Patent ID: 8936530
Filing Date: 2015-01-20
Classification: B60W,F16D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for determination of a contact point for a clutch of a vehicle, such that said clutch is configured to be closed to transmit driving power between a first power source in the form of an engine and at least one powered wheel of said vehicle, said first power source being operable at various speeds including an idling speed thereof; said vehicle being engaged in a gear when said determination is started; the method comprising: opening said closed clutch, and disengaging a gear in which said vehicle is operating and when said vehicle is in motion and said contact point is being determined; controlling a speed of said first power source towards a first speed (ω after said contact point has been determined, closing said clutch and engaging said gear in which said vehicle was operating at a time of said opening of said clutch.