Excavating – Ditcher – Condition responsive
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-03
2011-05-03
Beach, Thomas A (Department: 3671)
Excavating
Ditcher
Condition responsive
C037S411000, C037S414000, C037S195000, C414S699000, C701S050000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07934329
ABSTRACT:
An excavation control system for a machine is disclosed. The excavation control system may have a tool, at least one operator input device configured to provide manual control over movement of the tool, and a controller in communication with the at least one operator input device. The controller may be configured to receive an input related to an operator desired tool location, and determine that an operator is manually controlling movement of the tool toward the operator desired tool location. The controller may be further configured to automatically assume control over movement of the tool toward the operator desired tool location based on the determination.
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King Kevin D.
Mintah Brian
Price Robert J.
Beach Thomas A
Buck Matthew R
Caterpillar Inc.
Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP
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