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Clutch control device and clutch control system

US10876583B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2018
Grant dateDec 29, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2500/7108
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A clutch control device includes an engine, a gearbox, a clutch device configured to disconnect and connect power transmission between the engine and the gearbox, a clutch actuator configured to drive the clutch device and vary a clutch capacity, an engine rotational number sensor configured to detect an engine rotational number, a throttle opening angle sensor configured to detect a throttle opening angle, and a controller configured to calculate a control target value of the clutch capacity, wherein the controller calculates an estimated engine torque and causes the clutch device to change a slip clutch capacity according to the estimated engine torque.

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