Mode selection for an operator control

Abstract

An implement control system may include one or more first actuators configured to selectively raise or lower a work implement of a machine and one or more second actuators configured to tilt the work implement. The implement control system may include an operator control configured for manipulation in one or more motions. The implement control system may include a controller configured to, based on a particular motion of the one or more motions, selectively cause actuation of the one or more first actuators in a first mode or the one or more second actuators in a second mode.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An implement control system, comprising:
 one or more first actuators configured to selectively raise or lower a work implement of a machine;   one or more second actuators configured to tilt the work implement;   an operator control configured for manipulation in one or more motions; and   a controller configured to, based on a particular motion of the one or more motions, selectively cause actuation of the one or more first actuators in a first mode or the one or more second actuators in a second mode.   
     
     
         2 . The implement control system of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more first actuators comprise one or more first hydraulic cylinders and the one or more second actuators comprise one or more second hydraulic cylinders. 
     
     
         3 . The implement control system of  claim 1 , wherein the operator control comprises a joystick. 
     
     
         4 . The implement control system of  claim 1 , wherein the work implement comprises a blade. 
     
     
         5 . The implement control system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a selector input configured to toggle the operator control between the first mode and the second mode.   
     
     
         6 . The implement control system of  claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to selectively cause actuation of the one or more first actuators or the one or more second actuators based on a user selection of the first mode or the second mode. 
     
     
         7 . The implement control system of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more first actuators connect to a lift arm of the machine. 
     
     
         8 . The implement control system of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more second actuators connect to a linkage for attachment of the work implement. 
     
     
         9 . A machine, comprising:
 a lift arm for a work implement;   one or more first actuators configured to provide movement of the lift arm;   one or more second actuators configured to provide movement of the work implement; and   an operator control configured for manipulation in one or more motions, a particular motion of the one or more motions selectively controlling actuation of the one or more first actuators or the one or more second actuators.   
     
     
         10 . The machine of  claim 9 , wherein the one or more first actuators comprise one or more first hydraulic cylinders and the one or more second actuators comprise one or more second hydraulic cylinders. 
     
     
         11 . The machine of  claim 9 , wherein the operator control comprises a joystick. 
     
     
         12 . The machine of  claim 9 , wherein the particular motion is to control actuation of the one or more first actuators in a first mode of the machine, and the particular motion is to control actuation of the one or more second actuators in a second mode of the machine. 
     
     
         13 . The machine of  claim 9 , wherein the one or more first actuators are configured to selectively raise or lower the lift arm, and the one or more second actuators are configured to tilt the work implement. 
     
     
         14 . The machine of  claim 9 , wherein the machine is a compact track loader or a skid steer loader. 
     
     
         15 . A method, comprising:
 receiving, by a controller and from an operator control of a machine, a movement command associated with a motion of the operator control;   determining, by the controller, whether to cause actuation of one or more first actuators of the machine or one or more second actuators of the machine in response to the movement command; and   selectively causing, by the controller, actuation of the one or more first actuators or the one or more second actuators in response to the movement command.   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein determining whether to cause actuation of the one or more first actuators or the one or more second actuators is based on whether the machine is operating in a first mode or a second mode. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising:
 receiving a user selection of a first mode for the machine or a second mode for the machine,
 wherein determining whether to cause actuation of the one or more first actuators or the one or more second actuators is based on the user selection. 
   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 15 , further comprising:
 determining a selection of a first mode for the machine or a second mode for the machine,
 wherein determining whether to cause actuation of the one or more first actuators or the one or more second actuators is based on the selection. 
   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the one or more first actuators are configured to selectively raise or lower a work implement of the machine, and the one or more second actuators are configured to tilt the work implement. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein selectively causing actuation of the one or more first actuators or the one or more second actuators in response to the movement command, comprises:
 causing, based on determining to cause actuation of one or more first actuators, primary actuation of the one or more first actuators, and secondary actuation of the one or more second actuators, in response to the movement command.