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Clutch control method and controller therefor

US8136647B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

VOLVO LASTVAGNAR AB · SE

Inventors

Helene Panagopoulos · Handen, SE
Erik Lauri · Timrå, SE
Svante Karlsson · Mörbylånga, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 22, 2005
Grant date	Mar 20, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 12, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16D2500/70412
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for clutch disengagement at idling running of a vehicle including an automated manual transmission is characterized in that a rate of the clutch disengagement is controlled responsive to a brake pedal force applied to a brake pedal by a vehicle operator. A clutch disengagement controller controls a rate of clutch disengagement at engine idling running mode. The clutch disengagement controller is connected to a brake pedal sensor sensing a force applied to a brake pedal and to at least one air inlet valve controlling a position of a clutch cylinder. The controller controls opening of said at least one air inlet valve responsive to the force sensed by the brake pedal sensor.

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