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CVT downshift control strategy to minimize slip at the drive pulley

US5168778A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 1991
Grant dateDec 8, 1992
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2061/66277
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

New methods for controlling an automotive continuously variable transmission (CVT) during downshifting such that chain-belt slippage will not occur. The relationship between the primary and secondary sheave forces is used to predict and control the primary force so that the primary clamping force is sufficient to prevent slippage.

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