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Powertrain thermal management system for a dry-clutch transmission
US8965628B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8965628-B2 |
| Application number | US-94693910-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Publication date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
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The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for controlling a flow regulator, such as a diverter valve, that is configured to guide air through a transmission housing before entering an engine intake manifold. In certain arrangements, the flow regulator operates according to predetermined conditions, e.g., meeting an engine intake manifold air temperature threshold.
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We claim: 1. A method of controlling a powertrain, comprising: carrying air in a circuit from an engine inlet, through a channel to a clutch housing, to an intake manifold; controlling one of airflow into the circuit between the inlet and intake manifold and airflow in the circuit, using a diverter that increases airflow to the housing provided clutch temperature exceeds a reference, and decreases airflow to the housing provided a second reference exceeds desired engine airflow.…
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- What does patent US8965628B2 cover?
- The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for controlling a flow regulator, such as a diverter valve, that is configured to guide air through a transmission housing before entering an engine intake manifold. In certain arrangements, the flow regulator operates according to predetermined conditions, e.g., meeting an engine intake manifold air temperature threshold.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Brevick John Edward, Leone Thomas G, Frait Steven Anatole, and 3 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification F02M31/04. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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