Abstract: A crankcase ventilation system for an internal combustion engine includes a separator and an amplifier increasing at least one of flow and pressure along the flow path through the separator to provide higher separation efficiency.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 16, 2008
Date of Patent:
June 5, 2012
Assignee:
Cummings Filtration IP, Inc.
Inventors:
Jerald J. Moy, Scott P. Heckel, Christopher E. Holm, Kelly R. Schmitz, Anthony Barreteau
Abstract: A proving switch is provided for an electromagnetic device for brakes and clutches having an energization coil energizable to attract an armature to a magnet body, the coil exhibiting increasing current flow therethrough upon application of an energization voltage thereacross, and exhibiting a momentary dip upon engagement of the armature and magnet body. Detection circuitry senses the current dip and provides a status signal in response thereto, confirming the engagement.