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Apparatus and method for disabling a compression brake system

US5733219A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 1996
Grant dateMar 31, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02D13/04
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus is provided for controlling a compression brake on an internal combustion engine. the apparatus includes means for automatically disabling the compression brake once the vehicle speed falls below a predetermined value.

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