Part-time on-demand transfer case and method
US5215160A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K28/165
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a motor vehicle traction control system for providing on-demand four-wheel drive under certain tractive and operational conditions. The present invention is operable for disabling the on-demand four-wheel drive feature upon the vehicle operator subsequently shifting into the four-wheel drive mode.
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