Damper lock-out clutch and motor/generator cooling multiplexed control system and method for an electrically variable hybrid transmissions
US7255214B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H57/0412
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a multiplexed control system, employing a single solenoid valve, to selectively control the damper lock-out clutch and motor/generator cooling of an electronically variable hybrid transmission. The present invention also contemplates a method of selectively controlling damper lock-out clutch engagement and motor/generator cooling for an electrically variable hybrid transmission control.
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