Automatic engaging/disengaging method of a coupling-independent power take-off
US7347804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W30/18
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Automatic engaging method (and disengaging method) for a coupling-independent power take-off (32), which power take-off (32) is driven by an internal combustion engine (1) arranged in a vehicle. The vehicle is equipped with an automatic stage-geared gearbox (9) and an automated disk clutch (3). The control unit (45) registers that engagement of he power take-off (32) is requested; the control unit (45) disengages the disk clutch (3); the control unit (45) reduces the engine speed or stops the engine (1); the control unit (45) engages the power take-off (32); the control unit (45) couples the disk clutch (3) together or, if the engine (1) is stopped, starts the engine (1) and couples the disk clutch (3) together.
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