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Method for monitoring the work cycle of mobile machinery during material removal

  • US 5,864,060 A
  • Filed: 03/27/1997
  • Issued: 01/26/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/27/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for monitoring a work cycle of a mobile machine for moving material on a land site, said mobile machine having a body and a bucket, said body being adapted to rotate about a fixed point of reference, including the steps of:

  • determining an angular velocity of said body;

    determining that said body is stopped in response to said angular velocity being less than a specified amount;

    determining a duration of time said body is stopped; and

    determining said work cycle in response to said duration of time.

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