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Vehicle control system with track temperature sensing

US9989976B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 14, 2016
Grant dateJun 5, 2018
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 14, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62D55/24
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle, method, and track control system for sensing the temperature of a track and controlling the vehicle's speed based on the temperature of the track. The track temperature may be sensed by a sensor embedded in a portion of the track, such as in a drive lug, a tread bar, or portion of the carcass. The temperature of the track may also be used to alert an operator of a track temperature issue or request that the operator reduce the speed of the vehicle.

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