Method and apparatus for controlling the speed ranges of a machine
US7287620B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/19149
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus of a work machine wherein an operator traverses the work machine within an operator selected speed range. The operator positions a speed-range control device to select the operator selected speed range, thus, sending a speed-range signal from the speed-range control device to an electronic control module indicative of the position of the speed-range control device. The speed-range signal is converted to a scaling factor to re-calibrate at least one drive map indicative of the scaling factor. The operator then may position a control device to traverse the work machine within the operator selected speed range.
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