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Multistage automatic shift control apparatus
Assignee: Aisin AW Co Ltd
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Filing: 1986-03-31
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Granted: 1988-03-01
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Expires: 2006-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A rotational speed detecting device for detecting the rotational speed of a predetermined element of a shifting unit is provided for at least one of a main shifting unit and a sub-shifting unit. A control is provided for controlling a predetermined friction engaging element of at least one of the shifting units according to signals from the rotational speed detecting device, so that shifting operations of both the shifting units will be synchronized when both the units are shifted. Therefore, the output of speed of the transmission is not temporarily increased or decreased and thus, smooth shifting is obtained.
Inventors
- 👤 Koji Sumiya
- 👤 Yoshikazu Sakaguchi
- 👤 Takuji Taniguchi
- 👤 Yutaka Taga
- 👤 Yoshio Shindo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:20
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H61/00; F16H61/04; F16H61/08; F16H63/00; F16H63/40; F16H63/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
303 words
A multistage automatic shift control apparatus for a multistage automatic transmission including a gear shifting mechanism, the gear shifting mechanism having a sub-shifting unit and a main shifting unit which when up-shifted and down-shifted facilitate a multistage shifting operation of the transmission, said apparatus comprising: friction engaging elements operatively connected to the units for varying a torque transmitting path through the units, said friction engaging elements comprising a first and a second friction engaging element, said first friction engaging element being operatively connected to one of the units for causing said one of the units to up-shift when engaged as a result of oil fed thereto, said second friction engaging element being operatively connected to the other of said units for causing said other of the units to down-shift when disengaged as a result of oil being drained therefrom; a rotational speed detecting means associated with at least said one of the units to which said first friction engaging element is operatively connected for sensing the rotational speed of a predetermined rotatable element comprising at least said one of the units and for issuing a signal corresponding to the rotational speed of the predetermined rotatable element; and a control means operatively connected to said rotational speed detecting means for receiving said signal therefrom when a change in a shifting state of the first frictional engaging element occurs at which time said first frictional engaging element engages, and for regulating the drainage of the oil from the said second frictional engaging element in response to said signal to cause said second frictional engaging element to disengage concurrently with the engagement of said first frictional engaging element for synchronizing the up-shifting and the down-shifting operations of the respective units caused by the concurrent engagement and disengagement of said first and said second frictional engaging elements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
303 words
A multistage automatic shift control apparatus for a multistage automatic transmission including a gear shifting mechanism, the gear shifting mechanism having a sub-shifting unit and a main shifting unit which when up-shifted and down-shifted facilitate a multistage shifting operation of the transmission, said apparatus comprising: friction engaging elements operatively connected to the units for varying a torque transmitting path through the units, said friction engaging elements comprising a first and a second friction engaging element, said first friction engaging element being operatively connected to one of the units for causing said one of the units to up-shift when engaged as a result of oil fed thereto, said second friction engaging element being operatively connected to the other of said units for causing said other of the units to down-shift when disengaged as a result of oil being drained therefrom; a rotational speed detecting means associated with at least said one of the units to which said first friction engaging element is operatively connected for sensing the rotational speed of a predetermined rotatable element comprising at least said one of the units and for issuing a signal corresponding to the rotational speed of the predetermined rotatable element; and a control means operatively connected to said rotational speed detecting means for receiving said signal therefrom when a change in a shifting state of the first frictional engaging element occurs at which time said first frictional engaging element engages, and for regulating the drainage of the oil from the said second frictional engaging element in response to said signal to cause said second frictional engaging element to disengage concurrently with the engagement of said first frictional engaging element for synchronizing the up-shifting and the down-shifting operations of the respective units caused by the concurrent engagement and disengagement of said first and said second frictional engaging elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
78 words
A multistage automatic shift control apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said rotational speed detecting means associated with at least said one of the units is also associated with said other of said units to which said second frictional engaging element is operatively connected for sensing the rotational speed of a predetermined rotatable element comprising said other unit and for issuing a signal corresponding to the rotational speed of the predetermined rotatable element of said other unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A multistage automatic shift control apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said rotational speed detecting means associated with at least said one of the units is associated with only said one of the units.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A multistage automatic shift control apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said sub-shifting unit includes one of an overdrive planetary gear unit and an underdrive planetary gear unit, and said main shifting unit includes a front planetary gear unit and a rear planetary gear unit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
A multistage shift control apparatus as claimed in claim 4, wherein said control means includes a solenoid valve for regulating a brake disengaging pressure of a brake operatively connected to said one of said overdrive planetary gear unit and said underdrive planetary gear unit in response to receiving said signal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
85 words
A multistage shift control apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein said rotating speed detecting means comprises a first rotary sensor for detecting the rotational speed of a sun gear of said one of an overdrive planetary gear unit and an underdrive planetary gear unit, and a second rotary sensor for detecting the rotational speed of a sun gear of the front and the rear planetary gear units, and said solenoid valve is duty controlled according to signals from said first and said second sensors.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
A multistage shift control apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein said rotating speed detecting means comprises a rotary sensor for detecting the rotational speed of a sun gear of said front and said rear planetary gear units, and said solenoid valve is controlled according to signals from said rotary sensor.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-03-01 | 1991-08-31 | 1992-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-01 | 1995-08-31 | 1996-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-01 | 1999-08-31 | 2000-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |