961
Publication Number 2023/176497
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-03
Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kageyama, Masato
  • Seto, Shouta

Abstract

This oil filter device comprises: a filter case; a filter element disposed in a main flow passage provided to an inner space of the filter case; a conductive valve body disposed in a bypass flow passage provided to the inner space; a conductive valve shaft supported by the valve body with a valve insulating member therebetween; a conductive valve disk which is movably supported by the valve shaft and makes contact with the valve body, thereby closing the bypass flow passage; a valve elastic member which generates an elastic force so that the valve disk makes contact with the valve body; a conductive movable member which is connected to the valve body, makes contact with the valve disk while the valve disk is in contact with the valve body, and is separated from the valve disk after the valve disk is separated from the valve body; and a controller which supplies a current to the valve disk through the valve shaft and determines, on the basis of the conduction state between the valve disk and the valve body, whether the bypass flow passage is closed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F15B 21/041 - Removal or measurement of solid or liquid contamination, e.g. filtering
  • B01D 35/02 - Filters adapted for location in special places, e.g. pipe-lines, pumps, stop-cocks
  • B01D 35/147 - Bypass or safety valves

84.

LUBRICATION SYSTEM AND PLANETARY GEAR MECHANISM

      
Application Number JP2023003267
Publication Number 2023/176179
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-01
Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Naitou, Keita
  • Yamauchi, Tetsuya
  • Yamauchi, Yuta

Abstract

Provided is a lubrication system (10) for a planetary gear mechanism (11) including a sun gear (22) having helical teeth (22b), the lubrication system (10) comprising a supply channel (61), a supply channel (62), and a controller (15). The supply channel (61) is located on one of both sides of the sun gear (22) in a direction along a rotation axis (O) of the sun gear (22) and is formed toward tooth surfaces (22a) of the sun gear (22). The supply channel (62) is formed on the other one of the both sides of the sun gear (22) and is formed toward the tooth surfaces (22a) of the sun gear (22). The controller (15) switches the discharge of a lubricant to the tooth surfaces (22a) of the sun gear (22) between the supply channel (61) and the supply channel (62) on the basis of the direction of rotation of the sun gear (22).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
  • F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion

85.

WORK VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2023010612
Publication Number 2023/176965
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-17
Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sato Takuya
  • Hirota Takashi
  • Obata Koji

Abstract

The work vehicle includes: a step-down circuit (212) provided between a fuel cell (124) and a converter (211); a contactor (213) provided in parallel with the step-down circuit (212) and switching conduction and insulation between the fuel cell (124) and the converter (211); and a control device (22) that controls the step-down circuit (212) and the contactor (213).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02M 3/155 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode using devices of a triode or transistor type requiring continuous application of a control signal using semiconductor devices only
  • B60L 9/18 - Electric propulsion with power supply external to the vehicle using ac induction motors fed from dc supply lines
  • B60L 50/70 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by fuel cells
  • H02M 3/00 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output
  • H02M 3/28 - Conversion of dc power input into dc power output with intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode to produce the intermediate ac

86.

INFORMATION CALIBRATION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023002169
Publication Number 2023/166885
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-25
Publication Date 2023-09-07
Owner
  • KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
  • HIROSHIMA UNIVERSITY (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kataoka, Takayuki
  • Shinoda, Takayuki
  • Uchida, Hikaru
  • Ibaraki, Soichi

Abstract

The present invention accurately calibrates information pertaining to a work machine by means of simple tasks. This information calibration method comprises: stopping a measurement target at at least three different measurement points in a plane, in order; measuring the posture of a work machine relative to a vehicle body when the measurement target is stopped at each measurement point; measuring the distance between each of the measurement points; and deriving information in which the difference is minimized between measurement point measurement coordinates based on the distances and in a coordinate system defined in the plane, and measurement point calculated coordinates calculated using the posture and the information, and updating the information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket position; Control of sequence of drive operations
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups

87.

CONTROL SYSTEM, LOADING MACHINE, AND CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023006682
Publication Number 2023/163091
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-24
Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Oasa, Takahisa
  • Kikuchi, Shozo
  • Kudo, Ryota
  • Onodera, Yoshitaka
  • Komatsu, Takehiro

Abstract

This control system is for controlling a loading machine comprising a work machine having a bucket, and comprises a controller. The controller calculates the pulling power of the loading machine during excavation work in which an excavation target is excavated using the bucket. The controller calculates a load height expressing the height of the excavation target in the inside of the bucket during excavation work. The controller calculates the coefficient of earth pressure of the excavation target on the basis of the pulling power and the load height.

IPC Classes  ?

88.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023006747
Publication Number 2023/163109
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-24
Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamawaki, Shota
  • Shimomura, Takeshi
  • Sakuma, Go
  • Mashino, Masataka
  • Yoshida, Tetsuo
  • Sato, Takuya

Abstract

A work machine comprising: a fuel battery: a lithium-ion capacitor connected in parallel with the fuel battery; an electric motor that receives power from the fuel battery and/or the lithium-ion capacitor; and a component that is driven by the electric motor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 8/00 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion units not provided for in one of main groups
  • B60K 11/04 - Arrangement or mounting of radiators, radiator shutters, or radiator blinds
  • E02F 9/20 - Drives; Control devices
  • B60K 1/00 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units
  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion

89.

CONTROL SYSTEM, LOADING MACHINE, AND CONTROL METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023006681
Publication Number 2023/163090
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-24
Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Oasa, Takahisa
  • Kikuchi, Shozo
  • Kudo, Ryota
  • Onodera, Yoshitaka
  • Komatsu, Takehiro

Abstract

The present invention provides a control system for controlling a loading machine comprising a work machine with a bucket, the control system comprising a controller. The controller calculates a traction force of the loading machine during excavation work in which the bucket is used to excavate an object of excavation. The controller acquires a bucket angle indicating the angle of the bucket relative to the horizontal plane during the excavation work. The controller calculates the weight of an excavated matter, that is, the object of excavation held in the bucket, on the basis of the traction force, the bucket angle, and bucket data indicating the shape and dimensions of the bucket.

IPC Classes  ?

90.

BUBBLE SUPPRESSION DEVICE, HYDRAULIC OIL TANK, AND WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2022046696
Publication Number 2023/157451
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-19
Publication Date 2023-08-24
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Sakamoto, Takuma

Abstract

A bubble suppression device (33) is arranged on an inflow portion (32) side of a hydraulic oil tank (12) into which hydraulic oil flows and comprises an inside strainer (43) and an outside strainer (44). The hydraulic oil which has flowed in from the inflow portion (32) passes through the inside strainer (43). The outside strainer (44) has a coarser mesh than the inside strainer (43) and the hydraulic fluid which has passed through the inside strainer (43) and contains bubbles passes through the outside strainer (44).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 19/00 - Degasification of liquids
  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups
  • F15B 1/26 - Supply reservoir or sump assemblies

91.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2022048251
Publication Number 2023/157490
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-27
Publication Date 2023-08-24
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hayashi, Akane
  • Yoshikawa, Takeshi
  • Akiyama, Naoya
  • Takeshima, Hiroaki

Abstract

A controller (100) generates a double-engaged state by engaging, after recognition of transition of a bulldozer (1) from a first traveling state to a stopped state, a speed stage clutch (23c) which has been disengaged in the traveling state while maintaining the engaged state of a speed stage clutch (23d) which has been engaged in the traveling state, and supplies hydraulic pressure to left and right service brakes (50L, 50R) to cause the same to be disengaged.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
  • F16D 21/00 - Systems comprising a plurality of mechanically-actuated clutches
  • B60T 7/12 - Brake-action initiating means for initiation not subject to will of driver or passenger
  • B62D 11/08 - Steering non-deflectable wheels; Steering endless tracks or the like by differentially driving ground-engaging elements on opposite vehicle sides by means of a single main power source using brakes or clutches as main steering-effecting means
  • F16D 23/00 - COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES - Details of mechanically-actuated clutches not specific for one distinct type; Synchronisation arrangements for clutches
  • B60W 10/02 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of driveline clutches
  • B60W 10/10 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of change-speed gearings
  • B60W 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
  • B60W 10/00 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function
  • B60W 10/04 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of propulsion units
  • B60W 10/188 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems with wheel brakes hydraulic brakes

92.

INFORMATION ACQUISITION SYSTEM AND INFORMATION ACQUISITION METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023004283
Publication Number 2023/157744
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-09
Publication Date 2023-08-24
Owner
  • KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
  • HIROSHIMA UNIVERSITY (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kataoka, Takayuki
  • Shinoda, Takayuki
  • Uchida, Hikaru
  • Ibaraki, Soichi

Abstract

In the present invention, information relating to a work machine is acquired more accurately, with simple work. The information acquisition system comprises: a hydraulic excavator (100); a target unit (40); a position measurement unit (50); and an information acquisition unit (60). The hydraulic excavator (100) includes a swivel body (3) and a work machine (2) which is movable relative to the swivel body (3). The target unit (40) is attached to the work machine (2). The position measurement unit (50) discretely measures, a plurality of times, the position of the target unit (40), which moves as the work machine (2) moves relative to the swivel body (3). The information acquisition unit (60) acquires information relating to the hydraulic excavator (100) from the measurement results for the position of the target unit (40).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups

93.

MONITORING SYSTEM FOR OPERATING MACHINE AND MONITORING METHOD FOR OPERATING MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023003514
Publication Number 2023/149531
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-03
Publication Date 2023-08-10
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murakami, Yuya
  • Kawamoto, Shun
  • Emoto, Ryohei
  • Sonoyama, Shoji
  • Hirama, Shota

Abstract

This monitoring system for an operating machine includes a measurement data acquisition unit for acquiring measurement data of the ground with which a rotation member of the operating machine is in contact and on which the operating machine runs by rotation of the rotation member, a boulder stone determination unit for determining the presence or absence of a boulder stone on the ground in the measurement data, and a warning control unit for allowing an output device to output a warning on the basis of the presence or absence of a boulder stone on the ground in the direction in which the rotation member moves.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/24 - Safety devices
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast

94.

MONITORING SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE AND MONITORING METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023003565
Publication Number 2023/149544
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-03
Publication Date 2023-08-10
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murakami, Yuya
  • Kawamoto, Shun
  • Emoto, Ryohei
  • Sonoyama, Shoji
  • Hirama, Shota

Abstract

This monitoring system for a work machine comprises: a first imaging device provided on the work machine, which captures an image of an implement of the work machine, and which has a first angle of view; a second imaging device provided on the work machine, which captures an image of a ground surface on which the work machine travels, and which has a second angle of view wider than the first angle of view; a damage determination unit that determines whether the implement has damage on the basis of the image data captured by the first imaging device; and a boulder determination unit that determines whether there is a boulder on the ground surface on the basis of the image data captured by the second imaging device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/24 - Safety devices
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast

95.

WORK MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2022046708
Publication Number 2023/149104
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-19
Publication Date 2023-08-10
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Okajima, Kazumichi

Abstract

A hydraulic shovel (1) comprises a shovel main body (2), a detection unit (4), and a controller (3). The shovel main body (2) has a traveling body (11) and a pivoting body (12). The pivoting body (12) has a work implement (15) and can pivot in relation to the traveling body (11). The detection unit (4) detects the position of the work implement (15). When the pivoting body (12) has been caused to pivot and it is determined that the work implement (15) will interfere with an imaginary wall (W) set at a predetermined position from the shovel main body (2) on the basis of the position of the work implement (15), the controller (3) changes the orientation of the work implement (15) so as to not interfere with the imaginary wall (W).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 3/43 - Control of dipper or bucket position; Control of sequence of drive operations
  • E02F 9/24 - Safety devices

96.

CRAWLER-TYPE WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2022048256
Publication Number 2023/149141
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-27
Publication Date 2023-08-10
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshikawa, Takeshi
  • Takeshima, Hiroaki
  • Akiyama, Naoya
  • Otaka, Shinichi
  • Nakata, Kazushi
  • Yatsuda, Osamu

Abstract

A controller (110) of a crawler (1) performs control for reducing the amount of hydraulic oil supplied from a hydraulic pressure supply unit (100) to a swivel motor (80) when driving an angle cylinder (8) and a lift cylinder (9) in a situation in which the swivel motor (80) is being rotated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/22 - Hydraulic or pneumatic drives
  • E02F 3/76 - Graders, bulldozers, or the like with scraper plates or ploughshare-like elements; Levelling devices

97.

PROCESSING MACHINE, CONTROL DEVICE FOR PROCESSING MACHINE, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR PROCESSING MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023003410
Publication Number 2023/149507
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-02
Publication Date 2023-08-10
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Bandoh Kenichi
  • Itou Natsuki
  • Munzir Mohammad

Abstract

This processing machine comprises: a tool for machining a workpiece; and a depth camera which is installed such that the workpiece lies within an image capturing range thereof, and which captures an image of the depth of a subject. A position measuring unit calculates a three-dimensional position of a surface of the workpiece on the basis of the depth image captured by the depth camera. A positioning unit calculates a three-dimensional position of a target shape of the workpiece when the workpiece and the target shape are superimposed, on the basis of three-dimensional data representing the target shape and the three-dimensional position of the workpiece. A depth-of-cut determining unit determines a depth of cut at each of a plurality of points on the surface of the workpiece on the basis of a difference, in a sight line direction, between the three-dimensional position of the surface of the workpiece when the workpiece is viewed from a predetermined viewpoint, and the three-dimensional position of the surface of the target shape. The tool control unit causes the tool to move on the basis of the determined depth of cut.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/4097 - Numerical control (NC), i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by using design data to control NC machines, e.g. CAD/CAM
  • B23Q 15/00 - Automatic control or regulation of feed movement, cutting velocity or position of tool or work
  • B23Q 17/22 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools for indicating or measuring existing or desired position of tool or work
  • B23Q 17/24 - Arrangements for indicating or measuring on machine tools using optics
  • B24B 49/12 - Measuring or gauging equipment for controlling the feed movement of the grinding tool or work; Arrangements of indicating or measuring equipment, e.g. for indicating the start of the grinding operation involving optical means
  • G05B 19/19 - Numerical control (NC), i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by positioning or contouring control systems, e.g. to control position from one programmed point to another or to control movement along a programmed continuous path

98.

MONITORING SYSTEM FOR WORK MACHINE AND MONITORING METHOD FOR WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023003513
Publication Number 2023/149530
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-03
Publication Date 2023-08-10
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawamoto, Shun
  • Murakami, Yuya
  • Emoto, Ryohei
  • Sonoyama, Shoji
  • Hirama, Shota

Abstract

This monitoring system for a work machine comprises: a measurement data acquisition unit that acquires measurement data from an implement of the work machine at a predetermined sampling rate; a damage determination unit that determines from the measurement data whether the implement has damage; a count unit that counts the number of damage-determined samples indicating measurement data determined to have damage; and an alarm control unit that changes, on the basis of the number of damage-determined samples, the mode of alarm to be output from an output device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • G08B 21/18 - Status alarms
  • G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems

99.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2023003564
Publication Number 2023/149543
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-03
Publication Date 2023-08-10
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murakami, Yuya
  • Kawamoto, Shun
  • Emoto, Ryohei
  • Sonoyama, Shoji
  • Hirama, Shota

Abstract

A system for monitoring a work machine comprises a measurement data acquisition unit that acquires measurement data of a ground surface which a rotating member of the work machine will come into contact with and on which the work machine will travel via rotation of the rotating member, a determination reference setting unit that sets a determination reference for determining whether or not there are boulders on the ground surface in the measurement data, a boulder determination unit that determines whether or not there are boulders on the ground surface in the measurement data on the basis of the determination reference, and a warning control unit that outputs a warning from an output device on the basis of the determination of whether or not there are boulders.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/24 - Safety devices
  • E02F 9/26 - Indicating devices
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast

100.

WORK MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2022046426
Publication Number 2023/145293
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-16
Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner KOMATSU LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takase, Yuki
  • Ohkuma, Ayumi
  • Tanaka, Yutaka
  • Daimon, Masaki
  • Hirose, Yuya

Abstract

An electric shovel (1) includes a first area (S1) in which a battery device (33) is disposed, a second area (S2) in which a battery heat management system (61) is disposed, and a vehicle body cover (32) having a generally hexahedral shape and surrounding the first area (S1) and the second area (S2). In the vehicle body cover (32), a rear surface (T1) on which a first intake port (P1) connected to the first area (S1) is formed is different from a front surface (T2) on which a second exhaust port (Q2) connected to the second area (S2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • E02F 9/00 - Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups
  • E02F 9/20 - Drives; Control devices
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