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Mode switch control apparatus and method for hybrid transmission

US7404460B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2004
Grant dateJul 29, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/72
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In mode switch control apparatus and method for a hybrid transmission, both of a torque transmission capacity of one of a predetermined clutch and a predetermined brake which is engaged when a mode switch is carried out and a torque change of one of motor/generators along with a polarity reversal in the one of the motor/generators when the polarity reversal is involved in the motor/generator before and after the mode switch is carried out are mutually interlocked.

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