Automotive control apparatus and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7337046
APP PUB NO 20070106448A1
SERIAL NO

11619065

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An apparatus and a method for controlling an automotive vehicle are disclosed, in which a control amount for securing safety of the vehicle and the control amount for achieving a state intended for by the driver of the vehicle are switched in such a manner as to reduce the shock due to the change in the torque generated from the power train, thereby accomplishing both safety and maneuverability at the same time. A first target value is set for controlling at least selected one of the driving torque, the driving force and the acceleration/deceleration rate. A second target value is calculated in accordance with the drive mode intended for by the driver or the driving environment ahead of the vehicle. In the case where a deviation exceeding a predetermined value develops between the first target value and the second target value, the fluctuations of at least one of the driving torque, the driving force and the acceleration/deceleration rate are suppressed.

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Patent Owner(s)

  • EBSCO INDUSTRIES, INC.;HITACHI, LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kayano, Mitsuo Hitachi, JP 63 1288
Kuragaki, Satoru Hitachi, JP 71 1805
Minowa, Toshimichi Mito, JP 181 3413
Ochi, Tatsuya Hitachi, JP 74 838
Yoshikawa, Tokuji Hitachi, JP 37 906

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