Crane And Method For Operating A Crane
Patent No. EP3553015 (titled "Crane And Method For Operating A Crane") was filed by HMF Group on Mar 19, 2019. The application was issued on May 14, 2025.
Patent Summary
A method for operating a crane to perform tasks automatically without manual assistance, comprising selecting a first configuration of the crane's lifting system, detecting the presence of moving objects, and automatically transitioning the lifting system from the first configuration to a second configuration while avoiding collisions with detected objects. The method enables the crane to perform tasks such as loading and unloading cargo, and can be controlled through a user interface that allows selection of automatic operation modes.
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Description
EP3553015
- Application Number
- EP19163621A
- Filing Date
- Mar 19, 2019
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Apr 11, 2025
- Publication Date
- May 14, 2025
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