Multiple ratio automatic transmission and torque converter

Details Multiple ratio automatic transmission and torque converter Multiple ratio automatic transmission and torque converter

1995-09-11

1996-09-10

Pitts, Andrea L.

192 clutches and power-stop control

Vortex-flow drive and clutch

Including drive-lockup clutch

3644241, 477 62, B60K 4104

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055536948

ABSTRACT:
A control system for engaging and releasing a torque converter bypass clutch and for varying the torque capacity of the clutch by adjusting the torque converter torus chamber pressure in accordance with changing operating variables, the bypass clutch including a clutch release pressure chamber that is maintained at a calibrated pressure threshold valve whereby pressure clutch capacity control is achieved by controlling pressure differential in the converter.

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