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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 30, 2005
Filed:
Apr. 07, 2003
Applicants:
Joseph A. Bell, Markle, IN (US);
Jay E. Bissontz, Fort Wayne, IN (US);
Inventors:
Joseph A. Bell, Markle, IN (US);
Jay E. Bissontz, Fort Wayne, IN (US);
Assignee:
International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC, Warrenville, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16D067/04 ; F16D025/12 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A power take off unit for a motor vehicle equipped with a standard transmission is clutched using compressed air available on the vehicle. Available air pressure is monitored and a clutch interlock implemented through the vehicle electrical control system is made responsive thereto to prevent engagement of the clutch if the load is too heavy for the available air pressure.