Patents Examined by Calvin Chueng
  • Crane 3D workspace spatial techniques for crane operation in proximity of obstacles
    Patent number: 9850109
    Abstract: A method for controlling a boom of a crane in proximity of obstacles at a worksite by defining a forbidden volume is disclosed. In the method a distance from the boom to an outer surface of the forbidden volume is determined and a computing device limits movement of the boom based on the distance from the boom to the outer surface of the forbidden volume to avoid entering the forbidden volume with the boom while the crane is in operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: MANITOWOC CRANE COMPANIES, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen J. Schoonmaker