阅读说明：本技术 机具控制参数的基于载荷的调节系统及使用方法 (Load-based adjustment system for implement control parameters and method of use ) 是由 迈克尔·R·格拉顿 戴维·迈尔斯 亚伦·R·肯克尔 米歇尔·G·基恩 玛丽·B·威金顿 格 于 2020-09-29 设计创作，主要内容包括：一种作业机械包括：底盘；联接到底盘的动臂；以及联接到动臂且可相对于底盘移动的作业机具。该系统还可以包括动态有效载荷称重系统,该动态有效载荷称重系统被配置成测量作业机具上的有效载荷重量。该系统还可以包括电动液压系统控制器和电动液压控制阀,该电动液压系统控制器与动态有效载荷称重系统通信,该电动液压控制阀电联接到电动液压系统控制器并且能够基于机具上的所测量的有效载荷重量移动到多个取决于重量的阀位置。(A work machine includes: a chassis; a boom coupled to the chassis; and a work implement coupled to the boom and movable relative to the chassis. The system may also include a dynamic payload weighing system configured to measure a payload weight on the work implement. The system may also include an electro-hydraulic system controller in communication with the dynamic payload weighing system and an electro-hydraulic control valve electrically coupled to the electro-hydraulic system controller and movable to a plurality of weight-dependent valve positions based on a measured payload weight on the implement.)

1. A work machine comprising:

a chassis;

a boom coupled to the chassis;

a work implement coupled to the boom and movable relative to the chassis;

a dynamic payload weighing system configured to measure a payload weight on the work implement;

an electro-hydraulic system controller in communication with the dynamic payload weighing system; and

an electro-hydraulic control valve movable in response to a signal from the electro-hydraulic system controller to control a flow of fluid through the electro-hydraulic control valve;

wherein the electro-hydraulic system controller is configured to move the electro-hydraulic control valve through a series of valve positions based on the payload weight on the work implement; and is

Wherein the series of valve positions includes a first valve position at which the electro-hydraulic control valve causes fluid to flow at a first flow rate and a second valve position at which the electro-hydraulic control valve causes fluid to flow at a second flow rate that is less than the first flow rate.

2. The work machine of claim 1, wherein:

the work implement is movable through a series of implement positions defined by a stop position of the work implement;

the series of implement positions includes a weight-dependent implement position;

the electro-hydraulic system controller is configured to cause the electro-hydraulic control valve to move from the first valve position to the second valve position when the work implement moves between the weight-dependent implement position and the stop position; and is

The weight-dependent implement position is based on the payload weight on the work implement.

3. The work machine of claim 2, wherein the second valve position is a weight-dependent valve position based on the payload weight on the work implement.

4. The work machine of claim 2, wherein the stop position is a predetermined position selectable by an operator of the work machine.

5. The work machine of claim 1, wherein:

the electro-hydraulic system controller is configured to move the electro-hydraulic control valve from the second valve position to the first valve position for an amount of time that is dependent on weight; and is

The weight-dependent amount of time is based on the payload weight on the work implement.

6. The work machine of claim 1, wherein:

the electro-hydraulic system controller is configured to prevent the electro-hydraulic control valve from moving beyond the second valve position toward the first valve position; and is

The second valve position is a weight-dependent valve position based on the payload weight on the work implement.

7. The work machine of claim 1, wherein:

the work machine further includes an operator control device;

the electro-hydraulic system controller is configured to: (i) receive an operator input command from the operator control device, and (ii) move the work tool in response to the operator input command;

the operator input command corresponds to a requested flow rate; and is

The movement of the work implement corresponds to an output flow that is less than the requested flow.

8. The work machine of claim 7, wherein:

the comparative relationship between the input flow and the output flow defines a metering ratio; and is

The electro-hydraulic system controller is configured to adjust the metering ratio based on the payload weight on the work implement.

9. The work machine of claim 1, wherein:

the work machine further includes:

a transmission, and

a transmission controller in communication with the transmission and the electro-hydraulic system controller;

the transmission controller is configured to shift between a forward gear and a reverse gear of the transmission at a shift rate; and is

The shift rate is based on the payload weight on the work implement.

10. A work machine comprising:

a chassis;

a boom coupled to the chassis;

a work implement coupled to the boom and movable relative to the chassis;

a dynamic payload weighing system configured to measure a payload weight on the work implement;

an electro-hydraulic system controller in communication with the dynamic payload weighing system; and

an electro-hydraulic control valve electrically coupled to the electro-hydraulic system controller and movable to a plurality of weight-dependent valve positions;

wherein:

the electro-hydraulic control valve causes fluid to flow in different amounts in each weight-dependent valve position, and

each weight-dependent valve position is based on the payload weight on the work implement.

11. The work machine of claim 10, wherein:

the work machine further includes:

an engine; and

an engine controller in communication with the engine and the electro-hydraulic system controller to communicate an amount of torque available from the engine to the electro-hydraulic system controller; and is

The plurality of weight-dependent valve positions to which the electrohydraulic control valve can move is limited by the amount of torque available from the engine.

12. The work machine of claim 10, wherein:

the work machine further includes:

a transmission, and

a transmission controller in communication with the transmission and the electro-hydraulic system controller;

the transmission controller is configured to shift between a forward gear and a reverse gear of the transmission at a shift rate; and is

The shift rate is based on the payload weight on the work implement.

13. A method of operating a work machine, comprising:

determining a payload weight on a work implement of the work machine using a dynamic payload weighing system; and

adjusting an electrohydraulic control valve of the work implement based on the determined payload weight.

14. The method of claim 13, wherein adjusting an electrohydraulic control valve of the work implement based on the determined payload weight comprises:

determining a weight-dependent implement position of the work implement based on the payload weight on the work implement;

moving the work implement from the weight-dependent implement position to a stop position beyond which the work implement cannot move any further; and

adjusting the electro-hydraulic control valve as the work implement moves between the weight-dependent implement position and the stop position.

15. The method of claim 14, wherein adjusting the electro-hydraulic control valve as the work implement moves between the weight-dependent implement position and the stop position comprises:

determining a weight-dependent valve position of the electrohydraulic control valve based on the payload weight on the work implement; and

adjusting the electrohydraulic control valve such that the electrohydraulic control valve is at the weight-dependent valve position when the work implement reaches the stop position.

16. The method of claim 13, wherein adjusting an electrohydraulic control valve of the work implement based on the determined payload weight comprises:

determining a weight-dependent amount of adjustment time based on the payload weight on the work implement; and

adjusting the electro-hydraulic control valve between the first valve position and the second valve position for the weight-dependent amount of adjustment time.

17. The method of claim 13, further comprising:

determining an amount of torque available from an engine of the work machine; and

adjusting the electrohydraulic control valve of the work tool based on the determined amount of torque available from the engine.

18. The method of claim 13, further comprising transferring the payload weight from the dynamic payload weighing system to an electro-hydraulic system controller.

19. The method of claim 18, further comprising:

receiving, by the electro-hydraulic system controller, an operator input command from an operator control device, wherein the operator input command corresponds to a requested flow of fluid through the electro-hydraulic control valve; and

calculating an output flow based on the requested flow, wherein the output flow is less than the requested flow;

wherein adjusting an electrohydraulic control valve of the work implement based on the determined payload weight comprises:

determining an adjusted output flow based on the payload weight on the work implement, an

The electro-hydraulic control valve is regulated to cause fluid flow at a regulated output flow rate.

20. The method of claim 18, further comprising:

determining a maximum fluid flow permitted through the electrohydraulic control valve based on the payload weight on the work implement;

receiving, by the electro-hydraulic system controller, an operator input command from an operator control device, wherein the operator input command corresponds to a requested fluid flow rate that is greater than the determined maximum fluid flow rate;

wherein adjusting an electrohydraulic control valve of the work implement based on the determined payload weight comprises:

adjusting the electro-hydraulic control valve to cause fluid to flow at the maximum fluid flow rate in response to the operator input command.

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to an electro-hydraulic system for a vehicle, and more particularly, to an electro-hydraulic system for a vehicle having a work implement.

Background

Various machines or vehicles (such as those equipped with a boom and a work implement) may include multiple systems that communicate with each other. The system may include, for example, electro-hydraulic components, engine components, transmission components, or all of the above. In some cases, these components may operate differently based on the weight of the payload on the work implement.

It is desirable to implement a method for optimizing the functionality of these components based on known parameters, such as the determined payload weight on the work implement. This can be challenging, especially when attempting to measure dynamic or constantly changing payload weights.

Disclosure of Invention

In an illustrative embodiment of the present disclosure, a work machine includes: a chassis; a boom coupled to the chassis; a work implement coupled to the boom and movable relative to the chassis; a dynamic payload weighing system configured to measure a payload weight on a work implement; an electro-hydraulic system controller in communication with the dynamic payload weighing system; and an electro-hydraulic control valve movable in response to a signal from the electro-hydraulic system controller to control a flow of fluid through the valve. The electro-hydraulic system controller is configured to move the electro-hydraulic control valve through a series of valve positions based on a payload weight on the work implement. The series of valve positions includes a first valve position at which the electro-hydraulic control valve causes fluid to flow at a first flow rate and a second valve position at which the electro-hydraulic control valve causes fluid to flow at a second flow rate, the second flow rate being less than the first flow rate.

In some embodiments, the work implement is movable through a series of implement positions defined by a stop position of the work implement; the series of implement positions includes a weight-dependent implement position; the electro-hydraulic system controller is configured to cause the electro-hydraulic control valve to move from a first valve position to a second valve position as the work implement moves between the weight-dependent implement position and the stop position; and the weight-dependent implement position is based on a payload weight on the work implement.

In some embodiments, the second valve position is a weight-dependent valve position based on a payload weight on the work implement. In some embodiments, the stop position is a predetermined position that can be selected by an operator of the machine. In some embodiments, the stop position is defined by a physical absolute position limit of the machine.

In some embodiments, the electro-hydraulic system controller is configured to move the electro-hydraulic control valve from the second valve position to the first valve position for an amount of time that is dependent on the weight; and the weight-dependent amount of time is based on a payload weight on the work implement.

In some embodiments, the electro-hydraulic system controller is configured to prevent the electro-hydraulic control valve from moving toward the first valve position beyond the second valve position; and, the second valve position is a weight-dependent valve position based on a payload weight on the work implement.

In some embodiments, a work machine includes an operator control device; the electro-hydraulic system controller is configured to: (i) receive an operator input command from an operator control device, and (ii) move a work tool in response to the operator input command; the operator input command corresponds to the requested flow rate; and movement of the work implement corresponds to an output flow that is less than the requested flow.

In some embodiments, the comparative relationship between the input flow and the output flow defines a metering ratio; and the electro-hydraulic system controller is configured to adjust the gage ratio based on a payload weight on the work implement.

In some embodiments, a work machine includes: a transmission and a transmission controller in communication with the transmission and the electro-hydraulic system controller; and the transmission controller is configured to shift between a forward gear and a reverse gear of the transmission at a shift rate; and the shift rate is based on the payload weight on the work implement.

In some embodiments, a dynamic payload weighing system comprises: the system comprises an implement position sensor, an inertia measurement unit and a cylinder pressure measurement unit.

In another illustrative embodiment, a work machine includes: a chassis; a boom coupled to the chassis; a work implement coupled to the boom and movable relative to the chassis; a dynamic payload weighing system configured to measure a payload weight on a work implement; an electro-hydraulic system controller in communication with the dynamic payload weighing system; and an electro-hydraulic control valve electrically coupled to the electro-hydraulic system controller and movable to a plurality of weight-dependent valve positions. The electro-hydraulic control valve causes fluid to flow in different amounts in each weight-dependent valve position. Each weight-dependent valve position is based on a payload weight on the work implement.

In some embodiments, the work machine includes an engine and an engine controller in communication with the engine and the electro-hydraulic system controller to communicate an amount of torque available from the engine to the electro-hydraulic system controller; and the plurality of weight-dependent valve positions to which the electrohydraulic control valve can be moved is limited by the amount of torque available from the engine.

In some embodiments, a work machine includes: a transmission and a transmission controller in communication with the transmission and the electro-hydraulic system controller; the transmission controller is configured to shift between a forward gear and a reverse gear of the transmission at a shift rate; and the shift rate is based on the payload weight on the work implement. The electro-hydraulic system controller is configured to receive a signal from the transmission controller indicative of a maximum torque requested by the electro-hydraulic system controller from the engine.

In another illustrative embodiment, a method of operating a work machine includes: determining a payload weight on a work implement of the work machine using a dynamic payload weighing system; and adjusting an electrohydraulic control valve of the work tool based on the determined payload weight.

In some embodiments, adjusting an electrohydraulic control valve of a work implement based on the determined payload weight includes: determining a weight-dependent implement position of a work implement based on a payload weight on the work implement; moving the work implement from a weight-dependent implement position to a stop position beyond which the work implement cannot move any further; and adjusting the electrohydraulic control valve as the work implement moves between the weight-dependent implement position and the stop position.

In some embodiments, adjusting the electrohydraulic control valve as the work implement moves between the weight-dependent implement position and the stop position includes: determining a weight-dependent valve position of the electrohydraulic control valve based on the payload weight on the work implement; and adjusting the electrohydraulic control valve such that the electrohydraulic control valve is at the weight-dependent valve position when the work implement reaches the stop position.

In some embodiments, adjusting an electrohydraulic control valve of a work implement based on the determined payload weight includes: determining a weight-dependent amount of adjustment time based on a payload weight on the work implement; and adjusting the electrohydraulic control valve between the first valve position and the second valve position for an amount of weight-dependent adjustment time.

In some embodiments, the method includes determining an amount of torque available from an engine of the work machine; and adjusting the electrohydraulic control valve of the work tool based on the determined amount of torque available from the engine. In some embodiments, the method includes transferring the payload weight from the dynamic payload weighing system to the electro-hydraulic system controller.

In some embodiments, the method includes receiving, by an electro-hydraulic system controller, an operator input command from an operator control device, wherein the operator input command corresponds to a requested flow of fluid through an electro-hydraulic control valve; and calculating an output flow based on the requested flow, wherein the output flow is less than the requested flow. In some embodiments, adjusting an electrohydraulic control valve of a work implement based on the determined payload weight includes: the method further includes determining an adjusted output flow based on a payload weight on the work implement, and adjusting the electrohydraulic control valve to cause fluid to flow at the adjusted output flow.

In some embodiments, the method includes determining a maximum fluid flow allowed through the electrohydraulic control valve based on a payload weight on the work implement; an operator input command is received from an operator control device by the electro-hydraulic system controller, wherein the operator input command corresponds to a requested fluid flow rate that is greater than the determined maximum fluid flow rate. Adjusting an electro-hydraulic control valve of a work implement based on the determined payload weight includes: the electro-hydraulic control valve is regulated in response to an operator input command to cause fluid to flow at a maximum fluid flow rate.

In some embodiments, adjusting an electrohydraulic control valve of a work implement based on the determined payload weight includes: determining a weight-dependent shift rate between a forward gear and a reverse gear of a transmission of the work machine based on the determined payload weight; and adjusting the electro-hydraulic control valve based on the determined weight-dependent shift rate.

In some embodiments, determining a payload weight on a work implement of a work machine using a dynamic payload weighing system comprises: detecting a position of a work implement; determining an inertia of the work implement; and determining a pressure in a cylinder coupled to a boom of the work implement.

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The above-mentioned aspects of the present disclosure and the manner of attaining them will become more apparent and the disclosure itself will be better understood by reference to the following description of embodiments of the disclosure taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a side view of a work machine; and

fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of a control system of the work machine of fig. 1.

Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views.

Detailed Description

The embodiments of the present disclosure described below are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise forms disclosed in the following detailed description. Rather, the embodiments are chosen and described so that others skilled in the art may understand and appreciate the principles and practices of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 1 of the present disclosure, an exemplary work machine 10 is shown. Work machine 10 may be a mobile machine that performs operations associated with construction, farming, forestry, transportation, mining, or other industries. Work machine 10 may include a chassis 20 supporting a power source 30, a cab 40, a work implement 50, and a boom 60. Power source 30 may be an engine, such as a diesel engine, gasoline engine, or other type of engine that propels a traction device 32 to move work machine 10. Work implement 50 may be movably attached to work machine 10 by a boom 60, which boom 60 may include one or more boom cylinders 62 and a boom link 64. One or more boom link sensors 70 are coupled to machine 10 to measure the position of boom 60 and work implement 50. In the illustrative embodiment, each boom link sensor 70 is a rotary position sensor; however, it should be appreciated that each boom link sensor may be any position sensor sufficient to measure the position of boom 60 or work tool 50.

The boom cylinder 62 may be coupled to an accumulator, a hydraulic source, and a tank or reservoir via a hydraulic circuit. Load sense lines may be used to monitor the status of various components of the hydraulic circuit.

As shown in fig. 2, work machine 10 includes a dynamic payload weighing system 200 configured to constantly measure the weight on work implement 50. In addition to boom link sensor 70 described above, dynamic payload weighing system 200 includes an inertial measurement unit 80 and a cylinder pressure measurement unit 90. Boom link sensor 70, inertia measurement unit 80, and cylinder pressure measurement unit 90 together may continuously determine the weight on work tool 50 during operation of work machine 10. Dynamic payload weighing system 200 is electrically coupled to electro-hydraulic system controller 202 to communicate the dynamic payload weight to system controller 202. The electro-hydraulic system controller 202 is configured to control or regulate flow through one or more electro-hydraulic control valves 204 based on the payload weight on the implement 50.

In an illustrative embodiment, to accomplish such control, the electro-hydraulic system controller 202 may be electrically coupled to one or more electro-hydraulic control valves 204. The electro-hydraulic control valve 204 is fluidly coupled to the hydraulic cylinder 62 and is configured to regulate a flow of fluid to the hydraulic cylinder 62. In this configuration, the electro-hydraulic system controller 202 is configured to move the electro-hydraulic control valve 204 through a range of valve positions. In the illustrative embodiment, the series of valve positions includes a first valve position at which the electro-hydraulic control valve 204 causes fluid to flow at least a first flow rate and a second valve position at which the electro-hydraulic control valve 204 causes fluid to flow at a second flow rate.

Work implement 50 may be moved through a range of positions or within a range of motion. For example, implement 50 may be rolled and tipped, as well as raised and lowered. Each of these ranges of motion includes a stop position that defines a boundary of the range of motion for a particular movement of implement 50. Additionally, an operator or other user may set a predetermined stop position beyond which the implement cannot advance in a particular motion. These stop positions may be preprogrammed into the memory of machine 10 for a variety of factors, including: identifying a desired height or dump angle of a typically repetitive motion of the implement, a height limit or roll-up limit associated with a known implement type, and the like. In some applications, it may be desirable to automatically reduce the flow of fluid to hydraulic cylinders 62 as implement 50 approaches a stop position. This automatic reduction in traffic may be referred to as "buffering". The cushioning characteristics of work machine 10 may improve the ride comfort, safety, and operating efficiency of machine 10.

As shown in fig. 2, system controller 202 is electrically coupled to implement position sensor 70 and is configured to receive a signal indicative of a position of work implement 50. As the work implement 50 approaches the stop position, the electro-hydraulic system controller 202 reduces the flow of fluid through the electro-hydraulic control valve 204 based on the payload weight on the implement 50. Thus, if dynamic payload weighing system 200 indicates that the load on implement 50 is greater, electro-hydraulic system controller 202 will request a greater reduction in flow as the implement approaches the stop position; in contrast, if the dynamic payload weighing system 200 indicates that the load on the implement 50 is small, the electro-hydraulic system controller 202 will request a smaller flow reduction as the implement 50 approaches the stop position. Thus, this function allows for optimization of stop position flow values for the damping characteristics of work machine 10 based on the payload weight on implement 50.

As the implement 50 moves through its series of positions, the electro-hydraulic system controller 202 is configured to regulate the flow of fluid through the electro-hydraulic control valve 204 when the implement 50 is at a predetermined position. In other words, as implement 50 moves toward the stop position, the flow rate begins to decrease when implement 50 reaches the predetermined position. It should be appreciated that the predetermined position is based on the weight on implement 50. The predetermined position may be referred to as a weight-dependent position. When the implement 50 reaches the weight-dependent position, the electro-hydraulic system controller 202 is configured to move the electro-hydraulic control valve 204 from a first valve position associated with a first flow rate to a second valve position associated with a smaller second flow rate.

If the dynamic payload weighing system 200 indicates that the load on the implement 50 is large, the electro-hydraulic system controller 202 will request that the flow be reduced beginning at a first position of the implement 50 relative to the stop position; in contrast, if dynamic payload weighing system 200 indicates that the load on implement 50 is small, electro-hydraulic system controller 202 will request that the reduced flow be initiated at a second position of the implement 50 that is a greater distance from the stop position than the first position of implement 50. This function allows for the activation of the damping features of work machine 10 to be optimized based on the payload weight on implement 50.

It may be desirable to regulate fluid flow at a greater or lesser rate of regulation based on the weight on implement 50. For example, in some embodiments, an operator of a work machine may request an almost instantaneous increase or decrease in fluid flow; however, work machine 10 may automatically regulate fluid flow over a longer period of time, rather than regulating fluid flow nearly instantaneously. Such delays in flow regulation may be introduced to improve operator comfort, safety, or mechanical efficiency. The period of time for which flow adjustment is made is based on the weight on implement 50, and may be referred to as a weight-dependent amount of time. For example, if dynamic payload weighing system 200 indicates that the load on implement 50 is greater, electro-hydraulic system controller 202 will adjust the position of valve 204 more slowly (i.e., the amount of time depending on the weight will be greater); in comparison, if dynamic payload weighing system 200 indicates that the load on implement 50 is small, electro-hydraulic system controller 202 will adjust the position of valve 204 faster (i.e., the amount of time depending on the weight will be small). This function allows for optimization of the flow adjustment time of work machine 10 based on the payload weight on implement 50.

In some embodiments, the electro-hydraulic system controller 202 may be configured to control a maximum flow of the implement 50. The maximum flow may be based on the weight on implement 50. It should be appreciated that in each embodiment, various implements 50 may be used with work machine 10, and each implement 50 may have a different weight. Thus, when the phrases "payload weight on the implement" or "weight on the implement" are used, these terms are used to describe the total weight on the implement 50, including the weight of the implement 50 itself.

In an illustrative embodiment, a maximum flow rate may be determined. The maximum flow rate may be associated with a weight-dependent position of the electrohydraulic control valve 204. As such, the electro-hydraulic system controller 202 is configured to prevent the electro-hydraulic control valve 204 from moving beyond the weight-dependent valve position. As described above, the weight-dependent valve position is based on the payload weight on the implement 50. This function allows the maximum flow limit of work machine 10 to be optimized based on the payload weight on implement 50.

It may be desirable to adjust the difference between the operator requested (or input) flow and the actual (or output) flow based on the weight on implement 50. For example, in some embodiments, an operator of work machine 10 may request a first fluid flow rate; however, work machine 10 may automatically output a lesser amount of the second fluid flow. This reduction in actual flow may be introduced to improve operator comfort, safety, or mechanical efficiency. The difference between the input fluid flow and the output fluid flow may vary with the magnitude of the operator requested fluid flow. This variation in the difference values described above can be represented graphically and is referred to as a metrology curve. The gage curve may be adjusted based on the weight on implement 50.

As shown in FIG. 2, work machine 10 includes an operator control device 206. The electro-hydraulic system controller 202 is electrically coupled to an operator control device 206 to receive operator input commands from the operator control device 206. Electro-hydraulic system controller 202 is configured to move work tool 50 in response to operator input commands. Although the operator input command corresponds to a flow requested by the operator, the resulting movement of work tool 50 corresponds to an output flow that is less than the operator requested flow. The input (operator requested) flow rate defines a metering ratio with respect to the output (actual) flow rate, and electro-hydraulic system controller 202 is configured to adjust the metering ratio based on the payload weight on work tool 50. This function allows the gage curve of work machine 10 to be optimized based on the payload weight on implement 50.

As shown in FIG. 2, work machine 10 includes a transmission 208 and a transmission controller 210 electrically coupled to transmission 208. Further, the transmission controller 210 is electrically coupled to the electro-hydraulic system controller 202, and thus to the dynamic payload weighing system 200. The transmission controller 210 is configured to shift the gear of the transmission 208 between the forward gear and the reverse gear at a weight-dependent shift rate. The weight-dependent shift rate is based on the payload weight on work implement 50. Thus, if the dynamic payload weighing system 200 indicates that the load on implement 50 is large, the electro-hydraulic system controller 202 will shift between the forward and reverse gears of the transmission 208 more slowly; in contrast, if dynamic payload weighing system 200 indicates that the load on implement 50 is small, electro-hydraulic system controller 202 will shift between the forward and reverse gears of transmission 208 relatively quickly. This function allows the shift rate of work machine 10 to be optimized based on the payload weight on implement 50.

As shown in fig. 2, the electro-hydraulic system controller 202 is coupled to a valve 204, which valve 204 is in turn coupled to the hydraulic cylinder 62 of the implement 50 and other hydraulic output devices 216. Work machine 10 also includes an engine 212 and an engine controller 214 electrically coupled to engine 212. Additionally, the engine controller 214 is electrically coupled to the electro-hydraulic system controller 202, and thus to the dynamic payload weighing system 200. Engine 212 is configured to generate a certain amount of torque for work machine 10, some of which is used by hydraulic cylinder 62 to support implement 50 or move implement 50. The amount of torque required by the engine 212 to support the implement 50 depends on the weight on the implement 50. Thus, the amount of remaining torque available from the engine 214 is also dependent on the weight on the implement 50.

In some embodiments, the power management system may be included in the electro-hydraulic system controller 202 or as part of the electro-hydraulic system controller 202. The power management system may be configured to determine the amount of torque required by the engine 212 to support various components of the electro-hydraulic circuit. However, in some work machines, particularly those that do not have a dynamic payload weighing system 200, to determine the amount of remaining torque available from the engine, it is always assumed that the weight on the implement is at a maximum. Thus, such mechanical power management systems may not be able to accurately determine the amount of torque required to support the various components of the electro-hydraulic circuit as desired.

In the embodiment described herein, the actual weight on the implement is determined by dynamic payload weighing system 200, and therefore, the amount of torque required by implement 50 may be constantly and more accurately measured. In such an embodiment, if dynamic payload weighing system 200 indicates that the load on implement 50 is small, electro-hydraulic system controller 202 may enable a greater flow in the electro-hydraulic circuit than if dynamic payload weighing system 200 indicates that the load on implement 50 is large. In this configuration, the electro-hydraulic system controller 202 is configured to regulate the electro-hydraulic control valve 204 coupled to the other hydraulic output device 216 based on the weight on the implement 50. This function allows flow associated with other hydraulic outputs 216 of work machine 10 to be optimized based on the payload weight on implement 50.

Although embodiments incorporating the principles of the present disclosure have been described above, the present disclosure is not limited to the described embodiments. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the disclosure using its general principles. Further, this application is intended to cover such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice in the art to which this disclosure pertains and which fall within the limits of the appended claims.