Apparatus and method providing automatic park brake on an agricultural windrower
US7544147B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T7/085
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and a method providing a park brake for a propulsion system of an agricultural windrower having a FNR lever assembly including a FNR lever movable in relation to a neutral position in first and second directions, and a sensor for sensing positions of the FNR lever as the lever is moved and outputting signals representative thereof, the sensor being configured such that the signals outputted thereby are to have signal values within a predetermined range of values and/or which will change within a predetermined rate of change, a programmable control module in operative control of a park brake and programmed and operable for monitoring the signals and comparing the values of the signals to the predetermined range, and if the value of any of the signals is outside of the predetermined range, then automatically engaging the park brake.
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