EP0431538A2
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Manual override for automated mechanical transmission
Assignee: Eaton Corp
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Filing: 1990-12-04
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2010-12-04
Abstract
Abstract Manual override apparatus (38) for use in a vehicle having an automated mechanical transmission (10) or similar transmission, that enables limited driving of the vehicle in the event of a malfunction of the transmission's automatic electronic control system (30). The override apparatus includes semi-manual means (42, 44, 50, 58) for putting the transmission (10) in gear (46), disabling the electronic logic circuits (48), and actuating the clutch operator (22) from a manual lever-controlled valve (56, 40) in the cab. Another manual device (58) in the cab selectively enables and prevents manual control by the lever-controlled valve of the clutch operator (22).
Inventors
- 👤 Russell Clyde Holmes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:31
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H61/00; F16H61/12; F16H61/02; F16H61/0202; F16H61/0248; F16H59/00; F16H2059/006; F16H2061/1232; F16H2061/1256; F16H2061/126; F16H2061/1268
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A manual override system (38) for use in a vehicle that has an automated mechanical transmission system including a transmission (10), an electronic control system (30, etc) for normal control of the automated system when the system is not disabled, a transmission operator (26) for putting the transmission in a gear ratio, a clutch (14), a fluid-actuated clutch operator (22), and normal fluid control apparatus (29, 45) for automatic actuation of the clutch operator when the system is not disabled, comprising: overriding means (44) for placing said transmission (10) in a predetermined gear ratio; overriding fluid control apparatus (29, 56) for manual actuation of the clutch operator (22) when the normal system is disabled, means (54, 58) for substituting said overriding fluid control apparatus (56) for said normal fluid control apparatus (45).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
23 words
A manual override system as in claim 1 and further comprising means (48, 50) for disabling automatic operation of the electronic control system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A manual override system as in claim 1 and wherein said means (54, 58) for substituting said overriding fluid control apparatus (56) for said normal fluid control apparatus (45) comprises manually releasable lock means (58) for preventing inadvertent manual operation of the clutch (14).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
A manual override system as in claim 1 and wherein said transmission (10) is normally shifted under the control of a solenoid valve (42) that can be automatically actuated to engage the transmission in a predetermined gear ratio, and wherein said overriding means for placing the transmission in a predetermined gear ratio comprises means (44) for manually overriding said solenoid valve (42).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
A manual override system as in claim 1 and wherein said means (54, 58) for substituting said overriding fluid control apparatus (56) for said normal fluid control apparatus (45) comprises valve means (54) for interdicting fluid communication from said normal fluid control apparatus (45) to said clutch operator (22) and connecting said overriding fluid control apparatus (56) to said clutch operator (22).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
A manual override system as in claim 5 and wherein said means (54, 58) for substituting comprises pilot valve means (54) for substituting said overriding fluid control apparatus (56) for said normal fluid control apparatus (45), and said pilot valve means is controllable by manual means (56, 40) spaced apart from said pilot valve means, for selectively engaging and disengaging said clutch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
A manual override system as in claim 1 and wherein said overriding fluid control apparatus (29, 56) for manual actuation of the clutch operator (22) when the normal system is disabled comprises manually operable valve means (56, 40) accessible to an operator, and the fluid employed is air.
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