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Control strategy for reduced fuel consumption in machine and powertrain system with same

US10059341B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 2016
Grant dateAug 28, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/84
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control system for a powertrain system includes an electronic control unit structured to receive ground speed data and load factor data. The electronic control unit determines an engine speed command to an engine and a torque command to a variable-torque transmission based upon an engine speed limit and a torque scale factor that can vary with ground speed and load factor. The commands produce an economy output of the powertrain to reduce fuel consumption.

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