Vehicle drivetrain and clutch unit for distributing torque

US10625607B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• GKN Automotive Limited · DE

Inventors

• Frank Discher · Düsseldorf, DE
• Kai Sorge · Sankt Augustin, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 2, 2016
• Grant date: Apr 21, 2020
• Expiry date: Mar 5, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60W2720/403
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Operating a drive train of a vehicle with a clutch unit for distributing torque on a primary axis and a secondary axis of the vehicle comprises: a) determining an available drive torque; b) determining excess torque on the primary axis; c) determining an actual maximum torque on the secondary axis; d) determining the excess torque on the secondary axis insofar as the maximum torque is not exceeded.