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Transmission control system for an electric vehicle

US8827867B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 12, 2014
Grant dateSep 9, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2061/047
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of controlling a transmission of a vehicle powered by an electric motor may include initiating a gear engagement in the transmission. The method may also include activating a torque jog in the electric motor to assist with the gear engagement. The torque jog may include a fluctuation in the torque output of the electric motor.

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