Ejector control for spreading material according to a profile
US10072385B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01C2019/2055
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In accordance with an example embodiment, a method of operating a work vehicle with an ejector body may include receiving a position signal indicative of a position of the work vehicle, receiving a target profile indicative of a target topography for an area, receiving an ejection command at a controller and entering the controller into an ejection mode based on the ejection command, and controlling, with the controller, in the ejection mode, at least one of a speed of the work vehicle and a speed of an ejector included in the ejector body based on the position signal and the target profile, to spread a load of material from the ejector body onto a ground surface.
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