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Method for controlling a starting clutch

US8142328B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG · DE

Inventor

Michael Reuschel · Ottersweier, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 25, 2008
Grant date	Mar 27, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 26, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T10/62
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for actuating a starting clutch in the power train of a hybrid vehicle, where during a starting phase of the combustion engine by means of an electric machine the starting clutch operating between them is engaged in a first starting phase by means of a pre-control and in a second starting phase depending on the acceleration of the crankshaft of the combustion engine.

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