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Systems and methods for inhibiting implement-induced engine stall, and turf maintenance vehicles incorporating same

US10856465B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2018
Grant dateDec 8, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02D2250/24
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for inhibiting implement-induced stall of a prime mover associated with a turf vehicle. In some embodiments, the vehicle includes an electronic controller (EC) adapted to monitor a speed of the prime mover and detect when the speed falls below a speed threshold. The EC is adapted to automatically disengage a power take-off (PTO) connecting the prime mover to the implement when the speed of the prime mover falls below this speed threshold.

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