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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 10, 2015
Filed:
May. 11, 2012
Bradford Jay Holt, Montgomery, IL (US);
Thomas Lynn Grill, Marseilles, IL (US);
Steven Kohl Anderson, Montgomery, IL (US);
Bradford Jay Holt, Montgomery, IL (US);
Thomas Lynn Grill, Marseilles, IL (US);
Steven Kohl Anderson, Montgomery, IL (US);
Caterpiller Inc., Peoria, IL (US);
Abstract
A machine includes a power source, an engine retarder associated with the power source, and a traction device receiving power from the power source and configured to propel the machine. The machine also includes a brake mechanism associated with the traction device, and a controller in communication with the engine retarder and the brake mechanism. The controller is configured to activate the engine retarder, substantially simultaneously with the brake mechanism, based on a brake pressure associated with the brake mechanism.