METHOD OF CONTROLLING MACHINES WITH CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION

摘要

A method is provided for controlling a machine having a continuously variable transmission travelling on a ground surface. The method receives signals indicative of an inclination of the ground surface and a payload carried by the machine through an inclination sensor and a payload sensor respectively. The method further includes determining a retarding capability of the machine. The method determines a maximum allowable operating speed for the machine based at least on the inclination of the ground surface, a mass of the machine, the payload carried by the machine and the retarding capability of the machine.

主权项

1. A method of controlling a machine having a continuously variable transmission, travelling on a ground surface, the method comprising:
receiving an inclination signal, through an inclination sensor, indicative of an inclination of the ground surface; receiving a payload signal, through a payload sensor, indicative of a payload carried by the machine; determining a retarding capability of the machine; and determining a maximum allowable operating speed for the machine based at least on the inclination of the ground surface, a mass of the machine, the payload carried by the machine and the retarding capability of the machine.