How the HRB works Storing braking energy The hydraulic axial piston unit is coupled to the mechanical

drive train through a gearbox. When braking are applied, the axial piston unit converts kinetic into hydraulic energy and pumps hydraulic fluid into the pressure accumulator; the pressure in the accumulator increases. Returning the stored energy to assist the transmission The pressurized hydraulic fluid in the accumulator actuates the axial piston unit, which now works as a motor. Hydraulic energy is converted into kinetic energy. The axial piston unit remains coupled to the mechanical drive train until the pressure accumulator is discharged. The valve manifold controls the filling and discharge process and protects the accumulator from excess pressure. The electronic controller regulates the HRB. In "normal" drive operation the Hydrostatic Regenerative Braking system is decoupled.

Components of the HRB

A4VSO Axial Piston Unit + Gearbox Hydraulic Accumulator Pressure Relief Valve Valve Control Block HIC Bosch Controller EDC 17 Fuel savings for a refuse truck On a refuse truck (empty weight approx. 16 t) the use of a parallel HRB can result in a fuel savings of up to 2.25 liters per hour. This means the annual operating costs can be reduced by several thousand Euro not even including additional savings from reduced brake wear.

Calculated fuel savings for a refuse truck (empty weight 16 t) in collection mode: Annual operating hours 1.300 1.820 2.340 Fuel savings (liters/year) 2.925 4.095 5.265

Typical applications

Refuse Trucks School Buses City Buses Shuttle Buses Heavy Delivery Vehicles

Applications The HRB stores the kinetic energy of a vehicle which would otherwise be lost through mechanical braking. This energy is available later for propelling the vehicle, thus reducing the primary energy requirement. The hydraulic hybrid HRB from Rexroth is especially efficient, enabling maximum energy savings with:

High vehicle mass Strong, active deceleration for storing much energy in a short time Frequent accelerating and braking Low rolling resistance for storing maximum braking energy.

Advantages of the HRB The enormous savings potential means your hydrostatic regenerative braking system pays for itself in no time. Especially when there are extremely short work cycles, such as with waste disposal vehicles and fork lifts, use of the HRB reduces fuel consumption in the ideal case by up to 25 percent. As an operator you gain lasting savings effects with minimum one-time additional cost. Environment:

Less harmful exhaust emissions for a cleaner environment. Contributes to meeting future emissions and environmental regulations. Less brake wear, reduced braking noise and less brake dust.

Costs:

Significant reduction in operating costs. Long-lasting Rexroth components. Cost-effective system compared with other hybrid concepts.

Function:

High function security and low failure risk. Simple maintenance and long service life. Suitable for designed-in or retrofit applications.

Energy:

Reduces fuel consumption to conserve energy resources. Fuel-neutral system, i.e. can be combined with diesel motors, gasoline engines, etc. Increased vehicle range.

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Fact Sheet HRB Brochure Press information: Hydraulic hybrid drive from Rexroth goes into series production Press information: TV certification for hydraulic hybrid drives from Rexroth Press information: Refuse collection vehicle with hydraulic hybrid drive from Rexroth Technical article ATZoffhighway: Put the Brake on Costs and Preserve the Environment Technical article VDMA Symposium: Hybrid Drives for Mobile Equipment Study: Test results from the German Automobile Association ADAC Berlin-Brandenburg