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System and method of controlling shifts of an electronically controlled mechanical transmission of a vehicle

US9303760B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 2014
Grant dateApr 5, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2306/48
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of shifting a transmission of a vehicle. The method includes the steps of: initiating a shift from a first gear to a second gear in the transmission; disengaging a first clutch associated with the first gear; engaging a second clutch associated with the second gear; and actively modifying a pump displacement and/or a motor displacement while the disengaging step or the engaging step are carried out. The motor is drivingly coupled to the transmission.

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