Machine with automated blade positioning system
First Claim
1. A work implement positioning system, comprising:
- at least one actuator for actuating a movement of a work implement;
at least one sensor associated with the at least one actuator and configured to sense at least one parameter indicative of a position and an orientation of the work implement; and
a controller configured to automatically create a travel path for the work implement and guide the work implement in response to data received from the at least one sensor, wherein the controller is further configured to automatically modify the travel path when detecting an-imminent collision between the work implement and an obstacle.
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Abstract
A system is provided for positioning a work implement. The system has at least one actuator for actuating a movement of a work implement. The system also has at least one sensor associated with the at least one actuator and configured to sense at least one parameter indicative of a position and an orientation of the work implement. Furtherrnore, the system has a controller configured to automatically create a travel path for the work implement and guide the work implement in response to the data received from the at least one sensor, wherein the controller is further configured to automatically modify the travel path when detecting an imminent collision between the work implement and an obstacle.
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20 Claims
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1. A work implement positioning system, comprising:
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at least one actuator for actuating a movement of a work implement; at least one sensor associated with the at least one actuator and configured to sense at least one parameter indicative of a position and an orientation of the work implement; and a controller configured to automatically create a travel path for the work implement and guide the work implement in response to data received from the at least one sensor, wherein the controller is further configured to automatically modify the travel path when detecting an-imminent collision between the work implement and an obstacle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for moving a work implement, comprising:
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sensing at least one parameter indicative of a location and an orientation of a work implement; creating a mathematical representation of the work implement based on the at least one sensed parameter and stored data; selecting a target location and target orientation of the work implement; creating a work implement travel path based on the at least one sensed parameter and stored data; creating a mathematical representation of possible obstacles in the travel path based on the at least one sensed parameter, stored data, and a target location and orientation; moving the work implement along the travel path; and automatically modifying the travel path in response to a determination that a collision between the work implement and an obstacle is imminent. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A machine, comprising:
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at least one traction device; a power source; a work implement; at least one actuator for actuating a movement of the work implement; at least one sensor associated with the at least one actuator and configured to sense at least one parameter indicative of a position and an orientation of the work implement; and a controller configured to; automatically create a travel path for the work implement; guide the work implement in response to data received from the at least one sensor; and automatically modify the travel path when detecting an imminent collision between the work implement and an obstacle. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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