Selecting transmission ratio based on performance drivability and fuel economy
US7680575B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 7, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2300/14
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transmission control system for a vehicle includes a driver input device that generates a driver input signal and a control module that receives the driver input signal. The control module determines an operating mode of a transmission based on the driver input signal and selects a gear ratio of the transmission based on the operating mode. The operating mode includes one of a maximum performance mode, a power mode and a fuel economy mode.
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