18463489. BRAKING/DRIVING FORCE CONTROL SYSTEM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
BRAKING/DRIVING FORCE CONTROL SYSTEM
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Tomonori Nonami of Toyota-shi (JP)
Takeshi Inoguchi of Chiryu-shi (JP)
Yoshihide Nakane of Okazaki-shi (JP)
BRAKING/DRIVING FORCE CONTROL SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18463489 titled 'BRAKING/DRIVING FORCE CONTROL SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a braking/driving force control system that maintains a target vehicle speed by cutting fuel and downshifting when the required braking/driving force decreases. The system ensures that the sum of the powertrain's force and the brake's force matches the required force, resulting in improved fuel efficiency and riding comfort.
- The system cuts fuel and downshifts when the required braking/driving force decreases.
- It adjusts the brake force to match the required force.
- The system aims to achieve good fuel efficiency and riding comfort.
Potential Applications
- Automotive industry
- Transportation and logistics companies
- Vehicle manufacturers
Problems Solved
- Inefficient fuel consumption during braking or deceleration
- Lack of control over braking/driving force to maintain target speed
- Inconsistent braking force between powertrain and brake
Benefits
- Improved fuel efficiency
- Enhanced riding comfort
- Better control over braking/driving force
- Optimal coordination between powertrain and brake forces
Original Abstract Submitted
A braking/driving force control system, during control for maintaining a target vehicle speed, performs fuel cut and then, when a required braking/driving force for maintaining the target vehicle speed reduces, makes a downshift while fuel cut is continued. The braking/driving force control system causes a brake to generate a braking force such that the sum of a braking/driving force that a powertrain generates and the braking force that the brake generates agrees with the required braking/driving force. Thus, good fuel efficiency and riding comfort are obtained.
