Interrelated power delivery controls – including engine control – Clutch control – Condition responsive control
Patent
1994-09-02
1996-01-16
Bonck, Rodney H.
Interrelated power delivery controls, including engine control
Clutch control
Condition responsive control
477169, 477176, 477180, 192 33, B60K 4102
Patent
active
054843545
ABSTRACT:
A torque converter clutch control system has a plurality of operating modes among them an off mode wherein torque coupling is fluidic, a controlled capacity mode wherein the torque coupling is fluidic and mechanical during period of positive engine torque, an apply mode for smoothly transitioning from the OFF mode to the controlled capacity mode, and a release mode for smoothly transitioning from the controlled capacity mode to the off mode. Additionally, a lock mode is provided wherein torque coupling is mechanical via the torque converter clutch and a coast mode wherein torque coupling is mechanical and fluidic during periods of negative torque.
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Koenig Melissa M.
Vukovich William J.
Bonck Rodney H.
Cichosz Vincent A.
General Motors Corporation
Kwon Peter
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