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Method and device for monitoring the errors of an electronic control unit of an automated transmission that is situated in the drive train of a motor vehicle

US7144350B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2004
Grant dateDec 5, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2061/1268
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and device for error control procedure of an electronic control device of an automatic transmission, especially an automated shift transmission, disposed within the drive train of a motor vehicle, wherein the control device in the error-free state produces signals calling for predetermined torques from an engine under predetermined operating conditions according to which the torque produced by the engine is controlled, in which method a requested value that is a function of the requested torque is compared to a predetermined limit value and an error signal is produced if the requested value exceeds the limit value.

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