Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (CVT) used in a vehicle is controlled such that an actual engine speed Ne is equalized to a desired engine speed Ne'. A reference engine speed Ner is defined to be nearly equal to and less than Ne'. When Ne<Ner, or Ne>Ne', the speed ratio e of the CVT is allowed to be changed, while the change is inhibited when Ner.ltoreq.Ne<Ne'.

Abstract: A method for controlling a continuously variable transmission installed in a vehicle. The method utilizes a changing rate for varying a RPM ratio between an output shaft and an input shaft to compensate for large and small throttle openings as well as varying rates of changing the throttle opening.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for controlling a continuously variable transmission operatively connecting an engine and drive wheels of a vehicle, wherein a speed ratio of the transmission is controlled such that an actual engine speed coincides with a target engine speed.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for controlling a continuously variable transmission operatively connecting an engine and drive wheels of a vehicle, wherein a speed ratio of the transmission is controlled such that an actual engine speed coincides with a target engine speed.

Abstract: The apparatus for controlling the CVT for a vehicle includes means for controlling a desired speed ratio of the CVT, means for storing a map of engine speed versus positions of the throttle valve for providing the minimum fuel consumption and means for calculating, by use of the map, a desired engine speed value corresponding to the detected throttle position. Also provided are means for determining a first operating area of the engine speed based upon the throttle opening, which area is spaced from the desired engine speed and is capable of providing sufficient power to obtain a smooth acceleration at a fixed transmission ratio as well as means for determining a second operating area of the engine speed based on the vehicle speed where the engine speed is high in relation to the vehicle speed, the second area being spaced from the desired engine speed and being capable of providing sufficient power to obtain a smooth acceleration at a fixed transmission ratio.

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (CVT) is controlled such that an actual engine speed becomes equal to a desired engine speed. The desired engine speed is set to a value not less than a minimum engine speed for fuel cut so that fuel is to be cut when an intake throttle valve is at a position below a predetermined position during the deceleration of a vehicle. When the position of the throttle valve exceeds the predetermined one, the desired engine speed is set during a predetermined period to a value different from a usual value which is defined as a function of parameters of the vehicle.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for controlling a continuously variable transmission operatively connecting an engine and drive wheels of a vehicle, wherein a speed ratio of the transmission is controlled such that an actual engine speed coincides with a target engine speed. The method and apparatus comprise steps or devices for: determining a normal target speed and a variation-restraint trigger speed based at least on a currently required output of the engine, the normal target speed being higher than the trigger speed and normally used as the target engine speed; restraining a rate of variation in the speed ratio while the actual engine speed is raised from the trigger speed to the normal target speed during acceleration of the vehicle; and selecting the trigger speed as a special target speed when the actual engine speed has been raised to the normal target speed. After the special target speed has been selected, the transmission is controlled such that the engine speed is lowered to the special target speed, i.e.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for controlling a continuously variable transmission operatively connecting an engine and drive wheels of a vehicle, wherein a speed ratio of the transmission is controlled such that an actual engine speed coincides with a target engine speed determined based on a currently required engine output and according to a predetermined relation between the target engine speed and the required engine output. The method and apparatus comprise a step or device for restraining a rate of variation in the speed ratio during a time span between the moment when the actual engine speed or output has exceeded a variation-restraint trigger speed or output of the engine, and the moment when the actual engine speed or output has reached the target speed or output. The trigger engine speed or output is determined based on a predetermined transmission efficiency of the transmission, and on the target engine speed or output, and is lower or smaller than the target engine speed or output.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for controlling a continuously variable transmission operatively connecting an engine and drive wheels of a vehicle, wherein a speed ratio of the transmission is controlled such that an actual engine speed coincides with a target engine speed determined based on a currently required engine output and according to a predetermined relation between the target engine speed and the required engine output. The method and apparatus comprise a step or device for restraining a rate of variation in the speed ratio during a time span between the moment when the actual engine speed has exceeded a variation-restraint trigger speed of the engine, and the moment when the actual engine speed has reached the target speed. The trigger engine speed is lower than the target engine speed, and determined based on a transmission efficiency of the transmission. The transmission efficiency is determined based on a detected changing rate of variation in the speed ratio of the transmission.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for controlling a continuously variable transmission for a vehicle for transmitting an output of an engine of the vehicle to its drive wheels, comprising a step or device for detecting an engine speed, a step or device for detecting a vehicle running speed, a step or device for sensing a vacuum pressure in an intake manifold connected to the engine, a step or device for determining an actual engine output based on the detected engine speed and the sensed intake vacuum pressure, a step or device for determining a target engine speed based on the detected vehicle running speed and the determined actual engine output, and according to a predetermined relation among the target engine speed, the vehicle running speed and the actual engine output, said relation being predetermined to attain a required output of the engine with a minimum specific fuel consumption, and further comprising a step or device for controlling the speed ratio such that the detected engine speed coincides with the target

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (CVT) is controlled such that an actual engine speed Ne is equalized to a desired engine speed Ne'. Defining Nc as a positive constant, the speed ratio e of the CVT is substantially fixed during a period of time when the Ne changes from Ne<Ne'-Nc to Ne'-Nc.ltoreq.Ne<Ne' and then changes to Ne.gtoreq.Ne'. Ne'-Nc is defined as a temporarily desired engine speed during a period of time when the Ne changes from Ne.gtoreq.Ne' to Ne'-Nc.ltoreq.Ne<Ne' and then changes to Ne<Ne'-Nc. During the period of time the speed ratio of the CVT is changed such that the actual engine speed Ne is equalized to the temporarily desired engine speed Ne'-Nc.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for controlling a continuously variable transmission for a vehicle for transmitting an output of an engine of the vehicle to its drive wheels, comprising a step or device for detecting a running speed of the vehicle, a step or device for sensing a flow of an intake gas through an intake manifold toward the engine, a step or device for determining a target engine speed based on the detected running speed and the sensed intake gas flow, and according to a predetermined relation among the target engine speed, the running speed and the intake gas flow, which relation is predetermined to attain a required output of the engine with a minimum specific fuel consumption, and further comprising a step or device for controlling the speed ratio such that a speed of the engine coincides with the determined target engine speed.

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (hereinafter called CVT) comprises input pulleys, output pulleys and a belt which is trained over the input and output pulleys to transmit a driving torque. Line pressure is used for a force of the pulleys pressed against the belt on the input or output pulleys. The line pressure is adjusted in relation to engine torque which is calculated on the basis of engine speed, an intake throttle position and atmospheric pressure. The line pressure is alternatively adjusted in relation to the atmospheric pressure which is detected from the feedback correction of fuel injection.

Abstract: A method for controlling a continuously variable transmission installed in a vehicle. The method utilizes a changing rate for varying an RPM ratio between an output shaft and an input shaft to permit rapid acceleration of a vehicle when needed as well as fuel consumption efficiency. The rate of changing the RPM ratio is a function of the actual velocity of the vehicle and a difference between the desired RPM of a driving pulley and an actual RPM of a driving pulley.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling speed ratios of a continuously variable transmission who enables to obtain a fixed vehicle speed when an engine brake is effected. The continuously variable transmission has a means which memorizes a desired vehicle speed under a condition when the vehicle runs under the effect of the engine brake, and a speed ratio control means which controls the speed ratios so that the desired vehicle speed may equal the actual vehicle speed.

Abstract: In the method and apparatus for controlling electronically the fuel injection in an internal combustion engine, an interruption routine of the main routine is performed. In the interruption routine, the control logic is selected in accordance with the value of the calculated basic width of the pulse for the fuel injection. The degree of increase or decrease of the amount of the fuel injection is regulated based on the selected control logic.

Abstract: An oil pan assembly for an automotive vehicle is formed with an oil pan which is divided by a partition wall into a first and a second chamber. Oil is pumped by an oil pump from the first chamber into the engine of the vehicle through a pipe including an oil strainer. The partition wall is provided with a temperature responsive valve which closes when temperature of the oil is below a predetermined level to cut off flow communication between the second chamber and the first chamber. Thus, with the valve closed, all the oil going to the vehicle engine is drawn from the first chamber. When the temperature of the oil rises above a predetermined level, the temperature responsive valve opens thereby permitting oil circulation from the second chamber into the first chamber.

Abstract: An internal combustion chamber including a main combustion chamber receiving an air-fuel mixture, an auxiliary combustion chamber in communication with the main combustion chamber, and an air supply source for supplying air to the auxiliary combustion chamber. During the suction stroke of an engine piston, an air-fuel mixture is introduced into the main and auxiliary combustion chambers, and additional air from the supply source is fed to the auxiliary combustion chamber.

Abstract: An accelerator pump system is provided which consists of a pump cylinder having an intake port communicating with a float bowl and a discharge port communicated with an acceleration nozzle or pump jet which injects fuel into the throat of a carburetor. The accelerator pump includes a pump plunger which is reciprocally movable within the pump cylinder in response to pivotal movement of the throttle lever of the carburetor. A pump lever and a connecting rod including thermally responsive material such as thermo-wax are in linking arrangement between the pump plunger and the throttle lever in a series relationship in order to control the stroke of the pump plunger thereby to control the amount of fuel which is discharged into the carburetor by the pump system. As a result, the amount of fuel discharged, as well as the lever ratio of the pump lever, i.e. the fuel discharging characteristic thereof, may be controlled in response to changes in ambient temperature.

Abstract: A carburetor for a stratified combustion engine with a precombustion chamber comprises a first body having first and second bores for supplying lean mixture into a main combustion chamber of the engine, a second body having a third bore for supplying rich mixture into the precombustion chamber, and an actuator for swinging a throttle valve provided in said third bore in accordance with a function proportional to a negative pressure within said first bore. The carburetor is adapted to allow any desired arrangement of said first body and said second body in spaced relation with each other so as to facilitate the arrangement of various equipments in an engine room as well as the design of the engine.