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Shift control apparatus for automatic transmission

US5235877A · kind A · utility

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28Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 1992
Grant dateAug 17, 1993
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2200/0043
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shift control apparatus for an automatic transmission including a gear train having a plurality of one-way clutches having their engagement states switched in accordance with torque applying directions and a plurality of frictional engagement units adapted to be engaged by oil pressures. The apparatus comprises a controller for engaging a first one of the frictional engagement units so as to maintain a predetermined gear stage after any of the one-way clutches has been engaged or released, if a predetermined condition is satisfied after the one-way clutch has been engaged or released to start a shift to the predetermined gear stage.

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