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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 05, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2005
Martin E. Kummer, Auburn, IN (US);
Kevin F. Schlosser, Auburn, IN (US);
Daniel V. Gochenour, Auburn, IN (US);
Martin E. Kummer, Auburn, IN (US);
Kevin F. Schlosser, Auburn, IN (US);
Daniel V. Gochenour, Auburn, IN (US);
Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, OH (US);
Abstract
An external activation clutch brake that is controlled by a switch is actuated when a clutch pedal is depressed. A compression spring, torsion spring or hydraulic valve may be used to simulate engagement of a standard clutch brake in which clutch brake squeeze is sensed by the driver. The clutch pedal has first and second phases of movement with the load required to compress the clutch pedal in a first phase being less than the load required to further compress the clutch pedal in a second phase.