摘要:
An automatic transmission, for a vehicle with an engine, includes a hydraulic fluid pump which supplies pressurized hydraulic fluid. The engine load is detected, and the pump output is controlled so as to increase with increase of the load on the engine. If the pump is one whose output per one revolution of its input member is variable, then its output may be thus controlled by increasing its output per one revolution along with increase in engine load. And, if the pump is a variable capacity type vane type hydraulic fluid pump the output of which per one revolution of its input member is controlled by varying the eccentric position of a controlling member thereof, then its output per one revolution may be thus controlled by detecting the eccentric position of the controlling member using a sensor, and by varying this eccentric position in a feedback manner to achieve a target eccentric position which is determined to give a pump output per one revolution varying as an increasing function of engine load. Alternatively, if the pump is a fixed capacity type electrically driven type hydraulic fluid pump the output of which per one revolution of its input member is substantially constant, then its output may be thus controlled by varying the rotation speed of its input member as an increasing function of engine load. A system for implementing this method is also disclosed.
摘要:
A hybrid vehicle drive system including an electric motor operated by electric energy, an engine operated by the combustion of a fuel, a transmission, and a synthesizer mechanism. The synthesizer includes a hydraulically operated clutch system and mechanically synthesizes the output of the engine and the output of the electric motor for transmitting a resultant of these outputs to the transmission. The synthesizer mechanism and the transmission are disposed adjacent to each other, to simplify piping arrangements for supplying the clutch system with a working fluid and lubricating the synthesizer mechanism and transmission.
摘要:
A hybrid vehicle having a function for reducing the pumping loss. When the shift is in the reverse position, when an appliance is to be driven while the vehicle is in its stopped state and when the electric motor alone is able to drive the vehicle, the fuel supply to the internal combustion engine is cut off and one of the following is performed: the engine's throttle is widely opened; the engine is decompressing by opening the intake and exhaust valves; or the engine is decompressed by closing the intake valve while opening the exhaust valve. In such a manner, the pumping loss in the internal combustion engine can be reduced. Thus, the drag on the electric motor which would ordinarily be caused by stopping the internal combustion engine can be prevented without the provision of a one-way clutch or other equipment between the internal combustion engine and the electric motor.
摘要:
A drive control apparatus for an automotive vehicle having an electric motor operated by an electric energy generated by an electric generator and stored in an energy storage device, and an engine operated by combustion of a fuel, the apparatus having an electricity generating drive mode in which the vehicle is driven by the engine while the electric generator is operated by the engine to charge the electric energy storage device, wherein a changing control device is operable in the electricity generating drive mode, for controlling the engine to operate in a substantially steady state so as to provide a steady state output, and controlling electric power to be generated by the electric generator such that the electric power corresponds to surplus power of the engine which is equal to a difference between the steady state output of the engine and required vehicle drive power which is currently required to drive the vehicle and which is smaller than the steady state output.
摘要:
A vehicle automatic transmission includes a torque converter which has a rotational power output member, and also includes a gear transmission mechanism. This gear transmission mechanism includes; a friction engaging mechanism; first and second rotational power input members; a first clutch which selectively engages the torque converter rotational power output member to the first rotational power input member; and a second clutch which selectively engages the torque converter rotational power output member to the second rotational power input member. When the torque converter rotational power output member is rotating the first rotational power input member via the first clutch, the gear transmission mechanism is enabled to provide its first speed stage, while, when the torque converter rotational power output member is rotating the second rotational power input member via the second clutch, the gear transmission mechanism is enabled to provide a speed stage other than its the first speed stage in cooperation with the engagement operation of the friction engaging mechanism. The rotational speed of the rotational power output member of the torque converter is detected, when the first clutch is disengaged and the second clutch is engaged, by taking it as being the rotational speed of the second rotational power input member of the gear transmission mechanism. A system is also disclosed for performing the method.
摘要:
In an assembly for a vehicle of an engine and a four wheel drive power transmission system including a speed change device, a first power distribution device for rotationally dividing rotational power for the pair of either the front wheels or the rear wheels, wherein the engine, the speed change device and the first power distribution device are assembled in this order along a common central axis with one of two output shafts of the first power distribution device being shifted sideward of the central axis and directed toward the engine while the second power distribution device is mounted to a side of the engine with an input shaft thereof being directed toward and substantially aligned with the output shaft of the first power distribution device. A propeller shaft to connect the output shaft of the first power distribution device with the input shaft of the second power distribution device is firmly mounted at one end thereof to the output shaft of the first power distribution device to be supported and driven thereby and rotationally coupled at another end thereof with the input shaft of the second power distribution device by a splined sleeve engagement. Intermediate portion of the propeller shaft is rotatably supported by a radial bearing mounted to the speed change device.
摘要:
In a four wheel drive power transmission system for a vehicle, a power distribution device receives rotational power from an engine and provides rotational power to the combination of the front wheels and also to the combination of the rear wheels, and is controllable either to provide differential action between the front wheels combination and the rear wheels combination, or for this differential action to be at least partially inhibited by torque transmission. This slippage control device includes: a subsystem which estimates the torque being input to the power distribution device for four wheel drive from the transmission mechanism; and a subsystem which provides differential action inhibition of the power distribution device according to the thus estimated value of the torque being input to it from the transmission mechanism. The method of operation of this device is also described.
摘要:
An automatic transmission has a gear transmission mechanism with a forward clutch which is engaged when the gear transmission mechanism is engaged to a forward speed stage, a one way clutch which is in cooperation with the forward clutch provides a first speed stage by rotation prevention, and a brake which, when engaged, in cooperation with the one way clutch prevents the power output shaft of the gear transmission mechanism from rotating in the direction to allow reverse motion of the vehicle. An idling control system for the transmission includes a first mechanism for engaging the forward clutch selectively either to a maximum amount or to an intermediate amount substantially lower than the maximum amount; a second mechanism for engaging the brake, when the forward clutch is thus engaged to the intermediate amount by the first mechanism; and a third mechanism for, when the automatic transmission is being operated in a forward driving mode, the vehicle is substantially stationary, and the engine is in substantially idling condition, actuating the first mechanism thus to engage the forward clutch to the intermediate amount and the second mechanism thus to engage the brake. Thereby, rolling of the vehicle backwards down a hill while waiting in the stopped condition with the engine idling is positively prevented, and starting off of the vehicle is also facilitated.
摘要:
An automatic transmission has a gear transmission mechanism with a a forward clutch which is engaged when the gear transmission mechanism is engaged to a forward speed stage, a one way clutch which is in cooperation with the forward clutch provides a first speed stage by rotation prevention, and a brake which, when engaged, in cooperation with the one way clutch prevents the power output shaft of the gear transmission mechanism from rotating in the direction to allow reverse motion of the vehicle. An idling control system for the transmission includes a first mechanism for engaging the forward clutch selectively either to a maximum amount or to an intermediate amount; a second means for selectively engaging the brake; and a third mechanism for controlling the first and second mechanism. When the transmission is in a forward driving mode, the vehicle is substantially stationary, the engine is substantially idling, and the braking system is applied, the third mechanism engages the forward clutch to the intermediate amount and engages the brake. Thereafter, if the application of the braking system is terminated, it engages the forward clutch to the maximum amount and continues engaging the brake, or, if the engine ceases to be in substantially idling condition, it engages the forward clutch to the maximum amount and disengages the brake. Thereby, rolling of the vehicle backwards down a hill while waiting in the stopped condition with the engine idling is positively prevented, and mild traffic creep is also provided.
摘要:
A vehicle transmission including a first, a second and a third planetary gear unit coaxially disposed between an input and an output member. The three units have respective first, second and third sun gears, respective first, second and third planetary gears, respective first, second and third carriers, and respective first, second and third ring gears. The first carrier, second ring gear, third sun gear and output members are connected to each other, while the second carrier and the third ring gear are connected to each other. The transmission has a first and a second coupling device for connecting the first ring and sun gears to the input member, respectively, a third and a fourth coupling device for connecting the first sun gear to the second sun gear and to the second carrier and third ring gear, respectively, a fifth coupling device for fixing the third carrier to a stationary member, a sixth coupling device, for fixing the second carrier and third ring gear to the stationary member, and a seventh coupling device for fixing the second sun gear to the stationary member.