Abstract: The power train (1) includes a controlled drive source (3), a clutch (6), an automatically shifting transmission (7) and a data transmission device (2). The power train contains an additional drive source (12) and is fitted with a control system by means of which a correction value (K pid) for the drive source torque is generated on the basis of the comparison of the actual behavior of the drive train with a modeled behavior of a drive train fitted with a hydrodynamic torque converter. The behavior of a torque converter is simulated by a regulating circuit (21-27).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the automatic starting and stopping of an internal combustion engine. Release of a stop mode for the internal combustion engine is enabled depending on a time period that depends on the temperature difference between the temperature prevailing in the interior of a motor vehicle and the desired temperature set by the driver.

Abstract: In a brake system for a hybrid motor vehicle, while it is set to pure electric drive mode, the crankshaft of the combustion engine is driven temporarily with the aid of at least one electric motor for generating reduced pressure in the intake manifold for supplying reduced pressure of the additional vacuum reservoir to the vacuum chamber of its brake booster only when, during or following the single or multiple actuation of the brake pedal thereof, the reduced pressure in the vacuum reservoir of the brake booster drops to a predeterminable lower limit or falls below the lower limit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the automatic starting and stopping of an internal combustion engine. Release of a stop mode for the internal combustion engine is enabled depending on a time period that depends on the temperature difference between the temperature prevailing in the interior of a motor vehicle and the desired temperature set by the driver.

Abstract: The power train (1) includes a controlled drive source (3), a clutch (6), an automatically shifting transmission (7) and a data transmission device (2). The power train contains an additional drive source (12) and is fitted with a control system by means of which a correction value (K pid) for the drive source torque is generated on the basis of the comparison of the actual behavior of the drive train with a modeled behavior of a drive train fitted with a hydrodynamic torque converter. The behavior of a torque converter is simulated by a regulating circuit (21–27).

Abstract: The power train (1) includes a controlled drive source (3), a clutch (6), an automatically shifting transmission (7) and a data transmission device (2). The power train contains an additional drive source (12) and is fitted with a control system by means of which a correction value (K pid) for the drive source torque is generated on the basis of the comparison of the actual behavior of the drive train with a modeled behavior of a drive train fitted with a hydrodynamic torque converter. The behavior of a torque converter is simulated by a regulating circuit (21-27).

Abstract: A torque set value is determined in a pedal interpretation unit (20) from a parameter which characterizes the drivers command. Operating parameters for the vehicle are evaluated and classified in a driver and situation recognition unit (21). A set operating status for the drivetrain is fixed in a status manager (22), depending upon the torque set value and the output signals from the driver and situation recognition unit. Control signals for remote control units (2, 5, 8) for the drive units and for the gearbox (7) are then generated in a torque manager (23), dependent upon the torque set value and the set operating status.

Abstract: A control unit (14) for regulating the transmission ratio of a transmission (8) which is located in a drive train together with a motor (1), in order to obtain braking assistance through the braking torque of the motor (1) is disclosed. The control unit comprises several signal inputs for receiving the desired braking torque (MSET) and the number of revolutions (nACT) of the motor (1) and/or the vehicle speed; a calculation unit for determining the suitable transmission ratio (ü) of the transmission (8) for achieving the desired braking torque in accordance with the desired braking torque (MSET) and the number of revolutions (nACT) or the vehicle speed; and a signal output for outputting a control signal (ü) which determines the transmission ratio of the transmission (8). An electrical generator (5) which feeds a battery (6) and which has an additional braking torque is located in the drive train.

Abstract: The power train (1) includes a controlled drive source (3), a clutch (6), an automatically shifting transmission (7) and a data transmission device (2). The power train contains an additional drive source (12) and is fitted with a control system by means of which a correction value (K pid) for the drive source torque is generated on the basis of the comparison of the actual behavior of the drive train with a modeled behavior of a drive train fitted with a hydrodynamic torque converter. The behavior of a torque converter is simulated by a regulating circuit (21-27).

Abstract: A torque set value is determined in a pedal interpretation unit (20) from a parameter which characterises the drivers command. Operating parameters for the vehicle are evaluated and classified in a driver and situation recognition unit (21). A set operating status for the drivetrain is fixed in a status manager (22), depending upon the torque set value and the output signals from the driver and situation recognition unit. Control signals for remote control units (2, 5, 8) for the drive units and for the gearbox (7) are then generated in a torque manager (23), dependent upon the torque set value and the set operating status.

Abstract: A control unit (14) for regulating the transmission ratio of a transmission (8) which is located in a drive train together with a motor (1), in order to obtain braking assistance through the braking torque of the motor (1) is disclosed. The control unit comprises several signal inputs for receiving the desired braking torque (MSET) and the number of revolutions (NACT) of the motor (1) and/or the vehicle speed; a calculation unit for determining the suitable transmission ratio (ü) of the transmission (8) for achieving the desired braking torque in accordance with the desired braking torque (MSET) and the number of revolutions (NACT) or the vehicle speed; and a signal output for outputting a control signal (ü) which determines the transmission ratio of the transmission (8). An electrical generator (5) which feeds a battery (6) and which has an additional braking torque is located in the drive train.