Control device and control method for vehicle
US10024431B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2059/746
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This control device for a vehicle switches a shift range of an automatic transmission through the use of an actuator, wherein the control device for a vehicle is characterized in being provided with a shift selection unit for receiving a shift position selection from a driver and a control unit for switching the shift range to a parking range through the use of an actuator when a vehicle power source turns off or when a drive power source stops, the control unit maintaining a neutral range, when the vehicle power source turns off or when the drive power source stops, until the elapse of a first prescribed time after the shift selection unit receives a neutral position selection while the vehicle power source is on or while the drive power source is driving.
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