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Method and device for the automated actuation of a clutch

US6812828B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 23, 2002
Grant dateNov 2, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2500/7104
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle comprising a drive motor and a gearbox with a device for automatically actuating a clutch in the drivetrain, and to a control method. According to said method, if the gear ratio is less than a threshold value and the actuation of a driving pedal is not equal to zero and is less than a threshold value, warning measures are initiated to alert the driver to misuse.

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