Control system for controlling the engagement of a pressure-operated actuator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4535879
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06584565

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A smooth, optimum engagement of a pressure-operated actuator, such as a brake or clutch, is obtained by producing a pulse width modulated signal, having a gradually changing duty cycle, which is then used to control a three-way on/off solenoid valve to which is supplied pressurized fluid such as air. The solenoid valve is rapidly switched between pressure in and exhaust out in accordance with the changing duty cycle in order to develop a gradually increasing fluid pressure for application to the actuator.

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  • ROCKFORD POWERTRAIN, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Sturges, Fred D Rockford, IL 6 206

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