Abstract:
Systems and methods for improving operation of a power take off are presented. In one example, the power take off may be rotated in two different directions. The approaches may improve operation of a power take off device.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, driveline disconnect clutch operation is adjusted in response to vehicle mass so that the vehicle may operate similarly at lower and higher vehicle masses.
Abstract:
A control apparatus (64) for a transmission. The transmission includes first and second transmission lines (7 8), (10, 11) disposed in parallel between an upstream transmission shaft (2) for receiving power from an engine (1) and a downstream transmission shaft (4) for transmitting the power to a traveling unit (53, 54); a hydraulic multiple disc transmission clutch (6) disposed transmission-wise upstream or downstream of the first and second transmission lines, the power of the upstream transmission shaft being transmitted via one of the first and second transmission lines to the downstream transmission shaft; a first gear change-speed mechanism (13) disposed between either the upstream transmission shaft or the downstream transmission shaft and the first transmission line, the first gear change-speed mechanism having a plurality of speed positions; a first actuator (35) for operating the first gear change-speed mechanism; a first friction clutch (9) incorporated in the first transmission line; a second gear change-speed mechanism (15) disposed between either the upstream transmission shaft or the downstream transmission shaft and the second transmission line, the second gear change-speed mechanism having a plurality of speed positions; a second actuator (37) for operating the second gear change-speed mechanism; and a second friction clutch (12) incorporated in the second transmission line. When the power is being transmitted via the first transmission line, a first controlling means operates the second gear change-speed mechanism into a predetermined speed position by means of the second actuator and operates the first friction clutch from a transmitting state to a non-transmitting state and simultaneously operates the second friction clutch from a non-transmitting state to a transmitting state, thereby to realize a progressive shifting of the transmission clutch from a transmitting state to a semi-transmitting state.
Abstract:
A control for a vehicular automated transmission system (10) is provided with a sensor (40) for sensing a suspension system (42) condition parameter indicative of vehicle loading and includes a controller (20) utilizing logic rules for controlling the transmission system as a function thereof.
Abstract:
An automatic transmission control system for a transmission which is installed in a vehicle and whose torque converter is provided with a lockup mechanism; comprising a vehicle weight estimation device for estimating the weight of the vehicle; a gradient estimation device for estimating a gradient on which the vehicle is running; a standard lockup line selector for storing therein standard lockup lines which correspond respectively to the specified gear shift ratios of a speed change gear included in the transmission, and for selecting that one of the stored standard lockup lines which corresponds to the gear shift ratio in the present state of the vehicle; a lockup line corrector for correcting the selected standard lockup line in accordance with the estimated vehicle weight and the estimated gradient; and a lockup signal output device for deciding a timing of lockup "ON" or lockup "OFF" by the use of the corrected lockup line, and for delivering a lockup signal to the lockup mechanism (a lockup solenoid) at the decided timing. Since the lockup timing is varied in accordance with a running resistance, the drivability of the vehicle is enhanced.
Abstract:
An automatic controlling method of a transmission for shifting a higher speed-changing stage in use to a lower side in regular sequence according to an increase in a loaded weight, and to widen a high-speed operable range at each position of gear shift used; in a vehicle having a transmission system transmitting an engine power to driving wheels through the means of a clutch and a staged-gear transmission.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, driveline operation may be adjusted in response to operating the hybrid vehicle in a four wheel drivel low gear range. The approaches may improve vehicle drivability and reduce driveline degradation.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, driveline operating modes may be adjusted in response to driving surface conditions. The approaches may improve vehicle drivability and reduce driveline degradation.