Machine attachment based speed control system
US8347529B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F9/2253
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A machine configured so that its ground speed is at least in part dependent on the measured force that is applied to an attachment attached thereto is provided. An attachment for a machine that is configured to provide feedback to the machine it is configured to be attached to, wherein the feedback is representative of the force applied to the attachment is also provided. Also provided is a method of automatically controlling the ground speed of a machine based on feedback measured in an attachment attached to the machine.
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