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Steering a differential steering machine while commanded to be in neutral

US11148714B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2019
Grant dateOct 19, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D11/003
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for steering a machine while commanded to be in neutral, including: sensing that a transmission is in a neutral setting; applying one or more service brakes into a braking mode; ramping off a steering pump on a hydraulic steering system; sensing a steering command; releasing the one or more service brakes from the braking mode in response to sensing the steering command; and ramping on the steering pump on the hydraulic steering system.

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