US2016222605A1PendingUtilityA1

Method of controlling a plow of a paving machine

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Assignee: CATERPILLAR PAVING PRODUCTS INCPriority: Apr 10, 2016Filed: Apr 10, 2016Published: Aug 4, 2016
Est. expiryApr 10, 2036(~9.7 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Ricky Leon Mings
E01C 19/48
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Abstract

A method of controlling a plow of a paving machine includes receiving a transmission signal indicative of a transmission status of the paving machine by a first sensor. The method includes receiving a screed mode signal indicative of a mode of operation of a screed of the paving machine by a second sensor. Further, the method includes receiving a parking brake signal indicative of a status of a parking brake of the paving machine by a third sensor. A position of the plow is controlled by a controller based on the transmission signal, the screed signal and the parking brake signal.

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What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method of controlling a plow of a paving machine, the method comprising:
 receiving a transmission signal, through a first sensor, indicative of a transmission status of the paving machine;   receiving a screed mode signal, though a second sensor, indicative of a mode of operation of a screed of the paving machine;   receiving a parking brake signal, through a third sensor, indicative of a status of a parking brake of the paving machine; and   controlling a position of the plow, through a controller, based at least on the transmission signal, the screed mode signal and the parking brake signal.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the position of the plow is controlled using a dual acting hydraulic cylinder and a control valve.

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