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Double transition shift control in an automatic powershifting transmission

US9169921B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2014
Grant dateOct 27, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2061/0444
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for controlling double transition shifts in an automatic transmission having multiple gear sections. During a double transition shift, the system performs simultaneous closed loop control of the primary oncoming clutch in the primary gear section and the secondary off-going clutch of the secondary gear section. Before the input shaft of the secondary gear section is fully pulled down or the secondary off-going clutch becomes overheated, the system switches closed loop control of the input shaft to the secondary on-coming clutch of the secondary gear section. The system utilizes model-based calculations to determine the initial clutch pressure settings when a clutch enters closed loop control.

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