A control system for a load-handling clamp (10) includes first and second load engaging surfaces (20, 22) for selectively gripping and releasing a load (12) disposed between said surfaces. At least one of said surfaces is selectively movable toward the other by a hydraulic actuator (26, 28). At least one fluid valve assembly (70) variably regulates a maximum hydraulic clamping pressure capable of causing the actuator to move one of the surfaces toward the other in a load clamping movement. Preferably, a load geometry sensor (50) produces an electrical effect that varies as a function of the geometric profile of the load. A data receiver (32) preferably also obtains load identification information related to at least one characteristic of the load, other than the load's geometry. A controller (40), in response to the data receiver and load geometry sensor, operates to control the valve assembly' s regulation of the maximum hydraulic clamping pressure. In order to prepare for the load clamping movement, the controller is preferably also capable of enabling the actuator to move one of said surfaces toward the other in an initial clamp closing movement at a maximum hydraulic closing pressure greater than the maximum hydraulic clamping pressure. Thereafter the controller enables the load clamping movement at a pressure level substantially no greater than the maximum hydraulic clamping pressure.


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    Title :

    A CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A LOAD HANDLING CLAMP


    Additional title:

    SYSTEME DE COMMANDE POUR UNE PINCE DE MANIPULATION DE CHARGE


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2016-01-12


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B66F HOISTING, LIFTING, HAULING, OR PUSHING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. DEVICES WHICH APPLY A LIFTING OR PUSHING FORCE DIRECTLY TO THE SURFACE OF A LOAD , Hub-, Verhol- oder Schubvorrichtungen, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen, z.B. Vorrichtungen mit unmittelbarer Krafteinwirkung auf die Last



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