System and Method for Modifying a Path for a Machine
AssigneeCaterpillar Inc.
InventorsThandava K. Edara, Michael Taylor, Timothy Felty, Mo Wei, Kenneth L. Stratton, Jean-Jacques Clar
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Abstract
A system for modifying a path of operation of a machine includes a position sensor and a controller. The controller stores the path of operation, receives a plurality of position signals as the work implement moves material along the path of operation, and determines the position of the work surface. The controller further determines an amount of material moved based at least in part upon the position of the work surface and modifies parameters used to determine a subsequent path of operation if the amount of material moved exceeds a predetermined amount.
Claims20
A system for modifying a path of operation of a machine having a ground engaging work implement, comprising:
- a position sensor associated with the machine for generating position signals indicative of a position of a work surface;
- and
- a controller configured to:
- store the path of operation;
- receive a plurality of position signals from the position sensor as the work implement moves material along the path of operation;
- determine the position of the work surface based upon the plurality of position signals;
- determine an amount of material moved along the path based at least in part upon the position of the work surface;
- and
- modify parameters used to determine a subsequent path of operation if the amount of material moved exceeds a predetermined amount.
A controller implemented method for modifying a path of operation of a machine, comprising:
- storing the path of operation;
- receiving a plurality of position signals from a position sensor indicative of a position of a work surface as a work implement of the machine moves material along the path of operation;
- determining the position of the work surface based upon the plurality of position signals;
- determining an amount of material moved along the path based at least in part upon the position of the work surface;
- and
- modifying parameters used to determine a subsequent path of operation if the amount of material moved exceeds a predetermined amount.
A machine comprising:
- a prime mover;
- a ground engaging work implement for engaging a work surface;
- a position sensor for generating position signals indicative of a position of the work surface;
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- a controller configured to:
- store a path of operation;
- receive a plurality of position signals from the position sensor as the work implement of the machine moves material along the path of operation;
- determine the position of the work surface based upon the plurality of position signals;
- determine an amount of material moved along the path based at least in part upon the position of the work surface;
- and
- modify parameters used to determine a subsequent path of operation if the amount of material exceeds a predetermined amount.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.