Drive system having operator-selectable control modes

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9435104
APP PUB NO 20160208458A1
SERIAL NO

14599405

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A drive system for a mobile machine is disclosed. The drive system includes a power source configured to generate mechanical power, and a transmission driven by the power source, a traction device driven by the transmission. The drive system further includes a first input device configured to generate a signal to operate the machine, a second input device configured to receive an operator selection of one of a plurality of transmission modes, and a controller in communication with the first input device and the transmission. The controller is configured to adjust operation of the transmission to control a speed rate of change of the traction device in response to the signal from the first input device and based on the operator-selected one of the plurality of transmission modes.

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CATERPILLAR S A R LSWITZERLAND ZUG ZUG

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Callaway, Joshua David Cary, US 5 12
Forcash, Joseph Edward Zelienople, US 4 61
Juricak, Steven James Cary, US 4 35
Mailwar, Ragavender Peoria, US 2 17
Ripley, Gavin David Oliver Garner, US 1 9

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