MANUAL TRANSMISSION LAUNCH CONTROL

摘要

A launch control system and method for vehicles equipped with manual transmissions includes a throttle position sensor, a clutch position sensor, a vehicle speed sensor, a system activation switch and a control which receives data from the sensors and controls braking of the non-driven wheels. The control module contains a control algorithm which interrogates the system activation switch, interrogates the clutch position sensor, determines the vehicle speed, interrogates the throttle position sensor and under certain conditions applies the brakes to the non-driving wheels through the vehicle ABS system when the throttle is depressed beyond a predetermined threshold and until the clutch is released beyond a predetermined threshold.

主权项

1. A manual transmission launch control system for a motor vehicle comprising, in combination,
a operator adjustable switch for enabling said control system, a throttle position sensor, a clutch position sensor and at least one vehicle speed sensor, means for braking only a pair of non-driving wheels of such vehicle, and a control module having inputs for receiving signals from said throttle position sensor, said clutch position sensor and said at least one vehicle speed sensor and an output for activating said means for braking said pair of non-driving wheels upon a first combination of signals from said sensors and deactivating said means for braking said pair of non-driving wheels upon a second combination of signals from said sensors.