Soft start clutch controller

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2007-04-27

2010-06-29

Nguyen, Danny (Department: 2836)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Control circuits for electromagnetic devices

C361S160000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07746619

ABSTRACT:
A clutch actuator for an electromechanical clutch having a solenoid actuating coil initially provides power to the solenoid at a high rate by using a high duty cycle pulse with a modulated controller. When the initial engagement of the clutch elements is sensed by a decrease in current, the duty cycle of the pulse with modulator is reduced and thereafter increased in a control fashion to accomplish a soft start.

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