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Device and method for controlling a machine

US7856301B2 · kind B2 · utility

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31References

11Claims

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Assignee

Volvo Construction Equipment AB · SE

Inventors

Joakim Sjögren · Köping, SE
Bo Vigholm · Stora Sundby, SE
Nils-Erik Bankestad · Eskilstuna, SE
Sven-Alie Carlsson · Eskilstuna, SE
Gunnar Löwestrand · Flen, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 22, 2004
Grant date	Dec 21, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 11, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE02F9/265
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Method and device for controlling a machine which is intended to be operated in several different operating states, the machine being intended to utilize different types of equipment in at least two of these operating states for different activities. The device includes a means (1) which is intended to be actuated and which can be set in a number of different positions (2-6), and each of these positions corresponds to one of the operating states.

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