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Automatic leveling system for articulated boom

US6351696B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 1999
Grant dateFeb 26, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04G21/0436
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An automatic leveling system for a vehicle supporting an articulable boom system. The automatic leveling system uses a microprocessor to monitor various inputs indicative of the current position of the vehicle and generates electrical drive signals to control the amount of extension of various outriggers extending from the vehicle.

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