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Transmission control system and method thereof

US8684886B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2011
Grant dateApr 1, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20018
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of managing a transmission ratio with an assisted CVT with a governed engine to emulate a hydrostatic transmission and prevent a drivebelt abuse is provided, the method comprising: providing a reference power source rotational speed, using the assisted CVT to transmit rotatable motion between a power source and a drive mechanism, managing a torque of the power source to maintain a substantially even rotational speed upon a power source load variation and modulating a transmission ratio of the assisted CVT to change the rotational speed of the drive mechanism. A system and a vehicle having such a drivebelt abuse preventing mechanism is also provided.

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