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Method and apparatus for controlling gear-shifting and engine clutch connection in hybrid vehicle

US11820362B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2020
Grant dateNov 21, 2023
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/62
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control method for controlling gear-shifting and lock-up of an engine clutch in a hybrid vehicle includes: detecting a kickdown shift by a driver while the hybrid vehicle is driving in an electric vehicle mode; starting gear-shifting when the kickdown shift is detected; controlling a difference between an engine speed and a motor speed to be equal to or less than a first reference value; synchronizing the engine speed and the motor speed through an engine speed control; performing torque blending by locking up the engine clutch when the synchronization is completed; and ending the gear-shifting when a target required torque is reached through the torque blending.

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