Articulation control system having steering path tracking
US8807261B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D12/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An articulation control system is disclosed for use with a mobile machine having a traction device. The articulation control system may have a speed sensor configured to generate a first signal indicative of a travel speed of the mobile machine, a steering angle sensor configured to generate a second signal indicative of a steering angle of the traction device, and an articulation actuator configured to articulate a front frame of the mobile machine relative to a rear frame of the mobile machine. The articulation control system may also have a controller in communication with the speed sensor, the steering angle sensor, and the articulation actuator. The controller may be configured to track a travel path of the front frame based on the first and second signals, and to regulate operation of the articulation actuator to cause the rear frame to follow the travel path of the front frame.
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