Patent Publication Number: US-11654900-B2

Title: Vehicle stop transmission control system and method

Description:
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     FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     This disclosure generally relates a control system and method for a work vehicle, and more specifically to a transmission control system and method for stopping the work vehicle. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     Work vehicles, such as tractors, wheel loaders, and other large agricultural, construction, or forestry vehicles, operate in various environments to perform a number of functions. Such vehicles may be operated manually by an operator, autonomously by a controller, or semi-autonomously as a combination of manual and autonomous operations. At times, it may desirable to supplement or, situationally, to functionally replace the primary vehicle braking systems to slow or stop the work vehicle, particularly under conditions suitable for autonomous control. 
     SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     The disclosure provides a vehicle stop transmission control system and method. 
     In one aspect, the disclosure provides a control system for operating a powertrain of a work vehicle having a power source configured to generate power for an output shaft. The control system includes a transmission positioned operatively between the power source and the output shaft and configured to selectively transfer the power from the power source to drive the output shaft in a first direction according to at least one forward mode and in a second direction according to at least one reverse mode. The transmission includes at least one forward input clutch configured for engagement when transferring the power in the at least one forward mode, at least one reverse input clutch configured for engagement when transferring the power in the at least one reverse mode, a first output clutch configured for engagement when transferring the power in a first mode of the at least one forward mode or the at least one reverse mode, and a second output clutch configured for engagement when transferring the power in a second mode of the at least one forward mode or the at least one reverse mode. The control system further includes a controller, having a processor and memory architecture, and configured to: receive or generate a vehicle stop command; determine a ground speed of the work vehicle; compare the ground speed to a first predetermined speed threshold and a second predetermined speed threshold; generate, when the ground speed exceeds the second predetermined speed threshold, at least one downshift command for the transmission to execute a downshift within the transmission; generate, when the ground speed is greater than the first predetermined speed threshold and less than or equal to the second predetermined speed threshold, at least one shuttle shift command for the transmission to execute a shuttle shift within the transmission; determine, when the ground speed is less than or equal to the first predetermined speed threshold, if the transmission is operating in the first mode or the second mode as an operating mode; select, upon determining the operating mode, a four-square clutch from the first output clutch and the second output clutch, including selecting the second output clutch as the selected four-square clutch when the transmission is operating in the first mode and the first output clutch as the selected four-square clutch when the transmission is operating in the second mode; and at least partially engage the selected four-square clutch to slow or stop the work vehicle. 
     In a further aspect, the disclosure provides a method of operating a powertrain of a work vehicle having a power source configured to generate power for an output shaft, a transmission positioned operatively between the power source and the output shaft and configured to selectively transfer the power from the power source to drive the output shaft in a first direction according to at least one forward mode and in a second direction according to at least one reverse mode. The transmission includes at least one forward input clutch configured for engagement when transferring the power in the at least one forward mode, at least one reverse input clutch configured for engagement when transferring the power in the at least one reverse mode, a first output clutch configured for engagement when transferring the power in a first mode of the at least one forward mode or the at least one reverse mode, and a second output clutch configured for engagement when transferring the power in a second mode of the at least one forward mode or the at least one reverse mode. The method includes receiving or generating a vehicle stop command to slow and stop the work vehicle; determining, with a controller on the work vehicle, a ground speed of the work vehicle; comparing by the controller the ground speed to a first predetermined speed threshold and a second predetermined speed threshold; generating by the controller, when the ground speed exceeds the second predetermined speed threshold, at least one downshift command for the transmission to execute a downshift within the transmission; generating by the controller, when the ground speed is greater than the first predetermined speed threshold and less than or equal to the second predetermined speed threshold, at least one shuttle shift command for the transmission to execute a shuttle shift within the transmission; determining by the controller, when the ground speed is less than or equal to the first predetermined speed threshold, if the transmission is operating in the first mode or the second mode as an operating mode; selecting by the controller, upon determining the operating mode, a four-square clutch from the first output clutch and the second output clutch, including selecting the second output clutch as the selected four-square clutch when the transmission is operating in the first mode and the first output clutch as the selected four-square clutch when the transmission is operating in the second mode; and at least partially engaging the selected four-square clutch to slow or stop the work vehicle. 
     The details of one or more embodiments are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features and advantages will become apparent from the description, the drawings, and the claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG.  1    is a side view of an example work vehicle that implements a vehicle stop transmission control system in accordance with this disclosure; 
         FIG.  2    is a schematic view of a powertrain of the vehicle stop transmission control system of the vehicle of  FIG.  1    according to an example; 
         FIG.  3    is a dataflow diagram of a controller of the vehicle stop transmission control system of  FIG.  1    implementing a vehicle stop transmission operation according to an example embodiment; 
         FIG.  4    is a flow chart of a vehicle stop transmission control method according to an example; 
         FIG.  5    is a clutch command schedule utilized within the vehicle stop transmission control system of  FIG.  1    according to an example; and 
         FIG.  6    is a further clutch command schedule utilized within the vehicle stop transmission control system of  FIG.  1    according to an example. 
     
    
    
     Like reference symbols in the various drawings indicate like elements. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The following describes one or more example embodiments of the disclosed power train, vehicle, and transmission control system and method, as shown in the accompanying figures of the drawings described briefly above. Various modifications to the example embodiments may be contemplated by one of skill in the art. 
     Work vehicle operate across work locations to perform various functions under disparate conditions. During operation, at least some tasks and functions may be performed autonomously (or “automatically,” used interchangeably herein), including functions associated with braking under certain conditions, such as obstacle avoidance and hill hold. For cost, efficiency, and/or performance, it is beneficial to implement vehicle braking with native hardware, even during autonomous situations. As an example of such native hardware in some work vehicles, aspects of the transmission may be designed to slow portions of the powertrain, e.g., to dissipate energy in the powertrain during a “shuttle shift” to change vehicle direction. As described in greater detail below, in a different context and implementation, the transmission may also be used to slow and subsequently stop the vehicle during a vehicle stop transmission operation. Such transmission operations may be useful as part of autonomous functions in that it obviates the need for additional hardware that would otherwise be required to automatically actuate other vehicle brakes (e.g., the axle, wheel, or parking brakes). Instead, the vehicle stop transmission operation may be implemented by a vehicle stop transmission control system managed by a controller and implemented by a suitable powershift transmission based on vehicle and environmental parameters. 
     Generally, the transmission may include any number of shafts, gears, clutches, and other power transfer elements to appropriately transfer and manipulate the torque and speed of power flow between an input coupled to a power source and an output coupled to the wheels. In particular, the clutches may be actuated by commands from the controller based on powershift operating schedules to appropriately condition the power as desired or needed for ordinary operation, as well as the braking functions during the vehicle stop transmission operation discussed in greater detail below. 
     In one example, the transmission may include one or more input clutches and at least two output clutches in which at least one of the input clutches and at least one of the output clutches are engaged during a typical propulsion operation; and upon conducting a vehicle stop transmission operation, the engaged input clutch may be modulated and/or subsequently disengaged while at least partially engaging one or more of the previously disengaged output clutches to dissipate the energy from the output shaft and wheels to slow, stop, and hold the vehicle. In effect, the vehicle stop transmission control system allows for a “four-squaring” of one or more output clutches of the powershift transmission to dissipate the excess energy within the powertrain to slow, stop, and hold the vehicle. 
     In some examples, the vehicle stop transmission control system may execute the four-squaring of one or more the output clutches as a function of the ground speed of the vehicle. In particular, based on the ground speed, the vehicle stop transmission control system may initiate a downshift and/or a shuttle shift within the transmission in order slow the ground speed to values more suitable for four-squaring. In one example, when the ground speed is greater than a shuttle shift threshold, the vehicle stop transmission control system may execute a downshift prior to the four-squaring operation; when the ground speed is greater than the four-square speed threshold and less than or equal to the shuttle shift speed threshold, the vehicle stop transmission control system may execute a shuttle shift prior to the four-squaring operation; and when the ground speed is less than or equal to the four-square speed threshold, the vehicle stop transmission control system immediately implements the four-squaring operation. Additionally and as described below, vehicle stop transmission control system may modulate the input and output clutches (as well as the four-squaring clutches) according to a predetermined clutch command schedule in order to provide smooth and effective deceleration and stopping of the work vehicle. 
     Referring to  FIG.  1   , a work vehicle  100  may include a vehicle stop transmission control system  102  provided and implemented with a controller  104 , one or more components of a powertrain  106 , one or more sensors  108 , and/or selected additional components of the vehicle  100 . As described in greater detail below, the vehicle stop transmission control system  102  is used to dissipate vehicle and/or powertrain energy to slow, stop, and/or hold the vehicle  100  (generally, “a vehicle stop transmission operation”). The execution of a vehicle stop transmission operation by the vehicle stop transmission control system  102  may be particularly useful within the context of an automated stop, such as for an obstacle avoidance and/or hill holds, as discussed in greater detail below. In one example, the vehicle stop transmission control system  102  may be used independently of (or in conjunction with) other brakes (e.g., axle, service, or parking brakes) of the vehicle  100 . 
     In  FIG.  1   , the vehicle  100  is depicted as a tractor. It will be understood, however, that other configurations may be possible, including configurations with vehicle  100  as a different kind of tractor, a wheel loader, a harvester, a log skidder, a grader, or one of various other work vehicle types. It will further be understood that the disclosed powertrain  106  may also be used in non-work vehicles and non-vehicle applications (e.g., fixed-location power installations). In addition to the elements within the powertrain  106 , the vehicle  100  may include one or more ancillary components or systems, such as steering, braking, and actuation systems to appropriately maneuver or manipulate aspects of the vehicle  100 . Generally, the powertrain  106  includes one or more engines, motors, batteries, and power transfer elements to power the vehicle  100  in forward and reverse directions, as well as to provide mechanical or electrical power to various additional systems of the vehicle  100 . 
     Generally, the controller  104  controls operation of the vehicle stop transmission control system  102 , powertrain  106 , and other aspects of the vehicle  100 , including any of the functions described herein. The controller  104  may be configured as computing devices with associated processor devices and memory architectures, as hydraulic, electrical or electro-hydraulic controllers, or otherwise. As such, the controller  104  may be configured to execute various computational and control functionality with respect to the vehicle  100 . The controller  104  may be in communication with various other systems or devices of the vehicle  100 . For example, the controller  104  may be in electronic or hydraulic communication with various sensors (e.g., sensors  108 ), actuators, and other devices within (or outside of) the vehicle  100 . Some of these sensors  108  are discussed in greater detail below. The controller  104  may communicate with other systems or devices (including other controllers) in various known ways, including via a CAN bus (not shown) of the vehicle  100  via wireless, wired, or hydraulic communication means, or otherwise. In some embodiments, the controller  104  may be configured to receive input commands and to interface with an operator via a human-machine interface or operator interface. The vehicle  100  may further include a lever or other operator input device that facilitates interaction with the power transfer elements of the powertrain  106  discussed herein, although in some examples, the controller  104  may implement one or more functions autonomously or automatically (e.g., without operator input). 
     The controller  104  may be considered the vehicle controller that controls overall operation of the vehicle  100 , including control of the powertrain  106 , autonomous and/or semi-autonomous control of the vehicle  100 , and/or control of elements of the powertrain  106 , such as a transmission. In some examples, the controller  104  may refer collectively to a group of control elements that may be dedicated to individual elements or systems of the vehicle  100 . 
     The sensors  108  generally represent a collection of vehicle sensors to implement the functions described herein. For example, the sensors  108  may include one or more speed sensors to collect information associated with determining the speed of the vehicle (e.g., ground speed) and/or various aspects of powertrain  106 . The sensors  108  may also include one or more location sensors (e.g., GPS or other kinematic sensors) and/or incline sensors. The sensors  108  further include one or more obstacle detection sensors, such as light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensors, infrared and/or visible light cameras, radio detection and ranging (RADAR) sensors, laser sensors, ambient light sensors, and/or boundary sensors. 
     The controller  104  may use the information collected by the sensors  108  to identify conditions within an operating environment of the vehicle  100  or otherwise associated with the vehicle  100  (e.g., powertrain conditions, projected path information, obstacle maps, object identification, and the like). In response, the controller  104  may implement one or more aspects of autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle control. For example, the controller  104  may generate commands for one or more aspects of the powertrain  106 , including the braking system, the throttle system, and the steering system. In particular examples discussed below, the controller  104  may generate automated transmission commands to stop the vehicle  100  for one or more reasons, particularly in response to obstacles and/or to implement a hill hold. 
     Regarding obstacle avoidance, the sensors  108  collect information associated with the vehicle environment and the vehicle  100  and provide the information to the controller  104 . The controller  104  may evaluate the environmental and/or vehicle information to identify obstacles in the projected path of the vehicle  100 . When the obstacle is within the projected path of the vehicle  100 , the controller  104  may generate a vehicle stop command for the transmission as a vehicle stop transmission operation of the vehicle stop transmission control system  102 , as discussed in greater detail below. 
     Regarding hill hold, as above, the sensors  108  may collect information associated with the vehicle environment and the vehicle  100  and provide the information to the controller  104 . Such information may include position or kinematic information on which vehicle incline information may be determined. Such information may further include powertrain information, such as torque and other parameters within the powertrain  106 . The controller  104  may evaluate the environmental and/or vehicle information to identify conditions suitable for a hill hold. Such conditions may include the vehicle  100  being positioned on a hill or other type of incline in which gravity would otherwise result in the vehicle  100  rolling down the incline. When the hill hold conditions are identified, the controller  104  may generate a vehicle stop command for the transmission  124  as a vehicle stop transmission operation of the vehicle stop transmission control system  102 , as discussed in greater detail below. 
     Additional details regarding the vehicle stop transmission operation of the vehicle stop transmission control system  102  are provided below. The operation may be automatically implemented based on one of the conditions discussed above, as well as other conditions, or manually implemented based on commands initiated by a vehicle operator. 
     Reference is additionally made to  FIG.  2   , which a schematic view of the vehicle stop transmission control system  102  implemented within the vehicle  100  of  FIG.  1   . In the discussion below, various example configurations of shafts, gears, and other power transmission elements are described. It will be understood that various alternative configurations may be possible, within the spirit of this disclosure. 
     The view of  FIG.  2    depicts the controller  104  coupled to portions of the powertrain  106 , including a power source  122  and a transmission  124 . The power source  122  may be any suitable power source, including an internal combustion engine, a continuously variable power source (CVP) (e.g., an electrical or hydraulic motor), or a combination of an engine and CVP. The transmission  124  may be any arrangement that transfers power from the power source  122  to an output. Generally, the transmission  124  may be a powershift transmission in which “gear” and/or speed or power ratio changes may be implemented automatically under command of the controller  104  based on operating conditions and shift schedules, including when under a load from the power source  122 . 
     In one example, the transmission  124  may be considered to have a number of stages  130 ,  140 ,  160 ,  180 ,  200 ,  220 ,  230 . In the transmission  124  of  FIG.  2   , seven (7) stages  130 ,  140 ,  160 ,  180 ,  200 ,  220 ,  230  are provided as an example. Each of the stages  130 ,  140 ,  160 ,  180 ,  200 ,  220 ,  230  is associated with one or more shafts  132 ,  142 ,  162 ,  182 ,  202 ,  222 ,  232 , about which various power transfer elements are mounted. In this particular example, the first stage shaft  132  may be considered an input shaft for receiving power from the power source  122 , and the seventh stage shaft  232  may be considered an output shaft that drives one or more components of the vehicle  100  (e.g., one or more ground-engaging wheels, implements, and/or power transfer devices). 
     As described below, the transmission  124  may include a number of clutches  150 ,  152 ,  170 ,  172 ,  190 ,  192 ,  210 ,  212  that may be manipulated based on commands from the controller  104  to completely transfer torque between two elements in engaged positions or to disconnect the transfer of torque between two elements in disengaged positions, thereby providing a number of power flow paths through the transmission  124  at various speeds and directions. Moreover, the clutches  150 ,  152 ,  170 ,  172 ,  190 ,  192 ,  210 ,  212  may be partially engaged or modulated such that the respective clutch elements slip relative to one another, thereby partially transferring or inhibiting torque transfer depending on the operating mode. The arrangement of the clutches  150 ,  152 ,  170 ,  172 ,  190 ,  192 ,  210 ,  212  within the stages  130 ,  140 ,  160 ,  180 ,  200 ,  220 ,  230  is described below. 
     As an example, one or more of the clutches (particularly clutches  190 ,  210 ) may be used to inhibit torque transfer in other portions of the transmission  124  to create internal energy losses by dissipating the energy (e.g., with heat and friction) to slow and/or stop the vehicle  100  as a vehicle stop transmission operation executed by the vehicle stop transmission control system  102 , which will be described in greater detail below after an explanation of the transmission  124  of  FIG.  2   . 
     The first stage  130  includes a first gear  134  and a second gear  136  mounted for rotation with the first stage shaft  132 . The second stage  140  includes a third gear  144 , a fourth gear  146 , and a fifth gear  148  mounted for rotation with the second stage shaft  142 . The second stage  140  further includes a first input clutch  150  with a first element mounted to the third gear  144  and a second element mounted to the fifth gear  148 , as well as a second input clutch  152  with a first element mounted to the fourth gear  146  and a second element mounted to the fifth gear  148 . As noted, each of the first and second input clutches  150 ,  152  may be positioned into an engaged position, a disengaged position, or partially engaged positions to control a power flow between the respective portions and associated gears. 
     The third stage  160  includes a sixth gear  164 , a seventh gear  166 , and an eighth gear  168  mounted for rotation with the third stage shaft  162 . The third stage  160  further includes a third input clutch  170  with a first element mounted to the sixth gear  164  and a second element mounted to the eighth gear  168 , as well as a fourth input clutch  172  with a first element mounted to the seventh gear  166  and a second element mounted to the eighth gear  168 . Each of the third and fourth input clutches  170 ,  172  may be positioned into an engaged position, a disengaged position, or partially engaged positions to control a power flow between the respective portions and associated gears. 
     The fourth stage  180  includes a ninth gear  184 , a tenth gear  186 , and an eleventh gear  188  mounted for rotation with the fourth stage shaft  182 . The fourth stage  180  further includes a first output clutch  190  with a first element mounted to the ninth gear  184  and a second element mounted to the eleventh gear  188 , as well as a second output clutch  192  with a first element mounted to the tenth gear  186  and a second element mounted to the eleventh gear  188 . The fourth stage  180  further includes a twelfth gear  194  mounted to the first element of the second output clutch  192  (and thus, the tenth gear  186 ). Each of the first and second output clutches  190 ,  192  may be positioned into an engaged position or a disengaged position to control a power flow between the respective portions and associated gears. Additionally, the first and second output clutches  190 ,  192  may be partially engaged or modulated to partially transfer (or inhibit) torque. 
     The fifth stage  200  includes a thirteenth gear  204 , a fourteenth gear  206 , and a fifteenth mounted for rotation with the fifth stage shaft  202 . The fifth stage  200  further includes a third output clutch  210  with a first element mounted to the thirteenth gear  204  and a second element mounted to the fifteenth gear  208 , as well as a fourth output clutch  212  with a first element mounted to the fourteenth gear  206  and a second element mounted to the fifteenth gear  208 . Each of the third and fourth output clutches  210 ,  212  may be positioned into an engaged position or a disengaged position to control a power flow between the respective portions and associated gears. Additionally, the third and fourth output clutches  210 ,  212  may be partially engaged or modulated to partially transfer (or inhibit) torque. 
     The sixth stage  220  includes a sixteenth gear  224 , a seventeenth gear  226 , and an eighteenth gear  228  mounted for rotation with the sixth stage shaft  222 . The seventh stage  230  includes a nineteenth gear  234  mounted for rotation with the seventh stage shaft  232 . 
     The stages  130 ,  140 ,  160 ,  180 ,  200 ,  220 ,  230  are arranged such that control of the clutches  150 ,  152 ,  170 ,  172 ,  190 ,  192 ,  210 ,  212  enables a selected power flow path between the first stage shaft  132  and the seventh stage shaft  232 . In the depicted example, the first gear  134  of the first stage  130  is enmeshed or otherwise engaged with the third gear  144  of the second stage  140  and sixth gear  164  of the third stage  160 . The second gear  136  of the first stage  130  is enmeshed or otherwise engaged with the fourth gear  146  of the second stage  140  and the seventh gear  166  of the third stage  160 . Further, the fifth gear  148  of the second stage  140  is enmeshed or otherwise engaged with the eighth gear  168  of the third stage  160  and the eleventh gear  188  of the fourth stage  180 . The ninth gear  184  of the fourth stage  180  is enmeshed or otherwise engaged with the thirteenth gear  204  of the fifth stage  200  and the sixteenth gear  224  of the sixth stage  220 . The tenth gear  186  of the fourth stage  180  is enmeshed or otherwise engaged with the fourteenth gear  206  of the fifth stage  200 . The twelfth gear  194  of the fourth stage  180  is enmeshed or otherwise engaged with the seventeenth gear  226  of the sixth stage  220 . The eleventh gear  188  of the fourth stage  180  is enmeshed or otherwise engaged with the fifth gear  148  of the second stage  140  and the fifteenth gear  208  of the fifth stage  200 . The eighteenth gear  228  of the sixth stage  220  is enmeshed or otherwise engaged with the nineteenth gear  234  of the seventh stage  230 . 
     During operation, at least one of the input clutches  150 ,  152 ,  170 ,  172  may be selected with at least one of the output clutches  190 ,  192 ,  210 ,  212  to implement a number of different speed ratios and directions. In one example, the input clutches  150 ,  152 ,  170 ,  172  and the output clutches  190 ,  192 ,  210 ,  212  are manipulated to enable eight different speed ratios (or “modes” or “gears”) in each of a forward direction and a reverse direction (e.g., modes F1-F8 and modes R1-R8). Generally, the first and second input clutches  150 ,  152  are used to implement the forward modes (F1-F8), and the third and fourth input clutches  170 ,  172  are used to implement the reverse modes (R1-R8). 
     Although the arrangements may vary, in the depicted transmission  124 , the first forward mode (F1) is a lower speed and higher torque than the second forward mode (F2), which in turn is a lower speed and higher torque than the third forward mode (F3), and so on. Similarly, the first reverse mode (R1) is a lower speed and higher torque than the second reverse mode (R2), which in turn is a lower speed and higher torque than the third reverse mode (R3), and so on. The particular clutches  150 ,  152 ,  170 ,  172 ,  190 ,  192 ,  210 ,  212  that are engaged for each mode (F1-F8, R1-R8) are listed in Table 1. 
     
       
         
           
               
               
               
               
             
               
                 TABLE (1) 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Mode 
                 Input Clutch 
                 Output Clutch 
                 Four-Square Clutch 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                 F1 
                 first input clutch 150 
                 first output clutch 190 
                 third output clutch 210 
               
               
                 F2 
                 second input clutch 152 
                 first output clutch 190 
                 third output clutch 210 
               
               
                 F3 
                 first input clutch 150 
                 third output clutch 210 
                 first output clutch 190 
               
               
                 F4 
                 second input clutch 152 
                 third output clutch 210 
                 first output clutch 190 
               
               
                 F5 
                 first input clutch 150 
                 second output clutch 192 
                   
               
               
                 F6 
                 second input clutch 152 
                 second output clutch 192 
                   
               
               
                 F7 
                 first input clutch 150 
                 fourth output clutch 212 
                   
               
               
                 F8 
                 second input clutch 152 
                 fourth output clutch 212 
                   
               
               
                 R1 
                 third input clutch 170 
                 first output clutch 190 
                 third output clutch 210 
               
               
                 R2 
                 fourth input clutch 172 
                 first output clutch 190 
                 third output clutch 210 
               
               
                 R3 
                 third input clutch 170 
                 third output clutch 210 
                 first output clutch 190 
               
               
                 R4 
                 fourth input clutch 172 
                 third output clutch 210 
                 first output clutch 190 
               
               
                 R5 
                 third input clutch 170 
                 second output clutch 192 
                   
               
               
                 R6 
                 fourth input clutch 172 
                 second output clutch 192 
                   
               
               
                 R7 
                 third input clutch 170 
                 fourth output clutch 212 
                   
               
               
                 R8 
                 fourth input clutch 172 
                 fourth output clutch 212 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     As an example and referencing Table (1), in the first forward mode (F1), the first input clutch  150  and first output clutch  190  are engaged. As such, torque from the power source  122  is transferred to the first stage shaft  132 , through the first gear  134  and the third gear  144 , and across the first input clutch  150 . The torque is then transferred through fifth gear  148  to eleventh gear  188 , and across the first output clutch  190 . From the first output clutch  190 , the torque is transferred through the ninth gear  184  of the fourth stage  180  to the sixteenth gear  224  of the sixth stage  220 , through the sixth stage shaft  222  to the eighteenth gear  228 , and via the nineteenth gear  234 , to the output shaft  232 . The second forward mode (F2) is similar to the first forward mode (F1), except that the torque is transferred through the second input clutch  152  instead of the first input clutch  150 . The third and fourth forward modes (F3, F4) use the first and second input clutches  150 ,  152 , respectively, and the third output clutch  210 . The fifth and sixth forward modes (F5, F6) use the first and second input clutches  150 ,  152 , respectively, and the second output clutch  192 ; and the seventh and eighth forward modes (F7, F8) use the first and second input clutches  150 ,  152 , respectively, and the fourth output clutch  212 . 
     As an example and referencing Table (1), in the first reverse mode (R1), the third input clutch  170  and first output clutch  190  are engaged. As such, torque from the power source  122  is transferred to the first stage shaft  132 , through the sixth gear  164 , and across the third input clutch  170 . The torque is then transferred through the eighth gear  168 , through the fifth gear  148 , through the eleventh gear  188 , and across the first output clutch  190 . From the first output clutch  190 , the torque is transferred through the ninth gear  184  of the fourth stage  180  to the sixteenth gear  224  of the sixth stage  220 , through the sixth stage shaft  222  to the eighteenth gear  228 , and via the nineteenth gear  234 , to the output shaft  232 . In the reverse modes (R1-R8), the output shaft  232  is driven in opposite directions to those in the forward modes (F1-F8). The second reverse mode (R2) is similar to the first reverse mode (R1), except that the torque is transferred through the fourth input clutch  172  instead of the third input clutch  170 . The third and fourth reverse modes (R3, R4) use the third and fourth input clutches  170 ,  172 , respectively, and the third output clutch  210 . The fifth and sixth reverse modes (R5, R6) use the third and fourth input clutches  170 ,  172 , respectively, and the second output clutch  192 ; and the seventh and eighth reverse modes (R7, R8) use the third and fourth input clutches  170 ,  172 , respectively, and the fourth output clutch  212 . 
     As such, during operation, the controller  104  commands the clutches  150 ,  152 ,  170 ,  172 ,  190 ,  192 ,  210 ,  212  to cycle through the forward and reverse modes, e.g., from F1 to F2 to F3 (or from R1 to R2 to R3), and so on, including back down from F8 to F7 to F6 (or from R8 to R7 to R6) and so on. Moving from a higher mode to a lower mode (e.g., from F8 to F7 and so on, or from R8 to R7 and so on) may be considered a “downshift.” Additionally, at times, the controller  104  executes a “shuttle shift” in which the clutches  150 ,  152 ,  170 ,  172 ,  190 ,  192 ,  210 ,  212  are manipulated to change the output direction, e.g., from one of the forward modes to one of the reverse modes, or from one of the reverse modes to one of the forward modes. 
     As introduced above, the vehicle stop transmission control system  102  may also implement transmission braking in one or more of the modes (F1-F8, R1-R8) to stop and hold the vehicle  100  in a stationary position. For example, in a particular mode, one the output clutches that is not being used as part of the torque transfer path may be modulated and/or engaged to inhibit the power flow, thereby slowing down and stopping the vehicle. This transmission braking operation may be considered “four-squaring” and the clutch that is that is at least partially engaged may be considered the “four-square clutch.” 
     In one example, the transmission braking may be implemented in the first four forward modes (F1-F4) and the first four reverse modes (R1-R4). The four-square clutches that may be used to implement the braking in the transmission  124  are also summarized in Table (1). For example and as noted above, in the first forward mode (F1), the first input clutch  150  and first output clutch  190  are engaged to transfer power from the power source  122 , to the first stage shaft  132 , through the first gear  134  and the third gear  144 , across the first input clutch  150 , through the fifth gear  148  and the eleventh gear  188 , across the first output clutch  190 , through the ninth gear  184  of the fourth stage  180  to the sixteenth gear  224  of the sixth stage  220 , through the sixth stage shaft  222  to the eighteenth gear  228 , and via the nineteenth gear  234 , to the output shaft  232 . During this power flow, the third output clutch  210  of the fifth stage  200  may be modulated and/or engaged to inhibit the rotation of the elements of fourth stage  180 , thereby inhibiting the power flow to the output shaft  232 . In the second forward mode (F2), the third output clutch  210  is also the four-square clutch, while the first output clutch  190  is the four-square clutch for the third and fourth forward modes (F3, F4). 
     A similar operation may occur in the reverse modes (R1-R8). For example and as noted above, in the first reverse mode (R1), the third input clutch  170  and first output clutch  190  are engaged to transfer power from the power source  122 , to the first stage shaft  132 , through the sixth gear  164 , across the third input clutch  170 , through the eighth gear  168 , through the fifth gear  148 , through eleventh gear  188 , across the first output clutch  190 , through the ninth gear  184  of the fourth stage  180  to the sixteenth gear  224  of the sixth stage  220 , through the sixth stage shaft  222  to the eighteenth gear  228 , and via the nineteenth gear  234 , to the output shaft  232 . During this power flow, the third output clutch  210  of the fifth stage  200  may be modulated and/or engaged to inhibit the rotation of the elements of fourth stage  180 , thereby inhibiting the power flow to the output shaft  232 . In the second reverse mode (R2), the third output clutch  210  is also the four-square clutch, while the first output clutch  190  is the four-square clutch for the third and fourth reverse modes (R3, R4). 
     Additional details regarding the operation of the vehicle stop transmission operation of the vehicle stop transmission control system  102  may be provided with reference to  FIG.  3   , which is a dataflow diagram that illustrates an embodiment of the controller  104  implementing operation of the vehicle transmission stop system  102 . In this instance, the controller  104  may be considered a vehicle controller, a dedicated transmission controller, or a distributed controller (or controllers). With respect to this aspect of the vehicle stop transmission control system  102  of  FIG.  3   , the controller  104  may be organized as one or more functional units or modules  110 ,  112  (e.g., software, hardware, or combinations thereof), including a vehicle stop conditions module  110  and a vehicle transmission stop module  112 . As an example, the modules  110 ,  112  and other aspects of the controller  104  may be implemented with processing architecture such as a processor  114  and memory  116 , as well as suitable communication interfaces. For example, the controller  104  may implement the modules  110 ,  112  with the processor  114  based on programs or instructions stored in memory  116 . 
     During operation, the controller  104 , particularly the vehicle stop conditions module  110 , may receive various types of input signals or data, including from sensors  108 . Generally, the vehicle stop conditions module  110  evaluates or otherwise processes the data and, under certain conditions, generates a vehicle stop command for the vehicle transmission stop module  112  to stop the vehicle  100 . In some examples, the vehicle stop conditions module  110  may also receive input signals representing a request by the operator via the operator interface device (not shown) to stop the work vehicle  100  in the form of a stop vehicle request. Typically, however, the vehicle stop conditions modules  110  may derive the vehicle stop conditions and generate the vehicle stop command based on input data from the sensors  108 , as will now be described. 
     As shown, the sensors  108  may generate input data for the vehicle stop conditions module  110  in the form of obstacle data and hill hold data, as well as other data, such as ground speed and other parameters. As introduced above, the obstacle data may include environmental and/or vehicle information that enables the vehicle stop conditions module  110  to identify obstacles in the projected path of the vehicle  100 , and in response, generate a vehicle stop command for implementation by the vehicle transmission stop module  112  and transmission  124 , as discussed in greater detail below, As also noted above, hill hold data may include information associated with the vehicle environment and the vehicle  100 , such as position or kinematic information on which vehicle incline information may be determined and powertrain information. The vehicle stop conditions module  110  may evaluate the hill hold data to identify conditions suitable for a “hill hold” to generate a vehicle stop command implemented by the vehicle transmission stop module  112  and the transmission  124  discussed below. 
     Upon receipt the vehicle stop command, the vehicle transmission stop module  112  generates the commands for the transmission  124  to implement the vehicle stop. In one example and/or certain conditions, the vehicle transmission stop module  112  may generate the vehicle stop commands suitable to immediately implement the vehicle stop transmission operation. In other examples and/or certain conditions, the vehicle transmission stop module  112  may generate downshift clutch commands and/or shuttle shift clutch commands for the transmission  124  prior to generating the vehicle stop clutch commands. In particular, the vehicle transmission stop module  112  may generate downshift clutch commands and/or shuttle shift clutch commands for the transmission  124  as a function of the ground speed and/or other transmission data generated by the sensors  108 . Additional details regarding the consideration of the ground speed and transmission data by the vehicle transmission stop module  112  to generate the various transmission commands (e.g., downshift clutch commands, shuttle shift clutch commands, and vehicle stop clutch commands) will be discussed below with reference to the method  300  of  FIG.  4   . Moreover, additional details about implementing the vehicle stop transmission operation via the vehicle stop clutch commands will be discussed in greater detail below with reference to  FIGS.  5  and  6   . 
     The operation of the vehicle stop transmission operation may be described in a larger context according to the flowchart of a method  300  depicted in  FIG.  4   . In one example, the method  300  may be implemented by the vehicle stop transmission control system  102  described above with reference to  FIGS.  1 - 3   , while in further examples, other mechanisms may be used. The vehicle stop transmission operation of  FIG.  4    may be enabled manually by an operator or automatically enabled. Typically, the method  300  is described below in the context of a vehicle  100  operating normally, e.g., propulsion, maneuvering, and/or performing work tasks. 
     Initially, during operation of the vehicle  100 , in a step  302 , the controller  104  of the vehicle  100  receives environmental and/or vehicle data, for example, from sensors  108 . As noted above, the environmental and/or vehicle data may include information about potential obstacles within a projected path, the inclination or angular position of the vehicle  100 , the speed of the vehicle  100 , and/or powertrain parameters, such as present transmission mode and/or torque conditions. 
     In step  304 , the controller  104  evaluates the environmental and/or vehicle data in view of the conditions for an automated stop. For example, the controller  104  may review the environmental and/or vehicle data to determine if an obstacle is in the projected path of the vehicle  100  and/or to determine if the vehicle  100  is positioned on an incline such that a hill hold is desired. If the conditions are not suitable for an automated stop, the method  300  returns to step  302  in which the environmental and/or vehicle data continue to be received and evaluated. If the conditions are suitable for an automated stop, the method  300  proceeds to step  306 . 
     In step  306  in which the conditions are suitable for an automated stop, the controller  104  generates and/or implements a transmission command to stop the vehicle  100 . As noted above, the generation and implementation of the vehicle stop transmission operation may be performed by the same or different control architectures on the vehicle  100 . In any event, the controller  104  “receives” the command (e.g., generated within or elsewhere) for execution. 
     In step  308 , the controller  104  initiates implementation of the vehicle stop transmission command by comparing the ground speed to a first predetermined value or threshold representing a four-square clutch speed threshold. Generally, four-square clutch speed threshold reflects an operational or torque limit of the selected four-square clutch expressed as a vehicle speed. Such a limit may reflect the capacity of the selected four-square clutch to dissipate the energy. For example, it may be undesirable to engage the selected four-square clutch at relatively high vehicle speeds. The four-square clutch speed threshold may be stored in, or otherwise accessed by, the controller  104 , e.g., in a look-up table. 
     In step  308 , when the vehicle speed is above the four-square clutch speed threshold, the method  300  proceeds to step  310 . In step  308 , when the vehicle speed is less than or equal to the four-square clutch speed threshold, the method  300  proceeds to step  318 . 
     In step  310 , the controller  104  compares the ground speed to a second predetermined value or threshold representing a shuttle shift speed threshold. Generally, shuttle shift speed threshold reflects an operational or torque limit of the clutches involved in a shuttle shift expressed as a vehicle speed. Such a limit may reflect the capacity of the shuttle shift clutches to slow down and change direction during the shuttle shift. For example, it may be undesirable to implement the shuttle shift at relatively high vehicle speeds. The shuttle shift speed threshold may be stored in, or otherwise accessed by, the controller  104 , e.g., in a look-up table. In one example, the shuttle shift speed threshold may be a greater speed than the four-square clutch speed threshold, while in other examples, the shuttle shift speed threshold and associated steps (e.g., steps  310 ,  314 ,  316 ) may be omitted. 
     In step  310 , when the vehicle speed is above the shuttle shift speed threshold, the method  300  proceeds to step  312 . In step  310 , when the vehicle speed is less than or equal to the shuttle shift speed threshold, the method  300  proceeds to step  314 . As such and discussed below, the effect of steps  308  and  310  is that when the ground speed is greater than the shuttle shift speed threshold, the method  300  proceeds to step  312  to execute a downshift; when the ground speed is greater than the four-square speed threshold and less than or equal to the shuttle shift threshold, the method  300  proceeds to step  314  to execute a shuttle shift; and when the ground speed is less than or equal to the four-square speed threshold, the method proceeds to step  318  to immediately implement the four-squaring operation. 
     In step  312 , the controller  104  functions to command a downshift within the transmission  124 . Typically, the transmission downshift operates to slow the vehicle  100 , e.g., to facilitate reaching a speed suitable for four-squaring. Upon completion of the transmission downshift, the method  300  proceeds to step  308  in which the vehicle speed is again evaluated in view of the four-square speed threshold. 
     Returning to step  314 , in response to the ground speed being less than or equal to the shuttle shift speed threshold, the controller  104  commands a shuttle shift within the transmission  124 . As noted above, the transmission shuttle shift occurs to change the direction of the vehicle  100  (e.g., from forward to reverse or from reverse to forward). The shuttle shift operates to slow the vehicle  100 , e.g., to facilitate reaching a speed suitable for four-squaring. 
     From step  314 , the method  300  proceeds to step  316  in which the vehicle speed is evaluated to determine if the vehicle is stopped. If the vehicle  100  is stopped, the method  300  proceeds to step  318  to engage the four-square clutch, as described below. If the vehicle  100  is not stopped in step  316 , the method  300  returns to step  314  to continue the shuttle shift operation or operations. 
     If the vehicle is stopped from step  316  or the vehicle speed is otherwise appropriate for four-square clutch engagement from step  308 , the method  300  proceeds to step  318 . In step  318 , the controller  104  selects the one or more four-square clutches in the transmission  124 . The selected four-square clutch may be function of the current mode. For example, the clutch appropriate for selection as a four-square clutch in the transmission  124  depicted in  FIG.  2    is provided above in Table (1). 
     In step  320 , the controller  104  generates commands to modulate the selected four-square clutch. The selected four-square clutch may be modulated as a ramp or slope to implement a desired deceleration, examples are which are discussed below with reference to  FIGS.  5  and  6   . As noted above, modulation of the selected four-square clutch functions to slow the vehicle  100 . 
     Upon modulation of the four-square clutch in step  320 , the method  300  proceeds to step  322  in which the vehicle speed is evaluated to determine if the vehicle  100  is stopped. If the vehicle  100  is still moving, the method  300  returns to step  320  to continue modulation of the four-square clutch to continue slowing the vehicle  100 . If the vehicle  100  is stopped in step  322 , the method  300  proceeds to step  324 . 
     In step  324 , the selected four-square clutch is fully engaged and held engaged to maintain the stationary position of the vehicle  100 . Example implementations of engaging the four-square clutch and commands to the other clutches are discussed below with reference  FIGS.  5    and.  6 . The method  300  may terminate at this point to await further input or commands from the operator and/or controller  104 . 
     Additional details regarding the operation of the vehicle stop transmission operation of the vehicle stop transmission control system  102  may be provided with reference to  FIG.  5   , which is a chart depicting a clutch command schedule  240  that reflects the relationship between clutch torque capacities, vehicle speed, and time immediately prior to and during a vehicle stop transmission operation (e.g., such as discussed in steps  320 ,  322 , and  324  in the method  300  of  FIG.  4   ). Additionally, and briefly referencing  FIG.  3   , the clutch command schedule  240  may be implemented by the vehicle transmission stop module  112  of the controller  104 . 
     In  FIG.  5   , clutch torque capacity is reflected on a first (or left) y-axis  242 , vehicle speed is reflected on the second (or right) y-axis  244 , and time is reflected on the x-axis  246 . Moreover, the vehicle speed over time is represented by line  250 ; input clutch torque capacity over time is represented by line  252 ; output clutch torque capacity over time is represented by line  254 ; and the four-square clutch torque capacity over time is represented by line  256 . In general, the torque capacities  252 ,  254 ,  256  represent the level of engagement of the respective clutch, e.g., between zero engagement and a maximum engagement. As noted above, the input clutch torque capacity  252 , output clutch torque capacity  254 , and four-square clutch torque capacity  256  are controlled by the controller  104  in the example schedule depicted in  FIG.  5    to bring the vehicle speed  250  to zero. 
     As shown, the input clutch torque capacity  252  and the output clutch torque capacity  254  are initially at a maximum during an initial time period, representing that the vehicle  100  is operating normally in one of the modes described above. At a first point in time  260 , the controller  104  generates a stop command to initiate a vehicle stop transmission operation. As noted above and discussed in greater detail below, the controller  104  generates a stop command for various reasons, including to avoid an obstacle in the path of the vehicle  100  and/or to execute a hill on an incline. 
     Upon generation of the stop command at the first point in time  260 , the controller  104  commands the preparation of the four-square clutch for engagement, e.g., by pressurizing the valves associated with the selected four-square clutch (e.g., clutch  190 ,  210  in the example above) for the current mode. At completion of preparation, represented by a second point in time  262 , the controller  104  at least partially disengages the input clutch (e.g., clutch  150 ,  152 ,  170 ,  172  in the example above). Additionally, at the second point in time  262 , the selected four-square clutch (e.g., clutch  190 ,  210 ) is at least partially engaged. As shown, the torque of the selected four-square clutch is initially zero and increases over time at a predetermined modulation ramp. The predetermined modulation ramp for the selected four-square clutch may be configured to produce a desired deceleration rate for the vehicle  100 . 
     Initially at the second point in time  262 , in this example, the controller  104  commands the input clutch to partially disengage (but to maintain some torque capacity) during a period between the second point in time  262  and a third point in time  264 . The partial torque capacity of the input clutch during this period may provide a smoother transition during a vehicle stop transmission operation. As reflected in the plot of vehicle speed  250  that is overlaid onto the clutch command schedule  240 , the engagement of the four-square clutch results in a decrease in vehicle speed  250  at the second point in time  262 . 
     At the third point in time  264 , the input clutch torque capacity  252  is reduced to zero. Further at the third point of time  264 , the four-square clutch torque capacity  256  continues to increase until reaching a fourth point in time  266 , which coincides with the vehicle speed  250  reaching zero. At the fourth point in time  266 , the four-square clutch torque capacity  256  is increased to the maximum. In effect, at the fourth point in time  266 , the vehicle  100  is completely stopped and the four-square clutch torque capacity  256  reflects in a fully engaged four-square clutch that holds the vehicle  100  in a stationary position. As a result, the vehicle stop transmission control system  102  demonstrates a mechanism for stopping the vehicle  100  with the transmission  124  according to the clutch command schedule  240  of  FIG.  5   . 
     Other vehicle stop transmission operations may be provided. A further clutch command schedule  270  is reflected in  FIG.  6    by the relationships between clutch current commands (axis  272 ), vehicle speed (axis  274 ), and time (axis  276 ). In particular, the clutch command schedule  270  depicts vehicle speed  280  over time, input clutch current command  282  over time, output clutch current command  284  over time, and four-square clutch current command  286  over time. Briefly referencing  FIG.  3   , the clutch command schedule  270  may be implemented by the vehicle transmission stop module  112  of the controller  104 . 
     As shown, the input clutch current command  282  and the output clutch current command  284  are initially at a maximum during an initial time period, representing that the vehicle  100  is operating normally in one of the modes described above. At a first point in time  290 , the controller  104  generates a stop command to initiate a vehicle stop transmission operation. Upon generation of the stop command at the first point in time  290 , the controller  104  commands the preparation of the four-square clutch for engagement, e.g., by providing a maximum current to the selected four-square clutch for a period of time, followed by a reduction in the current for a partial engagement of the four-square clutch. At completion of this preparation, represented by a second point in time  262 , the input clutch is at least partially disengaged. Additionally, at the second point in time  262 , the clutch current command to the selected four-square clutch may be increased in a stepped and/or linear manner, as shown, as part of a predetermined modulation ramp to produce a desired deceleration rate for the vehicle  100 . 
     Initially at the second point in time  292 , in this example, the controller  104  commands the input clutch to partially disengage (but to maintain some torque capacity) during a period between the second point in time  292  and a third point in time  294 . The partial torque capacity of the input clutch during this period may provide a smoother transition during transmission vehicle stop operation. As also shown by the vehicle speed  280  overlaid within the clutch command schedule  270 , the partial engagement of the four-square clutch results in a decrease in the vehicle speed  280  at the second point in time  292 . 
     At the third point in time  294 , the input clutch current command  282  is reduced to zero. Further, at the third point of time  294 , the four-square clutch current command  286  continues to increase until reaching a fourth point in time  296 , which coincides with the vehicle speed  280  decreasing to zero. At the fourth point in time  296 , the four-square clutch current command  286  is increased to the maximum. In effect, at the fourth point in time  296 , the vehicle  100  is completely stopped and the four-square clutch torque capacity  256  reflects a fully engaged four-square clutch that holds the vehicle  100  in a stationary position. As a result, the clutch command schedule  270  implemented by the vehicle stop transmission control system  102  demonstrates a mechanism for stopping the vehicle  100  with the transmission  124 . 
     Accordingly, the present disclosure provides a mechanism for stopping a vehicle with the transmission, particularly in an autonomous situation to avoid an obstacle or to execute a hill hold, thereby avoiding additional hardware otherwise necessary to carry out such functions with axle or service brakes. 
     Also, the following examples are provided, which are numbered for easier reference. 
     1. A control system for operating a powertrain of a work vehicle having a power source configured to generate power for an output shaft, the control system comprising: a transmission positioned operatively between the power source and the output shaft and configured to selectively transfer the power from the power source to drive the output shaft in a first direction according to at least one forward mode and in a second direction according to at least one reverse mode, the transmission including: at least one forward input clutch configured for engagement when transferring the power in the at least one forward mode, at least one reverse input clutch configured for engagement when transferring the power in the at least one reverse mode, a first output clutch configured for engagement when transferring the power in a first mode of the at least one forward mode or the at least one reverse mode, and a second output clutch configured for engagement when transferring the power in a second mode of the at least one forward mode or the at least one reverse mode; and a controller, having a processor and memory architecture, configured to: receive or generate a vehicle stop command; determine a ground speed of the work vehicle; compare the ground speed to a first predetermined speed threshold and a second predetermined speed threshold; generate, when the ground speed exceeds the second predetermined speed threshold, at least one downshift command for the transmission to execute a downshift within the transmission; generate, when the ground speed is greater than the first predetermined speed threshold and less than or equal to the second predetermined speed threshold, at least one shuttle shift command for the transmission to execute a shuttle shift within the transmission; determine, when the ground speed is less than or equal to the first predetermined speed threshold, if the transmission is operating in the first mode or the second mode as an operating mode; select, upon determining the operating mode, a four-square clutch from the first output clutch and the second output clutch, including selecting the second output clutch as the selected four-square clutch when the transmission is operating in the first mode and the first output clutch as the selected four-square clutch when the transmission is operating in the second mode; and at least partially engage the selected four-square clutch to slow or stop the work vehicle. 
     2. The control system of example 1, wherein the controller is further configured to, after the at least partial engagement of the selected four-square clutch: evaluate the ground speed of the work vehicle; and completely engage the selected four-square clutch when the speed of the work vehicle is approximately zero. 
     3. The control system of example 2, wherein the controller is further configured to, upon executing the downshift: compare the ground speed to the first predetermined speed threshold and the second predetermined speed threshold; generate, when the ground speed exceeds the second predetermined speed threshold, a further downshift command for the transmission to execute a further downshift within the transmission; generate, when the ground speed is greater than the first predetermined speed threshold and less than or equal to the second predetermined speed threshold, the at least one shuttle shift command for the transmission to execute the shuttle shift within the transmission; determine, when the ground speed is less than or equal to the first predetermined speed threshold, if the transmission is operating in the first mode or the second mode as an operating mode; select, upon determining the operating mode, the four-square clutch from the first output clutch and the second output clutch, including selecting the second output clutch as the selected four-square clutch when the transmission is operating in the first mode and the first output clutch as the selected four-square clutch when the transmission is operating in the second mode; and at least partially engage the selected four-square clutch to slow the work vehicle. 
     4. The control system of example 1, wherein the controller is further configured to, upon executing the shuttle shift: evaluate the ground speed of the work vehicle; and completely engage the selected four-square clutch when the speed of the work vehicle is approximately zero. 
     5. The control system of example 1, wherein the controller is further configured to: receive sensor data from at least one sensor on the work vehicle; evaluate the sensor data to identify a vehicle stop condition; and generate the vehicle stop command when the vehicle stop condition is identified to stop the work vehicle. 
     6. The control system of example 5, wherein the sensor data is obstacle data, and wherein the controller is further configured to: evaluate the obstacle data to identify the vehicle stop condition as an obstacle in the path of the work vehicle; and generate the vehicle stop command when the obstacle is in the path of the work vehicle. 
     7. The control system of example 5, wherein the sensor data is incline data, and wherein the controller is further configured to: evaluate the obstacle data to identify the vehicle stop condition as a hill hold condition; and generate the work vehicle stop command upon identifying the hill hold condition. 
     8. The control system of example 1, wherein the controller is further configured to, upon at least partially engaging the selected four-square clutch, partially disengage the at least one forward input clutch or the at least one reverse input clutch. 
     9. The control system of example 1, wherein the controller is further configured to, upon the ground speed reaching zero, completely disengage the at least one forward input clutch or the at least one reverse input clutch and completely engage the selected four-square clutch. 
     10. The control system of example 9, wherein the controller is configured to, during operation in the first mode, maintain engagement of the first output clutch when at least partially engaging the selected four-square clutch, and during operation in the second mode, maintain engagement of the second output clutch when at least partially engaging the selected four-square clutch. 
     11. The control system of example 10, wherein the controller is configured to, during operation in the first mode, maintain engagement of the first output clutch when completely engaging the selected four-square clutch and the ground speed reaching zero, and during operation in the second mode, maintain engagement of the second output clutch when completely engaging the selected four-square clutch and the ground speed reaching zero. 
     12. A method of operating a powertrain of a work vehicle having a power source configured to generate power for an output shaft, a transmission positioned operatively between the power source and the output shaft and configured to selectively transfer the power from the power source to drive the output shaft in a first direction according to at least one forward mode and in a second direction according to at least one reverse mode, the transmission including at least one forward input clutch configured for engagement when transferring the power in the at least one forward mode, and at least one reverse input clutch configured for engagement when transferring the power in the at least one reverse mode, and a first output clutch configured for engagement when transferring the power in a first mode of the at least one forward mode or the at least one reverse mode, and a second output clutch configured for engagement when transferring the power in a second mode of the at least one forward mode or the at least one reverse mode, the method comprising: receiving or generating a vehicle stop command to slow and stop the work vehicle; determining, with a controller on the work vehicle, a ground speed of the work vehicle; comparing by the controller the ground speed to a first predetermined speed threshold and a second predetermined speed threshold; generating by the controller, when the ground speed exceeds the second predetermined speed threshold, at least one downshift command for the transmission to execute a downshift within the transmission; generating by the controller, when the ground speed is greater than the first predetermined speed threshold and less than or equal to the second predetermined speed threshold, at least one shuttle shift command for the transmission to execute a shuttle shift within the transmission; determining by the controller, when the ground speed is less than or equal to the first predetermined speed threshold, if the transmission is operating in the first mode or the second mode as an operating mode; selecting by the controller, upon determining the operating mode, a four-square clutch from the first output clutch and the second output clutch, including selecting the second output clutch as the selected four-square clutch when the transmission is operating in the first mode and the first output clutch as the selected four-square clutch when the transmission is operating in the second mode; and at least partially engaging the selected four-square clutch to slow the work vehicle. 
     13. The method of example 12, further comprising, after the at least partial engagement of the selected four-square clutch: evaluating the ground speed of the work vehicle; and completely engaging the selected four-square clutch when the speed of the work vehicle is approximately zero. 
     14. The method of example 13, further comprising, upon executing the downshift: comparing the ground speed to the first predetermined speed threshold and the second predetermined speed threshold; generating, when the ground speed exceeds the second predetermined speed threshold, a further downshift command for the transmission to execute a further downshift within the transmission; generating, when the ground speed is greater than the first predetermined speed threshold and less than or equal to the second predetermined speed threshold, the at least one shuttle shift command for the transmission to execute the shuttle shift within the transmission; determining, when the ground speed is less than or equal to the first predetermined speed threshold, if the transmission is operating in the first mode or the second mode as an operating mode; selecting, upon determining the operating mode, the four-square clutch from the first output clutch and the second output clutch, including selecting the second output clutch as the selected four-square clutch when the transmission is operating in the first mode and the first output clutch as the selected four-square clutch when the transmission is operating in the second mode; and at least partially engaging the selected four-square clutch to slow or stop the work vehicle. 
     15. The method of example 12, further comprising, upon executing the shuttle shift: evaluating the ground speed of the work vehicle; and completely engaging the selected four-square clutch when the speed of the work vehicle is approximately zero. 
     As used herein, “direct” or “directly” may be used to indicate power transmission between two system elements without an intervening conversion of the power to another form. For example, power may be considered as “directly” transmitted by an engine to an output component if the power is transferred via a number of shafts, clutches, and gears (e.g., various spur, bevel, summing or other gears) without being converted to a different form by a CVP (e.g., without being converted to electrical or hydraulic power by an electrical generator or a hydraulic pump). In certain configurations, fluidic transfer of rotational power by a torque converter may also be considered “direct.” In contrast, power may not be considered as “directly” transmitted between two system elements if some portion of the power is converted to another form during transmission. For example, power may not be considered as “directly” transmitted between an engine and an output component if a portion of the engine&#39;s power is converted to a different form by a CVP, even if that portion is later reconverted to rotational power (e.g., by another CVP) and then recombined with the unconverted engine power (e.g., by a summing planetary gear or other summing assembly). Also, as used herein, “between” may be used with reference to a particular sequence or order of power transmission elements, rather than with regard to physical orientation or placement of the elements. For example, a clutch device may be considered as being “between” an engine and an output component if power is routed to the output component via the clutch device, whether or not the engine and the output component are on physically opposite sides of the clutch device. 
     The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. 
     As will be appreciated by one skilled in the art, certain aspects of the disclosed subject matter can be embodied as a method, system (e.g., a work vehicle control system included in a work vehicle), or computer program product. Accordingly, certain embodiments can be implemented entirely as hardware, entirely as software (including firmware, resident software, micro-code, etc.) or as a combination of software and hardware (and other) aspects. Furthermore, certain embodiments can take the form of a computer program product on a computer-usable storage medium having computer-usable program code embodied in the medium. 
     Any suitable computer usable or computer readable medium can be utilized. The computer usable medium can be a computer readable signal medium or a computer readable storage medium. A computer-usable, or computer-readable, storage medium (including a storage device associated with a computing device or client electronic device) can be, for example, but is not limited to, an electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, or device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of the computer-readable medium would include the following: an electrical connection having one or more wires, a portable computer diskette, a hard disk, a random-access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or Flash memory), an optical fiber, a portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), an optical storage device. In the context of this document, a computer-usable, or computer-readable, storage medium can be any tangible medium that can contain, or store a program for use by or in connection with the instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. 
     A computer readable signal medium can include a propagated data signal with computer readable program code embodied therein, for example, in baseband or as part of a carrier wave. Such a propagated signal can take any of a variety of forms, including, but not limited to, electro-magnetic, optical, or any suitable combination thereof. A computer readable signal medium can be non-transitory and can be any computer readable medium that is not a computer readable storage medium and that can communicate, propagate, or transport a program for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. 
     Aspects of certain embodiments are described herein can be described with reference to flowchart illustrations and/or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (systems) and computer program products according to embodiments of the disclosure. It will be understood that each block of any such flowchart illustrations and/or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in such flowchart illustrations and/or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, create means for implementing the functions/acts specified in the flowchart and/or block diagram block or blocks. 
     These computer program instructions can also be stored in a computer-readable memory that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable memory produce an article of manufacture including instructions which implement the function/act specified in the flowchart and/or block diagram block or blocks. 
     The computer program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable apparatus to produce a computer implemented process such that the instructions which execute on the computer or other programmable apparatus provide steps for implementing the functions/acts specified in the flowchart and/or block diagram block or blocks. 
     Any flowchart and block diagrams in the figures, or similar discussion above, can illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods and computer program products according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. In this regard, each block in the flowchart or block diagrams can represent a module, segment, or portion of code, which includes one or more executable instructions for implementing the specified logical function(s). It should also be noted that, in some alternative implementations, the functions noted in the block (or otherwise described herein) can occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two blocks shown in succession (or two operations described in succession) can, in fact, be executed substantially concurrently, or the blocks (or operations) can sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality involved. It will also be noted that each block of any block diagram and/or flowchart illustration, and combinations of blocks in any block diagrams and/or flowchart illustrations, can be implemented by special purpose hardware-based systems that perform the specified functions or acts, or combinations of special purpose hardware and computer instructions. 
     The description of the present disclosure has been presented for purposes of illustration and description, but is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the disclosure in the form disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure. Explicitly referenced embodiments herein were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the disclosure and their practical application, and to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the disclosure and recognize many alternatives, modifications, and variations on the described example(s). Accordingly, various embodiments and implementations other than those explicitly described are within the scope of the following claims.