Device and method for adjusting the driveability of an automobile
US8538652B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2720/106
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for adjusting the driveability of at least one wheel of a vehicle, in particular an automobile, that comprises a wheel driving engine (50), engine control means (40), means (62) for supplying information on an acceleration level desired by the vehicle driver, means (22) for providing information on the vehicle acceleration level, and an electronic control unit including computing means (70) for receiving the different information. The computing means (70) are adapted in order to obtain a vehicle acceleration level that corresponds to the acceleration level desired by the driver. The device further includes means for providing information on the vehicle inclination.
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