Application of braking force during engine force disengagement

摘要

An apparatus for and method of controlling forces transmitted to wheels/tracks of a vehicle. The method includes receiving an electrical indication that a first brake is engaged, such as by a user pressing his foot to a service brake. The method further includes electrically transmitting an instruction to apply force restricting movement of the wheels, such as force exerted from a brake, in an amount above a first threshold, such as an amount necessary to unilaterally prevent movement. The method also includes electrically transmitting an instruction to reduce force being applied to the wheels from a transmission while the (brake) force above the first threshold is applied.

主权项

1. A method of controlling force transmitted to a ground engaging member of a vehicle including:
receiving an electrical indication that a first brake is engaged; electrically determining that the first brake has been engaged for a prescribed time period; after determining that the first brake has been engaged for the prescribed time, electrically transmitting an instruction to an actuator of the first brake apply force restricting movement of the ground engaging member in an amount above a first threshold; and electrically transmitting an instruction to reduce force being applied to the ground engaging member via a drivetrain while force above the first threshold is applied by the first brake.