Vehicle control system and method
US10272918B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2540/215
- 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) is configured to output a range change signal to implement a transfer case range change. The vehicle control system (1) also outputs a brake control signal for controlling vehicle braking during the range change. The present invention also relates to a vehicle (5) and a related method of operating a vehicle control system (1) and optionally also a transmission (7).
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