| 摘要 |
An automatic clutch is controlled, via an actuator 13b, by a control unit 13 receiving signals from various sensors, eg engine speed sensor 16, gear determination sensors 19a, 19b, accelerator sensor 31, brake sensor 41, wheel sensors 99b-d etc. Upon failure of one or more of an engine speed sensor, an engine torque sensor, an accelerator pedal operation sensor, a throttle valve sensor or an individual wheel speed sensor; the torque transferable by the clutch is determined by at least one of a signal indicating brake operation, a signal denoting the neutral gear position, an engine speed below a predetermined threshold level or an intention of a driver to change gear. The torque transferred may be increased when a gear is engaged and a brake is not activated. When the engine speed is less than a predefinable value the torque transferred by the clutch may be reduced. |
