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System and method for controlling an automatic engine stop-start accumulator

US8639424B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12References

13Claims

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Assignee

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

Philip C. Lundberg · Keego Harbor, US
Carlos E. Marin · Oxford, US
Casie M. Bockenstette · Clarkston, US
Zhen J. Zhang · Beverly Hills, US
Paul G. Otanez · Troy, US
James B. Borgerson · Clarkston, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 3, 2011
Grant date	Jan 28, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 14, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16H2312/14
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for controlling automatic stop-start of a motor vehicle is provided. The system and method is configured to enable an automatic stop-start mode of operation based on vehicle conditions. In addition, the system and method is configured to selectively actuate an accumulator to prime the transmission for a smooth restart.

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