Hybrid powertrain input torque management

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9139194
APP PUB NO 20140195080A1
SERIAL NO

13737336

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A method for controlling a hybrid powertrain includes monitoring input torque of an input member and may include determining an oscillation torque. The method monitors critical vehicle characteristics, including at least a transmission operating mode and an input speed, and operates the powertrain at the input torque. The method compares input torque to a minimum threshold or oscillation torque to a fatigue threshold and identifies a first critical event, which occurs when input torque exceeds the minimum threshold or oscillation torque exceeds the fatigue threshold. The method identifies a first peak with the on-board controller during the first critical event. Peak events occur when the monitored input torque or oscillation torque changes between positive and negative slope. The method identifies a first CVC set occurring with the first peak and may record the first CVC set and the first peak in a look-up table.

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GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCP O BOX 300 MAIL CODE 482-C24-A65 DETROIT MI 48265

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hansen, R Anthony Redford, US 12 142
Lehmen, Allen J Howell, US 9 49
Xia, Houchun Troy, US 10 60

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