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System and method for controlling loads on a dual mass flywheel attached to an engine based on engine speed

  • US 8,798,880 B2
  • Filed: 09/23/2011
  • Issued: 08/05/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/23/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system comprising:

  • an engine speed module that determines an engine speed when a clutch is engaged with a dual mass flywheel; and

    a downshift indicator module that generates a downshift indicator signal when the engine speed is less than a first speed, the downshift indicator signal indicating when to downshift a manual transmission, wherein the first speed is based on a predetermined relationship between the engine speed and oscillation of the dual mass flywheel.

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