Abstract: A method/system for controlling an automated mechanical transmission system (10) utilized on a vehicle and having a manually operated master friction clutch operator (48). To protect from driveline damage due to dynamic clutch “popping,” upon sensing dynamic vehicle conditions (OS>REFVSPEED) and clutch (16) not engaged, transmission (14) engaged and THL>REFTHL, a controller (28) causes engine speed (ES) to be limited to a target value (EST) substantially equal to input shaft speed (IS).

Abstract: An automatically operating interlock device prevents access to the interior of an electrical cabinet when the device within the cabinet is electrically connected with a power supply. The interlock device is particularly suited for arc resistant circuit breaker cabinets. The circuit breakers within such cabinets typically move from a rearward position within the cabinet, wherein a pair of stabs on the back of the circuit breaker are electrically connected to a corresponding pair of quick disconnects, and a forward position within the stabs are disconnected from the quick disconnects. A levering in assembly including a levering in block controlled by a threaded rod is typically used to move the circuit breaker from one position to the other. The interlock device includes a cam pivotally secured near the forwardmost position of the levering in block, and a locking bar pivotally secured to the cam. The cam is biased so that the locking bar engages the cabinet door.

Abstract: A low power, low cost, millimeter wave (MMW) proximity sensor that provides over a 6:1 increase in minimum detection range (55 mm minimum) compared to standard 18 mm inductive proximity sensors preferably includes a low cost MMW Gunn oscillator, MMW detector and analog processing/driver circuitry. The sensor is preferably designed for 3-wire operation and will fit in a standard 18 mm tube.