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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 20, 2026
Filed:
Nov. 06, 2023
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Alexis Bibard, Plaisance du Touch, FR;
Jason S. Knowles, Bear Creek, NC (US);
Steven C. Budde, Dunlap, IL (US);
Jacob S. Rockhold, Fuquay Varina, NC (US);
Caterpillar Inc, Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A control system includes a work implement positioning system for moving a work implement to a desired position. A sensor is associated with the work implement and configured to obtain position information of the work implement. An electronic controller is configured to initiate a timer when the work implement is placed in the predetermined position. The controller is further configured to upon expiration of the timer, cause the work implement positioning system to return the work implement to the desired position. The controller is further configured to determine that the work implement has returned to the desired position.
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