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Method and device for controlling the restarting of a vehicle provided with an automatic transmission

US9533686B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2014
Grant dateJan 3, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2710/105
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for controlling automatic restarting of a vehicle including an automatic transmission, when the driver releases a brake pedal or pushes an accelerator pedal, the method including: a first phase of cranking an engine during which engine torque starts to increase without being transmitted to wheels of the vehicle, followed by a second launching phase during which the engine torque is gradually transmitted to the wheels, wherein the engine torque is controlled at a torque set value to be transmitted to the wheels, satisfying a launching time objective.

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