Lock up control of a hydraulic torque converter type automatic transmission
US4687083A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 1984 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H61/143
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle automatic transmission including a torque converter having a lock up clutch. A lock up control circuit is provided and has a memory including a first lock up control line for controlling the engagement and release of the lock up clutch when the torque converter turbine speed is close to the pump impeller speed, and a second lock up control line which is drawn along a line wherein the engine output torque is substantially zero so that the lock up clutch is released at a given engine load when the turbine speed is decreased beyond the first lock up control line, or when the turbine speed is increased beyond the second lock up control line.
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