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Apparatus and method for restricting implement movement of a work machine

US6032093A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 1996
Grant dateFeb 29, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02F3/308
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and apparatus for controllably preventing an implement from damaging a work machine or itself, which may occur if the implement strikes the work machine, by restricting the movement of the implement. A boundary is established a predetermined distance from the work machine. By controllably restricting the movement of the implement when it approaches the boundary, the implement is prevented from making contact with the work machine.

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