Patent ID: 9114800
Filing Date: 2015-08-25
Classification: B60W,F16H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A vehicle comprising: an engine; a transmission comprising an input shaft operably connected to the engine for receiving torque, and an output shaft operably connected to a drive axle for transferring the torque to the drive axle; a drive gear connected to either the input shaft or to the output shaft for rotation therewith; a driven gear connected to the other of the input shaft or the output shaft for selective rotation therewith via operation of a first clutch such that the driven gear engages the drive gear; and a processor configured to operate the first clutch to modulate transmission of the torque from the input shaft to the output shaft; wherein the drive axle comprises a first clutch system operably connected to a first drive wheel; and wherein the processor is further configured to operate a second clutch of the first clutch system to modulate transmission of the torque to rotate the drive wheel in a first rotational direction, and to operate a third clutch of the first clutch system to modulate transmission of the torque to rotate the drive wheel in a second rotational direction that is opposite the first rotational direction.