Patent ID: 6536402
Filing Date: 2003-03-25
Classification: F02D

Abstract:
An apparatus for controlling the torque output from an engine comprising:at least one torque receiving device coupled with the engine to receive a first portion of the torque output from the engine when at least one of the at least one torque receiving device is operating and operable to receive a second portion of the torque, the second portion being less than the first portion, when at least one of the at least one torque receiving device is not operating; at least one sensor coupled with the at least one torque receiving device, the at least one sensor operable to transmit a first signal indicative of whether at least one of the at least one torque receiving device is operating; a pump coupled with the engine to receive a third portion of the torque output from the engine; and an electronic device coupled with the first sensor to receive the first signal, the electronic device operable to transmit a second signal operable to reduce the amount of torque output by the engine when the first signal indicates that at least one of the at least one torque receiving device is not operating.