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System and method for optimizing a cut location

US8948981B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2012
Grant dateFeb 3, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02F9/2045
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system for determining a cut location at a work surface includes a position sensor and a controller. The controller stores a final design plane of the work surface and determines an actual profile of the work surface. A plurality of target profiles extending along a path are determined, each corresponding to a cut location. The target profiles are based at least in part upon the cut location, a loading profile, slot parameters, and the actual profile of the work surface. The controller is further configured to determine a lowest cost target profile and the lowest cost target profile defines an optimized cut location. A method is also provided.

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