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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 08, 2015
Filed:
Jun. 09, 2014
Applicant:
Caterpillar Paving Products Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Inventor:
Daniel H. Killion, Blaine, MN (US);
Assignee:
Caterpillar Paving Products Inc., Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06F 7/70 (2006.01); E21C 35/08 (2006.01); E01C 23/08 (2006.01); E01C 23/088 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E01C 23/088 (2013.01);
Abstract
A method for leveling of a machine on a surface, and a machine for the same, is disclosed. The method may comprise equalizing the legs of the machine prior to extending or retracting the legs of the machine to raise or lower the machine during non-milling operational status. The method may also comprise extending or retracting the legs during milling operational status while maintaining the relative lengths of each leg.