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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 18, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 25, 2008
Lucas Adam Knapp, Batavia, IL (US);
Mark Alan Welch, Singapore, SG;
Arick Matthew Bakken, Peoria, IL (US);
Lucas Adam Knapp, Batavia, IL (US);
Mark Alan Welch, Singapore, SG;
Arick Matthew Bakken, Peoria, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
An automatic shut down system for a machine having an engine and a work implement is disclosed. The automatic shut down system may have a position sensor, which may be associated with the work implement. The position sensor may be configured to generate a position signal indicative of a position of the work implement. The automatic shut down system may also have a controller, which may be in communication with the position sensor. The controller may be configured to shut down the engine, based on the position signal.