Abstract: A work machine includes an internal combustion (IC) engine, and an infinitely variable transmission (IVT) coupled with the IC engine. The IVT includes an adjustable module and a mechanical module, with an adjustable input/output (I/O) ratio. A clutch is coupled with the mechanical module and has an output. An adjustable operator input device provides an output signal representing a power limit control. At least one electrical processing circuit is coupled with the operator input device and configured for controlling a selected combination of the I/O ratio and the clutch output, dependent upon the output signal from the operator input device.

Abstract: A work machine including an internal combustion (IC) engine having an output, and an infinitely variable transmission (IVT) coupled with the IC engine output. The IVT includes an adjustable input/output (I/O) ratio. An operator adjustable torque control input device provides an output signal. At least one electrical processing circuit is coupled with the torque control input device and configured for controlling the IC engine output and/or the IVT I/O ratio, dependent upon the output signal from the torque control input device.

Abstract: A work machine includes an internal combustion (IC) engine, and an infinitely variable transmission (IVT) coupled with the IC engine. At least one sensor provides an output signal representing a real-time load value on the IC engine. At least one electrical processing circuit is configured for controlling an output of the IVT, dependent upon a threshold load value for the IC engine and the real-time load value for the IC engine. In one embodiment, the at least one electrical processing circuit includes an engine control unit (ECU) associated with the IC engine, and a transmission control unit (TCU) associated with the IVT. The ECU provides an output signal to the TCU representing the real-time load value. The TCU controls the output of the IVT dependent upon a comparison between the threshold load value and the real-time load value.

Abstract: The invention relates to power management of a off-highway vehicle. A power management apparatus is described as a vehicle control unit coupled to a vehicle and the vehicle control unit is in communication with an engine and a transmission controller. In response to power management input, the vehicle control unit sends a message to the transmission controller commanding a maximum torque limit based on the maximum drivetrain torque. The maximum torque limit is configured to optimize power to the vehicle implement.

Abstract: A method for surfacing a polymeric composite article and/or for joining (for example, by bonding or by co-curing) the article and an adherend (for example, a second polymeric composite article) comprises (a) providing a cured or curable polymeric composite article; (b) providing a curable composition comprising (1) at least one thermosetting resin, and (2) at least one preformed, substantially non-functional, particulate modifier comprising at least one elastomer; and (c) directly or indirectly applying the composition to at least a portion of at least one surface of the article.

Abstract: Curable mechanical fasteners of the invention comprise a fastening surface comprising a curable material, wherein the fastening surface is capable of being repeatedly attached and unattached to a complementary fastening surface, and when attached to the complementary fastening surface and cured, the curable mechanical fastener is capable of becoming permanently attached to the complementary fastening surface. The curable mechanical fastener may also further comprise the complementary fastening surface.

Abstract: A multi-layered article for establishing a seal between two substrates. The multi-layered article includes a bulk layer and an adhesive layer. The layers of the article are generally epoxy-containing, photo-activated materials. Upon photo activation, the bulk layer and the adhesive layer have different curing rates. The article is suitable for adhering and sealing two substrates together. The article is particularly useful when at least one of the substrates is glass.

Abstract: A transmission controller determines a requested engine torque value. For an upshift the requested engine torque value is determined as a function of slippage of one of an off-going clutch. For a downshift, the requested engine torque value is determined as a function of actual sensed engine torque. The requested torque value is sent to an engine controller which controls the engine so that the engine generates the requested engine torque. Then the appropriate transmission clutches are swapped to complete the requested shift while the engine torque is controlled. The engine controller also limits engine torque to the requested engine torque value.

Abstract: The invention provides polyepoxide-based adhesives containing cycloaliphatic-containing polyepoxide resin, aromatic polyepoxide resin, and 9,9-bis(3-methyl-4-aminophenyl)fluorene. The adhesives provide improved peel and shear strength.

Abstract: The invention provides polyepoxide-based adhesives containing cycloaliphatic-containing polyepoxide resin, aromatic polyepoxide resin, and 9,9-bis(3-methyl-4-aminophenyl)fluorene. The adhesives provide improved peel and shear strength.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for imparting topographical or protective features to a substrate by contacting a sheet material comprising a thermoplastic layer with a substrate and heating the sheet material to an elevated temperature. The invention also provides a sheet material which comprises at least one layer consisting essentially of one or more thermoplastic, melt-flowable polymers that are semi-crystalline at room temperature.

Abstract: A method of controlling, in response to a shift command, a commanded shift of a powershift transmission of an engine-driven vehicle includes monitoring speeds transmission component selected according to the commanded shift and monitoring a speed ratio therefrom. If the input section will speed up during the commanded shift, the speed clutches are swapped, and then the output clutches are swapped when the monitored speed ratio matches a stored speed ratio. Also, the input speed of an input shaft of the transmission is monitored, and the pressure of the off-going output clutch is controlled to limit the deceleration of the input shaft speed to desired limits. If the input section will slow down during the commanded shift, the output clutches are swapped, and then the speed clutches are swapped when a monitored speed ratio matches a stored speed ratio. If a particular shift requires swapping of only speed clutches, then a speed ratio is monitored for the pair of the speed clutches to be swapped.

Abstract: A multi-layer article which may be provided in the form of a tape comprises a conformable, compressible, melt flow-resistant core layer having first and second major surfaces, a sealant layer on the first major surface of the core layer, and optionally a bonding layer on the second major surface of the core layer. The sealant layer and the bonding layer each have a surface available for contacting a separate substrate. Various thermoset and foam core layers are disclosed as are thermosettable and thermoplastic sealant layers. The articles are useful for sealing two substrates together, particularly where one of the substrates is glass. Thus, the articles are especially adapted for sealing motor vehicle windshields to a frame. Various assemblies and methods for producing the same are also described.

Abstract: A multi-layer article which may be provided in the form of a tape comprises a conformable, compressible, melt flow-resistant core layer having first and second major surfaces, a sealant layer on the first major surface of the core layer, and optionally a bonding layer on the second major surface of the core layer. The sealant layer and the bonding layer each have a surface available for contacting a separate substrate. Various thermoset and foam core layers are disclosed as are thermosettable and thermoplastic sealant layers. The articles are useful for sealing two substrates together, particularly where one of the substrates is glass. Thus, the articles are especially adapted for sealing motor vehicle windshields to a frame. Various assemblies and methods for producing the same are also described.

Abstract: A coated abrasive article comprises a backing, a first binder on the backing, and a plurality of abrasive particles in the first binder. The first binder precursor is an energy-curable preferably, melt-processable resin containing an epoxy resin, an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, and a curing agent for crosslinking the epoxy resin that is cured to provide a crosslinked make coating. The above binder precursors of the invention are preferably free of homopolymers and copolymers of olefinic monomers. In another aspect, the invention also describes an energy curable first binder precursor containing an epoxy resin, an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, a polyfunctional acrylate component and a curing agent for crosslinking the epoxy resin that is cured to provide a crosslinked make coating. The invention also relates to a method of producing such coated abrasive articles and a surface-treated backing material.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for imparting topographical or protective features to a substrate by contacting a sheet material comprising a thermosettable layer with a substrate and heating the sheet material to an elevated temperature.

Abstract: A multi-layer article which may be provided in the form of a tape comprises a conformable, compressible, melt flow-resistant core layer having first and second major surfaces, a sealant layer on the first major surface of the core layer, and optionally a bonding layer on the second major surface of the core layer. The sealant layer and the bonding layer each have a surface available for contacting a separate substrate. Various thermoset and foam core layers are disclosed as are thermosettable and thermoplastic sealant layers. The articles are useful for sealing two substrates together, particularly where one of the substrates is glass. Thus, the articles are especially adapted for sealing motor vehicle windshields to a frame. Various assemblies and methods for producing the same are also described.

Abstract: A multi-layer article which may be provided in the form of a tape comprises a conformable, compressible, melt flow-resistant core layer having first and second major surfaces, a sealant layer on the first major surface of the core layer, and optionally a bonding layer on the second major surface of the core layer. The sealant layer and the bonding layer each have a surface available for contacting a separate substrate. Various thermoset and foam core layers are disclosed as are thermosettable and thermoplastic sealant layers. The articles are useful for sealing two substrates together, particularly where one of the substrates is glass. Thus, the articles are especially adapted for sealing motor vehicle windshields to a frame. Various assemblies and methods for producing the same are also described.

Abstract: A multi-layered article for establishing a seal between two substrates. The multi-layered article includes a bulk layer and an adhesive layer. The layers of the article are generally epoxy-containing, photo-activated materials. Upon photo-activation, the bulk layer and the adhesive layer have different curing rates. The article is suitable for adhering and sealing two substrates together. The article is particularly useful when at least one of the substrates is glass.

Abstract: An article adapted for sealing a discontinuity in a surface. The article includes a melt-flowable composition that flows and seals the discontinuity when the article is heated to a sufficient temperature and a polymeric cap controlling the melt-flow behavior of the melt-flowable composition to substantially confine the melt-flowable composition to the area underneath the cap, when the article is heated to a temperature sufficient to cause the melt-flowable composition to flow, and then cooled.