Automatic dig assistance system for a machine
US10669691B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F9/2246
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for controlling an earth moving machine may comprise: a speed sensor configured to communicate a speed signal indicative of a speed of the machine; an operator bucket lift command input configured to communicate an operator-input bucket lift command; and a controller configured to: receive the speed signal and the operator-input bucket lift command; determine a torque of the machine; using the speed signal and the determined torque, determine a controller-generated bucket lift command; and provide a bucket lift command which is the larger of the operator-input bucket lift command and the controller-generated bucket lift command.
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