System and method of operating a machine having a continuously variable transmission

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9169926
APP PUB NO 20140121919A1
SERIAL NO

13666642

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A system and method involves a machine that powertrain including a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and a machine speed sensor to determine a measured machine speed. The machine also includes a controller in communication with the CVT and the speed sensor. The controller may include a table relating the measured machine speed to a plurality of virtual gear ratios associated with the CVT. The controller is configured to determine a calculated virtual gear ratio using the table and, if desired, may display the calculated virtual gear ratio on a visual display.

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CATERPILLAR INC100 NE ADAMS ST AH 9510 PEORIA IL 61629

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Davis, Kevin Washington, US 64 1218
Nackers, Adam East Peoria, US 12 97

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