A method for controlling automobiles, etc., by transitioning to coasting and suppressing unexpected acceleration.

Abstract

Motorized vehicles such as automobiles can accelerate in unexpected directions due to slippage of the powered wheels or a collision. Detecting this anomaly and manually cutting off the power can suppress acceleration in the unexpected direction, increasing the likelihood of regaining control of the vehicle. However, this technique can only be performed manually, even in automatic transmission vehicles, and was not a readily accessible hazard avoidance technique. [Solution] In an automatic transmission vehicle, if a slip or vehicle impact is detected or predicted, the vehicle will be forced into a coasting state in order to stop acceleration and to create a more maneuverable coasting motion.

Claims

1. A method for controlling the motion of an object with its own power in order to control changes in the object's motion caused by unexpected forces during its motion using its own power. This method involves controlling the motion caused by its own power to transition the object's motion into inertial motion, thereby controlling the motion caused by unexpected forces by allowing it to become inertial motion.

2. A method for controlling the motion of a vehicle by activating

1. when implementing

1. with a vehicle traveling on the ground, in which slip of the drive wheels or an impact on the vehicle body is detected or predicted.

3. A method for controlling unexpected motion involving forces other than the power possessed by an object, by implementing the relationship between an unexpected force resulting from the implementation of Claim 1 and the motion of an object.