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Shift control apparatus and method for vehicle

US10507818B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2017
Grant dateDec 17, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2061/0216
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shift control apparatus and a method for a vehicle are provided. The shift control apparatus and the method for a vehicle that can control gear shifts by detecting a slope ahead based on road information are provided. The shift control apparatus for a vehicle may include: an engine; a transmission configured to receive power from the engine; and a controller configured to check an effective sloping point based on road information, to calculate a target gear ratio based on a first engine torque at a location of the vehicle and a gear ratio of the transmission when the effective sloping point is reached within a predetermined amount of time, to set a target gear position based on the target gear ratio, and to control the transmission based on the target gear position.

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