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System and method for idle state determination

US10037634B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 2016
Grant dateJul 31, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C5/0825
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An idle state determination system and method are disclosed for a work vehicle having an engine and at least one movable work implement. The movable work implement includes a load bin. The idle state determination system includes a source of work vehicle data that indicates one or more operational parameters of the work vehicle, including at least a speed, a state of an engine and a position of the load bin. The idle state determination system including a source of idle state classifications that include a plurality of idle states associated with the work vehicle, and the plurality of idle states including at least a waiting idle state and a loading idle state. The idle state determination system includes a controller that processes the work vehicle data to determine an idle state of the work vehicle. The controller classifies the idle state as one of the plurality of idle states.

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