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

US7797860B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 2007
Grant dateSep 21, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02F9/264
  • 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 position based on a first linear position of a first movable member associated with the first hydraulic cylinder. An attachment is coupled to the second end of the boom. A second hydraulic cylinder is associated with the attachment. A second sensor detects an attachment position based on a second linear position of a second movable member associated with the second hydraulic cylinder. A switch accepts a command to move to or enter a preset position state from another position state. A controller controls the first hydraulic cylinder to attain a target boom position and for controlling the second cylinder to attain a target attachment position associated with the preset position state in response to the command.

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