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Automated control of boom or attachment for work vehicle to a present position

US7748147B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 2007
Grant dateJul 6, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02F9/2041
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and system for automated operation of a work vehicle comprises a boom having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A first hydraulic cylinder is associated with the boom. A first sensor detects a boom angle of a boom with respect to a support near the first end. An attachment is coupled to the second end of the boom. A second sensor detects an attachment angle of attachment with respect to the boom. A second cylinder is associated with the attachment. A switch accepts a command to move to or enter a preset position from another position. A controller controls the first hydraulic cylinder to attain a boom angle within a target boom angular range and for controlling the second cylinder to attain an attachment angle within a target attachment angular range associated with the preset position in response to the command.

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