Method and apparatus for protecting an engine from overheating
US6169953A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01K3/005
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus is disclosed for protecting an engine of a vehicle driving a load from overheating. The apparatus comprises a sensor configured to provide a temperature signal representative of a temperature of the engine of the vehicle, a controller responsive to the temperature signal and configured to provide a control signal, and an instrumentation system responsive to the control signal and configured to provide a warning signal. The warning signal is provided when the temperature of the engine is within a warning range, and the load is disengaged when the temperature of the engine is within an overheat range.
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