Manitou BF has been granted a patent for a control method in handling machines. The invention involves comparing movement speed to a maximum authorized speed and controlling the actuating device accordingly. This innovation ensures safe and efficient operation of handling arms in various applications. GlobalData’s report on Manitou BF gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Control method for handling machine arm movement speed
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11905144B2) discloses a handling machine with innovative features aimed at enhancing safety and control during operations. The machine includes a main body, a handling arm for moving loads, an actuating device for arm movement, and a user-operated control component to adjust movement speed attributes. A control unit compares the speed of movement to a maximum authorized speed threshold, allowing the arm to move within safe limits and automatically stopping it if the speed exceeds the threshold. Additionally, an overturning moment indicator sensor and threshold determination module further enhance safety by adjusting the maximum speed threshold based on the overturning moment applied on the main body.
Furthermore, the patent details a control method for the handling machine, emphasizing the importance of maintaining safe movement speeds. By comparing the speed of movement to the authorized maximum speed threshold, the actuating device is controlled to either sustain or stop the arm movement accordingly. The method also involves receiving movement request signals with speed attributes to direct the actuating device, ensuring precise control over the handling arm's movements. These innovative features aim to improve operational safety and efficiency in handling machines, making them ideal for various industrial applications where precise load movement control is crucial.
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