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Controlled engagement of supercharger drive clutch

  • US 6,634,344 B2
  • Filed: 10/30/2001
  • Issued: 10/21/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/30/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of controlling a rotary blower comprising the steps of:

  • (a) providing a magnetic particle clutch in driving relationship with the blower, the clutch operable to transition from a disengaged state to an engaged state;

    (b) sensing at least one vehicle parameter; and

    (c) generating a signal operable to engage the clutch in response to the sensed vehicle parameter, wherein the transition from a disengaged state to an engaged state is a function of the sensed vehicle parameter.

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