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Double transition downshift control for an automatic transmission

US5038636A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 1991
Grant dateAug 13, 1991
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2061/062
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved control method for properly coordinating a double transition downshift. The state changes of the various clutches of the transmission are sequenced in relation to a dynamic measure of the transmission speed ratio so as to provide consistent high quality shifting. Adaptive pressure controls are employed in conjunction with the sequencing to compensate for variability.

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