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Vehicle control system and method

US10030768B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 2014
Grant dateJul 24, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2059/0221
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Aspects of the present invention relates to a vehicle control system (1) for controlling a vehicle transfer case (3). The transfer case (3) is operable in a high range and a low range. The vehicle control system (1) includes a selection means (21) for selecting first and second control strategies for the transfer case. The first and second control strategies are based on an activation time of the selection means (21). A further aspect of the present invention relates to a vehicle control system (1) for implementing a deferred transfer case range change. The present invention also relates to a vehicle (5) and a related method of operating a vehicle control system (1).

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