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Method for interrupting the force flux in the drive train of a vehicle in the event of a crash

US8290654B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG · DE

Inventors

Joerg Becker · Bad Aibling, DE
Ralf Keller · Würselen, DE
Jurgen Metzler · Gaggenau, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 23, 2010
Grant date	Oct 16, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 3, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T10/7072
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided for interrupting the force flux in the drive train of a vehicle in the event of a crash. The method includes disconnecting an electric machine, which is provided in the drive train, from a driven axle. In the event of a crash an automatic transmission (G) that is arranged in the drive train between the electric machine (EM) and a driven axle (A) is shifted into a neutral position.

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