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System and method for machine control with rate limiting

US8660763B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2010
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2710/0661
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A machine control system may include a processor configured to communicate with an operator interface including an acceleration pedal and a forward-neutral-reverse selector, a power source, and a transmission assembly. The processor may be configured to obtain a request from the forward-neutral-reverse selector. The processor may also be configured to provide an instruction for adjusting operation of the transmission assembly in response to the forward-neutral-reverse selector request. The process may also be configured to obtain a request for an increase in a speed of the power source at a first rate. The power source speed request may be based on a position of the acceleration pedal. The processor may also be configured to provide an instruction for increasing the power source speed at a second rate slower than the first rate. This may provide the transmission assembly with time to respond to the forward-neutral-reverse selector request by switching from one of a forward travel state, a neutral state, and a reverse travel state, to another of the forward travel, neutral, and reverse travel states.

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