Method and device for adjusting a torque output of a power train of a motor vehicle

• US 6,917,868 B2
• Filed: 03/13/2003
• Issued: 07/12/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 03/16/2002
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
• Original Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
• Inventors: Schreiber, Achim, Ries-Mueller, Klaus, Luh, Joachim
• Primary Examiner(s): Beaulieu, Yonel
• Application Number:
  US10/387,748
• Publication Number:
  US 20030216217A1
• Time in Patent Office: 852 Days
• Field of Search: 701/51, 701/60, 474/23, 477/34, 477/37, 477/39, 477/44
• US Class Current: 701/51
• CPC Class Codes: B60W 10/04 including control of propulsion units
• CPC Class Codes: B60W 10/06 including control of combustion engines
• CPC Class Codes: B60W 10/101 Infinitely variable gearings
• CPC Class Codes: B60W 30/18 Propelling the vehicle
• CPC Class Codes: B60W 30/1819 Propulsion control with control means using analogue circuits, relays or mechanical links
• CPC Class Codes: F16H 61/66 specially adapted for continuously variable gearings control of exclusively fluid gearing F16H61/38
• CPC Class Codes: F16H 61/66272 characterised by means for controlling the torque transmitting capability of the gearing

Abstract

A method and apparatus for adjusting the torque output of a power train of a motor vehicle. An engine is connected to the input end of a continuously variable belt-type transmission. The output end of the belt-type transmission is operably connected to the drivable wheels of a motor vehicle. Open-loop torque control for the power train of the motor vehicle is effected based on specific operating states of the power train and the mechanical tension acting on the belt of the continuously variable belt-type transmission.

Claims

1. A method for adjusting a torque output of a power train of a motor vehicle, said method comprising:

providing a driving machine operably connected to a continuously variable belt-type transmission, the transmission comprising a belt and two sheaves and being operably connected to drivable wheels of a motor vehicle; and

providing open-loop torque control of the power train including adjusting the tension acting on the belt based upon specifiable operating states of the power train.

2. The method of claim 1 wherein control of the power train further includes adjusting the transmission to cause a deliberate power loss for the power train.

3. The method of claim 2 wherein the driving machine is an internal combustion engine and the open-loop control of the power train providing a deliberate power loss for the power train is coordinated with open-loop torque-influencing control of the internal combustion engine.

4. The method of claim 1 wherein the control of the power train further includes providing closed-loop anti-bucking control of the power train.

5. The method of claim 1 wherein the control of the power train further includes providing closed-loop impact attenuation control of the power train.

6. The method of claim 1 wherein the control of the power train further includes providing closed-loop idle control of the power train.

7. The method of claim 1 wherein the control of the power train further includes providing closed-loop traction control of the power train.

8. The method of claim 1 wherein the driving machine is an internal combustion engine having a crankshaft and the control of the power train further includes limiting the rotation speed of the crankshaft.

9. The method of claim 1 wherein the power train includes a clutch and control of the power train further includes synchronization of rotational speeds upon engagement of the clutch.

10. The method of claim 1 wherein the driving machine is an internal combustion engine and control of the power train further includes providing closed-loop torque control of the power train upon switching a cylinder to one of an on and off condition.

11. The method of claim 1 wherein the control of the power train further includes providing closed-loop torque control of the power train upon turn-on of an auxiliary unit.

12. A device for adjusting a torque output of a power train of a motor vehicle, said device comprising:

an engine;

a continuously variable belt-type transmission comprising a belt and two sheaves operably connected to said driving machine;

drivable wheels operably connected to said transmission; and

wherein said device adjusts the tension acting on said belt to cause a power loss in the power train based upon specifiable operating states of the power train.