Interrelated power delivery controls – including engine control – Clutch control – Condition responsive control
Reexamination Certificate
2004-03-23
2009-02-17
Pang, Roger (Department: 3681)
Interrelated power delivery controls, including engine control
Clutch control
Condition responsive control
C477S180000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07491152
ABSTRACT:
A control system and method is provided for controlling engagement of a vehicle master clutch (16) in response to a throttle operating parameter. The method includes the steps of determining a throttle operating parameter value and setting an operating mode of the clutch based on the throttle operating parameter value. The method may include the steps of comparing the throttle operating parameter value to a threshold value and setting the operating mode of the clutch based on the comparison step. The control system includes a microprocessor for receiving signals corresponding to a throttle operating parameter value. The microprocessor sets an operating mode of the clutch based on the throttle operating parameter value or, optionally, the comparison of the throttle operating parameter value to a threshold value.
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Fowler Paul Martin
Hawarden Jeffrey P.
Stasik Anthony
Steeby Jon A.
Wheeler Robert Stanley
Eaton Corporation
Pang Roger
Rader & Fishman & Grauer, PLLC
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