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High-Frequency Anti-Lock Clutch System and Method

  • US 20090090592A1
  • Filed: 10/05/2007
  • Published: 04/09/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/05/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A clutch assembly having a pair of actuatable clutch plates forming a friction interface therebetween, the clutch assembly comprising:

  • a controller;

    at least one sensor configured to detect shudder of the clutch assembly; and

    a controllable source of high-frequency oscillation;

    wherein said controller is configured to activate said source in response to said detected shudder to thereby apply at least one high-frequency oscillation to the friction interface for minimizing said detected shudder.

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