The system records images in front of the wheeled loader with top and bottom front-loaded cameras and shows combined images on the monitor in real time using a curved projection method.
Owing to blind spots caused by the buckets on wheeled loaders, the area in front of the machines has been considered an area of major concern in terms of safety. Doosan says that with its new transparent bucket function the driver can now easily check the blind spots in front of the bucket via the cab monitor, to increase safety and prevent accidents.
Another claimed advantage of the transparent bucket system is that it can significantly improve work efficiency by providing a forward-view perspective for the driver during loading/unloading or when carrying materials such as aggregates, sand and soil.
Doosan Infracore says it is the first company in the world to develop and apply a front projection function with the transparent bucket for construction machines and has applied for patents in Korea, North America, Europe and China.
The manufacturer has also developed further sophisticated safety systems for its machinery range, such as the around view monitor (AVM) system, that can observe the machines’ surroundings, and a rear warning system using ultrasonic sensors, which it says have both received very favourable responses from customers.
A Doosan Infracore spokesperson commented: “As machinery and site safety standards continue to be significantly raised around the world, advanced safety systems have become a key factor in selecting equipment. We plan to continue developing safety features that can protect drivers and other workers on site, and we aim to be at the forefront in creating construction sites that are safer and accident-free.”
