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System and method for managing machine power system

US9568030B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2014
Grant dateFeb 14, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF15B2211/88
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A power system for a machine is provided. The power system includes an operator interface for entering an operator command relating to one or more functions of the machine. The power system includes a hydraulic pump and an engine configured to provide power to the hydraulic device. A controller is in communication with the operator interface, the hydraulic device and the engine. The controller is configured to consider operator skill level information relating to a skill level of the operator of the machine and to determine at least one desired power system operating parameter based on the operator command and the operator skill level information and to adjust at least one of the hydraulic pump and the engine based on the desired power system operating parameter.

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