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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 09, 2007
Filed:
Dec. 11, 2003
John A. Mcclure, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Richard W. Heiniger, Parkville, MO (US);
John T. E. Timm, Tempe, AZ (US);
Kent D. Funk, Robinson, KS (US);
Richard B. Wong, Phoenix, AZ (US);
John A. McClure, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Richard W. Heiniger, Parkville, MO (US);
John T. E. Timm, Tempe, AZ (US);
Kent D. Funk, Robinson, KS (US);
Richard B. Wong, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Hemisphere GPS LLC, Hiawatha, KS (US);
Abstract
An articulated equipment position control system and method are provided for equipment consisting of motive and working components. The components are connected by an articulated connector, such as a pivotal hitch. GPS-derived positional data is utilized for power-articulating the hitch to maintain the working component, such as an implement, on a predetermined course. Operator-induced course deviations can thus be corrected. The working component can also be positioned to follow the course of the motive component. The system includes a microprocessor control subsystem, which interfaces with a steering guidance system.