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OT-2026-000002252

System and method for determining position of a pipelayer boom

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Lifting, Positioning & Manipulation › Hoists and Cranes
Inventors
HOYT DANIEL WILSON
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CATERPILLAR INC
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US-2026062259-A1, the United States Patent and Trademark Office, 5 March 2026
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Abstract

A system for determining an angular position of a boom of a pipelayer is disclosed. The system includes a linkage, an angle sensor, and a controller. The linkage includes a first arm configured to be coupled to a frame of the pipelayer, a second arm configured to be coupled to the boom, and a pivot joint pivotally connecting the first arm to the second arm. The angle sensor is positioned at the pivot joint. The angle sensor is configured to detect a pivot angle between the first arm and the second arm. The controller is configured to determine, based on the pivot angle, the angular position of the boom relative to the frame of the pipelayer.

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OpenTechnical Publication OT-2026-000002252, “System and method for determining position of a pipelayer boom,” published September 15, 2026 at 19:11:46 UTC, https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002252.

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