HILL DETECTION AND GRADE PERCENT ESTIMATION LOGIC FOR AN ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20170259823A1
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15063546

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Example methods for distributing torque in a driveline, and driveline systems are disclosed. In one approach, a baseline torque split may be employed, e.g., in a drive unit. The method may further include detecting a first gradient of a first driving surface that exceeds a threshold amount while the driveline is traversing the first gradient using the baseline torque split. The method may further include modifying the second share of torque with respect to the first share of torque in response to the detection of the first gradient. In some examples, a modification may include increasing an amount of torque being distributed to a secondary axle of the vehicle, while in others a torque bias between the primary and secondary axle may be reduced.

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GKN DRIVELINE NORTH AMERICA INC2200 NORTH OPDYKE ROAD AUBURN HILLS MI 48326

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Luba, Heather M Waterford, US 1 4
Ocker, Keith E Auburn Hills, US 1 4
Pandit, Chinmay M Ypsilanti, US 1 4
Priemer, Douglas J Harrison Township, US 3 12
Withorn, Bradford A Clarkston, US 1 4

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