Vehicle comprising an air compressor system and method for operating a vehicle air compressor system
US9688260B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T17/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle includes an air compressor system for supplying compressed air to an air consuming circuit, wherein the vehicle includes an arrangement for determining that the vehicle is coasting. The compressor system is controllable to deliver compressed air at a first power rate and at least at a second higher power rate, and it is controlled to deliver compressed air at the second higher power rate when it is determined that the vehicle is coasting. A method for operating an air compressor system for such a vehicle is also provided.
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