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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 22, 1985
Filed:
Feb. 28, 1983
Applicant:
Inventors:
Richard B Beemer, Lombard, IL (US);
Richard G Hennessey, Oak Lawn, IL (US);
Harold W Melles, Downers Grove, IL (US);
Assignee:
J. I. Case Company, Racine, WI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60K / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
192-331 ; 192-358 ;
Abstract
A transmission system for transmitting power from an engine to the driving wheels of a tractor. The system includes a multiple ratio mechanical range transmission coupled to a speed transmission via a manually operable master clutch. A high slip fluid coupling is used to couple the speed transmission to the engine. The coupling includes a lockup clutch engageable and disengageable under predetermined conditions and sequential order with other clutches.