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Method of controlling the apply element during a kickdown shift for an electronic automatic transmission system

US4951200A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 1988
Grant dateAug 21, 1990
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2306/52
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for controlling the apply element during a kickdown shift for an electronic automatic transmission system by controlling the turbine speed along a desired slope to adaptively predict how much time remains to fill the apply element after having achieved a predetermined target speed for the turbine.

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