System and method for enabling machine movement
AssigneeCaterpillar Global Mining America LLC
InventorJeffrey D. Looney
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Abstract
A system for enabling movement of a machine is provided. The system includes a support member provided on the machine. The support member is configured to be in a raised position or a lowered position relative to a frame of the machine. The system also includes an actuation module configured to selectively enable the movement of the machine. The system further includes an enabler valve coupled to the actuation module and the support member. The enabler valve is configured to selectively send a pilot signal to the actuation module based on the position of the support member.
Claims19
A system for enabling movement of a machine, the system comprising:
- a support member provided on the machine, the support member configured to be in a raised position or a lowered position relative to a frame of the machine;
- an actuation module configured to selectively enable the movement of the machine;
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- an enabler valve coupled to the actuation module and the support member, the enabler valve configured to selectively send a pilot signal to the actuation module based on the position of the support member.
A method for enabling movement of a machine, the method comprising:
- actuating an enabler valve coupled to an actuation module and a support member of the machine, the actuation based on a position of the support member;
- sending a pilot signal from the enabler valve to the actuation module based on the actuation;
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- enabling, selectively, the movement of the machine based on the pilot signal.
A machine comprising:
- a power source;
- a frame;
- a grounding engaging member;
- a support member configured to be in a raised position or a lowered position relative to the frame of the machine;
- an actuation module configured to selectively enable movement of the machine;
- an enabler valve coupled to the actuation module and the support member, the enabler valve configured to selectively send a pilot signal to the actuation module based on the position of the support member;
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- a propulsion module coupled to the actuation module and the ground engaging member, the propulsion module configured to move the machine based on the enablement of the actuation module and a user command
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.