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Multi-mode hydromechanical transmission shift system

US4246806A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 16, 1978
Grant dateJan 27, 1981
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Expiry dateJan 16, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2059/366
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multi-mode hydromechanical transmission shift system having a hydrostatic unit with at least one variable and reversible displacement component with a displacement control, a plurality of clutches independently operable for setting the mode of operation of the transmission and a control circuit including a plurality of valves for setting the mode of operation and responsive to the position of the displacement control for causing a shift in operation from one clutch to the other to change the mode of operation.

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