Work vehicle with improved loader/implement return position control
US10385541B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F3/434
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to a control method for controlling the operation of a lift assembly of a work vehicle, wherein the lift assembly includes an implement and at least one loader arm coupled to the implement. As such, the method may generally include transmitting at least one first command signal in order to simultaneously move the loader arm and the implement towards a return position. The first command signal(s) are associated with moving the loader arms at a movement velocity. The method also includes monitoring a height of the implement relative to a driving surface of the work vehicle during simultaneous movement of the loader arm and the implement. As such, the method may also include reducing the movement velocity of the loader arm when the height is below a predetermined threshold.
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