Patent ID: 9079496
Filing Date: 2015-07-14
Classification: B60K,B60W

Abstract:
1. A device for distributing an engine torque between a first wheel set and a second wheel set of an automobile vehicle with at least two drive wheel sets, comprising: a manual distribution mode selector switch, moveable between at least a first stable position and a second unstable position, the selector switch being mechanically returned from the second unstable position to the first stable position in absence of any solicitation by a driver, the selector switch delivering a transient signal for selection of a four wheel drive off-road mode when going from the first to the second position; a torque distributor for distributing engine torque between the first wheel set and the second wheel set, as a function of a torque distribution setpoint; means for generating the torque distribution setpoint as a function of at least movements of the selector switch and of speed of the vehicle, comprising: