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Cycle counter for a loader

  • US 7,633,021 B2
  • Filed: 10/15/2007
  • Issued: 12/15/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/15/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A cycle counter system for use with a loading machine having a loading bucket, said system comprising:

  • at least one weight sensor that produces a weight signal relating to a measured weight of a weight lifted by the loading machine;

    an operator activated control in the loading machine, said control selectively producing at least one control signal; and

    a processing circuit configured to receive said control signal and said weight signal, said processing circuit being further configured to add said measured weight to a selected one of a plurality of weight values dependent on said at least one control signal, said at least one control signal including an add bucket signal, a counter select signal, and an add truck signal.

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