Abstract: Method and device for controlling a vehicle's operation by sensing a vehicle driver's operation of a control element of the vehicle, and the steering angle of the vehicle being regulated depending on the operation of the control element. The speed of the vehicle is sensed, a procedure for changing the steering angle of the vehicle is defined based on the sensed operation of the control element and the sensed vehicle speed, and the steering angle of the vehicle is regulated according to the defined procedure.

Abstract: An arrangement for controlling a work vehicle includes a power source, and a hydraulic circuit including a pump driven by the power source, at least one hydraulic actuator arranged in fluid connection with the pump via a first conduit, a variable displacement hydraulic motor unit arranged in fluid connection with the actuator and downstream the actuator via a second conduit. The variable displacement hydraulic motor unit is arranged for controlling movement of the actuator.

Abstract: Method and device for controlling a machine which is intended to be operated in several different operating states, the machine being intended to utilize different types of equipment in at least two of these operating states for different activities. The device includes a means (1) which is intended to be actuated and which can be set in a number of different positions (2-6), and each of these positions corresponds to one of the operating states.

Abstract: An arrangement for controlling a work vehicle including a hydraulic system that includes at least one pump and at least one actuator operatively driven by hydraulic fluid delivered from the pump is provided. At least a first pump is a variable displacement pump. The system is of load-sensing type in that the pump displacement is controlled by a pilot pressure representing a load exerted on the system. The arrangement includes an arrangement for reducing the pilot pressure delivered to the first pump so that the first pump displacement is regulated down when there is a need for limiting hydraulic power consumption.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for controlling viscosity of a hydraulic fluid. The viscosity of a hydraulic fluid is usually very much dependent on temperature. By using existing throttles which generate a pressure drop, the hydraulic fluid can be heated by creating a power drain in these existing throttles through a controlled increase of the pressure through them. By controlled heating, the viscosity of a hydraulic fluid can be controlled. According to the invention, the existing throttles are preferably cavity-preventing openings in valves.

Abstract: A hydraulic system includes a first pump that delivers hydraulic fluid to a first load outlet point and to a second load outlet point, a second pump that delivers hydraulic fluid to the second load outlet point, but not to the first load outlet point, a pressure detector for detecting the load pressure at the first load outlet point and a pressure detector for detecting the load pressure at the second load outlet point. The system includes a controller for controlling the first pump on the basis of the detected load pressure at the first load outlet point and the detected load pressure at the second load outlet point, and a controller for controlling the second pump on the basis of the detected load pressure at the second load outlet point but not on the basis of the detected load pressure at the first load outlet point.

Abstract: A working machine includes a lift arm and an implement coupling fixed to the lift arm. The implement coupling includes a locking element which is displaceable between an inoperative position and an operative position in which it is designed to shoot into a hole in the implement in order to lock the implement to the implement coupling. The locking element, over a first section of its length, has a first cross-section that will allow the first section of the locking element to be shot into the hole in the implement, and over a second section, which adjoins the first section, has a second cross-section which prevents the second section being shot further into said hole. The second section comprises a stop face designed to be brought to bear against the implement when securing the implement to the implement coupling.

Abstract: A control system for a work machine (101) including an electric machine (202), a hydraulic machine (204) and at least one hydraulic cylinder (108). The electric machine (202) is connected in a driving manner to the hydraulic machine (204). The hydraulic machine (204) is connected to a piston side (208) of the hydraulic cylinder (108) via a first line (210) and a piston-rod side (212) of the hydraulic cylinder (108) via a second line (214). The hydraulic machine (204) is adapted to be driven by the electric machine (202) and supply the hydraulic cylinder (108) with pressurized hydraulic fluid from a tank (216) in a first operating state and to be driven by a hydraulic fluid flow from the hydraulic cylinder (108) and drive the electric machine in a second operating state.

Abstract: In method and a device for controlling a vehicle, the vehicle includes an engine arranged to drive at least one pair of half shafts and to drive at least one pump. The pump is arranged to supply a hydraulic system including at least a first hydraulic component with hydraulic oil. According to the method, the power consumed by the hydraulic system is determined. In addition, the determined consumed power is compared with a reference value, and if the detected consumed power exceeds the reference value, the maximum available power for the hydraulic system is limited. The power limitation is carried out by the maximum available movement of at least a first flow-regulating valve in the hydraulic system being limited.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for handling an implement on a vehicle which comprises a frame. The system comprises a lifting apparatus arranged between the frame and the implement for raising and lowering the implement in relation to the frame, a pump (11) coupled to the lifting apparatus for supplying this with a fluid in order to produce said movements, and an operating valve (10) arranged between the pump and the lifting apparatus for controlling the flow of said fluid to the of said fluid to and from the lifting apparatus. The system further comprises a control device (9) which is designed to disconnect the control of the lifting apparatus via said fluid. The control device is coupled in such a way to an operating element 814) arranged in the vehicle cab (13) that control of the control device via the operating element is permitted independently of the control of the operating valve.

Abstract: A method and arrangement for controlling a function of a work implement utilizing a device including a source of pressurized fluid (1), a circuit of pressurized fluid (2) for driving the work implement, an electronically controlled hydraulic valve (5) being arranged in the circuit of pressurized fluid (2) for controlling the function of the work implement, a control unit (4) for controlling the hydraulic valve (5) based upon a signal from a control member (3) for transmitting a control command to the control unit (4), wherein the control unit (4) is arranged for controlling the hydraulic valve (5) in accordance with a smooth mode function or an abrupt mode function. The opening time for opening the hydraulic valve (5) to a predetermined opening degree is changed when switching from one operating mode function to the other operating mode function.

Abstract: System and method for moving an implement of a vehicle from a first position to a predetermined, second position. The system includes at least one hydraulically controlled arrangement for moving the implement, an operating valve (20) for regulating the supply of hydraulic oil to the hydraulically controlled arrangement, and a control member (11) hydraulically connected to the operating valve (20) for regulating the operating valve. The control member is configured to be operated by the driver of the vehicle. An arrangement is also provided for reducing the pressure in a pilot line (21) to the operating valve (20), and a control unit (15) is connected to the pressure-reducer (22) in order to control the pressure of the hydraulic oil that is delivered to the operating valve in the pilot line.

Abstract: Method and device for gripping one or more elongated element(s), which device includes two main gripping arms (1, 2) adapted to hold the element(s) between them. At least one first hydraulic cylinder (6, 7) is provided for moving the main gripping arms relative to one another. The device also has at least one auxiliary gripping arm (3, 4) and at least one second hydraulic cylinder (8, 9) for moving the auxiliary gripping arm relative to the main gripping arms in order to press the element(s) against the main gripping arms. The second hydraulic cylinder (8, 9) is connected operationally to the first hydraulic cylinder (6, 7) in such a way that the movement of the auxiliary gripping arm (3, 4) is initiated only when the piston of the first hydraulic cylinder reaches a predetermined position.

Abstract: A working machine includes a lift arm and an implement coupling fixed to the lift arm. The implement coupling includes a locking element which is displaceable between an inoperative position and an operative position in which it is designed to shoot into a hole in the implement in order to lock the imlement to the implement coupling. The locking element, over a first section of its length, has a first cross-section that will allow the first section of the locking element to be shot into the hole in the implement, and over a second section, which adjoins the first section, has a second cross-section which prevents the second section being shot further into said hole. The second section comprises a stop face designed to be brought to bear against the implement when securing the implement to the implement coupling.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for controlling viscosity of a hydraulic fluid. The viscosity of a hydraulic fluid is usually very much dependent on temperature. By using existing throttles which generate a pressure drop, the hydraulic fluid can be heated by creating a power drain in these existing throttles through a controlled increase of the pressure through them. By controlled heating, the viscosity of a hydraulic fluid can be controlled. According to the invention, the existing throttles are preferably cavity-preventing openings in valves.

Abstract: Method and arrangement for controlling a work vehicle that includes a hydraulic system (22) having at least one pump (18,180) and at least one actuator (4,5,8,9,10) operatively driven by hydraulic fluid delivered from the pump and at least a first pump (18) is a variable displacement pump. The system (22) is of the load-sensing type in that pump displacement is controlled by a pilot pressure representing a load exerted on the system. The arrangement includes means (63) for reducing the pilot pressure delivered to the first pump (18) so that the first pump displacement is regulated down when there is a need for limiting hydraulic power consumption.

Abstract: In method and a device for controlling a vehicle, the vehicle includes an engine arranged to drive at least one pair of half shafts and to drive at least one pump. The pump is arranged to supply a hydraulic system including at least a first hydraulic component with hydraulic oil. According to the method, the power consumed by the hydraulic system is determined. In addition, the determined consumed power is compared with a reference value, and if the detected consumed power exceeds the reference value, the maximum available power for the hydraulic system is limited. The power limitation is carried out by the maximum available movement of at least a first flow-regulating valve in the hydraulic system being limited.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for handling an implement on a vehicle which comprises a frame. The system comprises a lifting apparatus arranged between the frame and the implement for raising and lowering the implement in relation to the frame, a pump (11) coupled to the lifting apparatus for supplying this with a fluid in order to produce said movements, and an operating valve (10) arranged between the pump and the lifting apparatus for controlling the flow of said fluid to the of said fluid to and from the lifting apparatus. The system further comprises a control device (9) which is designed to disconnect the control of the lifting apparatus via said fluid. The control device is coupled in such a way to an operating element 814) arranged in the vehicle cab (13) that control of the control device via the operating element is permitted independently of the control of the operating valve.

Abstract: System for controlling at least one hydraulic cylinder (2, 3) having a first control valve unit (4) connected to the hydraulic cylinder for regulation thereof. A first operable control means (5) is included and which is adapted for controlling the first control valve unit. A second control valve unit (6) is also included that is connected to the hydraulic cylinder for regulation thereof, and a second operable control means (7) is further provided and which is adapted for controlling the second control valve unit. The system also includes means (23) for prioritizing the first control means. The prioritizing means (23) is controlled via hydraulics in such a way that the effect of the second control means (6) on the regulation of the hydraulic cylinder (2, 3) is at least substantially reduced as soon as the first control means (5) is operated.

Abstract: Method and device for gripping one or more elongated element(s), which device includes two main gripping arms (1, 2) adapted to hold said element(s) between them. At least one first hydraulic cylinder (6, 7) is provided for moving the main gripping arms relative to one another. The device also has at least one auxiliary gripping arm (3, 4) and at least one second hydraulic cylinder (8, 9) for moving the auxiliary gripping arm relative to the main gripping arms in order to press the element(s) against the main gripping arms. The second hydraulic cylinder (8, 9) is connected operationally to the first hydraulic cylinder (6, 7) in such a way that the movement of the auxiliary gripping arm (3, 4) is initiated only when the piston of the first hydraulic cylinder reaches a predetermined position.