Patent ID: 6719116
Filing Date: 2004-04-13
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
A vehicle comprising:an engine; a transmission; a clutch mounted between the engine and to the transmission for selective engagement and disengagement, the clutch mechanically connecting the transmission to the engine when in engagement; a clutch pedal having a free travel; a clutch linkage connected between the clutch pedal and the clutch for controlling engagement and disengagement of the clutch in response to movement of the clutch pedal through the travel; a positioning boost mechanism coupled to the clutch linkage for urging the clutch linkage to a position disengaging the clutch when powered; a hold switch coupled to the positioning boost mechanism and responsive to movement of the clutch pedal in the free travel for enabling and disabling the positioning boost mechanism; and a power switch coupled to the positioning boost mechanism and responsive to movement of the clutch pedal relative in the free travel for powering the positioning boost mechanism.