Patent ID: 6090010
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: B60T,B60W,Y10T

Abstract:
A control apparatus for a primary retarder in a drivetrain of a motor vehicle, the drivetrain including a transmission with a plurality of gearshift positions, the primary retarder having a braking torque with a maximum allowable vehicle-specific value, said control apparatus comprising:at least one sensor configured for transmitting at least one sensor signal;a recognition device configured for receiving said at least one sensor signal and recognizing the gearshift positions of the transmission therefrom;at least one actuator configured for controlling the braking torque of the primary retarder; andat least one control/regulator unit electrically connected to each of said recognition device and said at least one actuator, said at least one control/regulator unit being configured for controlling said at least one actuator in response to said at least one sensor signal such that the braking torque of the primary retarder is one of less than and equal to its, maximum allowable vehicle-specific value.