Patent ID: 6631320
Filing Date: 2003-10-07
Classification: B60K,B60T,B60W,B60Y,B62D,E02F

Abstract:
An electronic traction control system for a work machine having a front frame, a rear frame, and an articulation joint connecting the front and rear frames, the system comprising:an articulation sensor adapted to provide an articulation angle signal; at least two wheels, with each wheel adapted to provide a wheel speed signal; a brake associated with the work machine; an electronic control module adapted to receive the articulation angle and wheel speed signals; calculate an articulation rate responsive to the articulation angle signal; determine a desired wheel speed having at least one of: an articulation-caused linear velocity component calculated responsive to the articulation rate, articulation angle, and wheel speed signals, and a transient articulation-caused velocity component calculated responsive to the articulation rate, articulation angle, and wheel speed signals; and responsively produce a brake signal to control the brake.