Control of an electronic locking differential
US9605740B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2048/204
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for controlling a locking differential of a motor vehicle includes locking the differential, if vehicle speed is less than a reference speed, and a wheel speed differential due to wheel slip is greater than a reference speed; and unlocking the differential and preventing its engagement, if vehicle speed is greater than the reference speed, and said wheel speed differential is less than a reference speed.
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