192 clutches and power-stop control – Clutch and brake – Vehicle type
Patent
1987-07-30
1989-07-18
Bonck, Rodney H.
192 clutches and power-stop control
Clutch and brake
Vehicle type
192 30W, 74339, F16D 6702
Patent
active
048485314
ABSTRACT:
An electronic system for monitoring the operation of a vehicle friction clutch assembly and for generating an indication when the clutch brake of the assembly is frictionally engaged is disclosed. The system generates an electrical signal which is representative of the rotational speed of the clutch brake. To accomplish this, a plurality of magnets or a plurality of radially outwardly extending teeth are secured to the clutch brake. A sensor is disposed near the clutch brake which is responsive to the passage of the magnets and teeth rotating thereby. The sensor generates an electrical pulse train signal having a frequency which is proportional to the rotational speed of the clutch brake. An electronic control circuit is provided for generating an indication when the value of the clutch brake rotational speed signal approaches zero, indicating that the clutch brake is frictionally engaged. A similar sensor be provided for determining the rotational speed of the flywheel of the friction clutch assembly. The control circuit compares the flywheel rotational speed signal with the clutch brake rotational speed signal and generates an indication when the values of the two signals are not equal or when they differ by more than a predetermined amount. Such a situation would occur when there is slippage in the friction clutch assembly which requires maintenance. The flywheel rotational speed signal can also be displayed separately as an analog or digital representation of the engine speed.
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Gray Larry O.
Lane, Jr. Wendell C.
Bonck Rodney H.
Dana Corporation
Lorence Richard M.
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