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Method of adaptively scheduling a shift for an electronic automatic transmission system

US4938102A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 1989
Grant dateJul 3, 1990
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2312/06
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of adaptively scheduling a shift or inhibiting a shift until engine speed is at least equal to or greater than the output speed of the target gear which will prevent any negative torque, and will eliminate any "clunk" in the drivetrain in an automatic transmission system.

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