Traction control for moving a vehicle from deep snow
US5735362A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K28/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of controlling the driving wheels of a vehicle having an internal combustion engine wherein it is determined if a vehicle stuck or not and then, if stuck, the maximum permissible amount of wheel slip is increased with the intent of removing loose material, such as snow, underneath the tires. If the vehicle remains stuck and wheel slip continues, the amount of driving power and torque to the wheels is then reduced. Conversely, if the spin is not present at the subsequent gas pedal application (tip-in), and the vehicle is still stuck, the wheel torque limit is increased.
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