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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 04, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 02, 2008
Applicants:
Thomas M. Sopko, Jr., East Peoria, IL (US);
Michael J. Barngrover, Peoria, IL (US);
Inventors:
Thomas M. Sopko, Jr., East Peoria, IL (US);
Michael J. Barngrover, Peoria, IL (US);
Assignee:
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F02D 13/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A method for dissipating power through a machine may include directing power into a power system of the machine. The method may further include controlling a parasitic load of the power system to increase dissipation of the power system, the controlling of the parasitic load being a function of a power dissipation limit of the power system.