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Method and apparatus for clutch control in the operation of a ship's propulsion system having a diesel motor

US4253414A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 25, 1977
Grant dateMar 3, 1981
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 25, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2048/0221
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and apparatus for the operation of a ship's propulsion installation with a Diesel motor, whereby a pressure-medium-activated friction clutch with adjustable pressure-medium feed is provided between the Diesel engine and the ship's drive.

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