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METHOD AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL CLUTCH PRESSURES IN AN ELECTRO-MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION

  • US 20090112429A1
  • Filed: 10/08/2008
  • Published: 04/30/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/26/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. Method for reducing occurrence of clutch slip in electro-mechanical transmission adapted to selectively transmit mechanical power to an output member through selective application of a hydraulically actuated clutch, said method comprising:

  • monitoring operation of said clutch;

    identifying an indication of clutch wear based upon said monitoring said operation; and

    increasing a minimum clamping force applied to said clutch based upon said indication of clutch wear.

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