Vehicle and method of controlling a vehicle
US9193262B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2540/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide a motor vehicle having: prime mover means; at least first and second groups of one or more wheels; and a driveline operable to connect the prime mover means to the first and second groups of one or more wheels such that the first group of one or more wheels and not the second group is coupled to a torque transmission path from the prime mover means when the driveline is in a first mode of operation and both the first and second groups of one or more wheels are coupled to a torque transmission path from the prime mover means when the driveline is in a second mode of operation, the driveline including an auxiliary portion for connecting the second group to the torque transmission path from the prime mover means, the auxiliary portion comprising first and second releasable torque transmitting means and a prop shaft, the first releasable torque transmitting means being operable to connect a first end of the prop shaft to the torque transmission path from the prime mover means, the second releasable torque transmitting means being operable to connect a second end of the prop shaft to the second group of one or more wheels, the vehicle further…
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