System and method to control the operation of a transmission using engine fuel consumption data
US10598276B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2061/022
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method of controlling the operation of a transmission using fuel consumption data. The system and method includes controlling the operation of a vehicle transmission which is operatively connected to an engine having operating characteristics and operatively connected to a transmission control module having access to a memory. Fuel consumption data for an engine is converted to engine efficiency loss data representative of the engine operating. A set of equations is determined to provide a pattern representative of the operating characteristics the engine. A transmission controller using the pattern determines a prospective operating condition of the transmission to provide fuel efficient operation of the engine.
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