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Automatic dig assistance system for a machine

US10669691B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2018
Grant dateJun 2, 2020
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Expiry dateNov 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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