Oshkosh has been granted a patent for a concrete mixer vehicle with a control system that allows for different modes of operation, including an add water mode. The system adjusts the mixer drum and chute operations based on the selected mode, enhancing efficiency and functionality. GlobalData’s report on Oshkosh gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Control system for concrete mixer vehicle with multiple operation modes
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12011851B2) discloses a control system for a mixer vehicle that offers a variety of operational modes to enhance efficiency and functionality. The system includes processing circuitry that allows users to select from different modes such as add water, spreader, admixture, smooth, wet load, aggressive, empty load, and dry modes. Each mode controls the operation of the mixer drum and chute of the vehicle in a specific manner to optimize performance. For instance, in the add water mode, the system drives the mixer drum at a designated speed, counts the number of drum revolutions, and transitions out of the mode based on a threshold count.
Furthermore, the control system is designed to transition between modes based on user input or automatic detection of specific conditions within the mixer vehicle. For example, the system can switch to the admixture mode upon detecting the addition of an admixture to the mixer drum, or to the aggressive mode to dislodge materials within the drum. Additionally, the system offers specialized modes like the spreader mode for achieving a desired depth of mixture over an area and the wet load mode to drive mixture towards the end of the drum. With features like speed adjustments, revolution counting, and precise control over drum and chute operations, this patented control system aims to enhance the overall performance and versatility of mixer vehicles in various construction and industrial settings.
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