Method and system for controlling a limited slip differential
AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC
InventorsJames R. Walter, Jason Matthew Kolk, Satish Sundaram, Steven T. Schweitzer
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Abstract
A system and method for electronically controlling a limited slip differential is disclosed. The method includes determining, by an electronic controller of a vehicle, a request for a limited-slip-differential coupling torque to be applied. The request is based upon an estimation of the vehicle's mass. The method also includes transmitting the request to an electronic limited slip differential of the vehicle. The electronic limited slip differential is configured to apply the requested limited-slip-differential coupling torque.
Claims20
A method, the method comprising:
- determining, by an electronic controller of a vehicle, a request for a limited-slip-differential coupling torque to be applied, wherein the request is based upon an estimation of the vehicle's mass;
- and
- transmitting the request to an electronic limited slip differential of the vehicle, wherein the electronic limited slip differential is configured to apply the requested limited-slip-differential coupling torque.
A system within a vehicle, comprising:
- an electronic controller configured to:
- determine a request for a limited-slip-differential coupling torque to be applied, wherein the request is based upon an estimation of the vehicle's mass;
- and
- transmit the request to an electronic limited slip differential of the vehicle, wherein the electronic limited slip differential is configured to apply the requested limited-slip-differential coupling torque.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.