Method and apparatus for controlling tracked vehicles
US7784568B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D11/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for controlling a track on a tracked vehicle may comprise a drive system, a clutch, a brake, and a track control system to operate the clutch and the brake. A control signal generator operatively associated with the track control system produces control signals that vary at a first rate to cause the track control system to transition the clutch from an engaged state to a disengaged state and produces control signals that vary at a second rate to cause the track control system to transition the brake from an initial application state to a full application state, the second rate being less than the first rate.
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