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Running control system for vehicle

US9604644B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 8, 2012
Grant dateMar 28, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/60
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A running control system for vehicles is provided to reduce uncomfortable feeling during coasting by adjusting a braking force. The running control system is applied to a vehicle having a braking device adapted to generate a braking force according to an operation of a driver irrespective of an engagement state of the engagement elements disposed between a prime mover and drive wheels. The running control system comprises a controller that applies a braking force of the prime mover to the drive wheels by bringing the engagement elements into engagement to enable torque transmission between the prime mover and the drive wheels, when the braking force of the braking device is eliminated by aborting an operation of the braking device during coasting while disengaging the engagement elements to interrupt torque transmission between the prime mover and the drive wheels.

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