---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000003288"
title: "Integrated group of excavator control assemblies"
published_at: "2026-09-15T20:03:14.175398Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003288"
categories:
  - "robotics-automation/robot-architectures"
keywords:
  - "e02f9/2008"
  - "e02f9/2008"
  - "b25j3/04"
  - "b25j3/04"
  - "b25j3/04"
  - "e02f3/43"
---

# Integrated group of excavator control assemblies

## Abstract

A system for controlling a track propelled excavator that has an allowable 360 degree swing arc including: (a), a positioning controller for all five (propel, swing, boom, arm,and bucket) motions: (b), positioning of small members that represent the large deck, boom, arm, and bracket by a flow of fluid in series with each large member's actuator--eliminating a need for transmitting each digging member's angular position back to the controller; (c), a handle with tooth type edge that represents the large bucket, for scraping along templates for guiding desired earth contours; (d), guide plates and positioning switches for acheiving accurate and safe placement of the bucket during swing and digging motions; (e), a mobile armrest that allows ease of operator's small scale motions when guiding large scale digging: (f), and, an assembly for pulling the small bucket/handle through a series of desired small scale positions to achieve automatic trench digging.

## 1. Drawings

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[0006] Sheet 6.