Patent classifications
F16H61/0251
Method of controlling a hydraulic control system for a dual clutch transmission
A hydraulic control system for a dual clutch transmission includes a plurality of solenoids and valves in fluid communication with a plurality of clutch actuators and with a plurality of synchronizer actuators. The clutch actuators are operable to actuate a plurality of torque transmitting devices and the synchronizer actuators are operable to actuate a plurality of synchronizer assemblies. Selective activation of combinations of the solenoids allows for a pressurized fluid to activate at least one of the clutch actuators and synchronizer actuators in order to shift the transmission into a desired gear ratio.
Hydraulic control device of automatic transmission
A hydraulic control device that includes a solenoid valve capable of supplying a first engagement pressure to the first engagement element; and a first cut valve that is interposed in an oil passage from the solenoid valve to the first engagement element and is capable of cutting off supply of a hydraulic pressure to the first engagement element, wherein only the first engagement pressure and a second engagement pressure serve as hydraulic pressures that act such that the first cut valve cuts off the supply of the hydraulic pressure to the first engagement element, and the first cut valve is switched so as to cut off the supply of the hydraulic pressure to the first engagement element when the first engagement pressure and the second engagement pressure are simultaneously supplied to the first engagement element and the second engagement element, respectively.
ACTUATOR DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS OF ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR VEHICLE AND METHOD THEREFOR
An actuator diagnostic apparatus is provided for an electronic control unit of a vehicle. The actuator diagnostic apparatus of the electronic control unit for a vehicle is characterized by containing: a high-side driver which drives an actuator from a high-side; an output voltage sensing unit which senses an output voltage of the high-side driver; a low-side driver which drives the actuator from a low-side; a pull-down switch which pulls down an input voltage of the high-side driver; a shutdown driver which actuates the pull-down switch; and a diagnostic control unit which diagnoses shutdown of the actuator upon receiving an input of the output voltage from the output voltage sensing unit after respectively actuating the high-side driver, the low-side driver, and the shutdown driver in accordance with a shutdown diagnosis order.
Control apparatus for linear solenoid valve
A control apparatus for a linear solenoid valve configured to regulate a hydraulic pressure in a vehicle transmission. The control apparatus includes a hydraulic control portion configured to output a control command signal that is applied to a solenoid of the linear solenoid valve. The hydraulic control portion outputs, as the control command signal, a regulating control command signal by which the hydraulic pressure is to be regulated to a regulated pressure value that is dependent on a vehicle driving state. When the regulated pressure value is in a certain pressure range in which vibration-based noise is likely to be generated by vibration of the linear solenoid valve that is operated with the regulating control command signal being applied to the solenoid, the hydraulic control portion outputs, as the control command signal, a noise-restraining command signal by which generation of the vibration-based noise is restrained.
Automotive transmission control apparatus
Provided is an automotive transmission control apparatus. The automotive transmission control apparatus includes: a housing; a main shaft provided in the housing; a driving unit coupled to the main shaft and configured to be driven based on a signal for controlling a gear position of a transmission; a reduction unit housed within the driving unit; and an output unit to receive a rotational force of the reduction unit and output the rotational force with a reduced rotational speed. The reduction unit includes: an inner gear member coupled to the main shaft and including a first gear portion and a second gear portion; and an outer gear member fixed to the housing and including a first receiving gear portion engaged with the first gear portion. Further, the output unit includes a second receiving gear portion engaged with the second gear portion.
Electronic module for a transmission control unit, and transmission control unit
An electronic module for a transmission control unit may include a printed circuit board that has an electronic component. The electronic component may be electrically connected to a surface of the printed circuit board at least at one point. At least a portion of the electronic component that includes the at least one point may be covered with a protective coating. The protective coating may include a media-tight protective lacquer. The electronic component may be a semiconductor component contained in a housing.
Solenoid-actuated valve and hydraulic control module including the same
A solenoid-actuated valve includes a solenoid portion extending along a longitudinal axis. The solenoid portion includes a solenoid housing defining a solenoid interior, a coil, and an armature, with the armature being moveable along the longitudinal axis in response to energization of the coil. The solenoid-actuated valve also includes a valve portion coupled to the solenoid portion. The valve portion includes a valve member moveable by the armature. The solenoid-actuated valve further includes a valve filter disposed in the solenoid interior and/or coupled to the solenoid housing and configured to separate the solenoid interior from a hydraulic circuit when the valve portion is coupled to a valve housing for allowing fluid to flow into and out of the solenoid interior upon actuation of the armature.
Clutch hydraulic control circuit with a pilot operated failure mode response valve
A transmission for a machine is disclosed. The transmission may comprise a first torque path for transmission of torque from an input shaft to an output shaft, and a single clutch element along the first torque path. The transmission may further comprise a clutch actuator configured to actuate engagement of the clutch element, and a clutch pressure control (CPC) valve configured to permit a flow of hydraulic fluid to the clutch actuator when in an open position to cause the clutch actuator to actuate engagement of the clutch element. The transmission may further comprise a FMR valve having a failure position obstructing flow of the hydraulic fluid from the CPC valve to the clutch actuator when the CPC valve is in the open position. The FMR valve actuated by pilot pressure from a CPC valve that controls actuation of other clutch elements that are not on the first torque path.
HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM
The present disclosure describes a hydraulic control system comprising a first pressure chamber and a second pressure chamber, each pressure chamber configured to receive a hydraulic fluid, a first movable member configured to assume a position depending on a hydraulic pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the first pressure chamber and a second movable member configured to assume a position depending on a hydraulic pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the second pressure chamber, a hydraulic command circuit configured to provide the hydraulic fluid and to control the hydraulic pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the first pressure chamber and/or the second pressure chamber, having a switchable valve in fluid communication with the first pressure chamber, wherein the switchable valve is configured to be pilotable depending on the hydraulic pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the second pressure chamber.
Actuator calibration based on a fluid level of a fluid tank
A calibration system is disclosed. The calibration system may include a sensor configured to measure a fluid level in a fluid tank of a machine, an actuator that, when actuated, affects a level of the machine, and a controller. The controller may be configured to: command actuation of the actuator at a current; receive, from the sensor and after commanding actuation of the actuator, information identifying the fluid level in the fluid tank; determine, based on the information identifying the fluid level in the fluid tank, whether there is a change to the fluid level in the fluid tank; and set an initiation current for the actuator at the current based on determining whether there is the change to the fluid level in the fluid tank.