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Vehicle/implement coupling condition monitoring system

  • US 7,253,721 B2
  • Filed: 03/17/2005
  • Issued: 08/07/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/25/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A coupling condition monitoring system for monitoring a coupling condition of a vehicle/implement coupling system having a mechanical vehicle/implement coupler and a connecting line for connecting between the vehicle and the implement, the monitoring system comprising:

  • an electronic control unit;

    a connecting line connection condition detector; and

    a sensor on the mechanical coupler, the sensor generating a signal indicative of a coupling condition of the mechanical vehicle/implement coupler and transmitting said signal to the electronic control unit, the control unit, in response to said signal and in response to a signal from the connecting line connection condition detector, preventing the vehicle and implement from being driven away.

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