Deceleration based brake coolant system and method thereof
US10655695B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2065/787
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A motorized vehicle includes an engine, a transmission having an input coupled to the engine and an output, and a controller for controlling at least the transmission. A braking system includes a brake sensor and a brake pack configured to reduce a speed of the vehicle. The brake sensor is disposed in electrical communication with the controller. A main hydraulic pump is operably driven by the engine and an output hydraulic pump is operably driven by the transmission output. A brake coolant valve is disposed in fluid communication with the main hydraulic pump and the output hydraulic pump. The brake coolant valve is controlled between an open position and a closed position. The main hydraulic pump and the output hydraulic pump are fluidly coupled to the brake pack when the brake coolant valve is in its open position.
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