F16H61/4078

Power system for a work machine

The invention relates to a system for a work machine. The power system comprises a power-split continuously variable transmission for propulsion of the work machine and a hydraulic system for work hydraulics. The power-split continuously variable transmission has a hydrostatic branch and a mechanical branch. The hydrostatic branch comprises a first hydraulic machine and a second hydraulic machine. The hydrostatic branch comprises a first control valve fluidly connected to the first hydraulic machine and to the second hydraulic machine for controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid between the first hydraulic machine and the second hydraulic machine. The hydraulic system comprises at least one hydraulic actuator fluidly connected to a first port of the first hydraulic machine, and a second control valve for controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid to said at least one hydraulic actuator.

WORK VEHICLE, AND CONTROL DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR WORK VEHICLE
20210348363 · 2021-11-11 ·

A control device of a work vehicle includes a required output torque determination unit that determines a required output torque of the power transmission device based on an operation amount of the operation device and a traveling speed of the work vehicle, a traveling load estimation unit that estimates a traveling load torque related to a traveling load on the work vehicle, a required output torque correction unit that corrects the required output torque such that the required output torque is included in an allowable output torque range including an estimated traveling load torque, and a drive source control unit that outputs a control signal for the drive source based on a corrected required output torque.

WHEELED WORK VEHICLE
20210340730 · 2021-11-04 ·

A wheeled work vehicle includes: a transmission transmitting the rotational power of a traveling hydraulic motor to wheels; a traveling control valve having an interruption position that interrupts supply of hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic pump to the traveling hydraulic motor; a shift changeover valve that shifts the speed stage of the transmission by the position of the shift changeover valve being selectively switched; and a controller that controls the traveling control valve and the shift changeover valve. The controller switches the traveling control valve to the interruption position, then switches the position of the shift changeover valve such that the speed stage of the transmission is shifted to the low speed stage, and switches the traveling control valve from the interruption position to an original position side before the switching in a case where the controller shifts the transmission from the high speed stage to the low speed stage.

Wheeled work vehicle

A wheeled work vehicle includes: a transmission transmitting the rotational power of a traveling hydraulic motor to wheels; a traveling control valve having an interruption position that interrupts supply of hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic pump to the traveling hydraulic motor; a shift changeover valve that shifts the speed stage of the transmission by the position of the shift changeover valve being selectively switched; and a controller that controls the traveling control valve and the shift changeover valve. The controller switches the traveling control valve to the interruption position, then switches the position of the shift changeover valve such that the speed stage of the transmission is shifted to the low speed stage, and switches the traveling control valve from the interruption position to an original position side before the switching in a case where the controller shifts the transmission from the high speed stage to the low speed stage.

HYDRO-MECHANICAL HYBRID TRANSMISSION DEVICE WITH ENERGY MANAGEMENT MECHANISM

A hydro-mechanical hybrid transmission device with an energy management mechanism includes an input member, a mechanical transmission mechanism, an energy management mechanism, a power output mechanism, an output member, a convergence mechanism, a start mechanism, a hydraulic transmission mechanism, a clutch assembly, and a brake assembly. The clutch assembly connects the input member to the mechanical transmission mechanism, the power output mechanism, and the hydraulic transmission mechanism, and connects the energy management mechanism to the mechanical transmission mechanism and the power output mechanism. The clutch assembly and the brake assembly provide a continuous transmission ratio between the input member and the output member and/or the power output mechanism, between the energy management mechanism and the output member and/or the power output mechanism, and between the energy management mechanism together with the input member and the output member and/or the power output mechanism.

DRAIN FOR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

A hydraulic drain system for a working machine including a hydrostatic pump, a tank, a cooler, a first conduit, and a second conduit. The hydrostatic pump is configured to be driven by a prime mover. The tank is configured to store fluid drained from the hydrostatic pump. The cooler is positioned upstream of the tank. The first conduit couples the hydrostatic pump to the cooler. The second conduit directly couples the hydrostatic pump to the tank.

THERMAL HYDRAULIC PROPULSION SYSTEM
20210095644 · 2021-04-01 ·

A hydraulic propulsion system converts heat or thermal energy into hydraulic energy, and such hydraulic energy into mechanical work. The hydraulic propulsion system includes a thermal unit, a hydraulic cylinder with pistons and springs mounted therein, one or more hydraulic motors, one or more hydraulic accumulators, and one or more electrical energy generators, as well as a plurality of flow control valves to control the flow of hydraulic fluid between the various components. The hydraulic propulsion system may be enhanced by an energy transmission unit including a wave generator.

WORK VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR WORK VEHICLE
20210131070 · 2021-05-06 ·

A work vehicle includes an engine, a hydrostatic transmission, a work implement pump driven by the engine, a work implement driven by hydraulic fluid discharged from the work implement pump, an accelerator, a first sensor configured to output a signal indicative of an operation amount of the accelerator, a work implement operating member, a second sensor configured to output a signal indicative of an operation amount of the work implement operating member, and a controller. The controller is configured to receive signals from the first sensor and the second sensor, determine a target input horsepower input to the hydrostatic transmission from the operation amount of the accelerator, and determine a target rotational speed of the engine from the target input horsepower and the operation amount of the work implement operating member.

Transmission system

A transmission system includes a power take-off for driving an implement and a hydrostatic unit for transmitting power from the engine to the power take-off. The hydrostatic unit includes a first hydraulic power unit having a first connection line and a second connection line, and a second hydraulic power unit having a first connection line and a second connection line. The hydrostatic unit also includes a valve for connecting the first hydraulic power unit and the second hydraulic power unit, the valve being positionable at least in a first position a first position and in a second position.

Transmission system

A transmission system includes a power take-off for driving an implement and a hydrostatic unit for transmitting power from the engine to the power take-off. The hydrostatic unit includes a first hydraulic power unit having a first connection line and a second connection line, and a second hydraulic power unit having a first connection line and a second connection line. The hydrostatic unit also includes a valve for connecting the first hydraulic power unit and the second hydraulic power unit, the valve being positionable at least in a first position a first position and in a second position.