IP Library Granted Patent US 7,169,082
Granted Patent B2
US 7,169,082 · App. 11/345,853 · Granted Jan 30, 2007

Method for changing the clutch torque in a clutch in the power train of a vehicle having an automated manual shift transmission

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Patent No.
US 7,169,082
App. No.
11/345,853
Granted
Jan 30, 2007
Kind
B2
Abstract

A method for altering the coupling torque of a coupling in the drive train of a vehicle with an automatic gearbox and/or automatic coupling in a creep drive mode of a vehicle. According to the invention, the coupling torque is altered according to at least one variable, the parameter of the vehicle describing the creep drive mode thereof.

Claims (18)

1. A method for changing a clutch torque of a clutch in the power train of a vehicle having an automated manual shift transmission and/or an automated clutch to establish a biting point of the clutch, the method comprising:

monitoring the engine speed; and

shifting the biting point to be established in a direction of an open clutch if a total torque of an engine torque and an engine moment of inertia exceeds a threshold value in the event of a reduction of the monitored engine speed.

2. The method as recited in claim 1 wherein the biting point established is shifted in the direction of an open clutch if a rotational speed differential between the engine speed and the transmission input shaft speed is detected and the rotational speed differential is greater than a threshold value clutch if a rotational speed differential between the engine speed and the transmission input shaft speed is detected.

3. The method as recited in claim 1 wherein the biting point established is shifted in the direction of an open clutch if a rotational speed differential between the engine speed and the transmission input shaft speed is detected and the engine speed falls below the idle speed.

4. The method as recited in claim 1 wherein the biting point established is shifted in the direction of an open clutch as a function of at least one operating parameter of the vehicle.

5. The method as recited in claim 1 wherein the clutch torque is set to a further creep torque to maintain a creep drive mode if an accelerator pedal and a brake of the vehicle are not actuated.

6. The method as recited in claim 5 wherein the further creep torque is reduced if a rotational speed differential is detected at the clutch producing the creep drive mode.

7. A method for changing a clutch torque of a clutch in the power train of a vehicle having an automated manual shift transmission and/or an automated clutch to establish a biting point of the clutch, the method comprising:

shifting the biting point to be established in a direction of an open clutch if a total torque of an engine torque and an engine moment of inertia exceeds a threshold value in the event of a reduction of an engine speed;

wherein the clutch torque is set to a further creep torque to maintain a creep drive mode if an accelerator pedal and a brake of the vehicle are not actuated.

8. The method as recited in claim 7 wherein the further creep torque is reduced if a rotational speed differential is detected at the clutch producing the creep drive mode.

9. A method for changing a clutch torque of a clutch in the power train of a vehicle having an automated manual shift transmission and/or an automated clutch to establish a biting point of the clutch, the method comprising:

shifting the biting point to be established in a direction of an open clutch if a total torque of an engine torque and an engine moment of inertia exceeds a threshold value in the event of a reduction of an engine speed;

wherein the biting point established is shifted in the direction of an open clutch if a rotational speed differential between the engine speed and the transmission input shaft speed is detected and the rotational speed differential is greater than a threshold value clutch if a rotational speed differential between the engine speed and the transmission input shaft speed is detected.

10. A method for changing a clutch torque of a clutch in the power train of a vehicle having an automated manual shift transmission and/or an automated clutch to establish a biting point of the clutch, the method comprising:

shifting the biting point to be established in a direction of an open clutch if a total torque of an engine torque and an engine moment of inertia exceeds a threshold value in the event of a reduction of an engine speed;

wherein the biting point established is shifted in the direction of an open clutch if a rotational speed differential between the engine speed and the transmission input shaft speed is detected and the engine speed falls below the idle speed.

Assignments (3)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 23, 2012
From: LUK VERMOEGENSVERWALTUNGSGESELLSCHAFT MBH
To: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG
Reel/Frame 027916/0357 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Mar 23, 2012
From: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG
To: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG
Reel/Frame 027921/0346 →
MERGER Recorded Feb 29, 2012
From: LUK LAMELLEN UND KUPPLUNGSBAU BETEILIGUNGS KG
To: LUK VERMOEGENSVERWALTUNGSGESELLSCHAFT MBH
Reel/Frame 027781/0207 →