Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for controlling a prime mover adapted to drive at least one ground engaging element of a working machine. The method comprises the steps of: (1) receiving an operator control input indicative of the control of the prime mover and (2) determining at least one operation signal in response to the operator control input, which operation signal is sent for controlling the prime mover. What particularly characterizes the method is the steps of: (3) receiving a operating state input indicative of an operating state of the machine and (4) selecting a control mode from at least one speed control mode 41 in which the determined operational signal comprises a desired speed of the prime mover and at least one torque control mode 44 in which the determined operational signal comprises a desired torque of the prime mover in response to the operating state input.
Abstract:
A method, an electronic control unit, a vehicle control system, and a working machine for controlling a working machine provided with a bucket as a work implement by which a lifting force can be exerted on an object such as a gravel pile, and at least one ground engaging element by which a traction force can be exerted on the same object, wherein the lifting force is an upward-directed lifting force experienced by the object, is provided. The method includes receiving a state input indicative of a current bucket state, the bucket height being a parameter of the current bucket state, determining a lifting force eliminating speed of the power source ("LFES") at the current bucket state, the LFES being the speed at and above which no lifting force could be achieved considering a reaction force acting on the bucket caused by the traction force, and controlling the speed of the power source not to reach the LFES in order that at least some lifting force could be achieved. An electronic control unit (ECU) adapted to perform any of the method steps is provided, as a vehicle control system including the ECU, and a working machine including the vehicle control system.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for controlling a working machine (1). The working machine comprises a front section (2) having a frame (7) and a pair of wheels (8a, 8b) arranged on a geometrical front wheel axis (16), and a rear section (4) having a frame (9) and a pair of wheels (10a, 10b) arranged on a first geometrical rear wheel axis (18) and a pair of wheels (11a, 11b) arranged on a second geometrical rear wheel axis (19) arranged behind the first rear wheel axis (18). The front section (2) and the rear section (4) are pivotally connected to each other for pivoting about a substantially vertical pivot axis (13). The distance (15) from the geometrical front wheel axis (16) to the vertical pivot axis (13) being shorter than the distance (20) from the vertical pivot axis (13) to the second geometrical rear wheel axis (19). The method comprises the steps of determining an operation parameter value indicative of the traction between a driven wheel of the rear section and the ground, and based on the determined parameter value selecting between a first control mode and a second control mode, and in the first control mode steering the wheels (11a, 11b) of the second geometrical rear wheel axis (19) to substantially follow the same tracks as the wheels (8a, 8b) of the geometrical front wheel axis (16) when driving the working machine (1) during cornering, and in the second control mode steering the wheels (11a, 11 b) of the second geometrical rear wheel axis (19) to follow tracks which are different from the tracks of the wheels (8a, 8b) of the geometrical front wheel axis (16) when driving the working machine during cornering.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a working machine and a method for operating the same. The working machine (1) is provided with: a power source (120) and a plurality of driving wheels (130); a working hydraulic system (140) comprising at least one hydraulic pump (142, 144, 146) powered by the power source (120) for moving an implement (3) on the working machine (1) and/or for steering the working machine (1); a transmission line (110) arranged between the power source (120) and the driving wheels (130) for transmitting torque from the power source (120) to the driving wheels (130); and a transmission unit (114) arranged in the transmission line (110) for reducing the mechanical interaction between the power source (120) and the driving wheels (130). The method is characterized by the steps of: detecting at least one operational parameter indicative of a working condition of the working machine (1); determining if the characteristic of the transmission unit (114) should be altered on the basis of a magnitude of the detected operational parameter; altering the characteristic of the transmission unit (114) if it is determined to be required.
Abstract:
A working machine (1) comprising an internal combustion engine (120) for supplying torque to the driving wheels (130) of the working machine, and a transmission line (110) arranged between the internal combustion engine and the driving wheels for transmitting torque from the internal combustion engine to the driving wheels. The working machine (1) further comprising at least one hydraulic pump (10Oa1 100b, 100c) in a hydraulic system (20) for moving an implement (2) arranged on the working machine and/or steering the working machine. The transmission line (110) comprises at least one electric machine (17a, 17b) for driving or braking the driving wheels (130), and/or for generating electric power for said at least one hydraulic pump (100a, 100b, 100c).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an articulated vehicle with a controllable wheel route. According to an example of the present invention, the articulated vehicle is configured to comprise a first vehicle body; a first pair of wheels, which are individually suspended on both sides of the first vehicle body, and can travel on the ground; a second vehicle body hingedly connected to the first vehicle body, a second pair of wheels, which are individually suspended on both sides of the second vehicle body, and can travel on the ground; a regulator, which regulates a relative steering angle between the first vehicle body and the second vehicle body; a mode selector, which is configured to select a first mode and a second mode; and a controller, which receives the first mode signal or the second mode signal from the mode selector and controls the regulator according to the received signal, wherein the route of a second pair of wheels is regulated to be identical to the route of a first pair of wheels in the first mode, and the route of a second pair of wheels is regulated to be different from the route of a first pair of wheels in the second mode.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a vehicle with a controllable wheel route. According to an example of the present invention, the vehicle is configured to comprise a vehicle body; a first pair of wheels, which are individually suspended on both sides of the vehicle body to roll on the ground and can rotate around the vertical axis; a second pair of wheels, which are individually suspended on both sides of the vehicle body to roll on the ground, can rotate around the vertical axis, and are placed in the back of the first wheels; a regulator, which regulates each steering angle on the vertical axis of the first and second wheels; a mode selector, which is configured to select a first mode and a second mode; and a controller, which receives the first mode signal or the second mode signal from the mode selector and controls the regulator according to the received signal, wherein the second wheel route is regulated to be identical to the first wheel route in the first mode, and the second wheel route is regulated to be different from the first wheel route in the second mode.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a hydraulic system control unit, a hydraulic system and a working machine for controlling a hydraulic system adapted to perform at least one hydraulic work function in a working machine. The hydraulic system performs the hydraulic control function in accordance with an operation signal determined by a hydraulic system control unit. In a first step (30) the control unit receives an operator control input associated to said work function. The method is particularly characterized in a second step where the control unit receives (31) a load input indicative of a load associated to the work function. Moreover, in a third step the control unit determines (32) the operation signal in response to the operator control input and the load input.
Abstract:
A method for providing feedback to a vehicle operator regarding an operational state of a vehicle power transmission system in operation, comprising the steps of detecting at least one operational parameter indicative of said operational state, and providing an audio feedback signal to the operator in response to a magnitude of the detected operational parameter.
Abstract:
A working machine (1 ) and a method for operating a working machine (1 ) comprising a power source (120) and a plurality of driving wheels (130); a working hydraulic system (140) comprising at least one hydraulic pump (142, 144, 146) powered by the power source (120) for moving an implement (3) on the working machine (1 ) and/or for steering the working machine (1 ); a transmission line (110) arranged between the power source (120) and the driving wheels (130) for transmitting torque from the power source (120) to the driving wheels (130). The method is characterized by the steps of: detecting at least one operational parameter indicative of a load exerted on the working hydraulic system (140), determining if torque needs to be added, in addition to a torque delivered by the power source (120), on the basis of a magnitude of the detected operational parameter in order to reduce the a load on the power source (120), and adding torque in case additional torque is determined to be needed.