Patent ID: 7416068
Filing Date: 2008-08-26
Classification: B60K,B60W,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A control system for a power take off clutch system, wherein the clutch system includes an input member, an output member, a clutch member, and an actuator system for selectively actuating the input and output members, comprising: a speed detection system for detecting the speed of the input member, the speed detection system operable to generate an electronic signal corresponding to the speed of the input member, the speed detection system operable to detect the speed of the output member, the speed detection system operable to generate an electronic signal corresponding to the speed of the output member; wherein the electronic signal from the speed detection system is processed so as to determine a temperature of the clutch member based upon the electronic signal from the speed detection system; wherein an electronic signal is generated and transmitted to the actuator system so as to cause the disengagement of the clutch member if the temperature of the clutch member exceeds a pre-determined temperature; and an accumulated power detection system for detecting the accumulated power of the clutch member, the accumulated power detection system operable to generate an electronic signal corresponding to the accumulated power of the clutch member, wherein the electronic signal from the accumulated power detection system is processed so as to determine the temperature of the clutch member.