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Apparatus and method for controlling work tool vibration

US7269943B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2005
Grant dateSep 18, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02F9/221
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus and method for controlling a work tool on a work machine are provided. The work machine may have first and second actuators, each actuator being operable in a vibratory mode and a non-vibratory mode, and each actuator being coupled to the work tool for changing the position of the work tool. The method may include simultaneously (i) operating the first actuator in a vibratory mode, (ii) operating the second actuator in a vibratory mode, and (iii) receiving a command to change the position of the work tool. The method may further include operating the first actuator in a non-vibratory mode to change the position of the work tool while operating the second actuator in a vibratory mode to vibrate the work tool, in response to receiving the command.

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