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Dual clutch control system

US4947970A · kind A · utility

28Cited by
4References
20Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 8, 1988
Grant dateAug 14, 1990
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2500/1026
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control system for a vehicle drive train includes a controller which is responsive to a throttle signal from a throttle position sensor and which controls a clutch unit to control speed and acceleration and to obtain optimum driver "feel". The system is responsive to advancing movement of a throttle to a more open position to efficiently utilize rotating energy of engine parts for more rapid vehicle acceleration.

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