Control system for diverting oil from a clutch
US5988335A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H57/0434
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control system diverts cooling and/or lubricating fluid from a selected one of a plurality of fluid actuated clutches in a transmission in response to the transmission being in a selected gear ratio. A diverter valve is placed between a source of cooling and/or lubricating fluid and the selected one of the fluid actuated clutches and operative to divert fluid therefrom in response to the transmission being placed in the selected gear ratio. A sensor arrangement is operative to sense the transmission gear ratio and deliver a signal to condition the diverter valve.
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