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Motor grader blade positioning system and method

  • US 8,401,743 B2
  • Filed: 08/10/2007
  • Issued: 03/19/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/10/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A ground engaging vehicle, comprising:

  • a tool connected to the vehicle;

    at least one actuator coupled to said tool;

    an electronic controller controllably coupled to said at least one actuator, said controller including an operator interface, said controller configured for;

    issuing a plurality of commands to said at least one actuator using said operator interface to place said tool in a position relative to the vehicle;

    recording forces encountered by said tool as said tool is placed in said position, thereby defining recorded forces;

    recording said commands;

    positioning said tool in an other position different from said position;

    replaying at least some of said commands recorded in said recording step thereby repositioning said tool substantially in said position; and

    ensuring said tool is not constrained from reaching said position.

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