WO2016067071A1 - Traction differential motion control (tdmc) - Google Patents

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WO2016067071A1
WO2016067071A1 PCT/IB2014/002360 IB2014002360W WO2016067071A1 WO 2016067071 A1 WO2016067071 A1 WO 2016067071A1 IB 2014002360 W IB2014002360 W IB 2014002360W WO 2016067071 A1 WO2016067071 A1 WO 2016067071A1
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drivetrain
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John Osita SAMANO
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Samano John Osita
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K17/00—Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles
    • B60K17/34—Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles for driving both front and rear wheels, e.g. four wheel drive vehicles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K23/00—Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for
    • B60K23/08—Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for changing number of driven wheels, for switching from driving one axle to driving two or more axles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K23/00—Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for
    • B60K23/08—Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for changing number of driven wheels, for switching from driving one axle to driving two or more axles
    • B60K2023/0883—Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for changing number of driven wheels, for switching from driving one axle to driving two or more axles manually actuated
    • B60K2023/0891—Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for changing number of driven wheels, for switching from driving one axle to driving two or more axles manually actuated with actuator levers, e.g. shift levers or linkage for changing two-wheel to four-wheel drive

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  • Every driver has a unique driving preference. Some just need a vehicle that can be used for everyday use such as commuting to work and travelling long distances. Some just need a vehicle for recreational purposes like racing and drifting. Many vehicles offer front-wheel drive, rear- wheel drive and all-wheel drive. Creating a vehicle that will satisfy consumers is the reason why this invention was brought into existence. Having the ability to change the drivetrain instantaneously through a push of a button will dynamically change the driving experience and ability to handle different road conditions as necessary.

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  • Arrangement And Mounting Of Devices That Control Transmission Of Motive Force (AREA)

Abstract

The drivetrain which controls power to either front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicle interchangeably, can be manipulated by ECU (Electronic Control Unit) which is the box located near the drivetrain area of a vehicle. Λ driver can switch the drivetrain instantaneously through a push of a button while in motion or while in stationary mode. This will allow for better traction control for everyday driving or recreational use.

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Background On The Invention
Every driver has a unique driving preference. Some just need a vehicle that can be used for everyday use such as commuting to work and travelling long distances. Some just need a vehicle for recreational purposes like racing and drifting. Many vehicles offer front-wheel drive, rear- wheel drive and all-wheel drive. Creating a vehicle that will satisfy consumers is the reason why this invention was brought into existence. Having the ability to change the drivetrain instantaneously through a push of a button will dynamically change the driving experience and ability to handle different road conditions as necessary.

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1. The drivetrain which controls power to either front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all- wheel drive vehicle interchangeably, can be manipulated by ECU (Electronic Control Unit) which is the box located near the drivetrain area of a vehicle. A driver can switch the drivetrain instantaneously through a push of a button while in motion or while in stationary mode. This will allow for better traction control for everyday driving or recreational use.
2. The vehicle operator (driver) in Fig. 1 uses steering wheel (1) to control vehicle
drivetrain in an upright position.
3. The steering mechanism in Fig. 3 allows the vehicle to turn left or right. There are three buttons on the steering wheel labeled "F", "A", "R" accessible by right thumb to access the drivetrain preference. F stands for front-wheel drive option. A stands for all-wheel drive option. R stands for rear-wheel drive option.
4. Fig. 4A (Tachometer) and Fig. 4B are located on the dashboard of a vehicle. Fig. 4A
indicates which drivetrain mode is in current operation. Fig. 4B is an actual box (referred to as the Differential Control Switch Mechanism) with indicator lights which alerts the driver of current drivetrain mode along with two flip switches that allow full control of the differential power between front and rear axle of the vehicle.
5. In Fig. 2 (used as an example to demonstrate concept), a microchip will be added to an ECU, also known as Electronic Control Unit (2), that will control the drivetrain of a vehicle. Tn any event of a malfunction of manual selection of drivetrain options on the steering wheel (Fig. 3) or unforeseen conditions, a default microchip (3) will
automatically activate the Electronic Control Unit to a default setting of front-wheel drive until necessary repairs are made to the vehicle. The ECU (2) controls the differential (4,5) drivetrain options from Fig, 3 (Steering wheel buttons : F, A, R).
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Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPH05319297A (en) * 1992-05-25 1993-12-03 Iseki & Co Ltd Four-wheel steering controller
US5997428A (en) * 1997-04-25 1999-12-07 Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha Vehicle drive system including drive mode-shifting mechanism for shifting between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive
US20020070066A1 (en) * 2000-12-07 2002-06-13 Kazuo Nakamura Differential locking control system
US20100063700A1 (en) * 2001-10-16 2010-03-11 Tae-Hwan Ha 4-wheel drive apparatus for vehicle
WO2011144279A1 (en) * 2010-05-21 2011-11-24 Audi Ag Method for operating a motor vehicle and motor vehicle

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPH05319297A (en) * 1992-05-25 1993-12-03 Iseki & Co Ltd Four-wheel steering controller
US5997428A (en) * 1997-04-25 1999-12-07 Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha Vehicle drive system including drive mode-shifting mechanism for shifting between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive
US20020070066A1 (en) * 2000-12-07 2002-06-13 Kazuo Nakamura Differential locking control system
US20100063700A1 (en) * 2001-10-16 2010-03-11 Tae-Hwan Ha 4-wheel drive apparatus for vehicle
WO2011144279A1 (en) * 2010-05-21 2011-11-24 Audi Ag Method for operating a motor vehicle and motor vehicle

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