Work vehicle with improved loader/implement position control and return-to-position functionality
US10017912B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F9/2041
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method for automatically controlling the operation of a lift assembly of a work vehicle may generally include receiving an input associated with moving loader arms and/or an implement of the lift assembly to a pre-defined position and monitoring a position of the loader arms and/or the implement relative to the pre-defined position. In addition, while a reference point associated with the loader arms and/or the implement is located outside an outer threshold boundary associated with the pre-defined position, the method may include transmitting a first command signal(s) to move the loader arms and/or the implement towards the pre-defined position. Moreover, when the reference point is moved within the outer threshold boundary, the method may include transmitting a second command signal(s) in order to ramp down a movement velocity of the loader arms and/or the implement as the loader arms and/or the implement is moved closer to the pre-defined position.
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