Motor/generator transient response system

1. A transient response system, comprising:

a power source operable to generate a power output;

a transmission operatively coupled to the power source;

a generator operatively coupled to the power source; and

a controller in communication with the generator and at least one of the power source and the transmission, the controller operable to receive at least one input having a value indicative of a change in load on the power source and operable to cause the generator to remove power from the power output at a rate corresponding to the value of the at least one input and in such a manner to dampen transient power loads applied to the power source by removing less power from the power output in response to an increase in load on the power source;

wherein the at least one input includes a signal corresponding to a fluid pressure of the transmission.

2. A transient response system, comprising:

a power source operable to generate a power output;

a transmission operatively coupled to the power source;

a generator operatively coupled to the power source; and

a controller in communication with the generator and at least one of the power source and the transmission, the controller operable to receive at least one input having a value indicative of a change in load on the power source and operable to cause the generator to remove power from the power output at a rate corresponding to the value of the at least one input and in such a manner to dampen transient power loads applied to the power source by removing less power from the power output in response to an increase in load on the power source;

wherein the at least one input includes a motor command signal of the transmission.

3. A transient response system, comprising:

a power source operable to generate a power output;

a transmission operatively coupled to the power source;

a generator operatively coupled to the power source;

a controller in communication with the generator and at least one of the power source and the transmission, the controller operable to receive at least one input having a value indicative of a change in load on the power source and operable to cause the generator to remove power from the power output at a rate corresponding to the value of the at least one input and in such a manner to dampen transient power loads applied to the power source by removing less power from the power output in response to an increase in load on the power source;

a motor operatively coupled to the power source, wherein the controller is in communication with the motor and operable to cause the motor to add power to the power output at a rate corresponding to the value of the at least one input; and

a second power source configured to power the motor when the motor drives the power source.

4. A method of operating a transient response system comprising:

driving a transmission with a power source, the power source operable to produce a power output;

sensing a load on the power source;

identifying a change in the load on the power source; and

controlling a generator to remove power from the power output at a rate corresponding to a value associated with the change in load on the power source and in such a manner to dampen transient power loads applied to the power source by removing less power from the power output in response to an increase in load on the power source;

wherein the value associated with the change in load on the power source includes a value of a signal corresponding to a fluid pressure of the transmission.

5. A method of operating a transient response system comprising:

driving a transmission with a power source, the power source operable to produce a power output;

sensing a load on the power source;

identifying a change in the load on the power source; and

controlling a generator to remove power from the power output at a rate corresponding to a value associated with the change in load on the power source and in such a manner to dampen transient power loads applied to the power source by removing less power from the power output in response to an increase in load on the power source;

wherein the value associated with the change in load on the power source includes a value of a motor command signal of the transmission.

6. A work machine comprising:

a housing;

a traction device supporting the housing;

a power source operable to generate a power output;

a transmission operatively coupled to the power source;

a generator operatively coupled to the power source;

a controller in communication with the generator and at least one of the power source and the transmission, the controller operable to receive at least one input having a value indicative of a load on the power source and operable to cause the generator to remove power from the power output at a rate corresponding to the value of the at least one input and in such a manner to dampen transient power loads applied to the power source by removing less power from the power output in response to an increase in load on the power source; and

wherein the at least one input includes a signal corresponding to a fluid pressure of the transmission.

7. A work machine comprising:

a housing;

a traction device supporting the housing;

a power source operable to generate a power output;

a transmission operatively coupled to the power source;

a generator operatively coupled to the power source;

a controller in communication with the generator and at least one of the power source and the transmission, the controller operable to receive at least one input having a value indicative of a load on the power source and operable to cause the generator to remove power from the power output at a rate corresponding to the value of the at least one input and in such a manner to dampen transient power loads applied to the power source by removing less power from the power output in response to an increase in load on the power source; and

wherein the at least one input includes a motor command signal of the transmission.