Method and an apparatus for controllably releasing a mechanical brake on a hydrostatic machine
US6027177A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T13/22
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A controllable mechanical brake release system for controllably releasing a mechanical brake included in a hydrostatic machine is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment the hydrostatic machine is located on an incline. The mechanical brake is included in a mechanical braking system. The hydrostatic machine has the braking system, a hydrostatic propulsion system and a controller. A determined hydraulic pressure associated with the hydrostatic propulsion system is compared with an established trip indicator. A release mechanical brake signal is produced in response to the comparison.
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