System and method of hydraulic energy recovery for machine start-stop and machine ride control
US10174770B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15B2211/7128
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hydraulic control system for a machine is provided. The hydraulic control system includes a fluid reservoir and a pump motor. The pump motor is fluidly coupled to the fluid reservoir. The pump motor is configured to provide pressurized fluid and to receive fluid to provide a power output to the shaft. The hydraulic control system further includes an actuator and an accumulator fluidly coupled to the pump motor and the actuator. The hydraulic control system further includes an accumulator valve and a controller. The accumulator valve is fluidly coupled between the accumulator and the pump motor. The controller is in communication with the pump motor and the accumulator valve. The controller is configured to detect an operator command to operate the power source; determine pressure at the accumulator; and selectively move the accumulator valve to fluidly connect the accumulator with the pump motor.
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