Method of controlling electronic differential
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1. A method of controlling an electronic differential to prevent wheel slip in a vehicle, said method comprising the steps of:
- determining a predetermined amount of lateral acceleration required to cause wheel slip for said vehicle;
detecting a detected amount of lateral acceleration of said particular vehicle;
comparing said detected amount with said predetermined amount;
selectively engaging said electronic differential based on said step of comparing to engage said electronic differential prior to an occurrence of wheel slip.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a method of controlling an electronic differential to prevent wheel slip. A predetermined amount of lateral acceleration is determined for a given driving condition and/or particular vehicle; an amount indicative of imminent wheel slip. Lateral acceleration is detected and the electronic differential is selectively engaged when the sensed lateral acceleration approaches or reaches a predetermined amount of lateral accelerations to engage the electronic differential prior to wheel slip.
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1. A method of controlling an electronic differential to prevent wheel slip in a vehicle, said method comprising the steps of:
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determining a predetermined amount of lateral acceleration required to cause wheel slip for said vehicle;
detecting a detected amount of lateral acceleration of said particular vehicle;
comparing said detected amount with said predetermined amount;
selectively engaging said electronic differential based on said step of comparing to engage said electronic differential prior to an occurrence of wheel slip. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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