Abstract: A steering wheel control system associated with a vehicle includes a steering wheel movable between a stowed position and a deployed position, wherein, in the deployed position, the steering wheel is centrally located relative to an operator of the machine. The steering wheel control system also includes a sensor assembly configured to generate a control signal pertaining to a position of the steering wheel. The steering wheel control system further includes a control module communicably coupled with the sensor assembly. The control module is configured to receive the control signal corresponding to the position of the steering wheel. The control module is also configured to control at least one operation of the vehicle based on receipt of the control signal from the sensor assembly.

Abstract: A steering wheel control system associated with a vehicle includes a steering wheel movable between a stowed position and a deployed position, wherein, in the deployed position, the steering wheel is centrally located relative to an operator of the machine. The steering wheel control system also includes a sensor assembly configured to generate a control signal pertaining to a position of the steering wheel. The steering wheel control system further includes a control module communicably coupled with the sensor assembly. The control module is configured to receive the control signal corresponding to the position of the steering wheel. The control module is also configured to control at least one operation of the vehicle based on receipt of the control signal from the sensor assembly.

Abstract: A control system for controlling operation of an edge forming tool associated with a compactor. The control system includes a position sensor for outputting a current position of the edge forming tool relative to a frame of the compactor. The control system further includes a controller disposed in communication with the position sensor. The controller is configured to receive the current position of the edge forming tool from the position sensor. Further, the controller is configured to move the edge forming tool from its current position to a desired position based, at least in part, on the received current position of the edge forming tool.

Abstract: An oscillation assembly for a paving machine includes an arcuate member for contacting a recently formed asphalt mat laid by a screed assembly of the paving machine. The arcuate member is adapted to oscillate about an axis extending generally horizontally and substantially perpendicular to a direction of travel of the paving machine. The oscillation assembly further includes a drive assembly for powering an oscillation of the arcuate member. The drive assembly includes a drive motor and a linkage coupling the drive motor to the arcuate member.

Abstract: A guidance system for a compacting machine has a data interface configured to receive real-time information indicative of a paving parameter and to receive project-specific information indicative of a construction parameter. The system further has a locating device configured to determine a location of the compacting machine and processing device in communication with the data interface and the locating device. The processing device is configured to use the real-time information and the project-specific information to determine a rolling pattern for the compacting machine and, based on the location of the compacting machine and the rolling pattern, provide directional guidance to the compacting machine.