System and method for controlling a clutch plate assembly of a vehicle
US11396917B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2500/70406
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a system and method for controlling a clutch plate assembly of a vehicle. The system may include a first clutch control system, a second clutch control system, and a valve system. The valve system may have a first input fluidly connected to the first clutch control system for receiving a first pressure from the first clutch control system, a second input configured to be fluidly connected to the second clutch control system for receiving a second pressure from the second clutch control system, and an output configured to be fluidly connected to the clutch plate assembly. The valve system may be configured to provide at least a portion of at least one of the first pressure and the second pressure to the clutch plate assembly.
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