Joy Global Surface Mining Inc

A tooling system includes a dipper having a lip with a plurality of apertures, the apertures extending at least partially through the lip. The tooling system also includes a modular adapter configured to be inserted partially into one of the apertures along an axis of insertion. The adapter is configured to be releasably coupled to the lip. The adapter includes a first portion configured to extend into the aperture, and a second portion configured to extend out of the aperture. The tooling system also includes a locking system including a fastener configured to extend at least partially into the aperture and couple to the adapter to the lip.

A support system is provided for a gear case of a rope shovel. The gear case supports a gear drive configured to drive rotation of a hoist drum, and the gear case includes a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the first end and the second end. The support system includes: a coupling for securing the gear case against translational movement relative to a rotating frame, the coupling oriented orthogonally to the longitudinal axis and configured to engage the rotating frame and a portion of the gear case; and a support member configured to be coupled to the rotating frame of the rope shovel and supporting the gear case, the support member permitting translational movement of the gear case relative to the rotating frame to accommodate flexing of the rotating frame.

Systems, methods, and devices are provided for controlling the operation of an industrial machine (e.g., a drill) based on a determined attribute of a pipe. A sensor is configured to generate an output signal related to a characteristic of the pipe. The characteristic of the pipe can be the presence or absence of a pipe, a weight of the pipe, etc. A controller receives the output signal from the sensor and determines an attribute of the pipe based on the output signal from the sensor. The controller is then configured to control the industrial machine or take a control action based on the attribute of the pipe.

A hoist system is provided for an industrial machine. The hoist system includes a hoist rope having an end secured to a hoist drum, and an end termination for securing the hoist rope to the hoist drum. The hoist rope is configured to be coupled to a digging attachment of the industrial machine. The hoist rope includes a first portion proximate the end termination and a second portion that is positioned between the first portion and the digging attachment. The first portion has a coefficient of friction that is higher than the second portion.

A hoist system is provided for an industrial machine including a digging attachment supported for movement to excavate material. The hoist system includes a rope attachment device configured to be coupled to the digging attachment; a synthetic rope configured to extend between a hoist drum and the rope attachment device, at least a portion of the synthetic rope configured to be selectively wrapped onto the hoist drum; and a rope protector extending along an outer surface of the synthetic rope.

A ground engaging tool locking system includes a pin having a first, proximal head region and a second, distal end region spaced from the first, proximal head region along an axis. The pin includes a groove located between the first, proximal head region and the second, distal end region. A biasing element is disposed at least partially within the groove.

A system and method for various levels of automation of a swing-to-hopper motion for a rope shovel. An operator controls a rope shovel during a dig operation to load a dipper with materials. A controller receives position data, either via operator input or sensor data, for the dipper and a hopper where the materials are to be dumped. The controller then calculates an ideal path for the dipper to travel to be positioned above the hopper to dump the contents of the dipper. In some embodiments, the controller outputs operator feedback to assist the operator in traveling along the ideal path to the hopper. In some embodiments, the controller restricts the dipper motion such that the operator is not able to deviate beyond certain limits of the ideal path. In some embodiments, the controller automatically controls the movement of the dipper to reach the hopper.

Embodiments described herein provide an industrial machine that includes one or more indicators mounted to an external portion of the industrial machine. The one or more indicators are configured to provide an indication to an individual external to the industrial machine that a proximity detection system has detected his or her presence external to the industrial machine. The one or more indicators are controlled to provide the indication to the individual using, for example, different colors of light, different intensities of light, or activation of different indicators.

A breakout system for a drill includes a first wrench, a second wrench, and an actuator for applying a torque to rotate the second wrench relative to the first wrench. The first wrench includes a first clamp member for engaging a portion of a drill string. The first wrench further includes an open side and is supported on a mast of the drill in an orientation to permit viewing the first clamp member from an operator cab of the drill. The second wrench is supported for movement relative to the first wrench. The second wrench includes a second clamp member for engaging another portion of the drill string, includes an open side, and is supported on the mast in an orientation to permit viewing the second clamp member from the operator cab. The first and second clamp members may be configured to pivot outward relative to at least one wrench.

Systems, methods, and devices are provided for controlling the operation of an industrial machine (e.g., a drill) based on a determined attribute of a pipe. A sensor is configured to generate an output signal related to a characteristic of the pipe. The characteristic of the pipe can be the presence or absence of a pipe, a weight of the pipe, etc. A controller receives the output signal from the sensor and determines an attribute of the pipe based on the output signal from the sensor. The controller is then configured to control the industrial machine or take a control action based on the attribute of the pipe.