Abstract: A control system for a machine is provided. The control system may have a door sensor configured to generate a closed signal when a door of a cab of the machine is in a closed position. The control system may also have an Electronic Control Module (ECM) communicably coupled to the door sensor and configured to detect the closed signal, wherein the ECM is programmed to prevent release of a parking brake of the machine if the ECM does not detect the closed signal for the door.

Abstract: A system for controlling operation of a machine includes a door switch that is communicably coupled to a door of the machine, a door switch control module (DCM) that is communicably coupled to the door switch, and an Electronic Control Module (ECM) that is communicably coupled to the door switch and the DCM. The door switch is configured to generate signals on the basis of the door being moved in at least one of: from an open position to a closed position, or from the closed position to the open position. The DCM monitors signals from the door switch and is configured to selectively wake-up the ECM for an amount of time in response to the door being moved in at least one of: from the open position to the closed position, or from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: A mining machine frame having a primary tow plate is disclosed, as well as a tow retrieval system for mounting to the primary tow plate of a mining machine frame. The tow retrieval system may include a brake release mounting plate configured for attachment to the primary tow plate of the mining machine frame. The tow retrieval system may also include a towing attachment also configured for attachment to the primary tow plate of the mining machine frame. The towing attachment may be further configured to receive a retrieval instrument during a towing operation.

Abstract: An implement system includes a linkage and a bucket coupled with the linkage and movable between a dump position and a racked position. The bucket has a torque tube assembly coupled to an outer surface to increase the bucket's torsional rigidity.

Abstract: A mining machine frame having a primary tow plate is disclosed, as well as a tow retrieval system for mounting to the primary tow plate of a mining machine frame. The tow retrieval system may include a brake release mounting plate configured for attachment to the primary tow plate of the mining machine frame. The tow retrieval system may also include a towing attachment also configured for attachment to the primary tow plate of the mining machine frame. The towing attachment may be further configured to receive a retrieval instrument during a towing operation.

Abstract: A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) module, for a HVAC system, mountable to a work machine, the HVAC module comprising a housing having at least one air outlet and at least one air inlet communicable with ducting on the work machine for conveying air into and out of the operator cab of the work machine. The module also includes a mounting assembly for pivotably attaching the housing to the work machine. The housing is moveable between an operating position where the outlet and inlet are in contact with a ducting interface on the work machine, and a maintenance position, where the housing is pivoted upwards to disconnect from ducting interface of the work machine to allow access to underlying components of the work machine.

Abstract: A latch assembly for a service pin of a machine includes a housing, a first member, and a second member. The housing is configured for rotatably receiving the service pin. Further, the housing defines a sliding structure for axial movement of the service pin at a rotational position of the service pin. The first member is pivotably attached to the housing and is adapted to selectively prevent rotation of the service pin. The second member of latch assembly is configured to be slidably attached to the housing and movable to a bottom position to retain the first member.

Abstract: A system for automated operation of a plurality of machines deployed on an underground worksite is provided. The system includes a monitoring module provided on-board each of the plurality of machines. The system also includes an area isolation control module associated with the underground worksite. The system further includes a machine control module coupled to the monitoring module and the area isolation control module.

Abstract: A system for monitoring an underground worksite having a plurality of machines is provided. The system includes a machine barrier detection module. The system also includes a personnel barrier detection module. The system further includes a barrier control module coupled to the machine bather detection module and the personnel barrier detection module. The system also includes an area isolation control module coupled to the barrier control module.

Abstract: A system for automated operation of a plurality of machines deployed on an underground worksite is provided. The system includes a monitoring module provided on-board each of the plurality of machines. The system also includes an area isolation control module associated with the underground worksite. The system further includes a machine control module coupled to the monitoring module and the area isolation control module.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is provided. The electrical connector assembly includes a receptacle. The receptacle includes a plurality of embedded pins. The electrical connector assembly also includes a printed circuit board coupled to the plurality of embedded pins of the receptacle. The printed circuit board includes a plurality of interconnected tracks provided thereon. The plurality of interconnected tracks is arranged in a side by side relationship. Each of the plurality of interconnected tracks including a plurality of through holes. The embedded pins extend from the receptacle and are received into the respective through holes of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A locking mechanism associated with a handrail is provided. A pair of slots is provided on opposite side surfaces of the housing. Each of the side surfaces is adjacent to the side open end. A bracket is affixed to any one of the side surface of the housing. A locking member is pivotally coupled to the bracket. The first arm of the locking member is configured to selectively engage with the pair of slots to retain the handrail in the upright position. On exerting a force in an upward direction on a second arm of the locking member the first arm is selectively released from the pair of slots to allow the handrail to move from an upright position to a collapsed position.

Abstract: A guard system for a sensing device in a linkage assembly having a first linkage component and a second linkage component includes a tube member and a cover member. The tube member includes a base portion coupled to the first linkage component and a projecting portion extending from the base portion and coupled to the second linkage component. The projecting portion has a first surface facing the second linkage component and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The cover member is coupled to the projecting portion. The cover member includes a body having an internal surface configured to at least partly abut the second surface, and an external surface opposite to the internal surface. The body defines a cavity to receive the sensing device therein. The cover member includes a plate disposed adjacent to the external surface and configured to encloses the sensing device within the cavity.

Abstract: A locking mechanism associated with a handrail is provided. A pair of slots is provided on opposite side surfaces of the housing. Each of the side surfaces is adjacent to the side open end. A bracket is affixed to any one of the side surface of the housing. A locking member is pivotally coupled to the bracket. The first arm of the locking member is configured to selectively engage with the pair of slots to retain the handrail in the upright position. On exerting a force in an upward direction on a second arm of the locking member the first arm is selectively released from the pair of slots to allow the handrail to move from an upright position to a collapsed position.

Abstract: A locking mechanism associated with a handrail is provided. A pair of slots is provided on opposite side surfaces of the housing. Each of the side surfaces is adjacent to the side open end. A bracket is affixed to any one of the side surface of the housing. A locking member is pivotally coupled to the bracket. The first arm of the locking member is configured to selectively engage with the pair of slots to retain the handrail in the upright position. On exerting a force in a downward direction on a second arm of the locking member the first arm is selectively released from the pair of slots to allow the handrail to move from an upright position to a collapsed position.