Disassembling Truck Cranes: High-tech in The Cab

In many people's minds, a truck crane is nothing more than "a movable boom + a cab". But the cockpit of modern truck cranes has long evolved into an "intelligent control center" comparable to that of an aircraft cockpit.

I. Entering the cab: The layout is full of hidden mysteries

The cab of a modern truck crane is usually divided into three major functional areas:

Left control area:

Multi-axis joystick (capable of controlling the extension/rotation/luffing of the boom)

Accelerator/Fine-tuning pedal (Precisely control the lifting speed)

Central display area

Full-color LED display screen (real-time display of load, Angle, wind speed and other data)

Physical emergency brake button (bright red, conspicuous position)

Right auxiliary area:

360° panoramic monitoring screen (eliminating blind spots)

Electronic stability system switch (for inclined road surfaces)

Design logic: All key controls are within the driver's "one-arm range", allowing the entire set of operations to be completed without moving the body.

Ii. Unveiling Core Technologies

Intelligent load monitoring system

Pressure sensor: Real-time monitoring of hydraulic oil pressure and conversion into lifting weight data

Angle sensor: Calculate the actual working radius based on the boom elevation Angle

AI warning: Automatically beep to alert when approaching 90% of the rated load

 Multi-view camera system

Hook camera: Direct view of the connection point of the lifted object (Some models have zoom function)

Outrigger camera: Monitors ground settlement

Panoramic stitching technology: Combines the images from six cameras into a panoramic view without any blind spots

Actual test comparison: The blind spot of traditional rearview mirrors can reach 30%, while the electronic system can reduce the blind spot to within 5%.

The Evolutionary History of Human-Computer Interaction

1980s: Mechanical instruments + physical switches

The 2000s: Digital display screens

2020s: Touch screen + voice commands (Some models support voice control such as "Move the boom 2 meters left")

Iii. Special Designs for Extreme Environments

1. Anti-accidental touch mechanism

All key buttons need to be "held down for 2 seconds" to take effect

The joystick is equipped with built-in fingerprint recognition (operable only by authorized personnel).

2. All-weather adaptation

The screen automatically adjusts the brightness (still clearly visible even in strong light)

Hydraulic oil heating function (normal start-up at -30℃)

The technological content of a truck crane is no less than that of a luxury intelligent car. The cab with a boom precisely represents the perfect integration of traditional machinery and digital technology.