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Auto fluid condition alert

  • US 8,421,613 B2
  • Filed: 03/27/2006
  • Issued: 04/16/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/27/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for determining an optimal time to recharge hydraulic fluid in a work vehicle, the method comprising:

  • making a real time determination of at least a quality parameter of the hydraulic fluid in the work vehicle, wherein the quality parameter includes particle count;

    comparing, in real time, the at least a quality parameter of the hydraulic fluid with a predetermined value for the hydraulic fluid;

    determining in real time, from the comparative value of the at least a quality parameter, the optimal time for a recharge of the hydraulic fluid in the work vehicle; and

    alerting an operator of the work vehicle of the opportunity to recharge the hydraulic fluid in the work vehicle, wherein the alerting includes using an escalated alarm system for stepwise reduction in the work vehicle efficiency according to the degree of contamination of the hydraulic fluid.

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