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Method and apparatus to detect a mode-gear mismatch during operation of an electro-mechanical transmission

US8066615B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2007
Grant dateNov 29, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S477/904
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for operating the powertrain includes monitoring operator inputs, monitoring a transmission output, and terminating an engine operating mode when a time-rate change in the transmission output exceeds a threshold absent a change in the monitored operator inputs.

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