Algorithm for electro-mechanical clutch actuator
AssigneeChrysler Corporation
InventorKim M. Lyon
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Abstract
In providing automated shifting of a manual transmission, the electro-mechanical clutch actuator of the present invention is provided for disengaging and engaging the clutch of a manual-type transmission. The control algorithm includes utilizing an adaptively learned touchpoint along with a series of calibrated offsets for positioning the clutch during different modes of operation. During engagement of the clutch, a closed-loop, PID, "rate of clutch slip" calculational scheme controls the rate of clutch engagement to a predetermined numeric rate of clutch slip.
Claims1
A method for controlling engagement of a clutch using a clutch actuator, comprising the steps of:
- applying a torque sensing element to a transmission input shaft;
- providing a pre-determined rate of torque applied goal for engagement of said clutch;
- initiating clutch engagement;
- detecting a rate of torque applied during engagement of said clutch by measuring torque at timed intervals and determining a difference in torque divided by an amount of time corresponding to said timed intervals;
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- adjusting a position of said clutch in order to bring said clutch into engagement according to said predetermined rate of torque applied goal.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.