Patent ID: 6389345
Filing Date: 2002-05-14
Classification: E02F,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for determining a cross slope created by a work implement on a work machine, the work machine comprised of movably connected front and rear frames, said work implement movably connected to at least one of said frames, comprising the steps of:sensing a plurality of machine parameters, said machine parameters including at least a roll of said work machine, a pitch of said work machine, and an articulation angle; sensing at least one work implement parameter, said work parameter including at least an angle of rotation of said work implement relative to said work machine; determining a position of said work implement in response to said work machine parameters and said at least one work implement parameter; determining a direction of travel of at least one of said frames of said work machine; and determining a cross slope in response to said at least one direction of travel and said work implement position.