×

Worksite control system for managing lost loads

  • US 9,145,661 B1
  • Filed: 09/24/2014
  • Issued: 09/29/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/24/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A control system for a worksite at which a haul machine and at least one cleanup machine are located, the control system comprising:

  • at least one sensor located onboard the haul machine and configured to generate a first signal indicative of a load of material lost from the haul machine;

    a locating device configured to generate a second signal indicative of a location of the haul machine at the worksite; and

    a controller in communication with the at least one sensor and the locating device, the controller being configured to;

    determine a location at which the load of material was lost from the haul machine based on the first and second signals;

    determine a quantity of the load of material lost from the haul machine;

    determine a repair needed at the worksite;

    calculate a value of performing the repair; and

    selectively dispatch the at least one cleanup machine to perform the repair or to move the load of material lost from the haul machine to a stockpile location based on the value of the repair.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×