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Operation control apparatus and operation control method having drive power adjusted in correspondence with a content of the detected abnormality and a torque request from the driver

US6591173B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2001
Grant dateJul 8, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/7072
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

If an abnormality occurs in a vehicle, an abnormality detected-time control is performed in accordance with the kind of the abnormality. An output characteristic of the vehicle is selected in accordance with the kind of the abnormality, so that safety at the time of occurrence of an abnormality can be improved. When such output restriction is performed, the restriction is tightened stepwise. Therefore, safety at the time of occurrence of an abnormality is further improved.

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