Method and a device for controlling a disc clutch
US8321107B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2500/70414
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a method and a control unit for controlling the position of an automatic disc clutch in a vehicle, which disc clutch is arranged to transmit motive force from an internal combustion engine to an input shaft of a stagegeared gearbox in the vehicle, the control unit is arranged to position the clutch in a first position, preparing the vehicle for take off, with the gearbox having a starting gear engaged, and where the clutch in the first position transmits a smaller torque, characterized in that the control unit being further arranged to position the clutch in a second more disengaged position compared to the first position, if a driver of the vehicle does not demand vehicle take off torque by activating a throttle control within a predetermined time.
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