Brake cooling fluid diverter for an off-highway machine
US8490760B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2065/783
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The disclosure relates, in one aspect, to a friction brake cooling system for a machine. The cooling system includes at least one pump connected to at least one reservoir containing cooling fluid. A controller is configured to divert a cooling fluid flow through a valve to a first friction brake system and to a second friction brake system based on the use of the systems. In another aspect, the disclosure relates to a method of cooling a first friction brake system and a second friction brake system including diverting a flow of brake cooling fluid to the systems based on the use of the systems.
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