A power structure for a vehicle, the overhead power structure comprising: a movable support; a plurality of parallel segments forming a track along which the movable support runs; a power source in electrical communication with at least one of the segments; a cable connected to the movable support and configured to attach to a vehicle moving on a surface, the cable mechanically and electrically connecting the vehicle to the movable support; a sensor measuring a characteristic of the cable and creating a first signal indicative of the characteristic of the cable; and a controller operable to receive the first signal and, when the first signal exceeds a predetermined threshold, interrupt electrical communication between the cable and the vehicle. 9415294 1 (GHMatters) P94200.AU.4 r ~mt
OVERHEAD POWER GRID FOR MOBILE MINING MACHINES
2019-01-31
Patent
Electronic Resource
English