Method and apparatus for controlling a transmission associated with a neutralize mode
US6173228A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W30/1819
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for controllably engaging, or disengaging, or both engaging and disengaging, a neutralize mode associated with a transmission located on a machine is disclosed. The machine has a controller, a memory associated with the controller, and a braking system. A determined system brake pressure is compared with at least one of an established neutralize pressure value and in gear pressure value. The neutralize mode is engaged or disengaged in response to the comparison.
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