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Hydraulic braking energy utilization for emergency steering, braking, charging accumulator(s), and/or work functions to reduce or prevent engine from overspeed, assist acceleration and/or unlimited towing

US12140163B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2023
Grant dateNov 12, 2024
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF15B2211/8752
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and method configured to direct the braking energy from a high-pressure port at the motor side of a hydraulic circuit to emergency steering, braking, accumulator(s) charging, and/or various work functions. The system and method are also configured to return hydraulic fluid back to the same high-pressure port when the motor is running as a pump.

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