Clutch and brake control system and method for a standard transm

192 clutches and power-stop control – Clutch and brake – Vehicle type

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192 83, 192 363, 7447911, B61K 4124

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061616664

ABSTRACT:
A clutch and brake control system that allows a clutch in a standard transmission vehicle, such as a concrete truck or dump truck, to be controlled by pressing and releasing of the brake pedal. The brake pedal is coupled to the vehicle clutch so that pressing on the brake disengages the clutch and releasing the brake engages the clutch. By coupling the brake pedal to the clutch, the driver can use a single foot pedal to control the movement of the vehicle. This frees the driver from leg strain caused by constant pressing and releasing of the clutch pedal while dumping materials that the vehicle contains. The coupling of the brake to the clutch may be activated when the standard transmission vehicle is in a special low gear designed for dumping the vehicle load. This is an optional safety feature that exists in the vehicle to ensure that the clutch and brake pedal are not coupled together while the vehicle is traveling at high speeds. Additionally, both the clutch and brake pedals are coupled to the clutch, yet each controls the clutch independently and does not effect the operation of the other pedal. For example, the driver can release the brake pedal to engage the clutch without effecting the clutch pedal whatsoever. Similarly, the clutch pedal can be pressed to disengage the clutch and such action has no effect on the operation of the brake pedal.

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