Brake-actuating transmission control system
US7472010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H59/44
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transmission control system is provided for a work machine that has a transmission and a traction device with a brake mechanism. The transmission control system has a speed sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a travel speed of the work machine. The transmission control system also has a controller in communication with the speed sensor and the brake mechanism. The controller is configured to determine when a transmission gear change is desired. The controller is further configured to adjust operation of the brake mechanism in response to the signal from the speed sensor when the transmission gear change is desired.
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