Apparatus and method for a steering control system
US11524718B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01C2301/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering control system adapted for use on a paving machine having one or more wheels and an automatic pivot steer mode. The preferred steering control system comprises a speed sensor adapted to determine a paving machine speed, a steering cylinder adapted to move between a straight forward position and a fully turned position, a steering cylinder sensor adapted to determine a steering cylinder position, a flow sharing valve in fluid communication with one or more of the one or more wheels and adapted to be moved between an open position and a closed position, and a controller adapted to communicate with the speed sensor, the steering cylinder sensor, and the flow sharing valve. The preferred steering control system is adapted to automatically open and close the flow sharing valve. Automatically moving the flow sharing valve between the open position and the closed position.
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