Patent ID: 8082084
Filing Date: 2011-12-20
Classification: E02F

Abstract:
1. A loader, comprising: a body having left and right upright tower portions; a loader drive system including ground engaging drive elements; left and right interconnected lift arm assemblies, each assembly having an implement pivotally connected with said lift arm assemblies about an implement pivot axis, said lift arm pivot point and said implement pivot axis in side elevation defining a straight reference line; at least one implement tilt actuator connected between at least one of said lift arm assemblies and said implement; a position sensor mounted on said body in fixed relation to said lift arm pivot points; an inclinometer movable with said left and right interconnected lift arm assemblies to provide an indication of the inclination of said lift arm assemblies along said straight reference line; an angle sensor for providing an indication of the orientation of said implement with respect to said left and right interconnected lift arm assemblies; a control, responsive to said position sensor, to said inclinometer, and to said angle sensor, for storing dimensional data regarding the implement and for determining the position of said position sensor and the position of a part of said implement with respect to said position sensor.