CRANE CAB Ӏ COMPONENTS


CoNNECTIoN CRANE


The crane cabin is where a 'oneness' between man and machine can occur. We look at elements enabling this connection, plus peek at the possible cab of the future. Cranes Today reports.


In Japanese there is a term that describes the connection between a driver and a car where the machine feels like an extension of the body. The term is "一体感" (ittai-kan), which can be translated as ‘oneness’ or ‘unity’. Ittai-kan embodies the idea that the driver and the car become a single entity, working in perfect harmony. This concept is often used to describe the ideal driving experience, where the driver feels completely connected and in control of a vehicle's movements. In most mobile and fixed cranes the cabin is where this connection between operator and machine takes place. The cab is a key component of the crane and, in turn, comprises a multitude of components all designed to enhance this man and machine unity. The crane cabin is the headquarters and its various components – from the seat to the joystick to the control screen – all play a part in human and machine working together in harmony. But for how long will the cabin


The Lumina X, the extended version


of the Raimondi crane cab. It is equipped with the ConCore control system and has a height of 2.14 m, a length of 3.38 m, and a width of 1.5 m.


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