Patent ID: 7853384
Filing Date: 2010-12-14
Classification: B60W,B60Y,E02F

Abstract:
1. A method for controlling a vehicle for a loading or digging operation, the method comprising: detecting a first torque level of torque applied to at least one wheel of the vehicle, the first torque level associated with a lower boom position of a boom associated with the vehicle; raising the boom from the lower boom position to raise an available torque from the first torque level if the first torque level exceeds a first torque threshold; detecting a second torque level of the torque applied to at least one wheel vehicle during or after the raising of the boom, the second torque level being greater than the first torque level; upwardly rotating or curling a bucket associated with the boom when the detected second torque level meets or exceeds a second torque threshold; and adjusting the first torque level or the second torque level in response to detected wheel slippage.