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Stephen C. Garnett
Researcher at Caterpillar Inc.
Publications - 29
Citations - 481
Stephen C. Garnett is an academic researcher from Caterpillar Inc.. The author has contributed to research in topics: Track (disk drive) & Mechanism (engineering). The author has an hindex of 13, co-authored 29 publications receiving 481 citations.
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Electro-mechanical transmission
TL;DR: In this article, an electro-mechanical transmission includes an electrical section and a mechanical transmission to provide an infinitely adjustable power flow through the transmission, including a planetary gearing mechanism having three planetary gear sets and five members which interact with the electrical section.
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Electric powertrain for work machine
Michael D. Betz,Kent A. Casey,Stephen C. Garnett,Chih C. Liang,Andrew J. Tonsor,Michael E. Vanderham,Edward L. Zwilling +6 more
TL;DR: In this paper, an electric powertrain (12) includes an engine (44) configured to provide mechanical energy and a generator (46) operably coupled to the engine and configured to convert at least a portion of the mechanical energy into electric energy.
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Hydrostatic drive system with variable charge pump
Stephen C. Garnett,Michael J. Peoria Grichnik,Randall A. Harlow,David J. McIntyre,Eric D. Stemler,Hand Timothy L,Adam Naperville Hendzel,Ryan R. Low Point Harken,Nathanael G. Oswego McRostie +8 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a hydraulic system is provided having a reservoir configured to hold a supply of fluid and a variable displacement pump configured to supply charge fluid and pilot control fluid to the hydraulic system.
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Energy storage and recovery for a tracked machine
TL;DR: In this article, a system for storing and recovering energy associated with a machine having ground engaging tracks is described. Butts et al. describe a system that includes a power source configured to supply mechanical energy for operation of the machine, and an electric generator operably coupled to the power source.
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Slope-limited retarding control for a propelled machine
TL;DR: In this article, a method for dissipating power in a propelled machine having an electric drive system and a mechanical brake system was provided for the purpose of reducing the power consumption of the machine.