Method and system for controlling the movement of a mast of drilling machine

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9903159
APP PUB NO 20140151078A1
SERIAL NO

13911589

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The method comprises the following operations: delivering a moving power to at least one linear actuator (1, 7) arranged to move a mast (5) mounted so as to swing with respect to a self-propelled structure (3) among a plurality of moving operating configurations; delivering an actuating power to a winch (8) which is supported by said self-propelled structure (3) and adapted to allow the winding or unwinding of a respective traction element which is constrained to a drilling assembly, in particular a bank of telescopic or kelly bars (12) to which a drilling tool can be associated; at least temporarily preventing a relative axial movement between said drilling assembly (12) and said mast (5) during the passage between at least two consecutive operating configurations; and automatically controlling the delivery of said moving power in a coordinated manner with the delivery of said actuating power when said axial movement is hindered.

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SOILMEC S P A47522 CESENA (FC)

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bettini, Bruno Cesena, IT 1 6
Morellini, Massimo Cesena, IT 2 7

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