Method for operating a vehicle having a torque converter
US11143298B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/62
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for operating a vehicle that includes a torque converter is described. In one example, the method adjusts torque of an electric machine in response to a requested torque converter speed. The requested torque converter speed linearizes torque output of a torque converter so that vehicle wheel torque control may be improved.
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