Measuring and testing – Simulating operating condition – Marine
Patent
1997-01-23
1997-12-02
Dombroske, George M.
Measuring and testing
Simulating operating condition
Marine
340453, 36442408, G01M 1500, G01M 1900
Patent
active
056938780
ABSTRACT:
A method for testing the application of a torque converter clutch in vehicle having an electronic control unit and a driveline system including an engine, a transmission, a torque converter operating to transfer engine torque to the transmission, a torque converter clutch having an applied state, and a solenoid to change the commanded apply state of the clutch. The test includes determining the state of the solenoid, determining the applied state of the clutch, commanding a change in the applied state of the clutch, and determining the time for the clutch to change applied state.
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Dombroske George M.
Dottavio James J.
Ford Global Technologies Inc.
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