Compressor and method for controlling a compressor for the compressed air supply of a commercial vehicle
US8512007B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B30/70
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compressor system and method of operating same are provided for the compressed air supply of a commercial vehicle, wherein the compressor system includes a compressor for compressed air generation, a transmission for transmitting torque from a drive motor to the compressor, a clutch for disconnecting the connection between compressor and drive motor, and a control unit for opening and closing the clutch. The control unit is capable of opening the clutch in the event a settable maximum allowed compressor speed or motor speed of the drive motor is exceeded and to close the open clutch temporarily when the motor speed is greater than the maximum allowed motor speed.
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