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Control system and method for a power delivery system having a continuously variable ratio transmission
Assignee: Aisin Corp
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Filing: 1982-05-21
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Granted: 1984-07-10
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Expires: 2002-05-21
Abstract
Abstract A control system and method for a power delivery system, such as in an automotive vehicle, having an engine coupled to a continuously variable ratio transmission (CVT). Totally independent control of engine and transmission enable the engine to precisely follow a desired operating characteristic, such as the ideal operating line for minimum fuel consumption. CVT ratio is controlled as a function of commanded power or torque and measured load, while engine fuel requirements (e.g., throttle position) are strictly a function of measured engine speed. Fuel requirements are therefore precisely adjusted in accordance with the ideal characteristic for any load placed on the engine.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew A. Frank
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-10-27 08:09
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60W; B60W10/00; B60W10/04; B60W10/06; B60W10/10; B60W10/101; B60W10/107; B60W30/00; B60W30/18; B60W30/1819; B60W30/188; B60W30/1882; F; F16; F16H; F16H61/00; F16H61/66; F16H61/662; F16H61/66254
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A method of controlling the operation of a prime mover having fuel delivery means for delivering a variable quantity of fuel thereto, said prime mover coupled to a continuously variable drive ratio transmission for delivering power from said prime mover to an output shaft, the drive ratio of said transmission varying as a function of required power or torque to thereby cause the speed of said prime mover to vary, the method comprising the steps of: determining a fuel function defining desired fuel requirement for said prime mover in relation to prime mover operating speed; measuring the speed of said prime mover; and controlling said fuel delivery means only in accordance with said fuel function so that the fuel delivered to said prime mover is determined only by the speed thereof.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
131 words
A method of controlling the operation of a prime mover having fuel delivery means for delivering a variable quantity of fuel thereto, said prime mover coupled to a continuously variable drive ratio transmission for delivering power from said prime mover to an output shaft, the drive ratio of said transmission varying as a function of required power or torque to thereby cause the speed of said prime mover to vary, the method comprising the steps of: determining a fuel function defining desired fuel requirement for said prime mover in relation to prime mover operating speed; measuring the speed of said prime mover; and controlling said fuel delivery means only in accordance with said fuel function so that the fuel delivered to said prime mover is determined only by the speed thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said fuel function is the prime mover ideal operating line for low fuel consumption.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said prime mover is an internal combustion engine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said fuel delivery means comprises a throttle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said prime mover is the engine of an engine-driven vehicle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 5 wherein said fuel delivery means comprises a throttle.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
154 words
A system for controlling the operation of a prime mover having fuel delivery means for delivering a variable quatity of fuel thereto, said prime mover coupled to a continuously variable drive ratio transmission for delivering power from said prime mover to an output shaft, the drive ratio of said transmission varying as a function of required power or torque to thereby cause the speed of said prime mover to vary, the system comprising: fuel function means defining a desired fuel requirement for said prime mover in relation to prime mover operating speed; speed measuring means for measuring the speed of said prime mover; and fuel control means operatively coupled to said fuel function means and said fuel delivery means for controlling said fuel delivery means only in accordance with the fuel requirement defined by said fuel function means, so that the fuel delivered to said prime mover is determined only by the speed thereof.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
154 words
A system for controlling the operation of a prime mover having fuel delivery means for delivering a variable quatity of fuel thereto, said prime mover coupled to a continuously variable drive ratio transmission for delivering power from said prime mover to an output shaft, the drive ratio of said transmission varying as a function of required power or torque to thereby cause the speed of said prime mover to vary, the system comprising: fuel function means defining a desired fuel requirement for said prime mover in relation to prime mover operating speed; speed measuring means for measuring the speed of said prime mover; and fuel control means operatively coupled to said fuel function means and said fuel delivery means for controlling said fuel delivery means only in accordance with the fuel requirement defined by said fuel function means, so that the fuel delivered to said prime mover is determined only by the speed thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 7 wherein said fuel function means defines the prime mover ideal operating line for low consumption.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 7 wherein said prime mover is an internal combustion engine.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 9 wherein said fuel delivery means comprises a throttle.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 7 wherein said prime mover is the engine of an engine-driven vehicle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 11 wherein said fuel delivery means comprises a throttle.
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