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Method for controlling a continuously variable transmission

US4637279A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 17, 1986
Grant dateJan 20, 1987
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H61/66259
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for controlling a continuously variable transmission installed in a vehicle. The method controls the continuously variable transmission such that the desired engine speed or the desired transmitting speed ratio of the transmission may be determined to be a function of a throttle opening or a pressure within an intake pipe and a vehicle speed.

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