Control device of hybrid vehicle
US9180873B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S903/902
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
It is provided a control device of a hybrid vehicle having an engine, an electric motor, a clutch disposed in a power transmission path between the engine and the electric motor, and a hydraulic power transmission device with a lockup clutch disposed in a power transmission path between the electric motor and drive wheels, the control device being configured to engage the clutch and provide slip control of the lockup clutch when the engine is started from motor running using the electric motor, and to lower an engagement pressure of the lockup clutch as compared to the case of an engine start caused by an acceleration request from a driver if the start of the engine is an engine start caused by a request from a hybrid system.
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