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Method and apparatus for engaging engine clutch for hybrid transmission

US7207919B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 4, 2005
Grant dateApr 24, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/62
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In method and apparatus for engaging an engine clutch for a hybrid transmission, a complete engagement of the engine clutch while at least one of an engine side clutch revolution speed of the engine clutch and a transmission side clutch revolution speed thereof is a revolution speed within a resonance revolution speed region of a revolution transmission system from the engine to a transmission revolution output portion is inhibited and the complete engagement of the engine clutch is carried out when both of the engine side clutch revolution speed of the engine clutch and the transmission side clutch revolution speed thereof become higher than the revolution speed within the resonance revolution speed region.

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