Abstract:
A vehicle transmission transmits torque from an engine to a drive axle and includes a power shift transmission and a reverser module. A control system and method automatically partially disengages the reverser module during a shift of the power shift transmission with nearly no effect upon the operating condition of the engine, so that a portion of the torque generated by the engine continues to be transmitted at all times to the drive axle.
Abstract:
A system for automatically effecting a range shift between high and low ranges in a multi-speed transmission includes a control that monitors the output speed of both the engine and the transmission. The ratio of the two speeds is compared to available ratios in a look-up table such that the control is constantly determining the engaged gear. In one embodiment, a driver provides an intention of the next gear to be selected to the control. Should the intended gear shift require a range shift from the engaged gear, the control actuates the range shift once the transmission has been moved to neutral. In a second embodiment, no driver intention is provided to the controller. Instead, the control compares the engine output speed to threshold values. If the threshold values predict a gear shift that would require a range shift to be effected from the currently engaged gear, then the range shift will be effected once the transmission has been moved to neutral.
Abstract:
A shift control system for an automatic transmission including a first transmission assembly for changing gear ratios in accordance with the release or engagement of a first frictional engagement system and a second transmission assembly connected in series to the first transmission assembly for changing gear ratios in accordance with the engagement or release of a second frictional engagement system. It includes a decision system for deciding whether or not the automatic transmission should execute the gear changes and a time lag controller for making the time lag for the second frictional engagement system to be engaged shorter than the time lag for the second frictional engagement system to be engaged for another gear change when the automatic transmission is to execute the gear changes.
Abstract:
An improved control method and control system for controlling the upshifting of an AMT (10) system including a compound splitter type semi-blocked transmission (12) is provided. In particular, different control logic is utilized to implement simple and compound upshifts of the transmissions.
Abstract:
A method for controlling a transmission system mounted on such as a traveling machine or a construction machine, the transmission system having a two-stage clutch configuration in which a speed is selected through a combination of a plurality of sub transmission clutches and a plurality of main transmission clutches. At the time of speed change, engagement is started beginning with the main transmission clutch side, and the engagement of the sub transmission clutch is commenced upon completion of the filling of the oil in the main transmission clutch, thereby reducing the two speed-change shocks, including a reverse shock, which are conventionally experienced.
Abstract:
A hydraulic control apparatus for a transmission comprising a hydraulic change speed clutch, an oil line connecting the change speed clutch to an oil pump, an electromagnetic proportional reduction valve mounted on the oil line for varying oil pressure output to the change speed clutch in response to control current applied to the reduction valve, a microcomputer for producing the control current and applying the same to the reduction valve, and a command unit for transmitting a command to the microcomputer to engage the change speed clutch. The control current produced by the microcomputer includes a first component current continuing at a first current level for a first predetermined period, a second component current following the first component current and continuing at a second current level lower than the first current level for a second predetermined period, and a third component current following the second component current, starting at a third current level not exceeding the second current level and continuing at a current level which rises with progress of time.
Abstract:
A shift control of an automatic transmission for a vehicle, which includes a first transmission section capable of automatically shifting gears in association with at least vehicle speed and engine load and a second transmission section capable of shifting between the lower gear side and the higher gear side, wherein the first transmission section and the second transmission section are simultaneously or alternately shifted, to thereby achieve multi-gear shifts, such that when shifting is to be achieved by shifting the first transmission section and the second transmission section in directions opposite to each other, shifting into the gear is prohibited.
Abstract:
A transmission control device for controlling a transmission having main and sub transmissions in accordance with the state of running of a vehicle.The transmission control device having this constitution can control the main transmission on the basis of and in accordance with the transmission ratio of the sub transmission so as to optimize power efficiency, performance and fuel consumption in relation to the given ratio.
Abstract:
A transmission control device for controlling the operation of a transmission system which has an automatic main transmission and a manually operable sub transmission. The shifting characteristics of the sub transmission are controlled in accordance with the level of the torque inputted to the sub transmission, so that the transmission as a whole exhibits a superior speed changing performance.
Abstract:
A hydraulic control system for an automatic transmission, including a pressure source, a regulator valve for regulating the oil pressure from the source, a first hydraulic servo for setting the transmission in a high speed position upon receipt of output oil pressure of the pressure regulator valve, and a second hydraulic servo for setting the transmission in a low speed position upon receipt of the output oil pressure, wherein the hydraulic control system comprises:a shift timing mechanism including a shift timing valve provided in a drain conduit of the second hydraulic servo and adapted to accelerate drainage of the second hydraulic servo in response to increases in supply oil pressure to the first hydraulic servo.