Automatic axle disconnect
US8396633B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2500/50833
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of regulating an axle disconnect device that is operable in an axle assembly of a vehicle drivetrain includes monitoring a plurality of parameters, determining whether an occurrence of at least one of a traction event and a stability event is imminent based on at least one of the parameters, the stability event being determined based on a first set parameters, and the traction event being determined based on a second set of parameters that includes less parameters than the first set of parameters, and regulating the axle disconnect device to an engaged position if the occurrence of the at least one of the traction event and the stability event is imminent.
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