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Automatic grading system for construction machine and method for controlling the same

US9556583B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2012
Grant dateJan 31, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02F9/2025
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention relates to an automatic grading system for a construction machine, including: a work apparatus having a boom connected pivotally to one side of a vehicle body, an arm connected pivotally to a front end portion of the boom, and a bucket connected pivotally to a front end portion of the arm; a boom angle detection sensor mounted on one side of the boom; an arm angle detection sensor mounted on one side of the arm; a switch panel on which a standard grading mode switch, a grading history storage switch, and a history grading mode switch selected for a grading work are disposed; an electronic control unit adapted to receive grade input signals applied from the angle detection sensors at the time when the grading mode switches and a joystick for controlling the work apparatus are manipulated and to calculate the grade input signals in accordance with a predetermined control algorithm.

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