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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 30, 2025
Filed:
Jan. 26, 2023
Deere & Company, Moline, IL (US);
Bryan D. Sulzer, Dubuque, IA (US);
DEERE & COMPANY, Moline, IL (US);
Abstract
A work machine configured to operate on the ground comprises a body, an operating apparatus, a point measuring assembly, a kinematic position sensing assembly, and a controller. The operating apparatus is moveably coupled to the body and has a tool selectively engaging or passing over the ground. The point measuring assembly is coupled to the operating apparatus, is moved together with the operating apparatus and measure distances. The kinematic position sensing assembly is coupled to at least one of the operating apparatus and the body of the work machine, measures positions of the operating apparatus, and transmits signals indicative of the positions of the operating apparatus. The controller receives the signals indicative of the distances from the point measuring assembly and the signals indicative of the positions of the operating apparatus from the kinematic position sensing assembly to calculate at least one simulated surface.