Vehicle and method for controlling engine start in a vehicle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8565990
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12617991

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A vehicle includes a motor/generator, a starter motor, a disconnect clutch disposed between the engine and the motor/generator, and at least one clutch disposed between the motor/generator and the vehicle drive wheels. When an engine start is requested, various parameters are controlled to ensure a smooth engine start wherein driveline torque disturbances are minimized. The starter motor is used to crank the engine upon an engine start request, thereby eliminating the need to transfer torque from the motor/generator to the engine. This helps to further reduce torque disturbances in the driveline when the engine is started.

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  • FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baldwin, Reid Alan Howell, US 31 1155
Colvin, Daniel Scott Farmington Hills, US 59 702
Connolly, Francis T Ann Arbor, US 6 193
Kraska, Marvin Paul Dearborn, US 69 1198
Masterson, Brandon R Dexter, US 19 472
Ortmann, Walter Joseph Saline, US 81 1116
Silveri, Andrew John Royal Oak, US 6 241

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