Abstract: A tooling system includes a dipper having a lip with a plurality of apertures, the apertures extending at least partially through the lip. The tooling system also includes a modular adapter configured to be inserted partially into one of the apertures along an axis of insertion. The adapter is configured to be releasably coupled to the lip. The adapter includes a first portion configured to extend into the aperture, and a second portion configured to extend out of the aperture. The tooling system also includes a locking system including a fastener configured to extend at least partially into the aperture and couple to the adapter to the lip.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided for controlling the operation of an industrial machine (e.g., a drill) based on a determined attribute of a pipe. A sensor is configured to generate an output signal related to a characteristic of the pipe. The characteristic of the pipe can be the presence or absence of a pipe, a weight of the pipe, etc. A controller receives the output signal from the sensor and determines an attribute of the pipe based on the output signal from the sensor. The controller is then configured to control the industrial machine or take a control action based on the attribute of the pipe.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide an industrial machine that includes one or more indicators mounted to an external portion of the industrial machine. The one or more indicators are configured to provide an indication to an individual external to the industrial machine that a proximity detection system has detected his or her presence external to the industrial machine. The one or more indicators are controlled to provide the indication to the individual using, for example, different colors of light, different intensities of light, or activation of different indicators.

Abstract: A ground engaging tool locking system includes a pin having a first, proximal head region and a second, distal end region spaced from the first, proximal head region along an axis. The pin includes a groove located between the first, proximal head region and the second, distal end region. A biasing element is disposed at least partially within the groove.

Abstract: A support system is provided for a gear case of a rope shovel. The gear case supports a gear drive configured to drive rotation of a hoist drum, and the gear case includes a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the first end and the second end. The support system includes: a coupling for securing the gear case against translational movement relative to a rotating frame, the coupling oriented orthogonally to the longitudinal axis and configured to engage the rotating frame and a portion of the gear case; and a support member configured to be coupled to the rotating frame of the rope shovel and supporting the gear case, the support member permitting translational movement of the gear case relative to the rotating frame to accommodate flexing of the rotating frame.

Abstract: A hoist rope connector for a rope shovel includes a link extending between a first end and a second end. A rope attachment member is positioned adjacent the first end and configured to engage a hoist rope. A spherical coupling is positioned adjacent the second end and configured to be coupled to a dipper. The spherical coupling permits rotational movement between the second end and the dipper in multiple directions.

Abstract: A system and method for various levels of automation of a swing-to-hopper motion for a rope shovel. An operator controls a rope shovel during a dig operation to load a dipper with materials. A controller receives position data, either via operator input or sensor data, for the dipper and a hopper where the materials are to be dumped. The controller then calculates an ideal path for the dipper to travel to be positioned above the hopper to dump the contents of the dipper. In some embodiments, the controller outputs operator feedback to assist the operator in traveling along the ideal path to the hopper. In some embodiments, the controller restricts the dipper motion such that the operator is not able to deviate beyond certain limits of the ideal path. In some embodiments, the controller automatically controls the movement of the dipper to reach the hopper.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide systems and methods for preventing and mitigating collisions between components of an industrial machine. The industrial machine includes an electronic controller, having an electronic processor and a memory, that is configured to receive dipper position data indicative of a position of the dipper and determine a distance between the dipper and tracks of the industrial machine based on the dipper position data. The electronic controller is further configured to set a motion command limit for a dipper motion based on the distance, the dipper motion being selected from a group of a swing motion, a crowd motion, and a hoist motion and control the dipper motion according to a dipper motion command limited by the motion command limit.

Abstract: A mining machine includes a frame having a guide rail, the guide rail having a central portion. The mining machine also includes a shoe having a recessed area that defines a roller path, the shoe further having a drive lug, wherein the central portion of the guide rail is configured to be disposed within the recessed area. The mining machine also includes a cutting tool coupled to the frame and positioned such that the cutting tool is configured to abrasively remove material from the drive lug as the drive lug passes by the cutting tool.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide systems and methods for generating a three-dimensional virtual track model. This track model may be used, for example, in collision prevention and mitigation systems and methods, such as those described herein, and in other collision prevention and mitigation systems and other mining systems using virtual track models. In some embodiments, the systems and methods described herein provide a simplified modeling process that enables quick, accurate modeling of tracks of a mining machine that can account for custom tracks that vary in size depending on the particular mining machine.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a mining machine with respect to a geofence. One system includes an electronic processor configured to determine a first virtual operation zone positioned around the mobile industrial machine, where the first virtual operation zone is a dynamic area around the mobile industrial machine. The electronic processor is also configured to modify a parameter of the first virtual operation zone.

Abstract: A method of determining a payload mass, the method comprising receiving rope data indicative of the rope force from the rope force sensor, receive position data indicative of the current shovel position from the one or more position sensors, determine a payload mass based on the rope force, the current shovel position, and a defined relationship between a kinetic energy of the mining shovel, a potential energy of the mining shovel, one or more degrees of freedom of the mining shovel, and one or more forces experienced by the mining shovel, and provide the payload mass to a display device associated with the mining shovel.

Abstract: A mining machine includes a base having two drive tracks configured to rest on a ground surface and to move the mining machine along a first direction. The drive tracks each have a length along the first direction between a front end of the drive track and a rear end of the drive track. The mining machine further includes a carbody that extends between the two drive tracks, a turntable coupled to the carbody that defines an axis of rotation, and a stabilizer appendage coupled to the carbody. The stabilizer appendage extends forward from the carbody along the first direction and includes a roller or plate to contact the ground surface and provide stabilizing support during a digging operation. The axis of rotation is positioned closer to the front end of the drive tracks than the rear end of the drive tracks.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for controlling the operation of an industrial machine (e.g., a drill) based on a determined attribute of a pipe. A sensor is configured to generate an output signal related to a characteristic of the pipe. The characteristic of the pipe can be the presence or absence of a pipe, a weight of the pipe, etc. A controller receives the output signal from the sensor and determines an attribute of the pipe based on the output signal from the sensor. In some embodiments, the attribute of the pipe is a wall thickness of the pipe. In some embodiments, the controller determines the wall thickness of the pipe based on a difference between an initial weight for the pipe and a current or present weight of the pipe. In some embodiments, the controller determines the wall thickness of the pipe based on a difference between an initial diameter of the pipe and a current or present diameter of the pipe.

Abstract: Systems and methods for compensating dipper swing control. One method includes, with at least one processor, determining a direction of compensation opposite a current swing direction of the dipper and applying the maximum available swing torque in the direction of compensation when an acceleration of the dipper is greater than a predetermined acceleration value. The method can also include determining a current state of the shovel and performing the above steps when the current state of the shovel is a swing-to-truck state or a return-to-tuck state. When the current state of the shovel is a dig-state, the method can include limiting the maximum available swing torque and allowing, with the at least one processor, swing torque to ramp up to the maximum available swing torque over a predetermined period of time when dipper is retracted to a predetermined crowd position.

Abstract: A system and method for collecting operational vibration data for a mining machine. The method includes, receiving at least one motion command. The method further includes, controlling at least one component based on the at least one motion command. The method further includes determining, by an electronic processor, at least one predicate parameter. The method further includes determining, by the electronic processor, whether the predicate parameter is true. The method further includes, while the at least one component is being controlled based on the motion command and the at least one predicate parameter is true, receiving, from a plurality of sensors, each of the plurality of sensors positioned at one of a plurality of measurement points on the at least one component of the mining machine, a plurality of vibration data sets.

Abstract: A lubrication system is provided for supplying lubricant to an air compressor. The air compressor is driven by a drive system. The lubrication system includes a reservoir configured to support lubricant and configured to receive pressurized air from the air compressor, the separator reservoir configured to separate lubricant from the air received from the air compressor; and a motor operably coupled to the drive system and configured to receive pressurized lubricant. The motor is configured to transmit power to the drive system in at least one operating condition.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide for the control of an industrial machine dump operation by monitoring a position of the piston within a dump cylinder. The position of the piston is determined using a sensor within the dump cylinder. The sensor generates and provides an output signal to a controller. Based the output signal from the sensor, the controller is configured to limit the travel of the dump cylinder during the dump operation to reduce wear on the dump cylinder (e.g., by preventing damage caused when the dump cylinder is extending or retracting rapidly and the internal cylinder components make forceful contact with the rod or cap end).

Abstract: A ground engaging tool locking system includes a pin having a first, proximal head region and a second, distal end region spaced from the first, proximal head region along an axis. The pin includes a groove located between the first, proximal head region and the second, distal end region. A biasing element is disposed at least partially within the groove.

Abstract: A drive assembly for a mining vehicle includes a frame, a housing coupled to the frame, and a motor positioned in the housing. The motor includes a motor frame with a first axial end and a second axial end opposite the first axial end. The drive assembly also includes a transmission that is positioned at least partially within the frame. The transmission is coupled to the motor frame at the first axial end. The drive assembly further includes a support assembly that couples the second axial end of the motor frame to the housing.