Work implement rotation control system and method
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1. A system for automatically moving a work implement of a work machine, comprising:
- a position monitoring system configured to track a position of the work implement relative to a mapped landscape; and
a controller configured to change an angle of the work implement relative to a direction of travel of the work machine in response to information from the position monitoring system.
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Abstract
A system for automatically moving a work implement of a work machine includes a position monitoring system configured to track a position of the work implement relative to a mapped landscape. A controller is configured to change an angle of the work implement relative to a direction of travel of the work machine in response to information from the position monitoring system.
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1. A system for automatically moving a work implement of a work machine, comprising:
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a position monitoring system configured to track a position of the work implement relative to a mapped landscape; and
a controller configured to change an angle of the work implement relative to a direction of travel of the work machine in response to information from the position monitoring system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A motor grader comprising:
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a cab;
a traction system;
a power source;
a work implement positionable at an angle relative to a direction of travel of the motor grader;
a position monitoring system for tracking a position of the work implement relative to a mapped landscape; and
a controller configured to initiate movement of the work implement, in response to information from the position monitoring system, to change the angle of the work implement relative to the direction of travel. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method of controlling a work implement for a work machine, comprising:
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determining an actual position of a work implement relative to a work site;
locating, with respect to the actual position, at least two predetermined areas designated for an elevation change; and
controlling an angle of the work implement relative to a direction of travel of the work machine in response to a relationship between the at least two predetermined areas designated for an elevation change. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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