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Control system and method for controlling operation of an edge forming tool of a compactor

A technology of forming tools and control systems, applied in roads, constructions, road repairs, etc., can solve problems such as the operation method of the edge wheel assembly without a public control device

Active Publication Date: 2020-07-14
CATERPILLAR PAVING PROD INC
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However, the '363 patent does not disclose the manner in which the control device controls the operation of the edge wheel assembly

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[0013] Reference numerals appearing in several drawings indicate the same or corresponding parts in each of them. Unless expressly stated in the appended claims, references to elements in the singular may also be construed as referring to the plural and vice versa, without limiting the scope of the invention to the exact number or type of such elements.

[0014] figure 1 A compactor 100 according to an embodiment of the invention is shown. The compactor 100 includes a frame 102 . Rack 102 may have a front end 106 , a rear end 104 and an operator control station 108 located between front end 106 and rear end 104 . A pair of rotatable compaction elements 110 and 112 are coupled to the frame 102 and are disposed toward the front end 106 and the rear end 104 of the frame 102, respectively. Each rotatable compaction element 110, 112 may comprise a metal compaction wheel. Although metal compaction wheels are disclosed herein, in alternative embodiments the compactor 100 may use ...

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A control system for controlling operation of an edge forming tool associated with a compactor. The control system includes a position sensor for outputting a current position of the edge forming toolrelative to a frame of the compactor. The control system further includes a controller disposed in communication with the position sensor. The controller is configured to receive the current positionof the edge forming tool from the position sensor. Further, the controller is configured to move the edge forming tool from its current position to a desired position based, at least in part, on thereceived current position of the edge forming tool.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a compactor with an edge forming tool. More specifically, the present invention relates to a control system and method for controlling the operation of an edge forming tool of a compactor. Background technique [0002] It is well known in the art to mount an edge forming tool on a compactor to form an edge in a mat of paving material such as asphalt. Edge forming tools can be mounted to the frame of the compactor and can include edge cutting tools or edgers, depending on the specific requirements of the application. [0003] US Patent 8,500,363 discloses a compactor comprising a frame and compacting elements coupled to the frame. In the compactor of the '363 patent, the edge wheel assembly is also coupled to the frame and is adjustable between a raised configuration and a lowered configuration where the edge wheels contact the base outside of the compacting elements. The compactor of the '363 patent also includes a spray sys...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): E01C19/26
CPCE01C19/26E01C19/268
Inventor M·L·比贝尔多夫B·J·唐宁
Owner CATERPILLAR PAVING PROD INC