Multiplexed pressure switch system for an electrically variable hybrid transmission
US7288039B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/62
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A powertrain has an electrically variable hybrid transmission having an electro-hydraulic control system, plurality of electrical power units, and a plurality of torque transmitting mechanisms selectively engageable by the electro-hydraulic control system to provide four forward speed ranges, a neutral condition, an electric low speed mode, an electrically variable low and high speed mode, and two electrical power off drive home modes. The electro-hydraulic control system includes a multiplexed pressure switch system. The multiplexed pressure switch system of the present invention allows position detection of five torque transmitting mechanism control valves through the use of only four pressure switches.
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