Method and system for setting a vehicle in motion
US8655562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2050/0297
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for setting a vehicle in motion: The vehicle includes a combustion engine for generating driving force for transmission to at least one powered wheel via a clutch and a gearbox. The driving force is selectively transmitted from the engine to the powered wheels by closure of the clutch. Gear changes by the gearbox are at least partly controlled by a control system. With the clutch closed and upon demand for the vehicle to be set in motion with the clutch closed, the control system activates the vehicle's starter motor with gear engaged, and uses the starter motor to accelerate the combustion engine to an initial speed which represents a speed at which the combustion engine will start.
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