Process for the gear change of automatic or synchronized mechanic transmission of motor vehicles
US4930374A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/1926
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A process for effecting controlled gear change in a vehicle having a transmission capable of automated shifting. A control circuit is provided with memory functions storing values of torque available from the vehicle engine at various operative r.p.m. values and at various throttle positions. When the vehicle is in operation, throttle position is compared to the torque/throttle position memory to derive a signal representing available torque for the throttle position. Likewise, engine r.p.m. is compared to the related memory function to derive a signal representing the torque available at such r.p.m. These two available torque values are compared to derive a signal representing relative load on the engine. A further memory function stores predetermined comparative values of load level and r.p.m. at which shifting of the transmission should occur. When load level is below a predetermined value, and simultaneously the r.p.m. is above a predetermined value, an upshift of the transmission is called for. Downshifting of the transmission is called for whenever either the load value exceeds a predetermined comparative value or the r.p.m. value drops below a predetermined comparative value…
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