Vehicles with control systems to perform various functions based on payload weight and methods of operating the same

US11136744B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Deere & Company · US

Inventors

• David J. Myers · Sydney, AU
• Michael R. Gratton · Dubuque, US
• Michael G. Kean · Maquoketa, US
• Todd F. Velde · Dubuque, US
• Dustin T. Staade · Dubuque, US
• Matthew Sbai · Dubuque, US
• Ryan Detweiler · Peosta, US
• Grant R. Henn · Dubuque, US
• Mary B. Wigginton · Dubuque, US
• Aaron R. Kenkel · East Dubuque, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 31, 2019
• Grant date: Oct 5, 2021
• Expiry date: Oct 31, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60T2250/04
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Vehicles and methods of operating vehicles are disclosed herein. A vehicle includes a main frame, a work implement, and a control system. The work implement is supported by the main frame and configured to carry a payload in use of the vehicle. The control system is supported by the main frame and configured to control operation of the vehicle. The control system includes a payload measurement system configured to provide payload input indicative of a variable payload carried by the work implement in use of the vehicle and a controller coupled to the payload measurement system.