Control strategy for optimizing multi-range hydro-mechanical transmission
US6056657A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/19158
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved method and system for operating a hydro-mechanical transmission includes varying the engine speed to achieve optimum efficiency. The engine speed and the speed of the hydraulic motor are varied to result in a combined output that maximizes efficiency at shift points.
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