Systems and methods for controlling a transmission and an engine with a combination park and ignition switch
US10443714B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/40
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive control system of a vehicle includes a vehicle speed module configured to determine whether the vehicle is moving and set a state of a signal based on the determination. A shift control module is configured to shift a transmission of the vehicle based on a signal from a range selector. Independently of the signal from the range selector, the shift control module is configured to selectively shift the transmission of the vehicle based on a signal from a combination park and ignition switch and the signal from the vehicle speed module. An ignition control module is configured to selectively shut down an engine of the vehicle based on the signal from the combination park and ignition switch and the signal from the vehicle speed module.
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