Abstract:
A diagnostic method of determining clutch failure of a dual clutch transmission (DCT) includes comparing, by a controller, a wheel torque of a vehicle with a driving load torque of the vehicle, confirming, by the controller, whether or not the vehicle is driving, if, as a result of comparing step, the wheel torque is greater than the driving load torque, releasing, by the controller, a gear engaged with a non-drive shaft, if, as a result of the confirming step, the vehicle is in a stopped state, reconfirming, by the controller, whether or not the vehicle is driving, after the releasing step, and judging, by the controller, that a transmission clutch of the non-drive shaft fails, if, as a result of the reconfirming step, the vehicle is driving.
Abstract:
A method of controlling a selectable one way clutch operable to selectively couple a shaft to a housing of a transmission includes determining if an electric motor is currently operating, and if the selectable one way clutch is currently engaged to couple the shaft to the housing. It is further determined whether or not wheel torque of at least one wheel is currently being actively managed by at least one vehicle control system. When the electric motor is operating with the selectable one way clutch engaged, and wheel torque of at least one wheel of the hybrid vehicle is currently being actively managed by at least one vehicle control system, then selectable one way clutch is disengaged to release the shaft from the housing and allow rotation of the shaft relative to the housing.
Abstract:
A vehicle includes an electric machine, battery, torque converter bypass clutch, drive wheel, and controller. The electric machine is configured to recharge the battery via regenerative braking. The torque converter bypass clutch is disposed between the electric machine and the drive wheel. The controller is programmed to, in response to a negative drive wheel torque command during a regenerative braking event, adjust a closed-state torque capacity of the torque converter bypass clutch based on the torque command.
Abstract:
A method for controlling dual clutch transmission with at least two partial drive trains, each arranged to be coupled with an engine by means of a clutch, in that, a first clutch of an actively operated partial drive train currently transmitting torque is opened, whereas a second clutch of the partial drive train not actively operated is closed in the already engaged gear and determining a reduction of a maximum possible lateral guiding force of at least one drive wheel and determining torque transmitted by the clutches, wherein, in the case of reduction of the maximally possible lateral guiding force below a default value and in the case that torque is transmitted by both clutches, the torque of one of the clutches is reduced.
Abstract:
A method of determining and reducing vibrations caused by a clutch (3) in a drivetrain (1) of a motor vehicle, in which the disturbing vibrations are detected by a control and regulating unit aided by suitable sensors and, if predetermined limit values are exceeded, at least one device is actuated by the control and regulating unit in such manner that the disturbing vibrations are completely eliminated or at least reduced in amplitude. At least one torque sensor (8, 9, 10) is used to detect the occurrence of vibrations in the drivetrain (1) and the torque sensor (8, 9, 10) is used to determine vibration amplitude.
Abstract:
A device for uphill start-up assistance for a motor vehicle including a control for controlling release of the vehicle mechanical brakes that act on the vehicle wheels, so that the vehicle is maintained on the slope when maneuvering uphill without any intervention from the driver on this maintaining condition. The control uses mainly the state of the slope, the interpretation and anticipation of the commands of driver and/or of a central driving member, and the determined instantaneous clutching characteristics. In a preferred embodiment, the assistance device co-operates with an electrical device of the parking brake.
Abstract:
A diagnostic method of determining clutch failure of a dual clutch transmission (DCT) includes comparing, by a controller, a wheel torque of a vehicle with a driving load torque of the vehicle, confirming, by the controller, whether or not the vehicle is driving, if, as a result of comparing step, the wheel torque is greater than the driving load torque, releasing, by the controller, a gear engaged with a non-drive shaft, if, as a result of the confirming step, the vehicle is in a stopped state, reconfirming, by the controller, whether or not the vehicle is driving, after the releasing step, and judging, by the controller, that a transmission clutch of the non-drive shaft fails, if, as a result of the reconfirming step, the vehicle is driving.
Abstract:
A method of determining and reducing vibrations caused by a clutch (3) in a drivetrain (1) of a motor vehicle, in which the disturbing vibrations are detected by a control and regulating unit aided by suitable sensors and, if predetermined limit values are exceeded, at least one device is actuated by the control and regulating unit in such manner that the disturbing vibrations are completely eliminated or at least reduced in amplitude. At least one torque sensor (8, 9, 10) is used to detect the occurrence of vibrations in the drivetrain (1) and the torque sensor (8, 9, 10) is used to determine vibration amplitude.
Abstract:
A method for controlling dual clutch transmission with at least two partial drive trains, each arranged to be coupled with an engine by means of a clutch, in that, a first clutch of an actively operated partial drive train currently transmitting torque is opened, whereas a second clutch of the partial drive train not actively operated is closed in the already engaged gear and determining a reduction of a maximum possible lateral guiding force of at least one drive wheel and determining torque transmitted by the clutches, wherein, in the case of reduction of the maximally possible lateral guiding force below a default value and in the case that torque is transmitted by both clutches, the torque of one of the clutches is reduced.
Abstract:
A device for uphill start-up assistance for a motor vehicle including a control for controlling release of the vehicle mechanical brakes that act on the vehicle wheels, so that the vehicle is maintained on the slope when maneuvering uphill without any intervention from the driver on this maintaining condition. The control uses mainly the state of the slope, the interpretation and anticipation of the commands of driver and/or of a central driving member, and the determined instantaneous clutching characteristics. In a preferred embodiment, the assistance device co-operates with an electrical device of the parking brake.