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System and method for automatically controlling a lift assembly of a work vehicle

US9580883B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2014
Grant dateFeb 28, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02F9/2041
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

In one aspect, a method for automatically controlling the operation of a work vehicle during the performance of a material moving operation may generally include monitoring cycle times for moving the work vehicle between a first location and a second location as the material moving operation is being performed and determining a work cycle time for moving the work vehicle between the first and second locations based on the monitored cycle times. In addition, the method may include automatically controlling the operation of a lift assembly of the work vehicle based on the work cycle time such that loader arms and an implement of the lift assembly are moved to a pre-defined loading position as the work vehicle is moved from the first location to the second location and to a pre-defined unloading position as the work vehicle is moved from the second location to the first location.

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