Right-left driving force controller
US8241163B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W30/045
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A controller includes: a adjuster, configured to adjust distribution of driving force between right and left wheels; a limiter, configured to limit a difference between operations of the right and left wheels; a first calculator, configured to calculate a first control amount corresponding to the adjustor and including an amount related to direction of shift of driving force between the right and left wheels; a second calculator, configured to calculate a second control amount corresponding to the limiter; a third calculator, configured to calculate a third control amount including the second control amount and the amount; a fourth calculator, configured to calculate a fourth control amount that is a combination of the first and third control amounts; a selector, configured to select either the adjustor and the limiter; and a controller, configured to control the adjustor or the limiter in accordance with the fourth control amount.
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