Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for controlling a driveline (10) of a vehicle (1), wherein the driveline (10) at least comprises a transmission (13) and a clutch (12), wherein the clutch (12) is adapted to be provided between the transmission (13) and a propulsion unit (11) of the driveline (10), wherein the method comprises the steps of; predicting an imminent drive route, identifying if the imminent drive route comprises any clutch severity classification (CSC), and if the imminent drive route comprises a clutch severity classification (CSC)—estimating (103) an expected clutch temperature (Tic) dependent on at least the clutch severity classification (CSC) and one vehicle parameter (Vp), wherein, the clutch severity classification (CSC) is at least dependent on an inclination of the imminent drive route, and if (105) the expected clutch temperature (Tic) is above a clutch temperature threshold value (Tt); controlling (106) the driveline (10) in a critical heat mode, wherein in the critical heat mode the

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling a driveline (10) of a vehicle (1), wherein the driveline (10) at least comprise a clutch (12) and a transmission (13), where the clutch (12) is adapted to connect the transmission to an propulsion unit (11). The method comprises the steps of;—estimating (105) an upcoming clutch temperature at least dependent on an imminent drive route, and if (106) the estimated upcoming clutch temperature is above a threshold value (T);—controlling (107) the driveline (10) in a critical heat mode, wherein in the critical heat mode the transmission (13) is controlled such that a clutch temperature increase is lower in comparison to a normal driveline control mode.

Abstract: When an abnormality except for a temperature abnormality of a travel-purpose battery is detected, a battery of the present invention renders a system main relay to make a change to a battery-less travel mode while using a battery cooling fan to cool the travel-purpose battery. When a temperature abnormality of the travel-purpose battery is still detected, a system-off command signal is output to cause the hybrid vehicle to become unable to travel. In this way, limp home mode and system shutoff of the hybrid vehicle can be surely implemented even in the case where an abnormality occurs to the travel-purpose battery.

Abstract: Embodiments for heating a vehicle driveline are provided. One example method for a vehicle comprises heating a fluid with kinetic vehicle energy in response to a vehicle braking request, and directing the fluid to a driveline component. In this way, kinetic vehicle energy during a vehicle braking event may be used to heat a driveline component.

Abstract: A method of cooling a dual clutch transmission is provided. The transmission has first and second input clutches alternately engagable to transfer torque to an output member along first and second input shafts, respectively, at various speed ratios dependent upon engagement of synchronizers. The method includes determining a currently established speed ratio by determining which of the input clutches and synchronizers are currently engaged and which of the input clutches and synchronizers are currently open. One of the open synchronizers is then engaged during the currently established speed ratio to cause the open input clutch to rotate at a speed greater than the speed of rotation of the engaged input clutch, thereby creating a fan cooling effect.

Abstract: A motor vehicle transmission with at least one sensor (15), associated with the motor vehicle transmission, for picking up measurement signals at the motor vehicle transmission and transmitting them by a wireless unit to a transmission control unit (12) of the motor vehicle transmission. In each case, an RFID-responder (16) is associated with each sensor (15), which transmits the respective measurement signals concerned to an RFID-reader (17), associated with the transmission control unit (12). The RFID-reader (17) transmits wirelessly to the RFID-responder (16), associated with the sensor (15) concerned, electrical energy for operating the sensor (15) and for operating the RFID-responder (16) associated with the sensor (15).

Abstract: A vehicle includes a clutch set, a tank with fluid, an auxiliary battery, an electric fuel pump, and a controller. The electric fluid pump delivers some of the fluid from the tank to a designated oncoming clutch of the clutch set. The controller calculates a predicted flow value for the oncoming clutch during the shift event, and selectively controls the speed of the pump using the predicted flow value during the shift event. The controller controls the pump using an actual flow value when the vehicle is not executing a shift event, i.e., when holding torque. The speed of the electric fluid pump is increased to a first calculated speed determined using the predicted flow value when the shift event is initiated and before filling of the oncoming clutch commences, and is reduced to a second calculated speed determined using the actual flow value when the shift event is complete.

Abstract: A method protects a starting clutch. The method generates an estimated equivalent temperature of the starting clutch and performs an operation for protecting the starting clutch if the estimated temperature exceeds critical temperature, in order to prevent the burnout of the starting clutch caused by excessive slip under severe conditions. A system implementing the method is also described.

Abstract: A solenoid control system for implementation with an electronic range selection (ETRS) system that shifts a transmission range between a park position and an out-of-park position. A first solenoid assembly is operable to control a fluid valve to supply pressurized fluid to urge a valve spool toward a first position. A second solenoid assembly is operable to control a fluid valve to supply pressurized fluid to urge said valve spool toward a second position. A control module selectively energizes one of the first and second solenoids based on a transmission fluid temperature.

Abstract: A motorcycle has a transmission including a transmission mechanism and an electronic control unit (ECU). The transmission mechanism includes a crankshaft as an input shaft, a driven shaft as an output shaft and an electric motor. The electric motor changes continuously the transmission ratio between the crankshaft and the driven shaft. The ECU estimates the heat value of the motor from a rate of change in the transmission ratio. When the estimate heat value reaches or exceeds a specified value the electric motor is restricted or stopped.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of protecting a starting clutch that generates an estimated equivalent temperature of the starting clutch and performs an operation for protecting the starting clutch if the estimated temperature exceeds critical temperature, in order to prevent the burnout of the starting clutch caused by excessive slip under severe conditions.

Abstract: A method for controlling a power assisted propulsion system in a motor vehicle so as to perform a transition from a lower gear to a higher gear without interrupting a driving torque applied to driving wheels; the propulsion system displays an internal combustion engine provided with a drive shaft and a power assisted transmission comprising in turn: a power assisted mechanical gearbox provided with a primary shaft connectable to the drive shaft and a secondary shaft connected to a transmission shaft which transmits motion to the driving wheels; a power assisted clutch interposed between the drive shaft and the primary shaft of the gearbox to connect and disconnect the drive shaft to the primary shaft of the gearbox; a power assisted brake; and an epicycloidal gear having three rotating elements: a first rotating element connected to the drive shaft, a second rotating element connected to the secondary shaft of the gearbox, and a third rotating element connected to the brake.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a power dissipation management system for a vehicle where a thermal condition of a plurality of driveline components is determined. The quantity of energy for each driveline component can absorb is determined based upon its thermal condition. A braking signal to one or more of the driveline components is provided based upon the quantity of energy each component can absorb.

Abstract: An enhanced braking mode for a work machine includes activating engine compression release brakes while placing a torque converter in an overspeed condition. By doing so, both the engine and the torque converter contribute to decelerating the work machine. This combined braking horsepower is greater than that available using the engine compression release brakes with the torque converter in a locked condition. In addition, the braking horsepower available in this enhanced braking mode is comparable to that available with the employment of hydraulic retarders, which can be substantially more expensive, and require additional hydraulic cooling system capability. The enhanced braking mode is preferably carried out automatically by the electronic control module when the vehicle is in a retarding mode.

Abstract: In a motor-vehicle drive train containing a differential, which has an differential input part and two differential output parts, a friction clutch with a limited transmittable torque is arranged between two of the differential parts, so that, with a small predetermined difference in torque between the two coupled differential parts, said friction clutch can slip to accommodate torque shocks. A temperature-dependent adjusting means is provided, which reduces the clutch engagement pressure with increasing clutch temperature.

Abstract: The power train of a motor vehicle has an automated clutch and a control unit which causes one or more actuators to change the rate of torque transmission by the clutch from the engine to the transmission of the power train in response to appropriate signals from various sensors. When the transmission is shifted into gear while the engine is idling, while the brake or brakes are not applied and while the gas pedal is not depressed, the setting of the clutch is such that the transmission causes the motor vehicle to carry out a crawling movement as a result of a change of the rate of torque transmission by the clutch from the idling engine to the transmission from a first value (e.g., zero) to a second value as a function of the monitored temperature of the clutch.

Abstract: An automatic transmission control system in which a specific one of friction coupling elements is selectively locked and unlocked to provide a specific gear initiates locking the specific friction coupling element to execute a gear shift to the specific gear at a level of input torque to the automatic transmission from the torque converter higher when a friction-related parameter demonstrates a high friction coefficient of the coupling element than when demonstrating a low friction coefficient.

Abstract: An automatic transmission system with a lock-up clutch for use with an engine includes an automatic transmission having an input shaft and an output shaft. A torque converter with a lock-up clutch is provided between the input shaft of the automatic transmission and an output shaft of the engine. A first device calculates a measure of time-domain variation in the rotational speed of the output shaft of the engine. A second device detects whether or not the measure of time-domain variation in the rotational speed of the output shaft of the engine exceeds a predetermined threshold value. A third device changes the condition of the lock up when the second device detects that the measure of time-domain variation exceeds the threshold value. A similar system is operable when the second device calculates a measure of time-domain variation in the rotational speed of the output shaft or the input shaft of the automatic transmission.

Abstract: A control configuration for a motor vehicle includes an engine control and a transmission control which are connected to one another through a communication channel. A transmission is shifted by using electrohydraulic pressure control valves for actuating friction elements in the transmission. The transmission control is mounted at a transmission housing. Solenoids of the electrohydraulic pressure control valves are integrated into the transmission control. Sensor signals which are to be evaluated by the transmission control are transmitted by sensors to the transmission control wirelessly.