Vehicle/implement coupling condition monitoring system
First Claim
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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Abstract
An engine-driven vehicle/implement coupling system includes a mechanical coupling and one or more electronic and/or hydraulic connections. A coupling condition monitoring system includes one or two electronic control units, sensors for sensing a coupling condition of the electronic and/or hydraulic connection, and a sensor on the mechanical coupling for generating a signal representing a coupling condition of the mechanical coupling. Sensor signals are transmitted to the electronic control unit which, in response prevents erroneous coupling or uncoupling and prevents drive-away of the vehicle or implement.
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12 Claims
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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:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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