Electronic transmission shifting architecture with maximized availability
US8155847B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2061/1268
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system comprises a shifter module, an engine control module, and a transmission control module. The shifter module generates a position signal based on a position of a driver input. The engine control module controls an engine, selects one of a plurality of transmission gear ranges based on a mapping of the position signal to the plurality of transmission gear ranges, and generates a range request signal based on the selected transmission gear range. The transmission control module controls a transmission based on the range request signal.
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