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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 16, 2002
Filed:
Apr. 02, 2001
Sean O. Cornell, Gridley, IL (US);
Scott A. Leman, Eureka, IL (US);
David E. Martin, Normal, IL (US);
Ronald D. Shinogle, Peoria, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A method of engine compression release braking includes an initial step of compressing gas in an engine cylinder. A compression release brake valve is then opened at least in part by fluidly connecting a brake actuator to a source of high pressure actuation fluid. Next, a valve closing timing that results a valve seating velocity that is less than a pre-determined velocity is determined. The compression release brake valve is then closed at the valve closing timing at least in part by fluidly connecting the brake actuator to a low pressure actuation fluid reservoir.