Engine spin-up control with natural torque smoothing
US7220217B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/72
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hybrid vehicle includes an engine having at least one cylinder and an electric machine that drives the engine during a start-up period. A control module monitors a rotational speed of the engine and regulates torque generated by the electric machine based on the rotational speed during the start-up period and a maximum discharge power available to power the electric machine.
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