Automated rollover prevention system
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1. A control system for a machine, comprising:
- at least one sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of an inclination of the machine; and
a controller in communication with the at least one sensor and configured to stop operation of the machine in response to the inclination signal.
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Abstract
A control system for a machine is disclosed. The control system may have at least one sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of an inclination of the machine. The control system may also have a controller in communication with the at least one sensor. The controller may be configured to stop operation of the machine in response to the signal.
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20 Claims
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1. A control system for a machine, comprising:
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at least one sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of an inclination of the machine; and a controller in communication with the at least one sensor and configured to stop operation of the machine in response to the inclination signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of preventing machine rollover, comprising:
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detecting a machine inclination; determining a rollover risk value based on the machine inclination; and stopping machine operation in response to the rollover risk value. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A machine, comprising:
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a power source; a traction device driven by the power source to propel the machine; a sensor configured to detect machine inclination; and a controller in communication with the sensor and the traction device, the controller configured to; warn an operator of the machine when the detected inclination falls within a predetermined range; and stop operation of the traction device in response to the detected inclination exceeding the predetermined range. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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