Technical Paper
Development of a new all-wheel-drive control system
2000-06-12
2000-05-0248
The new all-wheel-drive control system has been developed to improve stability, handling performance and safety under various road/operating conditions. This system consists of center differential and hydraulic transfer clutch which is electronically controlled according to road/operating condition. The center differential of this control system is in the form of composite planetary gear system without a starter ring. The output torque of transmission is distributed by this center differential 35% to front wheels and 65% to the rear wheels. It improves handling performance on dry road when the transfer clutch is open. On the other hand, when the slippery road condition is detected or motion of vehicle is disturbed, the actual torque distribution is modified by electronically controlled transfer clutch to improve stability and safety.
