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AUTOMATED CONTROL OF DIPPER SWING FOR A SHOVEL

  • US 20130245897A1
  • Filed: 03/15/2013
  • Published: 09/19/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/16/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of compensating swing of a dipper of a shovel, the method comprising:

  • (a) determining, by at least one processor, a direction of compensation opposite a current swing direction of the dipper; and

    (b) applying, by the at least one processor, maximum available swing torque in the direction of compensation opposite the current swing direction of the dipper when acceleration of the dipper is greater than a predetermined acceleration value.

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