Calculation of automated friction clutch urge torque on grades
US7041031B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S477/901
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for calculating a modification to the predetermined amount of torque needed to provide an urge to move sensation for a vehicle, the modification to take account of the weight at which and gradient on which the vehicle is operating and then commanding the engine to generate said modified torque and to transmit the modified urge torque to a clutch device to provide the urge to move according to the current operating conditions.
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