Method for crankshaft torque modification during transmission shifts using multiple torque actuators and control system for same

A method of controlling engine crankshaft torque on a vehicle requests crankshaft torque modification using multiple types of torque actuators prior to and during a single commanded shift, such as an upshift. Appropriate levels of torque modification for the request, as well as appropriate times to...

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Main Authors SZPARA DAVID, SCHANG MARK A, WILLIAMS ROBERT L
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 13.05.2014
Subjects
CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE ORDIFFERENT FUNCTION
CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TOTHE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT
TRANSPORTING
VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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Summary:A method of controlling engine crankshaft torque on a vehicle requests crankshaft torque modification using multiple types of torque actuators prior to and during a single commanded shift, such as an upshift. Appropriate levels of torque modification for the request, as well as appropriate times to make determinations regarding actuator type and make crankshaft torque reduction requests are determined in light of timing of key events during the shift.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201113213337