Machine, control system and method for hovering an implement

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8843282
APP PUB NO 20130108403A1
SERIAL NO

13287334

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A machine such as a wheel loader includes a frame and ground engaging propulsion elements coupled with the frame. A hydraulically actuated implement system of the machine includes a linkage and an implement and is adjustable from a starting configuration to a second configuration according to a substrate collision avoiding pattern. In the second configuration, the implement hovers above a substrate beneath the machine. Related methodology and control logic is also disclosed.

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CATERPILLAR INC100 NE ADAMS STREET PEORIA IL 61629-9510

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Atkinson, David C Dunlap, US 10 173

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