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Vehicle system and method for providing anticipatory line pressure for transmission engagements

US9477236B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2014
Grant dateOct 25, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2312/14
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present discourse includes, among other things, controlling a vehicle by pressurizing a transmission pump in response to an anticipated shift change trigger. The anticipated shift change trigger may include touching a shift device of the vehicle, or detecting that a vehicle occupant is in proximity to the shift device of the vehicle.

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