Complementary regenerative torque system and method of controlling same
CA 2591879 C · Owner: Johnston, Matthew F. · Inventors: Johnston, Matthew F.; Dubois, Martin J.; Viergever, Thomas Patrick
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The present invention is directed to a complementary regenerative torque system for a vehicle including an engine with an accelerator pedal position sensor. The regenerative torque system selectively stores and supplies energy to the drive train of the vehicle to provide on demand complementary torque. The regenerative torque system may be hydraulic or electric in nature and may be disposed upstream or downstream of the transmission relative to the engine. A regenerative torque control module is disposed between the accelerator pedal position sensor and the engine control module and intercepts the accelerator pedal position signal and modifies it in response to the mode of …
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- Filed December 12, 2005 and granted August 13, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended December 12, 2025.
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