摘要 |
<p>An apparatus and method for controlling the engagement rate of a clutch (12) having an input member (11a) and an output member (13a) for selectively connecting an engine (11) to a transmission (13) includes first and second sensors (25, 21) which generate signals representing the rotational speed of the input and output members (11a, 13a), respectively. A controller (20) generates a desired engine speed signal and a control signal representative of an engagement rate of the clutch (12). The controller (20) modifies the control signal when the rotational speeds of the input member (11a) and the output member (13a) are approximately equal to the desired engine speed. A clutch actuator (16) controls the engagement rate of the clutch (12) in response to the control signal.</p> |