Patent ID: 6169953
Filing Date: 2001-01-02
Classification: G01K

Abstract:
An apparatus for protecting an engine of a work vehicle driving a load from overheating, the apparatus comprising: a sensor configured to provide a temperature signal representative of a temperature of the engine of the vehicle; a controller responsive to the temperature signal, configured to provide a control signal and also configured to disengage the load from the engine when the temperature signal indicates that the temperature of the engine is within a danger range; and an instrumentation system responsive to the control signal and configured to provide at least one warning signal, wherein the at least one warning signal is provided by the instrumentation system when the temperature signal indicates that the temperature of the engine is within a warning range, and the load is disengaged by the controller when the temperature signal indicates that the temperature of the engine is within the danger range so that the engine is protected from overheating.