Direct drive hydrostatic transmission
US9989137B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2047/025
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hydrostatic driveline and method of operating a hydrostatic driveline is provided. The hydrostatic driveline comprises a power source, hydrostatic pump, a hydrostatic motor, a direct drive link, a first transmission portion, and a second transmission portion. The direct drive link is in driving engagement with at least one of the power source and the hydrostatic pump. The first transmission portion is in driving engagement with a vehicle output and the hydrostatic motor. The second transmission portion is in driving engagement with the direct drive link and at least one of the vehicle output and the first transmission portion. The hydrostatic pump, the hydrostatic motor, and the first transmission portion form a first power path for the hydrostatic driveline and the direct drive link and the second transmission portion form a second power path for the hydrostatic driveline.
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