Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Howard D. Gordan
  • Torque ramp down control
    Patent number: 6406403
    Abstract: A method/system for adaptively controlling engine fueling to control the rate of decreasing engine torque ((−d/dt)(ET)) during disengagement of a jaw clutch (70) while maintaining the vehicle master friction clutch (20) engaged. Engine torque is decreased at a determined by comparing the rate of change of throttle pedal position ((d/dt)(THL)) to allow minimum (MIN) and maximum (MAX) rates of engine torque decrease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventor: Jon A. Steeby