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Method and apparatus for controlling a work implement

  • US 6,286,606 B1
  • Filed: 08/09/1999
  • Issued: 09/11/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/18/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for controlling a work implement of a work machine in simultaneous first and second control modes of operation, comprising:

  • an implement controller operable to assign the first and second control modes of operation to the work implement wherein the implement controller is operable to reverse the first and second mode assignments to the work implement upon receipt of a signal; and

    a sensor associated with the work implement and coupled to the implement controller for applying said signal to the implement controller indicating position of the work implement, whereby the implement controller is operable to change the control mode assignments to the work implement upon determining a predetermined movement of the work implement as indicated by the sensor.

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