US20200062263A1 - Declutch clunk mitigation through torque intervention - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to a method and a system for declutch clutch mitigation through torque intervention.
- Some vehicles include a manual transmission. By using a manual transmission, a vehicle operator may select the desired gear ratio to control the vehicle.
- the present disclosure describes a method for mitigating clunk in a driveline of a vehicle system during a declutch event.
- the vehicle system achieves a reduction in driveline torque to reduce stored potential energy prior to declutch.
- This reduction in stored potential energy mitigates change in angular momentum when a clutch opens, resulting in reduced levels of objectionable noise generation.
- Manual transmission vehicles, particularly performance oriented rear wheel drive configurations have the capability to rapidly release potential energy stored in the driveline components as torsional “windup” via the driver opening the clutch abruptly.
- the term “clunk” means a noise (caused by vibration) that occurs when potential energy stored in the driveline components is rapidly released via the driver opening the clutch abruptly.
- the method involves torque intervention at the prime mover when a maneuver that may result in such a clunk result is detected. By quickly reducing torque to a neutral state before the clutch opens, the driveline is given a chance to “unwind” while the clutch is still constrained. Without any torque present across the clutch interface when the clutch opens, there is no potential energy present to generate the clunk event.
- the method may include determining a current torque request of a prime mover based on an accelerator pedal position of an accelerator pedal of the vehicle system.
- the vehicle system includes an accelerator pedal position sensor coupled to the accelerator pedal to determine the accelerator pedal position.
- the method may further include determining a clutch pedal position based on a clutch position signal received from a clutch position sensor coupled to a clutch pedal of the vehicle system, and determining, via a controller, a clutch pedal speed based on a change of the clutch pedal position over time.
- the method may further include modifying, via the controller, the current torque request to obtain a modified torque request based on the clutch pedal position and the clutch pedal speed such that a stored potential energy in the driveline is minimized by a time that the clutch pedal of the vehicle system is disengaged during the declutch event of a manual transmission of the vehicle system. Further, the method includes controlling, via the controller, the prime mover to adjust an output torque thereof in accordance with the modified torque request.
- the method may include: determining a currently engaged transmission gear ratio; comparing the currently engaged transmission gear ratio with a predetermined gear ratio; determining, via the controller, that the currently engaged transmission gear ratio is the predetermined gear ratio; and in response to determining that the currently engaged transmission gear ratio is the predetermined gear ratio, modifying, via the controller, the current torque request to obtain the modified torque request.
- the manual transmission includes a plurality of gear ratios, the plurality of gear ratios includes a first gear ratio and a second gear ratio.
- the predetermined gear ratio may be, but are no limited to, the first gear ratio and/or the second gear ratio.
- the first gear ratio is greater than the second gear ratio.
- the currently engaged transmission gear ratio may be determined based on a shift signal received from a shift-linkage position sensor that is coupled to a shift selector of the manual transmission.
- the currently engaged transmission gear ratio may be determined by dividing an engine speed of an internal combustion engine of the vehicle system by a transmission output shaft speed of a transmission output shaft of the manual transmission.
- the method may further include determining a current vehicle speed of the vehicle system, comparing the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system with a predetermined speed value, determining that the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system is less than a predetermined speed value, and in response to determining that the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system is less than the predetermined speed value, modifying, via the controller, the current torque request to obtain the modified torque request.
- the method may further include determining, via the controller, a current accelerator pedal speed of the accelerator pedal of the vehicle system based on a change of accelerator pedal position over time, comparing the current accelerator pedal speed with a predetermined speed threshold, determining that the current accelerator pedal speed is less than the predetermined speed threshold, and in response to determining that the current accelerator pedal speed is less than the predetermined speed threshold, modifying, via the controller, the current torque request to obtain the modified torque request.
- the method may further include comparing the accelerator pedal position of the accelerator pedal of the vehicle system with a predetermined position value.
- the predetermined position value may be zero to indicate that a vehicle operator has released the accelerator pedal and the accelerator pedal is not depressed from its neutral position, and in response to determining that the accelerator pedal position is equal to the predetermined position value, determining, via the controller, a current accelerator pedal speed of the accelerator pedal of the vehicle system based on a change of accelerator pedal position over time.
- the method may further include determining a currently engaged transmission gear ratio, comparing the currently engaged transmission gear ratio with a predetermined gear ratio, and determining, via the controller, that the currently engaged transmission gear ratio is the predetermined gear ratio.
- the manual transmission includes a plurality of gear ratios.
- the plurality of gear ratios includes a first gear ratio and a second gear ratio.
- the predetermined gear ratio may be a first gear ratio and the second gear ratio.
- the first gear ratio is greater than the second gear ratio.
- the currently engaged transmission gear ratio may be determined based on a shift signal received from a shift-linkage position sensor that is coupled to a shift selector of the manual transmission.
- the method may further include determining a current vehicle speed of the vehicle system, comparing, via the controller, the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system with a predetermined speed value, and determining that the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system is less than a predetermined speed value, wherein the current vehicle speed is determined based on a speed signal received from a transmission output shaft speed sensor that is coupled to the manual transmission.
- the method may further include determining, via the controller, a current accelerator pedal speed of the accelerator pedal of the vehicle system based on a change of accelerator pedal position over time, comparing the current accelerator pedal speed with a predetermined speed threshold, and determining that the current accelerator pedal speed is less than the predetermined speed threshold.
- the method may further include determining, via the controller, a current accelerator pedal speed of the accelerator pedal of the vehicle system based on a change of accelerator pedal position over time; and modifying, via the controller, the current torque request to obtain the modified torque request in response to: determining that the currently engaged transmission gear ratio is the predetermined gear ratio; comparing the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system with a predetermined speed value; determining that the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system is less than a predetermined speed value, determining that the current accelerator pedal speed is less than the predetermined speed threshold.
- the present disclosure also relates to a vehicle system.
- the vehicle system includes a prime mover and a driveline including a manual transmission coupled to the prime mover.
- the prime mover includes a shift selector.
- the vehicle system further includes an accelerator pedal coupled to the prime mover, an accelerator pedal position sensor configured to determine an accelerator pedal position of the accelerator pedal, a clutch pedal coupled to the manual transmission, a clutch position sensor coupled to the clutch pedal to determine a clutch pedal position, and a controller in communication with the prime mover, the accelerator pedal position sensor, and the clutch position sensor.
- the controller is programmed to: determine a current torque request based on the accelerator pedal position of an accelerator pedal of the vehicle system; determine the clutch pedal position based on a clutch position signal received from the clutch position sensor; determine a clutch pedal speed based on a change of the clutch pedal position over time; and modify the current torque request to obtain a modified torque request as a function of the clutch pedal position and the clutch pedal speed such that a stored potential energy in the driveline is minimized by a time that the clutch pedal of the vehicle system is disengaged during a declutch event of the manual transmission of the vehicle system.
- the controller is also programmed to control the prime mover to adjust an output torque thereof in accordance with the modified torque request.
- the controller may also be programmed to: determine a currently engaged transmission gear ratio; compare the currently engaged transmission gear ratio with a predetermined gear ratio; determine that the currently engaged transmission gear ratio is the predetermined gear ratio; and in response to determining that the currently engaged transmission gear ratio is the predetermined gear ratio, modify the current torque request to obtain the modified torque request.
- the manual transmission includes a plurality of gear ratios.
- the plurality of gear ratios includes a first gear ratio and a second gear ratio.
- the predetermined gear ratio may be the first gear ratio and/or the second gear ratio. The first gear ratio is greater than the second gear ratio.
- the controller may be programmed to determine the currently engaged transmission gear ratio based on a shift signal received from a shift-linkage position sensor that is coupled to the shift selector of the manual transmission and/or determine the currently engaged transmission gear ratio by dividing an engine speed of an internal combustion engine of the vehicle system by a transmission output shaft speed of the manual transmission.
- the controller may be programmed to: determine a current vehicle speed of the vehicle system; compare the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system with a predetermined speed value; determine that the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system is less than a predetermined speed value; and in response to determining that the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system is less than the predetermined speed value, modify the current torque request to obtain the modified torque request.
- the controller may be programmed to: determine a current accelerator pedal speed of the accelerator pedal of the vehicle system based on a change of accelerator pedal position over time; compare the current accelerator pedal speed with a predetermined speed threshold; determine that the current accelerator pedal speed is less than the predetermined speed threshold; and in response to determining that the current accelerator pedal speed is less than the predetermined speed threshold, modify the current torque request to obtain the modified torque request.
- the vehicle system includes a prime mover configured to provide propulsion to the vehicle system and a driveline including a manual transmission coupled to the prime mover.
- the manual transmission includes a plurality of gear ratios.
- the manual transmission includes a shift selector configured to select among the plurality of gear ratios of the manual transmission.
- the plurality of gear ratios includes a first gear ratio, a second gear ratio, a third gear ratio, a fourth gear ratio, and a fifth gear ratio.
- the first gear ratio is greater than the second gear ratio.
- the manual transmission includes a transmission output shaft.
- the vehicle system includes a shift-linkage position sensor coupled to the shift selector of the manual transmission such that the shift-linkage position sensor is configured to determine a currently engaged gear ratio of the plurality of gear ratios.
- the shift-linkage position sensor is configured to generate a shift signal representative of the currently engaged gear ratio of the manual transmission.
- the vehicle system includes a transmission output speed sensor coupled to the transmission output shaft of the manual transmission such that the transmission output speed sensor is configured to monitor and measure a shaft speed of the transmission output shaft of the manual transmission.
- the transmission output speed sensor is configured to generate a shaft speed signal representative of the shaft speed of the transmission output shaft and a current vehicle speed of the vehicle system.
- the vehicle system includes a clutch coupled between the prime mover and the manual transmission.
- the clutch is movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. In the engaged position, the clutch interconnects the prime mover to the manual transmission such that torque is transmitted from the prime mover to the manual transmission. In the disengaged position, the clutch decouples the prime mover from the manual transmission such that no torque is transmitted between the prime mover and the manual transmission.
- the vehicle system includes an accelerator pedal coupled to the prime mover, an accelerator position sensor coupled to the accelerator pedal such that the accelerator pedal position sensor is configured to determine an accelerator pedal position of the accelerator pedal, a clutch pedal coupled to the clutch, wherein actuation of the clutch pedal causes the clutch to move between the disengaged position and the engaged position, a clutch position sensor coupled to the clutch pedal such that the clutch position sensor is configured to determine a clutch pedal position, wherein the clutch position sensor is configured to generate a clutch position signal representative of the clutch pedal position, and a controller in communication with the shift-linkage position sensor, the transmission output speed sensor, the accelerator pedal position sensor, and the clutch position sensor.
- the controller is also programmed to determine that the currently engaged transmission gear ratio is the predetermined gear ratio; determine the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system based on the shaft speed signal received from the transmission output speed sensor; compare the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system with a predetermined speed value; determine that the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system is less than the predetermined speed value; determine a current accelerator pedal speed of the accelerator pedal of the vehicle system based on a change of the accelerator pedal position over time; compare the current accelerator pedal speed with a predetermined speed threshold; determine that the current accelerator pedal speed is less than the predetermined speed threshold; determine a current torque request based on the accelerator pedal position of the accelerator pedal of the vehicle system; determine the clutch pedal position based on the clutch position signal received from the clutch position sensor; and determine a clutch pedal speed based on a change of the clutch pedal position over time.
- the controller is also programmed to modify the current torque request to obtain a modified torque request as a function of the clutch pedal position and the clutch pedal speed such that a stored potential energy in the driveline is minimized by a time that the clutch pedal of the vehicle system is disengaged during a declutch event of the manual transmission of the vehicle system in response to: determining that the currently engaged transmission gear ratio is the predetermined gear ratio; determining that the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system is less than the predetermined speed value; and determining that the current accelerator pedal speed is less than the predetermined speed threshold.
- the controller is also programmed to control the prime mover to adjust an output torque thereof in accordance with the modified torque request.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a vehicle system.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a portion of a manual transmission of the vehicle system of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a plan view of a manual transmission shift gage (“H”) pattern.
- FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a method for mitigating clunk in a driveline of a vehicle system during a declutch event.
- FIG. 5 is an exemplary table used for modifying a torque request.
- a vehicle system 10 may be a motor vehicle having a manual transmission 20 .
- the vehicle system 10 includes a prime mover 12 , which may be a gasoline, Diesel or flex fuel engine, or a hybrid or electric power plant.
- the prime mover 12 is configure to provide propulsion to the vehicle system 10 and includes a mover output shaft 14 that drives a clutch 16 (e.g., a friction clutch) which is typically, though not necessarily, engaged and disengaged by the vehicle operator.
- the clutch 16 selectively provides drive torque to a transmission input shaft 18 of a manual transmission 20 .
- the clutch 16 is selectively movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position.
- the clutch 16 interconnects the prime mover 12 to the manual transmission 20 , thereby allowing torque to be transmitted from the prime mover 12 to the manual transmission 20 .
- the clutch 16 decouples the prime mover 12 from the manual transmission 20 , thereby preventing torque from being transmitted between the prime mover 12 and the manual transmission 20 .
- the manual transmission 20 include a housing 22 as well as shafts, gears and synchronizer clutches that cooperatively provide, for example, four, five, six or more forward speeds or gear ratios and reverse.
- the manual transmission 20 includes a plurality of gear ratios that may, for example, include a first gear ratio, a second gear ratio, a third gear ratio, a fifth gear ratio, and a sixth gear ratio.
- the first gear ratio is greater than the second gear ratio.
- the second gear ratio is greater than the third gear ratio.
- the third gear ratio is greater than the fourth gear ratio.
- the fourth gear ratio is greater than the fifth gear ratio.
- the fifth gear ratio is greater than the sixth gear ratio.
- the manual transmission 20 includes a transmission output shaft 24 that is coupled to a final drive assembly 26 .
- the final drive assembly 26 may include, for example, a propshaft, a differential assembly and a pair of drive axles.
- the clutch 16 , the manual transmission 20 , and the final drive assembly 26 are part of a driveline 19 of the vehicle system 10 .
- An operator interface 28 generally includes those controls and devices under the control of and operated by the vehicle operator.
- the vehicle system 10 also includes a plurality of electric and electronic sensors which provide real time data to an engine control module (ECM) 30 in communication with the prime mover 12 .
- ECM engine control module
- the ECM 30 may be simply referred to as the controller or the engine controller.
- control module control module
- control control
- control unit control unit
- processor and similar terms mean any one or various combinations of one or more of Application Specific Integrated Circuit(s) (ASIC), electronic circuit(s), central processing unit(s) (preferably microprocessor(s)) and associated memory and storage (read only, programmable read only, random access, hard drive, etc.) executing one or more software or firmware programs or routines, combinational logic circuit(s), sequential logic circuit(s), input/output circuit(s) and devices, appropriate signal conditioning and buffer circuitry, and other components to provide the described functionality.
- ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit
- CPU central processing unit
- firmware preferably microprocessor(s)
- memory and storage read only, programmable read only, random access, hard
- the vehicle system 10 may include a tachometer 32 coupled to the prime mover 12 to provide an engine signal representing the current speed of the mover output shaft 14 of the prime mover 12 .
- the vehicle system 10 may include a transmission input speed sensor (TISS) 34 that senses the instantaneous speed of the input shaft 18 of the manual transmission 20 .
- a transmission output speed sensor (TOSS) 36 senses the instantaneous speed of the transmission output shaft 24 of the manual transmission 20 .
- the TOSS 36 is coupled to the transmission output shaft 18 of the manual transmission 20 .
- the TOSS 36 is configured to monitor and measure a shaft speed of the transmission output shaft 24 of the manual transmission 20 .
- the TOSS 36 is configured to generate a shaft speed signal representative of the shaft speed of the transmission output shaft 24 and a current vehicle speed of the vehicle system 10 .
- a shift-linkage position sensor 40 includes an application specific integrated circuit 44 , the data output of which indicates the current position of a shift selector 72 ( FIG. 2 ).
- the shift-linkage position sensor 40 is coupled to the shift selector 72 of the manual transmission 20 .
- the shift-linkage position sensor 40 is configured to determine a currently engaged gear ratio of the plurality of gear ratios of the manual transmission 20 .
- the shift-linkage position sensor 40 is configured to generate a shift signal representative of the currently engaged gear ratio of the manual transmission 20 .
- a clutch position sensor 52 senses the position of a clutch pedal 29 and, hence, the position of the clutch 16 .
- a rate of change of the clutch pedal position is calculated by the ECM 30 based on the change of the position of the clutch pedal 29 over time.
- a clutch pedal 29 is coupled to the clutch. Actuation of the clutch pedal 29 causes the clutch 16 to move between the disengaged position and the engaged position.
- the clutch position sensor 52 is coupled to the clutch pedal 29 . As such, the clutch position sensor 52 is configured to determine the clutch pedal position.
- the clutch position sensor 52 is configured to generate a clutch position signal representative of the clutch pedal position.
- An accelerator pedal position sensor 54 senses the instantaneous position of an accelerator pedal 31 .
- the vehicle system 10 may include a brake pedal position sensor 56 that senses the position of a brake pedal 33 .
- a body control module (BCM) 60 receives data from one or more control switches 62 and includes a data output to the ECM 30 .
- the ECM 30 is in communication with the BCM 60 and therefore is capable of receiving data from the BCM 60 .
- the ECM 30 (i.e., the controller) is in communication with the shift-linkage position sensor 40 , the transmission output speed sensor 36 , the accelerator pedal position sensor 54 , and the clutch position sensor 52 .
- the shift linkage 70 includes a shift selector 72 (e.g., a shift lever) which terminates in a shift ball or handle 74 that is engaged and manipulated by the vehicle operator.
- the shift selector 72 is moveable through a virtual or actual shift gate or “H” pattern 76 , illustrated in FIG. 3 , which facilitates selection of, separates and creates tactile feedback for six forward gears or speed ratios and reverse.
- the shift selector 72 is disposed in a ball pivot 78 and coupled to a longitudinally oriented shaft 80 which is supported by various mounting members or brackets and bearings 82 which allow it to translate fore and aft and rotate about its axis.
- FIG. 3 schematically shows an exemplary cross-gate down shift for the manual transmission 20 solely for illustrative purposes.
- the manual transmission 20 includes, for example, third gear to second gear (regions 92 , 94 , 96 and 98 ), in which the vehicle system 10 assumes an upshift in the regions 92 and 94 and then assumes a downshift in the regions 96 and 98 .
- An in-gate downshift generally includes one of: second gear to first gear 84 , fourth gear to third gear 86 , and sixth gear to fifth gear 88 .
- the manual transmission 20 may also include a path 90 from neutral to reverse 90 .
- the ECM 30 i.e., the controller
- the vehicle system 10 achieves a reduction in driveline torque to reduce stored potential energy prior to declutch. This reduction in stored potential energy mitigates change in angular momentum when clutch 16 ( FIG. 1 ) opens, resulting in reduced levels of objectionable noise generation.
- Manual transmission vehicles, particularly performance oriented RWD configurations, have the capability to rapidly release potential energy stored in the driveline components as torsional “windup” via the driver opening the clutch abruptly.
- the method 100 involves torque intervention at the prime mover 12 when a maneuver that may result in such a clunk result is detected.
- torque intervention at the prime mover 12 when a maneuver that may result in such a clunk result is detected.
- the driveline 19 is given a chance to “unwind” while the clutch 16 is still constrained. Without any torque present across the clutch interface when the clutch 16 opens, there is no potential energy present to generate the clunk event.
- the method 100 begins at step 102 .
- the ECM 30 determines a currently engaged transmission gear ratio of the manual transmission 20 based on the shift signal received from the shift-linkage position sensor 40 .
- the ECM 30 may determine the currently engaged transmission gear ratio by dividing the current speed of the mover output shaft 14 of the prime mover 12 (as measured by the tachometer 32 ) by the instantaneous speed of the transmission output shaft 24 (as measured by the TOSS 36 ). Then, the method 100 proceeds to step 104 .
- the ECM 30 compares the currently engaged transmission gear ratio with a predetermined gear ratio.
- the predetermined gear ratio may be determined through engine calibration and, for example, may be the first gear ratio and/or the second gear ratio of the manual transmission 20 .
- the predetermined gear ratio which is based on engine calibrations, determines whether declutch torque modification is desired in the currently engaged gear ratio. Declutch torque modification may be desired in lower gears (e.g., first gear and second gear), because the higher torque multiplication causes more clunk-causing energy to be stored in the driveline 19 . If the ECM 30 determines that the currently engaged gear ratio is not equal to a predetermined gear ratio, then the method 100 returns to step 106 . At step 106 , the ECM 30 does not modify the operator's torque request. After step 106 , the method 100 returns to step 104 .
- step 108 the ECM 30 (at step 107 ) the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system 10 based on the shaft speed signal received from the TOSS 36 . Alternatively or additionally, the ECM 30 may determine the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system 10 using wheel speed sensor, a global positioning system (GPS), among others. After step 107 , the method 100 proceeds to step 108 .
- GPS global positioning system
- the ECM 30 compares the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system 10 with a predetermined speed value. Specifically, at step 108 , the ECM 30 determines whether the current vehicle speed is less than the predetermined speed value obtained through engine calibration for the currently engaged gear. Declutch torque modification may be desired at lower vehicle speeds, because this is where the clunk noise is most audible. If the current vehicle speed is not less than the predetermined vehicle speed, then the method 100 proceeds to step 106 . However, if the and solely if the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system 10 is less than the predetermined speed value, then the method 100 proceeds to step 110 . Before step 110 , however, the ECM 30 executes step 109 .
- the ECM 30 determines an accelerator pedal position and a current accelerator pedal speed of the accelerator pedal 31 of the vehicle system based 10 on a change of the accelerator pedal position over time.
- the ECM 30 determines the accelerator position based on data received from the accelerator position sensor 54 .
- the ECM 30 may measure time using an internal clock.
- the ECM 30 calculates the equivalent accelerator pedal position in cases such as when cruise control is active. After step 109 , the method 100 proceeds to step 110 .
- the ECM 30 compares the accelerator pedal position of the accelerator pedal 31 of the vehicle system with a predetermined position value.
- the predetermined position value is zero to indicate that a vehicle operator has released the accelerator pedal 31 and the accelerator pedal 31 is not depressed from its neutral position.
- the ECM 30 compares the current accelerator pedal speed with a predetermined speed threshold, indicating that vehicle operator has released or is releasing the accelerator pedal 31 . If the accelerator pedal position is not equal to the predetermined position value and/or the accelerator pedal speed is not less than the predetermined speed threshold, then the method 100 returns to step 106 .
- step 112 the ECM 30 executes step 111 .
- the ECM 30 determines a current torque request based on the accelerator pedal position of the accelerator pedal 31 of the vehicle system 10 .
- the ECM 30 determines the clutch pedal position based on the clutch position signal received from the clutch position sensor 52 .
- the ECM 30 determines a clutch pedal speed based on a change of the clutch pedal position over time. Then, after step 111 , the method 100 proceeds to step 112 .
- the ECM 30 modifies the current torque request to obtain a modified torque request as a function of the clutch pedal position and the clutch pedal speed (as shown in FIG. 5 ) such that a stored potential energy in the driveline 19 is minimized by a time that the clutch pedal 29 of the vehicle system 10 is disengaged during the declutch event of the manual transmission 20 .
- the term “declutch event’ means a moment when the clutch 16 is in the disengaged position and no torque is transmitted between the prime mover 12 and the manual transmission 20 .
- the current torque request may be multiplied by a factor to obtain the modified torque request in order to minimize clunk noise.
- the factors may be obtained by testing and may be a function of clutch pedal speed and clutch pedal position.
- the negative clutch pedal speed indicates the speed when the clutch pedal 29 is being pressed to disengage the clutch 16 .
- the positive clutch pedal speed indicates the speed when the clutch is being released to engage the clutch 16 .
- the ECM 30 controls the prime mover 12 (e.g., internal combustion engine or electric motor) to adjust its output torque in accordance with the modified torque request. To do so, the ECM 30 controls the operations of one or more mover actuators 13 that are capable of adjusting the output torque of the prime mover 12 .
- the mover actuators 12 may include a throttle 13 a , one or more fuel injectors 13 b , and/or spark plugs 13 c .
- the ECM 30 may control the operation of the throttle 13 a , the fuel injectors 13 b , and/or spark plugs 13 c such that the output torque of the prime mover 12 corresponds to the modified torque request.
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- The present disclosure relates to a method and a system for declutch clutch mitigation through torque intervention.
- Some vehicles include a manual transmission. By using a manual transmission, a vehicle operator may select the desired gear ratio to control the vehicle.
- The present disclosure describes a method for mitigating clunk in a driveline of a vehicle system during a declutch event. By executing this method, the vehicle system achieves a reduction in driveline torque to reduce stored potential energy prior to declutch. This reduction in stored potential energy mitigates change in angular momentum when a clutch opens, resulting in reduced levels of objectionable noise generation. Manual transmission vehicles, particularly performance oriented rear wheel drive configurations, have the capability to rapidly release potential energy stored in the driveline components as torsional “windup” via the driver opening the clutch abruptly. When such a maneuver occurs, the result is an objectionable clunk noise (caused by a vibration) as the now unconstrained clutch assembly torsionally oscillates and impacts against the limits of the various gear lashes in the driveline, often several times per event. Therefore, the term “clunk” means a noise (caused by vibration) that occurs when potential energy stored in the driveline components is rapidly released via the driver opening the clutch abruptly. The method involves torque intervention at the prime mover when a maneuver that may result in such a clunk result is detected. By quickly reducing torque to a neutral state before the clutch opens, the driveline is given a chance to “unwind” while the clutch is still constrained. Without any torque present across the clutch interface when the clutch opens, there is no potential energy present to generate the clunk event.
- The method may include determining a current torque request of a prime mover based on an accelerator pedal position of an accelerator pedal of the vehicle system. The vehicle system includes an accelerator pedal position sensor coupled to the accelerator pedal to determine the accelerator pedal position. The method may further include determining a clutch pedal position based on a clutch position signal received from a clutch position sensor coupled to a clutch pedal of the vehicle system, and determining, via a controller, a clutch pedal speed based on a change of the clutch pedal position over time. The method may further include modifying, via the controller, the current torque request to obtain a modified torque request based on the clutch pedal position and the clutch pedal speed such that a stored potential energy in the driveline is minimized by a time that the clutch pedal of the vehicle system is disengaged during the declutch event of a manual transmission of the vehicle system. Further, the method includes controlling, via the controller, the prime mover to adjust an output torque thereof in accordance with the modified torque request.
- In some aspects of the present disclosure, the method may include: determining a currently engaged transmission gear ratio; comparing the currently engaged transmission gear ratio with a predetermined gear ratio; determining, via the controller, that the currently engaged transmission gear ratio is the predetermined gear ratio; and in response to determining that the currently engaged transmission gear ratio is the predetermined gear ratio, modifying, via the controller, the current torque request to obtain the modified torque request.
- The manual transmission includes a plurality of gear ratios, the plurality of gear ratios includes a first gear ratio and a second gear ratio. The predetermined gear ratio may be, but are no limited to, the first gear ratio and/or the second gear ratio. The first gear ratio is greater than the second gear ratio. The currently engaged transmission gear ratio may be determined based on a shift signal received from a shift-linkage position sensor that is coupled to a shift selector of the manual transmission. The currently engaged transmission gear ratio may be determined by dividing an engine speed of an internal combustion engine of the vehicle system by a transmission output shaft speed of a transmission output shaft of the manual transmission.
- The method may further include determining a current vehicle speed of the vehicle system, comparing the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system with a predetermined speed value, determining that the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system is less than a predetermined speed value, and in response to determining that the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system is less than the predetermined speed value, modifying, via the controller, the current torque request to obtain the modified torque request.
- The method may further include determining, via the controller, a current accelerator pedal speed of the accelerator pedal of the vehicle system based on a change of accelerator pedal position over time, comparing the current accelerator pedal speed with a predetermined speed threshold, determining that the current accelerator pedal speed is less than the predetermined speed threshold, and in response to determining that the current accelerator pedal speed is less than the predetermined speed threshold, modifying, via the controller, the current torque request to obtain the modified torque request.
- The method may further include comparing the accelerator pedal position of the accelerator pedal of the vehicle system with a predetermined position value. The predetermined position value may be zero to indicate that a vehicle operator has released the accelerator pedal and the accelerator pedal is not depressed from its neutral position, and in response to determining that the accelerator pedal position is equal to the predetermined position value, determining, via the controller, a current accelerator pedal speed of the accelerator pedal of the vehicle system based on a change of accelerator pedal position over time.
- The method may further include determining a currently engaged transmission gear ratio, comparing the currently engaged transmission gear ratio with a predetermined gear ratio, and determining, via the controller, that the currently engaged transmission gear ratio is the predetermined gear ratio. The manual transmission includes a plurality of gear ratios. The plurality of gear ratios includes a first gear ratio and a second gear ratio. The predetermined gear ratio may be a first gear ratio and the second gear ratio. The first gear ratio is greater than the second gear ratio. The currently engaged transmission gear ratio may be determined based on a shift signal received from a shift-linkage position sensor that is coupled to a shift selector of the manual transmission. The method may further include determining a current vehicle speed of the vehicle system, comparing, via the controller, the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system with a predetermined speed value, and determining that the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system is less than a predetermined speed value, wherein the current vehicle speed is determined based on a speed signal received from a transmission output shaft speed sensor that is coupled to the manual transmission. The method may further include determining, via the controller, a current accelerator pedal speed of the accelerator pedal of the vehicle system based on a change of accelerator pedal position over time, comparing the current accelerator pedal speed with a predetermined speed threshold, and determining that the current accelerator pedal speed is less than the predetermined speed threshold. The method may further include determining, via the controller, a current accelerator pedal speed of the accelerator pedal of the vehicle system based on a change of accelerator pedal position over time; and modifying, via the controller, the current torque request to obtain the modified torque request in response to: determining that the currently engaged transmission gear ratio is the predetermined gear ratio; comparing the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system with a predetermined speed value; determining that the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system is less than a predetermined speed value, determining that the current accelerator pedal speed is less than the predetermined speed threshold.
- The present disclosure also relates to a vehicle system. The vehicle system includes a prime mover and a driveline including a manual transmission coupled to the prime mover. The prime mover includes a shift selector. The vehicle system further includes an accelerator pedal coupled to the prime mover, an accelerator pedal position sensor configured to determine an accelerator pedal position of the accelerator pedal, a clutch pedal coupled to the manual transmission, a clutch position sensor coupled to the clutch pedal to determine a clutch pedal position, and a controller in communication with the prime mover, the accelerator pedal position sensor, and the clutch position sensor. The controller is programmed to: determine a current torque request based on the accelerator pedal position of an accelerator pedal of the vehicle system; determine the clutch pedal position based on a clutch position signal received from the clutch position sensor; determine a clutch pedal speed based on a change of the clutch pedal position over time; and modify the current torque request to obtain a modified torque request as a function of the clutch pedal position and the clutch pedal speed such that a stored potential energy in the driveline is minimized by a time that the clutch pedal of the vehicle system is disengaged during a declutch event of the manual transmission of the vehicle system. The controller is also programmed to control the prime mover to adjust an output torque thereof in accordance with the modified torque request.
- The controller may also be programmed to: determine a currently engaged transmission gear ratio; compare the currently engaged transmission gear ratio with a predetermined gear ratio; determine that the currently engaged transmission gear ratio is the predetermined gear ratio; and in response to determining that the currently engaged transmission gear ratio is the predetermined gear ratio, modify the current torque request to obtain the modified torque request. The manual transmission includes a plurality of gear ratios. The plurality of gear ratios includes a first gear ratio and a second gear ratio. The predetermined gear ratio may be the first gear ratio and/or the second gear ratio. The first gear ratio is greater than the second gear ratio.
- The controller may be programmed to determine the currently engaged transmission gear ratio based on a shift signal received from a shift-linkage position sensor that is coupled to the shift selector of the manual transmission and/or determine the currently engaged transmission gear ratio by dividing an engine speed of an internal combustion engine of the vehicle system by a transmission output shaft speed of the manual transmission.
- The controller may be programmed to: determine a current vehicle speed of the vehicle system; compare the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system with a predetermined speed value; determine that the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system is less than a predetermined speed value; and in response to determining that the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system is less than the predetermined speed value, modify the current torque request to obtain the modified torque request.
- The controller may be programmed to: determine a current accelerator pedal speed of the accelerator pedal of the vehicle system based on a change of accelerator pedal position over time; compare the current accelerator pedal speed with a predetermined speed threshold; determine that the current accelerator pedal speed is less than the predetermined speed threshold; and in response to determining that the current accelerator pedal speed is less than the predetermined speed threshold, modify the current torque request to obtain the modified torque request.
- In some aspect of the present disclosure, the vehicle system includes a prime mover configured to provide propulsion to the vehicle system and a driveline including a manual transmission coupled to the prime mover. The manual transmission includes a plurality of gear ratios. The manual transmission includes a shift selector configured to select among the plurality of gear ratios of the manual transmission. The plurality of gear ratios includes a first gear ratio, a second gear ratio, a third gear ratio, a fourth gear ratio, and a fifth gear ratio. The first gear ratio is greater than the second gear ratio. The manual transmission includes a transmission output shaft. The vehicle system includes a shift-linkage position sensor coupled to the shift selector of the manual transmission such that the shift-linkage position sensor is configured to determine a currently engaged gear ratio of the plurality of gear ratios. The shift-linkage position sensor is configured to generate a shift signal representative of the currently engaged gear ratio of the manual transmission. The vehicle system includes a transmission output speed sensor coupled to the transmission output shaft of the manual transmission such that the transmission output speed sensor is configured to monitor and measure a shaft speed of the transmission output shaft of the manual transmission. The transmission output speed sensor is configured to generate a shaft speed signal representative of the shaft speed of the transmission output shaft and a current vehicle speed of the vehicle system.
- The vehicle system includes a clutch coupled between the prime mover and the manual transmission. The clutch is movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. In the engaged position, the clutch interconnects the prime mover to the manual transmission such that torque is transmitted from the prime mover to the manual transmission. In the disengaged position, the clutch decouples the prime mover from the manual transmission such that no torque is transmitted between the prime mover and the manual transmission.
- The vehicle system includes an accelerator pedal coupled to the prime mover, an accelerator position sensor coupled to the accelerator pedal such that the accelerator pedal position sensor is configured to determine an accelerator pedal position of the accelerator pedal, a clutch pedal coupled to the clutch, wherein actuation of the clutch pedal causes the clutch to move between the disengaged position and the engaged position, a clutch position sensor coupled to the clutch pedal such that the clutch position sensor is configured to determine a clutch pedal position, wherein the clutch position sensor is configured to generate a clutch position signal representative of the clutch pedal position, and a controller in communication with the shift-linkage position sensor, the transmission output speed sensor, the accelerator pedal position sensor, and the clutch position sensor.
- The controller is programmed to: determine a currently engaged transmission gear ratio on the shift signal received from the shift-linkage position sensor; and compare the currently engaged transmission gear ratio with a predetermined gear ratio. The predetermined gear ratio is at least one of the first gear ratio or the second gear ratio. The controller is also programmed to determine that the currently engaged transmission gear ratio is the predetermined gear ratio; determine the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system based on the shaft speed signal received from the transmission output speed sensor; compare the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system with a predetermined speed value; determine that the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system is less than the predetermined speed value; determine a current accelerator pedal speed of the accelerator pedal of the vehicle system based on a change of the accelerator pedal position over time; compare the current accelerator pedal speed with a predetermined speed threshold; determine that the current accelerator pedal speed is less than the predetermined speed threshold; determine a current torque request based on the accelerator pedal position of the accelerator pedal of the vehicle system; determine the clutch pedal position based on the clutch position signal received from the clutch position sensor; and determine a clutch pedal speed based on a change of the clutch pedal position over time.
- The controller is also programmed to modify the current torque request to obtain a modified torque request as a function of the clutch pedal position and the clutch pedal speed such that a stored potential energy in the driveline is minimized by a time that the clutch pedal of the vehicle system is disengaged during a declutch event of the manual transmission of the vehicle system in response to: determining that the currently engaged transmission gear ratio is the predetermined gear ratio; determining that the current vehicle speed of the vehicle system is less than the predetermined speed value; and determining that the current accelerator pedal speed is less than the predetermined speed threshold. The controller is also programmed to control the prime mover to adjust an output torque thereof in accordance with the modified torque request.
- The above features and advantages and other features and advantages of the present teachings are readily apparent from the following detailed description of the best modes for carrying out the teachings when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a vehicle system. -
FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a portion of a manual transmission of the vehicle system ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a plan view of a manual transmission shift gage (“H”) pattern. -
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a method for mitigating clunk in a driveline of a vehicle system during a declutch event. -
FIG. 5 is an exemplary table used for modifying a torque request. - Referring to the drawings, wherein like reference numbers correspond to like or similar components throughout the several figures, and beginning with
FIGS. 1 and 2 , avehicle system 10 may be a motor vehicle having amanual transmission 20. Thevehicle system 10 includes aprime mover 12, which may be a gasoline, Diesel or flex fuel engine, or a hybrid or electric power plant. Theprime mover 12 is configure to provide propulsion to thevehicle system 10 and includes amover output shaft 14 that drives a clutch 16 (e.g., a friction clutch) which is typically, though not necessarily, engaged and disengaged by the vehicle operator. The clutch 16 selectively provides drive torque to atransmission input shaft 18 of amanual transmission 20. Accordingly, the clutch 16 is selectively movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. In the engaged position, the clutch 16 interconnects theprime mover 12 to themanual transmission 20, thereby allowing torque to be transmitted from theprime mover 12 to themanual transmission 20. In the disengaged position, the clutch 16 decouples theprime mover 12 from themanual transmission 20, thereby preventing torque from being transmitted between theprime mover 12 and themanual transmission 20. Themanual transmission 20 include ahousing 22 as well as shafts, gears and synchronizer clutches that cooperatively provide, for example, four, five, six or more forward speeds or gear ratios and reverse. In other words, themanual transmission 20 includes a plurality of gear ratios that may, for example, include a first gear ratio, a second gear ratio, a third gear ratio, a fifth gear ratio, and a sixth gear ratio. The first gear ratio is greater than the second gear ratio. The second gear ratio is greater than the third gear ratio. The third gear ratio is greater than the fourth gear ratio. The fourth gear ratio is greater than the fifth gear ratio. The fifth gear ratio is greater than the sixth gear ratio. - The
manual transmission 20 includes atransmission output shaft 24 that is coupled to afinal drive assembly 26. Thefinal drive assembly 26 may include, for example, a propshaft, a differential assembly and a pair of drive axles. The clutch 16, themanual transmission 20, and thefinal drive assembly 26 are part of adriveline 19 of thevehicle system 10. Anoperator interface 28 generally includes those controls and devices under the control of and operated by the vehicle operator. - The
vehicle system 10 also includes a plurality of electric and electronic sensors which provide real time data to an engine control module (ECM) 30 in communication with theprime mover 12. In the present disclosure, theECM 30 may be simply referred to as the controller or the engine controller. The terms “control module,” “control,” “controller,” “control unit,” “processor” and similar terms mean any one or various combinations of one or more of Application Specific Integrated Circuit(s) (ASIC), electronic circuit(s), central processing unit(s) (preferably microprocessor(s)) and associated memory and storage (read only, programmable read only, random access, hard drive, etc.) executing one or more software or firmware programs or routines, combinational logic circuit(s), sequential logic circuit(s), input/output circuit(s) and devices, appropriate signal conditioning and buffer circuitry, and other components to provide the described functionality. “Software,” “firmware,” “programs,” “instructions,” “routines,” “code,” “algorithms” and similar terms mean any controller executable instruction sets including calibrations and look-up tables. - The
vehicle system 10 may include atachometer 32 coupled to theprime mover 12 to provide an engine signal representing the current speed of themover output shaft 14 of theprime mover 12. Although not necessary for clunk mitigation, thevehicle system 10 may include a transmission input speed sensor (TISS) 34 that senses the instantaneous speed of theinput shaft 18 of themanual transmission 20. A transmission output speed sensor (TOSS) 36 senses the instantaneous speed of thetransmission output shaft 24 of themanual transmission 20. TheTOSS 36 is coupled to thetransmission output shaft 18 of themanual transmission 20. As such, theTOSS 36 is configured to monitor and measure a shaft speed of thetransmission output shaft 24 of themanual transmission 20. TheTOSS 36 is configured to generate a shaft speed signal representative of the shaft speed of thetransmission output shaft 24 and a current vehicle speed of thevehicle system 10. - A shift-
linkage position sensor 40 includes an application specific integrated circuit 44, the data output of which indicates the current position of a shift selector 72 (FIG. 2 ). The shift-linkage position sensor 40 is coupled to theshift selector 72 of themanual transmission 20. As such, the shift-linkage position sensor 40 is configured to determine a currently engaged gear ratio of the plurality of gear ratios of themanual transmission 20. The shift-linkage position sensor 40 is configured to generate a shift signal representative of the currently engaged gear ratio of themanual transmission 20. Aclutch position sensor 52 senses the position of aclutch pedal 29 and, hence, the position of the clutch 16. A rate of change of the clutch pedal position is calculated by theECM 30 based on the change of the position of theclutch pedal 29 over time. Aclutch pedal 29 is coupled to the clutch. Actuation of theclutch pedal 29 causes the clutch 16 to move between the disengaged position and the engaged position. Theclutch position sensor 52 is coupled to theclutch pedal 29. As such, theclutch position sensor 52 is configured to determine the clutch pedal position. Theclutch position sensor 52 is configured to generate a clutch position signal representative of the clutch pedal position. An acceleratorpedal position sensor 54 senses the instantaneous position of anaccelerator pedal 31. Although not necessary for clunk mitigation, thevehicle system 10 may include a brakepedal position sensor 56 that senses the position of abrake pedal 33. A body control module (BCM) 60 receives data from one or more control switches 62 and includes a data output to theECM 30. TheECM 30 is in communication with theBCM 60 and therefore is capable of receiving data from theBCM 60. The ECM 30 (i.e., the controller) is in communication with the shift-linkage position sensor 40, the transmissionoutput speed sensor 36, the acceleratorpedal position sensor 54, and theclutch position sensor 52. - Referring now to
FIGS. 2 and 3 , ashift linkage 70 attached to the exterior of thehousing 22 of themanual transmission 20 is shown. Theshift linkage 70 includes a shift selector 72 (e.g., a shift lever) which terminates in a shift ball or handle 74 that is engaged and manipulated by the vehicle operator. Theshift selector 72 is moveable through a virtual or actual shift gate or “H”pattern 76, illustrated inFIG. 3 , which facilitates selection of, separates and creates tactile feedback for six forward gears or speed ratios and reverse. It should be understood, however, that themanual transmission 20 incorporate and provide more or fewer gear ratios or speed ratios. Theshift selector 72 is disposed in aball pivot 78 and coupled to a longitudinally orientedshaft 80 which is supported by various mounting members or brackets andbearings 82 which allow it to translate fore and aft and rotate about its axis. -
FIG. 3 schematically shows an exemplary cross-gate down shift for themanual transmission 20 solely for illustrative purposes. In the present disclosure, upshift/downshift determination is not necessary for clunk mitigation. In this example, themanual transmission 20 includes, for example, third gear to second gear (regions vehicle system 10 assumes an upshift in theregions regions first gear 84, fourth gear to third gear 86, and sixth gear tofifth gear 88. Themanual transmission 20 may also include apath 90 from neutral to reverse 90. - With reference to
FIG. 4 , the ECM 30 (i.e., the controller) is programmed to execute themethod 100. By executing themethod 100, thevehicle system 10 achieves a reduction in driveline torque to reduce stored potential energy prior to declutch. This reduction in stored potential energy mitigates change in angular momentum when clutch 16 (FIG. 1 ) opens, resulting in reduced levels of objectionable noise generation. Manual transmission vehicles, particularly performance oriented RWD configurations, have the capability to rapidly release potential energy stored in the driveline components as torsional “windup” via the driver opening the clutch abruptly. When such a maneuver occurs, the result is an objectionable clunk noise as the now unconstrained clutch assembly torsionally oscillates and impacts against the limits of the various gear lashes in the driveline, often several times per event. Themethod 100 involves torque intervention at theprime mover 12 when a maneuver that may result in such a clunk result is detected. By quickly reducing torque to a neutral state before the clutch 16 opens, thedriveline 19 is given a chance to “unwind” while the clutch 16 is still constrained. Without any torque present across the clutch interface when the clutch 16 opens, there is no potential energy present to generate the clunk event. - The
method 100 begins atstep 102. Atstep 102, theECM 30 determines a currently engaged transmission gear ratio of themanual transmission 20 based on the shift signal received from the shift-linkage position sensor 40. Alternatively or additionally, theECM 30 may determine the currently engaged transmission gear ratio by dividing the current speed of themover output shaft 14 of the prime mover 12 (as measured by the tachometer 32) by the instantaneous speed of the transmission output shaft 24 (as measured by the TOSS 36). Then, themethod 100 proceeds to step 104. - At
step 104, theECM 30 compares the currently engaged transmission gear ratio with a predetermined gear ratio. The predetermined gear ratio may be determined through engine calibration and, for example, may be the first gear ratio and/or the second gear ratio of themanual transmission 20. In other words, the predetermined gear ratio, which is based on engine calibrations, determines whether declutch torque modification is desired in the currently engaged gear ratio. Declutch torque modification may be desired in lower gears (e.g., first gear and second gear), because the higher torque multiplication causes more clunk-causing energy to be stored in thedriveline 19. If theECM 30 determines that the currently engaged gear ratio is not equal to a predetermined gear ratio, then themethod 100 returns to step 106. Atstep 106, theECM 30 does not modify the operator's torque request. Afterstep 106, themethod 100 returns to step 104. - If and solely if the
ECM 30 determines the currently engaged transmission gear ratio is equal to the predetermined gear ratio, then themethod 100 proceeds to step 108. Beforestep 108, however, the ECM 30 (at step 107) the current vehicle speed of thevehicle system 10 based on the shaft speed signal received from theTOSS 36. Alternatively or additionally, theECM 30 may determine the current vehicle speed of thevehicle system 10 using wheel speed sensor, a global positioning system (GPS), among others. Afterstep 107, themethod 100 proceeds to step 108. - At
step 108, theECM 30 compares the current vehicle speed of thevehicle system 10 with a predetermined speed value. Specifically, atstep 108, theECM 30 determines whether the current vehicle speed is less than the predetermined speed value obtained through engine calibration for the currently engaged gear. Declutch torque modification may be desired at lower vehicle speeds, because this is where the clunk noise is most audible. If the current vehicle speed is not less than the predetermined vehicle speed, then themethod 100 proceeds to step 106. However, if the and solely if the current vehicle speed of thevehicle system 10 is less than the predetermined speed value, then themethod 100 proceeds to step 110. Beforestep 110, however, theECM 30 executesstep 109. Atstep 109, theECM 30 determines an accelerator pedal position and a current accelerator pedal speed of theaccelerator pedal 31 of the vehicle system based 10 on a change of the accelerator pedal position over time. TheECM 30 determines the accelerator position based on data received from theaccelerator position sensor 54. TheECM 30 may measure time using an internal clock. Alternatively atstep 109, theECM 30 calculates the equivalent accelerator pedal position in cases such as when cruise control is active. Afterstep 109, themethod 100 proceeds to step 110. - At
step 110, theECM 30 compares the accelerator pedal position of theaccelerator pedal 31 of the vehicle system with a predetermined position value. The predetermined position value is zero to indicate that a vehicle operator has released theaccelerator pedal 31 and theaccelerator pedal 31 is not depressed from its neutral position. Also or alternatively atstep 110, theECM 30 compares the current accelerator pedal speed with a predetermined speed threshold, indicating that vehicle operator has released or is releasing theaccelerator pedal 31. If the accelerator pedal position is not equal to the predetermined position value and/or the accelerator pedal speed is not less than the predetermined speed threshold, then themethod 100 returns to step 106. However, if and solely if the accelerator pedal position is equal to the predetermined position value and/or the accelerator pedal speed is less than the predetermined speed threshold, then themethod 100 proceeds to step 112. Before executingstep 112, theECM 30 executesstep 111. Atstep 111, theECM 30 determines a current torque request based on the accelerator pedal position of theaccelerator pedal 31 of thevehicle system 10. Also atstep 111, theECM 30 determines the clutch pedal position based on the clutch position signal received from theclutch position sensor 52. Also atstep 111, theECM 30 determines a clutch pedal speed based on a change of the clutch pedal position over time. Then, afterstep 111, themethod 100 proceeds to step 112. - At
step 112, theECM 30 modifies the current torque request to obtain a modified torque request as a function of the clutch pedal position and the clutch pedal speed (as shown inFIG. 5 ) such that a stored potential energy in thedriveline 19 is minimized by a time that theclutch pedal 29 of thevehicle system 10 is disengaged during the declutch event of themanual transmission 20. In the present disclosure, the term “declutch event’ means a moment when the clutch 16 is in the disengaged position and no torque is transmitted between theprime mover 12 and themanual transmission 20. As shown inFIG. 5 , to modify the current torque request, the current torque request may be multiplied by a factor to obtain the modified torque request in order to minimize clunk noise. The factors may be obtained by testing and may be a function of clutch pedal speed and clutch pedal position. In the table shown inFIG. 5 , the negative clutch pedal speed indicates the speed when theclutch pedal 29 is being pressed to disengage the clutch 16. In the table shown inFIG. 5 , the positive clutch pedal speed indicates the speed when the clutch is being released to engage the clutch 16. Also atstep 112, theECM 30 controls the prime mover 12 (e.g., internal combustion engine or electric motor) to adjust its output torque in accordance with the modified torque request. To do so, theECM 30 controls the operations of one ormore mover actuators 13 that are capable of adjusting the output torque of theprime mover 12. As non-limiting examples, themover actuators 12 may include athrottle 13 a, one or more fuel injectors 13 b, and/orspark plugs 13 c. Thus, theECM 30 may control the operation of thethrottle 13 a, the fuel injectors 13 b, and/orspark plugs 13 c such that the output torque of theprime mover 12 corresponds to the modified torque request. After executingstep 112, themethod 100 returns to step 104. - While the best modes for carrying out the teachings have been described in detail, those familiar with the art to which this disclosure relates will recognize various alternative designs and embodiments for practicing the teachings within the scope of the appended claims. The
vehicle system 10 illustratively disclosed herein may be suitably practiced in the absence of any element which is not specifically disclosed herein. Furthermore, the embodiments shown in the drawings or the characteristics of various embodiments mentioned in the present description are not necessarily to be understood as embodiments independent of each other. Rather, it is possible that each of the characteristics described in one of the examples of an embodiment can be combined with one or a plurality of other desired characteristics from other embodiments, resulting in other embodiments not described in words or by reference to the drawings.
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