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Device for controlling accessories driven by the engine of a vehicle having an assisted steering

Assignee: Automobiles Peugeot SA
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Filing: 1977-02-28
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Granted: 1978-01-17
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Expires: 1997-02-28
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Abstract

Abstract The device controls at least one accessory which operates in an intermittent manner and is driven through a connection by the engine of the vehicle. The latter has a hydraulic steering assistance supplied with fluid under pressure through a delivery pipe by a pump which is driven by the engine through an electromagnetic clutch. A fluid pressure-switch is connected in the electric circuit of the clutch and inserted in the delivery pipe and cuts off the aforementioned connection when the delivery pressure of the pump reaches a predetermined threshold value.

Inventors

  • 👤 Pascal Lefebvre

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-25 00:14
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D5/00; B62D5/06; B62D5/30; B62D5/32; B60; B60K; B60K25/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S60/00; Y10S60/911

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim 105 words
In a device for controlling at least one accessory which operates in an intermittent manner and is driven through a connection by the heat engine of a vehicle which has a hydraulic steering assistance supplied with fluid under pressure through a delivery pipe by a pump driven by said engine, said accessory being driven by the engine through an electromagnetic clutch controlled by an electric circuit; the improvement comprising, disposed in said delivery pipe, a pressure-switch which is connected in said electric circuit controlling the clutch so as to cut off said connection when the delivery pressure of the pump reaches a predetermined threshold value.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 105 words
In a device for controlling at least one accessory which operates in an intermittent manner and is driven through a connection by the heat engine of a vehicle which has a hydraulic steering assistance supplied with fluid under pressure through a delivery pipe by a pump driven by said engine, said accessory being driven by the engine through an electromagnetic clutch controlled by an electric circuit; the improvement comprising, disposed in said delivery pipe, a pressure-switch which is connected in said electric circuit controlling the clutch so as to cut off said connection when the delivery pressure of the pump reaches a predetermined threshold value.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 90 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, comprising a relay having a coil and a switch associated with the coil to be actuated by the coil, the clutch having a control winding and said switch which is actuated by the coil, said pressure-switch being connected in series with the coil of the relay, an assembly comprising the pressure-switch and said coil being connected in parallel with an assembly comprising said control winding of said clutch and said switch actuated by said coil of said relay which are connected in series.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1981-01-16 1981-07-18 1982-01-17 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1985-01-16 1985-07-18 1986-01-17 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1989-01-16 1989-07-18 1990-01-17 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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