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Pipe-laying system and method

A pipeline, moving direction technology, applied in the direction of pipeline laying and maintenance, mechanical equipment, pipes/pipe joints/fittings, etc., can solve problems such as non-optimal safety environment, inconsistency, cover-up, etc.

Pending Publication Date: 2021-10-22
DEERE & CO
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The manner in which such pipelines are laid may create a non-optimal safety environment in which communication between workers in or along the trench and operators of work machines may be delayed by distracted workers, by unskilled Operators are inconsistent or masked in a noisy job site

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[0029] The embodiments disclosed in the above figures and the following detailed description are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present disclosure to these embodiments. On the contrary, there are various changes and modifications which can be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0030] As used herein, unless otherwise limited or modified, have terms separated by a conjunction (eg, "and") and preceded by the phrase "one or more of" or ".. A list of elements of at least one of "indicates a configuration or arrangement potentially comprising the individual elements of the list or any combination thereof. For example, "at least one of A, B, and C" or "one or more of A, B, and C" means only A, only B, only C, or two of A, B, and C, or Any combination of more possibilities (eg, A and B; B and C; A and C; or A, B, and C).

[0031] As used herein, the term "controller" is a computing device that includes a processor and memory. A "controll...

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A pipe-laying system and method includes assessing an environment and placing of a pipe from an excavator to a trench. The system comprises a frame, a boom assembly, and an implement. The boom assembly includes a large boom and a dipper stick. The implement is detachable coupled to the dipper stick and moveable relative to the dipper stick. The system also includes at least one sensor operable to sense a position or a direction of movement of the large boom, dipper stick, or implement. The system also includes a stereo camera to obtain visual data. A controller is adapted to receive the visual data signal, identify an edge of the pipe, receive a signal from the sensor, associate the visual data with corresponding data, create visual feedback and an input signal the position of the boom assembly.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates to a system and method for pipeline laying by use of an excavator. Background technique [0002] Developing new infrastructure and replacing aging infrastructure involves laying various large pipes underground through which services are provided, such as water supply, drainage of stormwater from above ground, sewage Discharge to septic tanks or town sewers, natural gas lines, telecommunications, power distribution, fiber optics, traffic lights, street lights, storm drains, water and oil lines. Many of these pipes or elongated structures are composed of a variety of materials such as cast iron, plastic, galvanized steel, stoneware, asbestos cement, and concrete. Due to the size and weight of such pipelines, work machines (eg, excavators) are often used to place these pipelines in the ground. Such pipes are typically laid in sections connected end-to-end to each other in trenches or other generally restricted paths. Exca...

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IPC IPC(8): F16L1/028F16L1/06E02F5/10
CPCF16L1/028F16L1/06E02F5/10F16L1/036F16L1/065F16L1/09F16L1/10E02F3/963E02F9/262E02F9/265E02F9/2041
Inventor 布雷特·S·格雷厄姆
Owner DEERE & CO