System and method for limiting the engine torque of a four-wheel-drive vehicle
US9558317B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2710/0672
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for limiting engine torque of a four-wheel-drive motor vehicle, including an actuator that is controlled and configured to distribute the engine torque to the drive wheels, a computer calculating at least one variable characteristic of an operation of the vehicle, and a module for limiting the engine torque. In addition, the limitation system includes a mechanism for deactivating the module for limiting the engine torque according to the variable characteristic of the operation of the engine.
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