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Smooth upshift control method/system

US5136897A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 1991
Grant dateAug 11, 1992
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S477/904
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A robust control method/system for smoothing upshifts in an automated mechanical transmission system (12) is provided. During the torque recovery portion of an upshift, engine deceleration (dES/dt) and the difference between current engine speed (ES) and a target engine speed (ES.sub.SYNC) and actuator response times are utilized to sequence the issuance of command output signals to the friction clutch (24) and throttle override (34) actuators.

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