Unified control of a work implement
US6356829B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F3/435
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A control system for a backhoe apparatus is disclosed. Backhoe apparatus control system includes a kinematic optimal control including the augmentation of additional tasks that can be formulated into the optimal control problem. Further, the control system may include a dynamic adaptive control that accounts for the backhoe linkage dynamics. Still further, the control system is configured to control the flow of hydraulic fluid into and out of the hydraulic actuators.
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