Methods and systems for torque converter clutch control and dynamic shift control metering
US10316965B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K31/0613
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a method and system of modifying a torque converter clutch control system having a hydraulic circuit including a solenoid signal line, a torque converter IN line, a torque converter OUT line, a lockup clutch apply line, and a supply presser line such that, in a valve body, a hole is drilled in a valve body to connect the solenoid signal line in a first area to a second differential area connected to the torque converter OUT line, and the torque converter OUT hole in the valve body casing is plugged.
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