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  • Automated transmission system control with zero engine flywheel torque determination
    Patent number: 6962551
    Abstract: A control system/method for an at least partially automated transmission system (100) includes means to determine engine fueling required to cause a gross engine output torque (TEG (for zero flywheel torque)) resulting in zero flywheel torque (TFW=0). The engine (102) is caused to be fueled to the level required to cause zero flywheel torque at certain predetermined conditions, such as, for example, when disengaging a currently engaged ratio or during throttle recovery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas A. Genise, Ronald K. Markyvech, James R. McReynolds