Abstract: Crane arrangement arranged to be mounted on a vehicle, the crane arrangement comprising a movable arm comprising a plurality of crane booms; a crane manoeuvring unit arranged to generate crane operation commands, such as commands for movements of the movable arm, based on received inputs by an operator of the crane arrangement; a positioning arrangement configured to determine the position of the crane manoeuvring unit, and to generate positioning signals in dependence thereto, and a crane controller arranged to monitor and control the movements of the movable arm in response to operation commands received from the crane manoeuvring unit and received positioning signals from the positioning arrangement. The crane controller is arranged to define at least one predefined two-or three-dimensional working space on said vehicle and/or on a trailer of said vehicle, wherein said working space(s) encloses a loading space of the vehicle and/or a loading space of a trailer attached to the vehicle.

Abstract: Crane arrangement for a vehicle, comprising a crane base arranged to be mounted to the vehicle; a movable arm connected to the crane base, the movable arm comprising a plurality of crane booms; a set of stabiliser legs connected to the crane base; a crane manoeuvring unit arranged to generate crane operation commands, based on received input by an operator of the crane arrangement, and a crane controller arranged to operate in a crane operation mode wherein it is configured to monitor and control movements of the movable arm in response to operation commands and based on a configuration of the set of stabiliser legs. The crane controller is arranged to operate in a pre-operation mode, and that said crane arrangement also comprises a pre-operation planning module, wherein the crane controller is configured to communicate with said pre-operation planning module.

Abstract: A working equipment including a movable arm. A lift frame assembly includes a lift frame with an attachment part to be attached to a second end of the movable arm, a pair of upper connectors at opposite sides of an upper part, and a pair of lower connectors at opposite sides of a lower part, adapted to attach the upper and lower parts to upper and lower parts, respectively, of a load carrying object. The lift frame assembly includes a set of pivotable guiding structures at opposite sides thereof. A control unit generates an alignment control signal to move the guiding structures from retracted positions into closed positions where the guiding structures are in contact with side surfaces of the load carrying object During movement of the guiding structures, the lift frame are forced to be pivoted to be aligned to the side surfaces of the load carrying object.

Abstract: Crane arrangement arranged in relation to a vehicle, the crane arrangement comprising a movable arm comprising a plurality of crane booms including a final crane boom with a crane boom tip; a crane manoeuvring unit arranged to generate crane operation commands, such as commands for movements of the movable arm, based on received crane operation inputs by an operator of the crane arrangement; a distance measurement arrangement configured to measure and determine a straight line working distance between said crane manoeuvring unit and a predetermined location at said movable arm, and to generate a distance signal in dependence thereto, and a crane controller arranged to monitor and control the movements of the movable arm in response to crane operation commands received from the crane manoeuvring unit and of said distance signal from the distance measurement arrangement.

Abstract: A manoeuvring arrangement for a working equipment, includes a manoeuvring unit and control unit. The manoeuvring arrangement is configured to initiate a selection state in response of a first interaction by an operator with a first selection member. A control unit, when in a selection state, controls a second display section to display a navigation view including a list of a group of a plurality of predefined operation modes. A timer module monitors the time period since the last interaction by the operator with the first selection member and generates an exit selection state signal in response of the monitored time period being larger than a predefined selection time period. The manoeuvring arrangement leaves the operation mode selection state if an exit selection state signal has been generated and initiates the operation mode by applying the operation mode with a marking in the displayed list on the second display section.

Abstract: Working equipment system includes a working equipment, a control unit, a monitoring unit, and a processing unit. The monitoring unit is configured to receive a first data set including predefined equipment data, a second data set including operation data based on sensor signals, a unique identifier for the working equipment, and a time stamp for the second data set. The processing unit is configured to calculate a time series of wear indicator values based on the stored first and second data sets, to estimate a predicted lifetime of the working equipment by extrapolating the indicator values, to compare the predicted lifetime with a target lifetime, and to select an operation mode in dependence of the comparison such that the predicted lifetime corresponds to the target lifetime. The processing unit is configured to transmit the selected operation mode to the control unit that is configured to apply the selected operation mode.

Abstract: A working equipment assembly arranged to be mounted to a vehicle. The working equipment assembly includes a lift-frame connection arrangement including connection 5 lines adapted to connect control and operating systems to the lift-frame, and an elongated rigid structure configured to guide, protect and at least partly enclose the connection lines over a predetermined length. The rigid structure is pivotably attached to the vehicle by a connection joint at a connection attachment position, and the connection attachment position is close to, and within a predetermined distance from, the arm attachment 10 position, so that the elongated rigid structure is arranged to follow the movement of the movable arm, when the working equipment is operated in the lift-frame mode, and structured to stow at least a part of the connection lines along the longitudinal axis A of the vehicle when the working equipment is operated in the attachment member mode.

Abstract: A working equipment including a base; a movable arm; a hydraulic system including a hydraulic cylinder provided with a cylinder cavity a piston, and a piston rod, the piston dividing the cylinder cavity in a first chamber and a second chamber; and a load holding valve unit. A pressure measurement member is arranged to measure pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the second chamber during an outward movement procedure of the piston rod. A working equipment control system is arranged configured to receive measured pressure values obtained in the second chamber during an outward movement procedure, and to evaluate the measured pressure values by applying at least one evaluation criterion related to risk of hydraulic cylinder buckling of the hydraulic cylinder. The working equipment control system is further configured to perform a predetermined activity to reduce the risk of hydraulic cylinder buckling in dependence of the result of the evaluation.

Abstract: A load handling system includes a frame arrangement, a first support member, a second support member, a first folding structure and a second folding structure respectively connecting a mounting assembly with the first support member and the second support member. The first and second support members are configured to be folded towards a longitudinal symmetry axis A1 of the vehicle. In an unfolded position, the first and second support members are in their active position, and arranged to support an underside of a first type of a load carrying object during a loading/unloading procedure. In a folded position, the first and second support members are in their passive position, being a stowed position, thereby enabling use of third support members arranged at the mounting assembly for supporting an underside of a second type of load carrying object during loading and unloading of the second type of load carrying object.

Abstract: A locking assembly includes a horizontal locking structure movable between a first position, in which the horizontal locking structure is arranged to protrude into a horizontal portion opening of a corner mount to restrict movement of the corner mount in a horizontal direction, and a second position to release the corresponding horizontal movement restriction. The locking assembly also includes a vertical locking structure mechanically connected to the horizontal locking structure, the vertical locking structure being movable between a third position, wherein a portion of the vertical locking structure is arranged in an opening of a vertical side of the corner mount to restrict movement of the corner mount in a vertical direction, and a fourth position to release the corresponding vertical movement restriction. An actuator member is structured to control the positions of both the horizontal locking structure and the vertical locking structure by a linear movement.

Abstract: A stabilizer leg control system (2) for controlling at least one stabilizer leg (4) arranged to support the stability of a vehicle (6), the control system comprises: a control unit (8) configured to control the operation of said at least one stabilizer leg (4), a user interface unit (10) comprising a user interface (12) configured to receive user input to control various functions of the vehicle, including to control the operation of said at least one stabilizer leg (4) of said vehicle, and to establish bidirectional communication to said control unit by a communication signal (14), and a receiver unit (16), a transmission unit (18) structured to be mounted at, or in the vicinity of, each of said at least one stabilizer leg (4), wherein said transmission unit (18) is configured to transmit a transmission unit signal (20).

Abstract: A crane arranged to be mounted to a vehicle and including a crane controller. The crane controller includes a machine learning algorithm, including a neural network trained to calculate a movements of a crane components based on a received trajectory instruction. A supervisory controller is provided arranged to evaluate the calculated movements by comparing an accuracy measure to a predefined safety margin. The accuracy measure is defined by the difference between a crane tip position resulting from the calculated movements when moved from a current position, and a position of the crane tip calculated by the supervisory controller, based on the received trajectory instruction and on positions of individual joints of said crane boom system, when moved from the current position, and to generate an overruling operating instruction for a system of actuators, in response to the accuracy measure being larger than the predefined safety margin.

Abstract: A lift frame assembly (14) for a working equipment arranged to load and unload a load carrying object to/from a vehicle, the lift frame assembly (14) comprises a lift frame (16) arranged to connect the working equipment to the load carrying object during loading and unloading to/from the vehicle, a set of connectors mounted to the lift frame (16) that is further arranged to lock the lift frame (16) to corresponding connecting portions of the load carrying object during loading and unloading to/from the vehicle (4). Each of at least two of the set of connectors (20, 24) comprises a connecting structure (51) arranged to pivot around a pivot axis (57) between a closed position wherein the lift frame (16) is arranged to be locked to the load carrying object (8) and a retracted position range wherein the lift frame (16) is not locked to the load carrying object (8).

Abstract: A working equipment includes a movable arm having a first end connected to a vehicle and a second end arranged to connect the movable arm to a load carrying object. A lift frame assembly includes a lift frame with an attachment part arranged to be attached to the second end. The lift frame assembly includes a set of actuators configured to change the positions of upper connectors relative to the attachment part along parallel movement axes M close to the opposite sides of the lift frame, and parallel to a symmetry axis S of the lift frame. A control unit generates instructions to control the set of actuators to change the positions of the upper connectors along the movement axes M during an attachment procedure for attaching the lift frame to the load carrying object in response of an attachment command, and sensor signals from a sensor system.

Abstract: A working equipment including a movable arm. A lift frame assembly includes a lift frame with an attachment part to be attached to a second end of the movable arm, a pair of upper connectors at opposite sides of an upper part, and a pair of lower connectors at opposite sides of a lower part, adapted to attach the upper and lower parts to upper and lower parts, respectively, of a load carrying object. The lift frame assembly includes a set of pivotable guiding structures at opposite sides thereof. A control unit generates an alignment control signal to move the guiding structures from retracted positions into closed positions where the guiding structures are in contact with side surfaces of the load carrying object During movement of the guiding structures, the lift frame are forced to be pivoted to be aligned to the side surfaces of the load carrying object.

Abstract: A crane includes a control interface to receive an operating instruction defining a target position, and a controller to determine movements of crane components and to generate driving instructions to be applied to a system of hydraulic actuators. The controller estimates a pressure level of a required working pressure of a hydraulic pump of each of the hydraulic actuators for the determined movements, and compares the estimated pressure levels and identifies the hydraulic actuators as a high pressure function, or as a low pressure function, based on the comparisons. The controller determines a time period during a movement from a current position to a target position, in which only the hydraulic actuators identified as a high pressure function or as a low pressure function is/are activated, and generates driving instructions for the hydraulic actuators to perform the determined movements, including activation of the determined hydraulic actuators during the time period.

Abstract: A working equipment including a base; a movable arm; a hydraulic system including a hydraulic cylinder provided with a cylinder cavity a piston, and a piston rod, the piston dividing the cylinder cavity in a first chamber and a second chamber; and a load holding valve unit. A pressure measurement member is arranged to measure pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the second chamber during an outward movement procedure of the piston rod. A working equipment control system is arranged configured to receive measured pressure values obtained in the second chamber during an outward movement procedure, and to evaluate the measured pressure values by applying at least one evaluation criterion related to risk of hydraulic cylinder buckling of the hydraulic cylinder. The working equipment control system is further configured to perform a predetermined activity to reduce the risk of hydraulic cylinder buckling in dependence of the result of the evaluation.

Abstract: Crane assembly including a crane base, a column, and a first actuator for rotating the column in relation to the crane base. A crane boom system includes a liftable and lowerable crane boom which is articulately connected to and movable in relation to the column by a second actuator. A support arrangement includes a stabilizer beam and two stabilizer legs, wherein the two stabilizer legs are arranged to be extended from the stabilizer beam and set to ground during operation of the crane boom system to support the stability of the vehicle and crane assembly. A battery arrangement includes a battery cell, and a battery circuitry unit provided with an electrical power take off, and a battery mounting assembly structured to fixedly mount the battery arrangement to the stabilizer beam. The battery arrangement is configured to electrically operate the first actuator and the second actuator via the electrical power take-off.

Abstract: A manoeuvring arrangement for a working equipment, includes a manoeuvring unit and control unit. The manoeuvring arrangement is configured to initiate a selection state in response of a first interaction by an operator with a first selection member. A control unit, when in a selection state, controls a second display section to display a navigation view including a list of a group of a plurality of predefined operation modes. A timer module monitors the time period since the last interaction by the operator with the first selection member and generates an exit selection state signal in response of the monitored time period being larger than a predefined selection time period. The manoeuvring arrangement leaves the operation mode selection state if an exit selection state signal has been generated and initiates the operation mode by applying the operation mode with a marking in the displayed list on the second display section.

Abstract: A holding device for use with a telescopically extensible crane boom (57) in order to keep a load handling tool (4) in a given parking position in relation to the crane boom. The holding device (1) comprises: an attachment (10) to be fixed to an end of a telescopic crane boom section of the crane boom; a tool holder (15), which is detachably mountable to the attachment (10) and configured for engagement with the tool in order to support it against the crane boom and keep it in the parking position, the tool holder being provided with a sliding member (28), through which the tool holder is configured to slidably rest against an external surface on the crane boom; and a locking mechanism (16) for locking the tool holder and the attachment to each other when the tool holder is mounted to the attachment.