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Speed change apparatus for vehicle

US9481372B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 2016
Grant dateNov 1, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2200/12
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

After a speed change operation mechanism has changed gear position during a shift in a vehicle, a controller operates an actuator to put a clutch into a partial clutch engagement state, thereby reducing difference rotation Nd of the clutch, and temporarily lowers an output of an engine below a normal-time output. After the difference rotation of the clutch is reduced, the controller returns the engine output to the normal-time output, and operates the actuator to bring the clutch into a full capacity state. The standard difference rotational speed Nds is variable according to the throttle position Th detected by the engine load detection means.

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