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Park brake sensor and transmission override

US5111921A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 1990
Grant dateMay 12, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2061/168
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A park brake sensor valve is added to a circuit having an engagement override valve (EOV). The EOV normally prevents engagement of the transmission any time a vehicle is started with the speed selector in any position other than neutral. The park brake selector valve causes the EOV to disengage the transmission anytime the park brake is activated.

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