Methods and systems for adapting a driveline disconnect clutch transfer function

US9108614B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9108614-B2
Application numberUS-201313776334-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateFeb 25, 2013
Priority dateMay 4, 2012
Publication dateAug 18, 2015
Grant dateAug 18, 2015

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Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, a transfer function of a driveline disconnect clutch is adapted.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A driveline disconnect clutch adaptation method, comprising: adjusting application force of a driveline disconnect clutch in a vehicle driveline in response to a torque sensor, where the driveline includes the driveline disconnect clutch and a torque converter lockup clutch. 2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adapting a transfer function of the driveline disconnect clutch in response to the torque sensor.…

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What does patent US9108614B2 cover?
Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, a transfer function of a driveline disconnect clutch is adapted.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Ford Global Tech Llc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B60W10/02. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Aug 18 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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