Methods and systems for generating control instructions for a plurality of transmissions having dissimilar gear configurations via a common software framework are described. In one example, the common software framework provides a graphic interface whereby a user/implementer describes configurations of different transmissions. The software framework generates instructions for different transmission controllers that shift the transmissions.

According to the present invention, there is provided a method of reducing output torque deficits during the launch of a vehicle having a continuously variable transmission, wherein the variator has an input connected to a prime mover and an output. The method comprises the steps of determining a rate of change of ratio in the transmission, and predicting a required motor speed ratio rate of change value of the variator on the basis of: (i) the determined rate of change of ratio in the transmission, and (ii) the configuration of the transmission. The speed of the variator output is adjusted so as to achieve the required motor speed ratio rate of change value.

A control device for a continuously variable transmission performs transmission control so that an actual transmission control value becomes a target transmission control value. The control device includes a lead compensation unit, delay compensation unit, and a setting unit. The lead compensation unit performs lead compensation of the target transmission control value. The delay compensation unit performs delay compensation of the target transmission control value. The setting unit is configured to set as the target transmission control value a post-compensation target transmission control value for which compensation is performed by the lead compensation unit and the delay compensation unit according to at least one of an input side rotation speed of the continuously variable transmission, an input torque to a driven side rotation element of the continuously variable transmission, a transmission ratio of the continuously variable transmission, and a rate of change of the transmission ratio.

A method for controlling gear shifting, including: acquiring a current gear-shifting parameter of the vehicle (101); according to the current gear-shifting parameter and a preset target rotational speed, determining a gear-shifting inputted rotational speed (102); and when a rotational speed of the vehicle reaches the gear-shifting inputted rotational speed, controlling a shifting fork to start up a gear-shifting operation (103). The method for controlling gear shifting presets the target rotational speed of the gears, and, according to the current gear-shifting parameter of the vehicle that is acquired in real time and the preset target rotational speed, inversely calculates the gear-shifting inputted rotational speed, whereby the gear-shifting inputted rotational speed is an accurate gear-shifting inputted rotational speed that matches with the current condition of the vehicle. When the rotational speed of the vehicle reaches the gear-shifting inputted rotational speed, the shifting fork is controlled to start up a gear-shifting operation, which can realize the accurate gear shifting of the vehicle, which greatly improves the stability of the vehicle when a dual-clutch automatic transmission is performing gear shifting.

A drivetrain control and a method for controlling a drivetrain where the actual engine torque of the prime mover is taken into account are described herein. Illustrative embodiments include control systems and methods where the ratio set point of the CVT and/or the rate of the CVT ratio change are modified according to the actual engine torque of the prime mover.

A method for controlling gear shifting, including: acquiring a current gear-shifting parameter of the vehicle (101); according to the current gear-shifting parameter and a preset target rotational speed, determining a gear-shifting inputted rotational speed (102); and when a rotational speed of the vehicle reaches the gear-shifting inputted rotational speed, controlling a shifting fork to start up a gear-shifting operation (103). The method for controlling gear shifting presets the target rotational speed of the gears, and, according to the current gear-shifting parameter of the vehicle that is acquired in real time and the preset target rotational speed, inversely calculates the gear-shifting inputted rotational speed, whereby the gear-shifting inputted rotational speed is an accurate gear-shifting inputted rotational speed that matches with the current condition of the vehicle. When the rotational speed of the vehicle reaches the gear-shifting inputted rotational speed, the shifting fork is controlled to start up a gear-shifting operation, which can realize the accurate gear shifting of the vehicle, which greatly improves the stability of the vehicle when a dual-clutch automatic transmission is performing gear shifting.

A control device for a continuously variable transmission performs transmission control so that an actual transmission control value becomes a target transmission control value. The control device includes a lead compensation unit, delay compensation unit, and a setting unit. The lead compensation unit performs lead compensation of the target transmission control value. The delay compensation unit performs delay compensation of the target transmission control value. The setting unit is configured to set as the target transmission control value a post-compensation target transmission control value for which compensation is performed by the lead compensation unit and the delay compensation unit according to at least one of an input side rotation speed of the continuously variable transmission, an input torque to a driven side rotation element of the continuously variable transmission, a transmission ratio of the continuously variable transmission, and a rate of change of the transmission ratio.

In a vehicle in which a continuously variable transmission, which is connected to an electric motor via a clutch, is operated using oil pressure of an oil pump driven by the motor, erroneous engagement of the clutch is quickly determined. The vehicle has the motor serving as a vehicle driving source, the oil pump connected to the motor, the continuously variable transmission, the clutch interposed between the motor and the continuously variable transmission, a clutch control means for controlling the clutch such that the clutch enters into a completely-engaged, slip-engaged, or release state, and a vehicle control means for controlling the motor such that the motor rotates at a target rotation speed. Also provided is an erroneous engagement handling control means that executes torque adjustment control to decrease an output torque of the vehicle driving source when the clutch is determined to be in an erroneously completely engaged state.

Methods and systems for generating control instructions for a plurality of transmissions having dissimilar gear configurations via a common software framework are described. In one example, the common software framework provides a graphic interface whereby a user/implementer describes configurations of different transmissions. The software framework generates instructions for different transmission controllers that shift the transmissions.

A vehicle propulsion system that includes a prime mover having an output shaft, a torque converter including a compressor coupled to the output shaft of the prime mover, a turbine fluidly coupled to the compressor, and a torque converter clutch for selectively mechanically coupling the compressor to the turbine, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) coupled to the turbine of the torque converter, and a controller that is programmed to receive signals indicating operating conditions of the vehicle propulsion system, determine whether the received signals indicate a reduction in ratio in the CVT is impending, determine whether to open the torque converter clutch based upon a determination that a reduction in ratio is impending, and open the torque converter clutch in response to a determination to open the torque converter clutch.