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Method and apparatus to monitor output of an electro-mechanical transmission

US8078371B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2007
Grant dateDec 13, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S903/902
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Controlling a hybrid powertrain includes monitoring an operator torque request, determining maximum and minimum allowable transmission output torques based upon the operator torque request, determining a commanded transmission output torque, and comparing the commanded transmission output torque and each of the maximum and minimum allowable transmission output torques.

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