Method and apparatus for retarding an engine

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7849688
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11961008

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A method and system for retarding an engine of a machine is provided. The machine has a hydraulic pump driven by the engine, a motor driven by the hydraulic pump, and a fan driven by the motor. The method includes sensing the operating speed of the engine with an engine speed sensor. The method also includes operating the motor at a first pressure. The method also includes comparing the operating speed to a trigger speed. The method also includes operating the motor at a second pressure greater than the first pressure if the operating speed of engine exceeds the trigger speed by a predetermined value.

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  • CATERPILLAR INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dvorak, Paul A Sanford, US 22 203
Elliott, Christopher M Apex, US 13 107

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