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Control system and method for capturing partial bucket loads in automated loading cycle

  • US 20070260380A1
  • Filed: 07/10/2007
  • Published: 11/08/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/12/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of loading material with a machine comprising the steps of:

  • determining a bucket tilt parameter for a bucket of the machine which corresponds with a partial bucket load;

    moving the bucket into a pile of material; and

    capturing a partial bucket load at least in part by controllably tilting the bucket in the pile according to the determined bucket tilt parameter, and removing the partially loaded bucket from the pile.

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