Abstract: A motor vehicle drive and a method for controlling a motor vehicle drive in which control signals, by reference to which a set position is set, are transmitted from a superordinate controller to a subordinate clutch position controller. An actual position signal is transmitted from the position controller to the controller. A feedback message is transmitted from the controller to the position controller via an efficient interface, and the controlling quality is thus optimized by the position controller in accordance with the respective travel situation.

Abstract: In a vehicle control system of this invention, a CVT ECU does not executes the calculations such as a gear ratio, etc., but simply controls the gear ratio of a CVT on the basis of the target gear ratio and a CVT input torque transmitted from a manager ECU by way of a communication line. Accordingly, when mounting a CVT unit constructed with the CVT and the CVT ECU in a vehicle, the vehicle control does not need to tune the CVT ECU one by one, even though the types and engines of vehicles are varied. Therefore, it is possible to configure the CVT unit independently of the types of vehicles, which achieves standardization or generalization of the CVT unit in terms of both the hardware and the software.

Abstract: A gear-mesh type automatic transmission system capable of controlling clutch coupling speed so as to mitigate shock likely to occur upon changeover of speed stage regardless of not only time-dependent deterioration of an electromagnetic clutch but also dispersion among individual clutches. The gear-mesh type automatic transmission system includes an electromagnetic clutch (2) for effectuating transmission and interruption of output power from an output shaft (21) of an engine (1) to an input shaft (22) of a gear-mesh type transmission (3), a shift/select actuator (5) for shifting a speed change gear to a shift/select position in the gear-mesh type transmission (3), a shift/select position sensor (6) for detecting a shift/select position of the speed change gear, and a control unit (4) for driving the shift/select actuator (5) in accordance with a shift lever position selected by a driver, to thereby change over automatically the gear-mesh type transmission (3) to a target speed stage.

Abstract: A system for controlling a servo-controlled gearbox (C), configured so as to use gear-shifting strategies similar to those used by a human driver so as to improve the driving sensation experienced by the driver. The control system uses a plurality of sensors (SENS) disposed in the vehicle for detecting the various operative conditions and a system of rules (a rule-based system) for implementing the strategies provided for.

Abstract: A method of generating a shift schedule and combustion mode schedule to optimize performance characteristics of a lean capable, multiple combustion mode engine with a time-variant after-treatment system is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of generating a lowest cost value for fuel economy and vehicle emissions as a function of an engine operating mode, wherein the engine operating mode is selected from a group consisting of a homogeneous stoichiometric mode, a homogeneous lean mode, and a stratified mode. The lowest cost value is stored in a shift schedule and combustion mode schedule along with the engine operating parameters that achieved the lowest cost value.

Abstract: A gear ratio of an automatic transmission is set by a fuzzy logic circuit which evaluates a braking torque desired by a motor vehicle driver and which carries out a change in the transmission gear ratio in order to support the braking torque of a brake system. After changing the transmission gear ratio, the braking torque desired by the driver is again evaluated and, in accordance with the evaluation result, the transmission gear ratio is, if appropriate, again adjusted in view of the desired braking torque. A drive train control system is also provided.

Abstract: A control system/method to minimize unwanted shifts in an automated mechanical transmission system (12). Initiation of shifts are prohibited unless throttle position (THL) has achieved a substantially steady-state value (|(d/dt(THL))|<REF1≈0).

Abstract: A motor vehicle is equipped with a device for automatically actuating a clutch in the drive train. A clutch actuator is directed by a control unit which, in turn, is responsive to a control signal from an electronic stability system (ESS). When the control signal indicates that the electronic stability system is in action, the actuator will set the degree of clutch engagement or the amount of torque that the clutch will transmit.

Abstract: For a transmission group comprising a gearbox and an actuating group coupled to the gearbox for commanding engagement/disengagement of the gears, the method comprises the steps of generating at least one command signal for the actuating group having, during a first operating step of a gear change manoeuvre, a width the time pattern of which comprises at least one first section wherein the width of the command signal increases in substantially linear fashion according to an increase coefficient from an initial value to an intermediate value; and of calculating the increase coefficient and the initial and intermediate values in relation to at least one first operative reference value representing the shift of gear to be effected during the gear change manoeuvre and a correction value representing the style of driving the vehicle.

Abstract: A control system/method to initiate upshifts in an automated mechanical transmission system (12). Upshifts are normally initiated on the basis of sensed throttle position (THL) or demand. In certain situation upshifts are initiated on the basis of sensed or calculated engine torque.

Abstract: An electronic control system for a transmission in a work vehicle such as an agricultural tractor is disclosed herein. The system includes sensors for detecting the output speed of the vehicle engine, the output speed of the transmission and the vehicle ground speed. Command devices are available to the vehicle operator for generating command signals, such as for commanding the direction of movement, as well as forward and reverse gear ratios. A controller receives signals from the sensors and command devices, and controls engagement and disengagement of combinations of fluid clutches in the transmission to obtain desired gear ratios between the transmission input and output shafts. The command devices include an input device for generating transmission command signals, and the controller responds by selectively engaging the clutches to shift the transmission at a predetermined shift rate. The controller determines a commanded gear ratio based at least in part on the transmission command signals.

Abstract: A method/system for controlling downshifting in an automated mechanical transmission system (10) utilized on a vehicle. When a downshift from a currently engaged ratio (GR) is required (ES<ES.sub.D/S), skip downshifts (GR.sub.TARGET =GR-N, N>1) and then single downshifts (GR.sub.TARGET =GR-1) are evaluated in sequence. If throttle demand is high (THL>REF), skip downshifts are evaluated to determine if they can be completed at no greater than a reference value (ES.sub.DES =ES.sub.DES-DEFAULT +offset), which is higher than otherwise (ES=ES.sub.DES-DEFAULT) allowed.

Abstract: The hydraulically operated clutch elements of a powershift transmission have hold pressures which are calibrated by determining a parasitic drag time value represent a speed change of a clutch component due to a friction characteristic of the transmission, by calculating a target speed change value from the parasitic drag time valueas, and by deriving the clutch calibration values from the target speed change value.

Abstract: A control system and method for an automated mechanical transmission system (10) including an engine braking mechanism (14A) is provided for allowing operator request for an automatic direct downshift into the selected ratio (GR.sub.EB) automatically determined to provide optimum engine braking under current vehicle operating conditions. Retaining the control lever (1) in a displaced position for longer than a reference period of time (REF), such as one or two seconds, while the engine brake is active, will initiate the automatic determination and shift into the selected ratio (GR.sub.EB) determined to provide optimum engine braking under current vehicle operating conditions procedure.

Abstract: A lock-up control method of an automatic transmission for making the optimum lock-up control correspond to a shift control. In the lock-up control method of the automatic transmission in which the fastening force of a lock-up clutch is temporarily dropped to cause the lock-up clutch to slip in shifting the automatic transmission, the maximum value of a rate of change of speed of an input element is found while shifting the automatic transmission, the fastening force of the lock-up clutch is corrected so that a deviation between the maximum value and a target rate of change of speed of the input element is zeroed and the lock-up clutch is fastened by the corrected fastening force in the next shift.

Abstract: A method/system for controlling downshifting in an automated mechanical transmission system (10) utilized on a vehicle. When a downshift from a currently engaged ratio (GR) is required (ES<ES.sub.D/S), skip downshifts (GR.sub.TARGET =GR-N, N>1) and then single downshifts (GR.sub.TARGET =GR-1) are evaluated in sequence.

Abstract: A control system/method for controlling engine (12) flywheel (T.sub.FW) torque in a vehicular powertrain system (10) including an electronically controlled engine and a torque load limited drivetrain system (11) is provided. The control will sense values of a control parameter (GR, OS) indicative of potential overloading of the drivetrain at maximum engine flywheel torque and will cause engine flywheel torque to be limited to a value less than the maximum value thereof. Flywheel torque is determined as a function of torque values available on the vehicle electronic data link (DL).

Abstract: There are disclosed a method of and an apparatus for automated actuation of a friction clutch or another torque transmitting system in the power train of a motor vehicle. An actuator for the torque transmitting system can be rendered operative by the ignition key and/or as a result of one or more activities of the operator of the motor vehicle prior or subsequent to insertion of the ignition key. The activity or activities can include the engagement of a brake, the shifting of a transmission lever, stepping on the gas pedal and/or others.

Abstract: A control for a drive line (10) including an automated clutch (14) utilizing an electronic data link (DL) to identify the value of a clutch control parameter (PWM) corresponding to the clutch touch point.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a semi-automatic gearbox system, characterized by the fact that it includes means suitable for causing first gear to be engaged automatically when the system detects that the vehicle has stopped, with the engine running, and with a gear ratio other than neutral or than reverse.

Abstract: A communications device for a control device is provided which includes a signal line communicating with the control device, and a transmitter that transmits a pulse signal including digital information to the control device through the signal line. The transmitter varies a duty ratio of the pulse signal so that the duty ratio corresponds to the logical value 1/0 of the digital information. The control device reads a binary signal from the signal line at a predetermined frequency based on a first processing program, and processes the binary signal according to the first processing program. The control device detects passage of a leading edge of the pulse signal from a change in the received binary signal, and reproduces the digital information based on the binary signal read at a time when a first predetermined time elapses after the passage of the leading edge of the pulse signal is detected. The first predetermined time is set to be intermediate between the varied duty ratios.

Abstract: A shift by wire vehicle transmission includes control methods for engaging gears after the vehicle has been at rest or coasting. When the vehicle is started from a stop or rest, a default starting gear is automatically selected. The driver can override the default gear and choose to start driving the vehicle in one gear above or below the default starting gear by manipulating a shift lever. Similarly, the driver can override the default starting gear to begin driving the vehicle in reverse. When the vehicle has been coasting, the transmission control unit chooses the next gear based upon a signal that is provided when the driver manipulates the shift lever. Depending on the indicated desire of the driver, the system controller automatically selects a gear depending upon vehicle speed and torque conditions.

Abstract: A method of controlling a power unit of a vehicle, comprising a stage of calculating the theoretical increment/decrement (Ge, Gd) in the gear number required to pass from the actual operating condition of the vehicle to a condition of maximum power and, respectively, of maximum economy, and a stage of calculating the increment/decrement in the gear number required to obtain the optimum gear by means of an average of the theoretical increments/decrements (Ge, Gd) weighted with weighting factors (Ke, Kd) calculated on the basis of operating parameters of the vehicle detected by means of onboard sensors.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a shift control apparatus which does not cause a vehicle driver to feel uncomfortable when shift control means resumes normal shift control using a predetermined shift pattern. Where return-to-normal determining means 105 determines that a condition or conditions under which the shift control means 102 resumes shift control using a MEDIUM MODE shift pattern is/are satisfied, return-to-normal permitting means 116 permits the shift control means 102 to resume the shift control using the MEDIUM MODE shift pattern when an output control member release determining means 108 determines that an accelerator pedal 58 has been released. In this arrangement, the driver does not feel uncomfortable even if the transmission is shifted up immediately after the shift control means 102 resumes the shift control using the MEDIUM MODE shift pattern.

Abstract: At a torque converter characteristic assuming unit, during non gear shift, gear ratio and an input shaft torque are assumed and also during gear shift, accessory torque is assumed. So as to correct the accessory torque a deviation between pump torque and engine torque is learned and this value is given to the accessory torque, thereby the input shaft torque can be executed and assumed. A drive shaft torque is obtained from a drive shaft torque calculating unit, a control period of the drive shaft torque is determined, a reference drive shaft torque is determined during torque control period from a reference drive shaft torque setting unit. A deviation between the reference drive shaft torque and the drive shaft torque is obtained from a torque deviation executing unit. An engine controlling unit varies the engine torque by controlling an ignition period so as to decrease substantially zero the deviation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for automated controlling of an engageable and disengageable torque transmitting system and of a shifting a transmission in a power drive of a propulsion unit of an automotive vehicle, having at least one actuator for gear shifting and for operating the torque transmitting system, and having a control unit for controlling the at least one actuator and, further, having at least one sensor connected in signal-transmitting communication with a control unit. The sensor is arranged to operate between the control unit and the transmission and to monitor conditions in the transmission during automated shifting and to detect a predetermined condition while the system is disengaged and, upon detection of such predetermined condition, to undo, at least temporarily and at least partially, the preceding gear shifting, and to thereafter resume gear shifting.

Abstract: A control system and method for a semi-automatic mechanical transmission system (10) is provided for allowing operator request for direct shifts into a preselected default start ratio (GR.sub.DS) or into a dynamic best gear ratio (GR.sub.DB) under certain predefined conditions. The dynamic best gear ratio, under at least certain vehicle operating conditions, is the higher of a test best gear ratio (GR.sub.TB =ES.sub.TARGET /OS), determined as a function of vehicle speed (OS) and a target engine speed (ES.sub.TARGET), or the default start ratio.

Abstract: The hydraulically operated clutch elements of a powershift transmission have hold pressures and fast-fill times which are calibrated as a function of the rotation speed of an internal component of the transmission. The engine speed remains substantially constant and no or substantially no torque is transmittted to the output shaft of the transmission.

Abstract: A control system for shifting a vehicle transmission, such as in work vehicles, tractors and the like, includes sensors for detecting the output speed of the vehicle engine, the output speed of the transmission and the vehicle ground speed. Command devices are available to the vehicle operator for generating command signals, such as for commanding the direction of movement of the vehicle, as well as forward and reverse gear ratios. A controller receives signals from the sensors and command devices and controls engagement and disengagement of combinations of fluid clutches in the transmission to obtain desired gear ratios between the transmission input and output shafts. The control system permits independent preselection of forward and reverse gear ratios through separate forward and reverse gear ratio preselection routines.

Abstract: A control system and method for an automated mechanical transmission system (10) is provided for allowing operator request for a direct skip shift in at least one of the upshift or downshift direction, and for a direct shift into the selected ratio. Retaining the control lever (1) in a displaced position for longer than a reference period of time (REF), such as one or two seconds, will initiate the skip shift procedure.

Abstract: A control and control method for a semi-automatic mechanical transmission system (10) is provided for sensing operator request for a direct downshift into an optimum pull-away ratio and for automatically determining and engaging the optimum pull-away ratio. The optimum pull-away ratio (GR.sub.PULL-AWAY) is adaptively selected as a function of throttle position (THL>REF.sub.THL).

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a method of effecting shifts in a vehicle is disclosed. The method modifies the transmission shiftpoints in response to the number of upshift successes and failures.

Abstract: A control system/method for controlling engine (12) output torque in a vehicular powertrain system (10) including an electronically controlled engine and a torque load limited drivetrain system (11) is provided. The control will sense values of a control parameter (GR, OS) indicative of potential overloading of the drivetrain at maximum engine output torque and will cause engine output torque to be limited to a value less than the maximum value thereof.

Abstract: A controller for an automatic motor vehicle transmission automatically sets a transmission ratio of a continuous transmission through the use of stored data as a function of a gas pedal position and a vehicle speed. Through the use of a fuzzy logic control circuit, the engine speed is automatically set by continuous regulation of the transmission ratio, specifically to the range of optimum efficiency, minimum exhaust gas emission or maximum power. The load condition of the motor vehicle, the driving style of the driver and, as the case may be, the type of the road are taken into account in this process. A correction circuit carries out dynamic corrections of the transmission ratio. The data can be stored, for example, in control characteristic maps, or can be generated by another analogous fuzzy logic control circuit.

Abstract: A control system and method for a vehicular semi-automatic mechanical transmission system (10) is provided for continuously informing the operator of available ratios and for permitting selection of a desired shift (GR.sub.T(2)), which will be immediately implemented, regardless of the previous selection or ongoing shift implementation, of engagement of a previously selected target ratio (GR.sub.T(2)). During a shift transient to engage a selected target ratio (GR.sub.T(1)), the display will show the maximum available upshifts and downshifts from the target ratio, and shift requests will be interpreted as requests for upshifts and downshifts from the initial target ratio (GR.sub.T(1)) into a new target ratio (GR.sub.T(1)).

Abstract: Control logic for an automated mechanical transmission system (100) allows signals indicative of input shaft (IS) and output shaft (OS) rotational speed to be utilized to determine engagement of a target gear ratio (GR.sub.T) without false readings caused by engine synchronizing.

Abstract: An automated clutch (16) control and calibration method. Clutch control parameter values (TP and AP) corresponding to the clutch touch point condition and the approach point condition, respectively, are determined and are utilized to control reengagement of the automated clutch. While awaiting reengagement, the clutch is caused to assume and dwell in the approach point condition.

Abstract: A control system and method for a vehicular semi-automatic mechanical transmission system (10) having a clutch operator (30) and an overriding manual clutch control (3) for controlling engagement and disengagement of the master clutch (14) is provided. The control is effective to sense manual clutch disengagement during a downshift and to cease further attempts to cause synchronization by engine fuel manipulation (ES=IS=OS * GR.sub.T) until a change in conditions is sensed.

Abstract: A control system for a servo-assisted automatic gearbox in which the gearbox control unit communicates by means of a data line with the engine management unit in such a way as to optimise the gear-change operation. In particular, the gearbox control unit transmits to the engine management unit, during the course of the various phases A, B, C, D, E of the gear-change operation, the target speed of rotation or desired torque and receives instantaneous information relating to the speed of rotation and delivered torque so as to be able to perform the clutch engaging and disengaging operations and the gear engaging and disengaging operations in an optimal manner.

Abstract: At a torque converter characteristic assuming unit, during non gear shift, gear ratio and an input shaft torque are assumed and also during gear shift, accessory torque is assumed. So as to correct the accessory torque a deviation between pump torque and engine torque is learned and this value is given to the accessory torque, thereby the input shaft torque can be executed and assumed. A drive shaft torque is obtained from a drive shaft torque calculating unit, a control period of the drive shaft torque is determined, a reference drive shaft torque is determined during torque control period from a reference drive shaft torque setting unit. A deviation between the reference drive shaft torque and the drive shaft torque is obtained from a torque deviation executing unit. An engine controlling unit varies the engine torque by controlling an ignition period so as to decrease substantially zero the deviation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device and a method for controlling a shift position of a vehicle in response to a road condition when the vehicle is running on a steeply sloped road or a sharply curved road. The device includes a slope/curve sensor, a steering angle sensor, a throttle valve sensor, a vehicle speed sensor, and a shift controller. A solenoid valve controls a hydraulic pressure and the resulting shift position in response to a control signal applied from the shift controller.

Abstract: A control system and method for a vehicular semi-automatic mechanical transmission system (10) is provided for allowing operator request, immediately after bringing a vehicle to rest, for both a direct shift into a preselected start ratio and a direct shift into neutral, under certain predefined conditions, by a single movement of the shift selection lever (1).

Abstract: A shift control apparatus for an automatic transmission provides a normal-temperature shift pattern and a high-temperature shift pattern. The high-temperature shift pattern is selected when a transmission fluid temperature satisfies a predetermined condition. The switching of the shift pattern is inhibited if the vehicle speed is lower than a predetermined speed, even when the temperature related to the transmission or engine has been judged to be higher than a predetermined temperature.

Abstract: This invention relates to a shift control system and method for a vehicle automatic transmission, in which control of a downshift on a downhill road is performed by fuzzy inference. When a vehicle has been determined to be running on a downhill road by a driving state determining device, a speed range setting device sets as an optimal speed range a speed range lower than a current speed range. In the automatic transmission, the state of engagement of a desired engaging element is changed over to achieve the optimal speed range. When the vehicle has been determined to be running on the downhill road by the driving state determining device so that the speed range lower than the current speed range has been set as the optimal speed range and also when no change has been determined in engine load by an engine load detecting device, an engagement state control device reduces engaging force to be produced upon changing over the state of engagement of a desired engaging element for achieving the optimal speed range.

Abstract: A control system/method for an automated transmission system including a splitter-type, semi-blocked mechanical transmission (12) is provided. The control provides a technique for sensing auxiliary section engagement faults or auxiliary section and main section engagement faults and for operation in a fault-tolerant mode upon sensing such faults. In one embodiment, auxiliary section (214) engagement faults are sensed when the main section (212) is confirmed as engaged in an appropriate ratio and the transmission is confirmed as engaged in a ratio (GR.sub.N) other than the target ratio (GR.sub.T). In another embodiment, engagement faults are sensed when one section is confirmed as properly engaged and the transmission does not achieve engagement in a target ratio after a preset period of time.

Abstract: An adaptive control system/method for an at least partially automated vehicular mechanical transmission system (10) is provided for determining the value of a control parameter (dES/dt) indicative of deceleration of the vehicular engine (E) under minimal fueling.

Abstract: A control system and method for automated mechanical transmission systems (10) of the type interpreting a first predetermined combination of parameters as a request or requirement for a direct shift to a predetermined default start ratio (GR.sub.DS) is provided. The control provides a predetermined series of actions by which the vehicle operator may manually select a new default start ratio such as, for example, by manipulation of shift selection device (1) displaceable in a first direction to select upshifts and in a second direction to select downshifts.

Abstract: Apparatus for determining and encoding the position of a reverser control handle on a control stand of a locomotive or other railway transit vehicle of the type having a reverser control handle attached to an axle partially rotatable through a defined angle and including a pair of stationary signal transmitting sensor means, and a pair of sensor activators secured to the axle adapted for partial rotation with the axle, whereby one each of the pair of sensor activators are positioned proximate to one each of the signal transmitting sensor means, so that any partial rotation of the axle in one given will be sensed by one such signal transmitting sensor means to provide a second signal, and partial rotation of the axle in the opposite direction will be sensed by the other signal transmitting sensor means to provide a second signal.

Abstract: A control method/system for controlling engagement of a target gear ratio (GR.sub.T)in a vehicular automated mechanical transmission system (10) is provided. The control causes engine speed (ES) to be alternately greater than and then less than synchronous engine speed (ES=IS=OS*GR.sub.T) to cause torque reversals across the engaging positive jaw clutch associated with the target gear ratio to minimize or prevent partial engagement caused by torque lock conditions.

Abstract: A control system and method for a semi-automatic mechanical transmission system (10) is provided for allowing operator request for a direct downshift or upshift into a preselected start ratio, under certain predefined conditions. The preselected start ratio is that ratio actually utilized in the immediately preceding vehicle start from stop operation.