Patent ID: 6915599
Filing Date: 2005-07-12
Classification: E02F

Abstract:
1. A method of controlling the movement of a work machine arm having a series of hydraulic cylinders operatively engaged with the work machine arm, comprising: receiving a signal from an input device to change the position of the work machine arm; determining an extension amount of one or more of the series of hydraulic cylinders; and changing the extension amount of one or more of the series of hydraulic cylinders to effect the change in the position of the work machine arm, wherein the changes in the extension amount of the one or more of the series of hydraulic cylinders are ordered based on a pre-selected priority of movement, wherein the pre-selected priority of movement includes extending or retracting a stick cylinder of the series of hydraulic cylinders beyond a pre-designated position before changing an extension amount of an extendable stick cylinder of the series of hydraulic cylinders.