System for controlling a multimachine caravan
First Claim
1. A control system, comprising:
- a first set of operator input devices located on a first machine;
a first laser target located on the first machine;
a first laser measurement system located on a second machine and configured to measure a distance to the first laser target; and
a communications system configured to selectively communicate;
a first mode of operation in which the second machine follows the first machine based on the measured distance;
a second mode of operation in which the second machine moves based on a signal from the first set of operator input devices.
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Abstract
A control system is disclosed. The control system includes a first set of operator input devices and a laser target located on a first machine. The control system also includes a first laser measurement system located on a second machine and configured to measure a distance to the laser target. The control system further includes a communications system configured to selectively communicate a first mode of operation and a second mode of operation. In the first mode of operation, the second machine follows the first machine based on the measured distance. In the second mode of operation, the second machine moves based on a signal from the first set of operator input devices.
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20 Claims
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1. A control system, comprising:
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a first set of operator input devices located on a first machine; a first laser target located on the first machine; a first laser measurement system located on a second machine and configured to measure a distance to the first laser target; and a communications system configured to selectively communicate; a first mode of operation in which the second machine follows the first machine based on the measured distance; a second mode of operation in which the second machine moves based on a signal from the first set of operator input devices. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of operating a machine comprising:
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determining a distance and a direction to a target; communicating a control signal to the machine from a remote machine; and actuating at least one of a brake, acceleration, or steering control system of the machine based on at least one of the determined distance, the determined direction, or the control signal. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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17. A method of operating a machine, comprising:
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selecting a first mode of operation or a second mode of operation; controlling the machine based on a determined distance and direction with respect to a lead machine when in the first mode of operation; and controlling the machine based on a signal received from the lead machine when in the second mode of operation. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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