Method for hill start assistance for motor vehicle
US8463517B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2500/70668
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for hill start assistance for a motor vehicle and to an associated device that includes a clutch and a transmission between the clutch and driving wheels of the vehicle. The method determines the torque of the clutch for maintaining the vehicle in an immobile position based on a known engine torque, wherein the torque of the clutch is determined by taking into account a portion of the engine torque dedicated to operation of constituent mechanisms of the vehicle other than the clutch.
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