Patent ID: 7347804

Claim:
An automatic engaging method for a coupling-independent power take-off ( 32 ), which power take-off ( 32 ) is driven by an internal combustion engine ( 1 ) arranged in a vehicle, which internal combustion engine ( 1 ) is connected to an automatic stage-geared gearbox ( 9 ) via an automated disk clutch ( 3 ), at least one control unit ( 45 ) being arranged in the vehicle for controlling the gearbox ( 9 ), the disk clutch ( 3 ) and the internal combustion engine ( 1 ), the engaging method comprising the steps of: registering on the control unit ( 45 ), via a control ( 33 ) coupled to the control unit ( 45 ), that engagement of the power take-off ( 32 ) is requested for controlling the power take-off ( 32 ); via the control unit ( 45 ), disengaging the disk clutch ( 3 ) or selecting a neutral position in the gearbox; controlling the rotational speed of the engine ( 1 ), using the control unit ( 45 ), to one of the following states: reduced engine speed, idle speed, virtually idle speed, and stopped; engaging the power take-off ( 32 ) using the control unit ( 45 ); and using the control unit ( 45 ), controlling the disk clutch ( 3 ) according to the following alternative conditions: if the gearbox has been put in a neutral position, reengaging a gear; if the engine ( 1 ) is stopped, starting the engine ( 1 ) before coupling-together of the disk clutch ( 3 ) or engagement of a gear; and if the vehicle is moving at sufficient speed and the correct gear is engaged, staffing the engine ( 1 ) by engaging the disk clutch ( 3 ).