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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 06, 2026
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2023
Applicant:
Caterpillar Sarl, Geneva, CH;
Inventors:
Youzou Nakamoto, Hyogo, JP;
Naoki Sumigaki, Hyogo, JP;
Assignee:
Caterpillar SARL, Geneva, CH;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E02F 9/26 (2006.01); E02D 3/026 (2006.01); E02D 3/074 (2006.01); E02F 3/96 (2006.01); E02F 9/20 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E02F 9/265 (2013.01); E02D 3/026 (2013.01); E02D 3/074 (2013.01); E02F 3/963 (2013.01); E02F 3/966 (2013.01); E02F 3/967 (2013.01); E02F 9/205 (2013.01); E02F 9/262 (2013.01);
Abstract
A work machine can comprise a work tool attached to an end of a boom of the work machine, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry can be configured to determine a type of the work tool; set a focus point of the work tool based on the type of the work tool; measure a posture of the work tool based on the focus point; and provide a guidance function to an operator of the work machine in accordance with the measured posture of the work tool based on the focus point.