Control of a limited slip differential based on an engine torque
US11383599B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2059/147
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A limited slip differential (LSD) is mounted on a driven axle of a vehicle to drive left and right wheels. To control the LSD, a speed of the vehicle is determined. A value of a preload for application to the LSD is also determined. The value of the preload is based on a predicted engine torque and on the speed of the vehicle. A preload is applied to the LSD when the value of the preload is greater than zero.
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