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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 18, 2008
Robert Paul Bertsch, Edwards, IL (US);
Bruce Henry Hein, East Peoria, IL (US);
Jeremy Joe Wilson, Peoria, IL (US);
Timothy Allen Goldammer, Dunlap, IL (US);
Robert Paul Bertsch, Edwards, IL (US);
Bruce Henry Hein, East Peoria, IL (US);
Jeremy Joe Wilson, Peoria, IL (US);
Timothy Allen Goldammer, Dunlap, IL (US);
Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A method is provided for operating a power system. The method includes receiving an operator request for a propulsion direction change. The method also includes directing power into a power source and reducing a supply of fuel to the power source while directing power into the power source. The method further includes basing a first threshold speed on a speed of the power source produced by directing power into the power source and increasing the supply of fuel to the power source when the speed of the power source falls below the first threshold speed.