Patent ID: 9506465
Filing Date: 2016-11-29
CPC Classification: B60T,B66F,E02F,F04B,F15B,G01M

Claim Text:
1. A method for detecting and isolating a leak in a hydraulic system having a supply pump serving at least one control valve having plurality of work sections, the method comprising the steps of: (a) activating the hydraulic system; (b) receiving an actuation command for at least one of the work sections; (c) generating a flow demand for the work sections for which an actuation command has been received; (d) implementing at least two of a first, second, and third leak detection and isolation protocols; (e) the first leak detection and isolation protocol comprising the steps of: (f) the second leak detection and isolation protocol comprising the steps of: (g) the third leak detection and isolation protocol comprising the steps of: