Patent ID: 8617031
Filing Date: 2013-12-31
Classification: F16D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for controlling an automated friction clutch arranged in a drive train between an internal combustion engine and a gearbox, comprising: operating the friction clutch by a clutch actuator controlled by means of a controller; transmitting first torque from the internal combustion engine by means of the friction clutch; estimating, using engine torque provided by an engine control unit of the internal combustion engine, the first torque transmitted by the friction clutch; generating a target torque by adding a safety margin to the estimated torque; operating the friction clutch in an engaged state at the target torque; when the target torque is lower than the first clutch torque from the internal combustion engine transmitted by the friction clutch: adapting the adjusted clutch torque as the target torque.