US 11,739,499 B2
Different boundaries for implement functions with virtual fence to avoid tire or structural damage
Jeffrey L. Kuehn, Germantown Hills, IL (US); Vincent D. Jones, Chillicothe, IL (US); Michael C. Gentle, Maroa, IL (US); and Michael S. Hill, Washington, IL (US)
Assigned to Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US)
Filed by Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US)
Filed on Oct. 23, 2020, as Appl. No. 17/79,017.
Prior Publication US 2022/0127821 A1, Apr. 28, 2022
Int. Cl. E02F 9/20 (2006.01); E02F 9/26 (2006.01); E02F 3/84 (2006.01)
CPC E02F 9/2033 (2013.01) [E02F 9/265 (2013.01); E02F 3/844 (2013.01)] 17 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An automated system for a machine comprising:
a controller;
a plurality of position sensors to deliver information regarding a position of a work tool of the machine to the controller;
wherein the controller receives information regarding a location of a machine structure of the machine, wherein the controller is configured to establish a first virtual boundary proximate to the machine structure in view of the information regarding the location of the machine structure;
wherein the controller is configured to receive operator commands regarding one or more movement functions of the work tool of the machine wherein the operator commands inform the controller to perform one or more actions resulting in one or more different movements of the work tool; and
wherein, when the work tool reaches the first virtual boundary, the controller inhibits one or more of the movement functions of the work tool while at the same time allowing other movement functions of the work tool to proceed.