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Vehicle hybrid drive system control apparatus adapted to reduce transmission input torque upon transmission shifting, by using engine and/or motor/generator

US5951614A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1997
Grant dateSep 14, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S903/945
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for controlling a vehicle hybrid drive system having a transmission disposed between a vehicle drive wheel and an assembly of an engine and a motor/generator, the apparatus including a torque reduction control device for reducing an input torque of the transmission during a shifting action of the transmission, wherein the torque reduction control device includes a first torque reducing device for reducing the input torque by controlling the engine, a second torque reducing device for reducing the input torque by controlling the motor/generator, and a torque reduction mode selecting device for enabling the first torque reducing device and/or the second torque reducing device to operate to reduce the input torque, according to a predetermined selecting condition.

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