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Method and control for operating transmission during clutch failure when shifting from gear to neutral

US10295054B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2017
Grant dateMay 21, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2200/2082
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle includes a transmission having a first neutral with a first combination of engaged clutches and a second neutral with a second combination of engaged clutches. The first neutral has more engaged clutches than the second. A controller is programmed to, in response to a request to shift from a drive gear to the first neutral and a clutch of the drive gear being failed-on, shift to the second neutral.

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