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Differential lock control system and associated method

US7650961B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2006
Grant dateJan 26, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H48/30
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A differential lock control system for controlling a differential lock of a work vehicle is adapted to determine if the work vehicle is oriented to travel in a generally straight direction, and, if the work vehicle is so oriented, automatically command activation of the differential lock. An associated method is disclosed.

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