Work vehicle with improved implement position control and self-leveling functionality
US9796571B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02F9/2041
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method for automatically adjusting the position of an implement for a work vehicle may generally include receiving an input associated with a flow-related parameter of the work vehicle as loader arms of the work vehicle are being moved and determining a speed control signal for the implement based at least in part on the flow-related parameter, wherein the speed control signal is associated with an implement speed at which the implement is to be moved in order to maintain the implement at a fixed orientation relative to a given reference point. In addition, the method may include generating a valve command signal based at least in part on the speed control signal and transmitting the valve command signal to a valve associated with the implement in order to maintain the implement at the fixed orientation as the loader arms are being moved.
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