Caterpillar Inc.
GEOFENCE BODY HEIGHT LIMIT WITH HOIST PREVENTION

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Abstract:

Methods include electronically monitoring sensor or transceiver location information to detect a location of a machine. Responsive to detection of the machine, determining if the machine is located within a first geographic region, and if the machine is located within a first geographic region, electronically sending a command to an actuator that is coupled to the machine to initiate a first response. The first response includes limiting a height of an implement that is coupled to a chassis of the machine. The implement being height-adjustable relative to the chassis by action of the actuator.

Status:
Application
Type:

Utility

Filling date:

6 May 2019

Issue date:

12 Nov 2020