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Dynamic Traction Control System

  • US 20080004783A1
  • Filed: 06/04/2007
  • Published: 01/03/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/19/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A power transfer assembly for a motor vehicle, comprising:

  • a first shaft having a first sensor portion that is at least partially formed of a magnetoelastic material;

    a second shaft having a second sensor portion that is at least partially formed of a magnetoelastic material;

    a clutch disposed between said first and second shafts;

    a clutch actuator for selectively actuating said clutch;

    a first magnetoelastic torque sensor that is disposed about said first shaft in radial alignment with said first sensor portion;

    a second magnetoelastic torque sensor disposed about said second shaft in radial alignment with said second sensor portion; and

    a control system for controlling actuation of said clutch actuator based on signals from said first and second torque sensors.

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