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Range shifting only fault tolerance method/system

US5109721A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 1991
Grant dateMay 5, 1992
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/1926
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shift control method/system for shifting an automated compound range type transmission (14) in only the auxiliary section (96) to provide a limp-home function if system faults adversely effecting continued main section (94) shifting are detected is provided.

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