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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 23, 2024
Filed:
Apr. 19, 2021
Deere & Company, Moline, IL (US);
Michael G. Kean, Maquoketa, IA (US);
Nathaniel M. Czarnecki, Dubuque, IA (US);
Ryan Stumvoll, Dubuque, IA (US);
Deere & Company, Moline, IL (US);
Abstract
A method is disclosed for controlled loading by a self-propelled work vehicle comprising ground engaging units supporting a main frame, and at least one work attachment moveable with respect to the main frame for loading and unloading material in a loading area external to the work vehicle. Using at least one detector, such as cameras and/or vehicle motion sensors, location inputs for the loading area are detected respective to the main frame and/or at least one work attachment. A trigger input is detected in association with transition of the work vehicle from a first work state to an automated second work state. In the second work state, at least movement of the main frame and/or the at least one work attachment is automatically controlled relative to a defined reference associated with the loading area. Such a system and method facilitates loading operations and accordingly higher productivity regardless of operator experience.