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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 15, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 08, 2008
Jy-jen F. Sah, West Bloomfield, MI (US);
Ali K Naqvi, White Lake, MI (US);
Jy-Jen F. Sah, West Bloomfield, MI (US);
Ali K Naqvi, White Lake, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Daimler AG, Stuttgart, DE;
Chrysler Group LLC, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, Munich, DE;
Abstract
A method for reducing occurrence of clutch slip in electromechanical transmission adapted to selectively transmit mechanical power to an output member through selective application of a hydraulically actuated clutch includes monitoring operation of said clutch, identifying an indication of clutch wear based upon said monitoring said operation, and increasing a minimum clamping force applied to said clutch based upon said indication of clutch wear.