Method and device for controlling the restarting of a vehicle provided with an automatic transmission
US9533686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2034 |
Classification
- 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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