Abstract: A hydraulic system for a brake system of a machine includes a relay valve coupled to a brake cylinder, a pump, and a tank. The relay valve includes a first position to allow supply of fluid from the pump to the brake cylinder, and a second position to allow discharge of fluid from the brake cylinder to the tank. Further, the relay valve includes a third position to restrictively allow discharge of fluid from the brake cylinder to the tank via a flow limiting orifice. A pilot valve coupled to the relay valve and configured to modulate the relay valve between the first position, the second position and the third position.

Abstract: A braking system for a machine including an accumulator configured to receive a pressurized fluid for storage thereof. A control valve disposed between the accumulator and the brake cylinder, the control valve configured to selectively allow discharged pressurized fluid from the accumulator to a brake cylinder. A pressure sensor disposed upstream of the control valve. Further, a controller configured to determine a pressure change in the accumulator using the pressure sensor during at least one of the pulsations of the control valve and compare the determined pressure change with a pre-determined threshold.

Abstract: A hydraulic system for a brake system of a machine includes a relay valve coupled to a brake cylinder, a pump, and a tank. The relay valve includes a first position to allow supply of fluid from the pump to the brake cylinder, and a second position to allow discharge of fluid from the brake cylinder to the tank. Further, the relay valve includes a third position to restrictively allow discharge of fluid from the brake cylinder to the tank via a flow limiting orifice. A pilot valve coupled to the relay valve and configured to modulate the relay valve between the first position, the second position and the third position.

Abstract: A differential steering control system and method for a machine includes a motor for steering the machine in a leftwards or a rightwards direction, a continuously variable transmission for moving the machine in a forwards or a backwards direction, and a control unit connected to the motor and the continuously variable transmission. The control unit determines the speed of the continuously variable transmission and based upon the determined speed, modifies a speed of the motor in order to achieve/maintain a desired turn radius for the machine.

Abstract: A differential steering control system and method for a machine includes a motor for steering the machine in a leftwards or a rightwards direction, a continuously variable transmission for moving the machine in a forwards or a backwards direction, and a control unit connected to the motor and the continuously variable transmission. The control unit determines the speed of the continuously variable transmission and based upon the determined speed, modifies a speed of the motor in order to achieve/maintain a desired turn radius for the machine.

Abstract: A differential steering control system and method for a machine includes a motor for steering the machine in a leftwards or a rightwards direction, a continuously variable transmission for moving the machine in a forwards or a backwards direction, and a control unit connected to the motor and the continuously variable transmission. The control unit determines the speed of the continuously variable transmission and based upon the determined speed, modifies a speed of the motor in order to achieve/maintain a desired turn radius for the machine.

Abstract: A differential steering control system and method for a machine includes a motor for steering the machine in a leftwards or a rightwards direction, a continuously variable transmission for moving the machine in a forwards or a backwards direction, and a control unit connected to the motor and the continuously variable transmission. The control unit determines the speed of the continuously variable transmission and based upon the determined speed, modifies a speed of the motor in order to achieve/maintain a desired turn radius for the machine.