This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignees: Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Zf Friedrichshafen Ag. Active years: 2023.
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Title: Yoshitaka Shitani and His Patent for Increasing Upshift Engine Torque.
Introduction
Yoshitaka Shitani is an inventor associated with Ann Arbor, Michigan. His patent work includes a drive train control method designed to increase engine torque during an automatic transmission upshift.
Latest Patents
Shitani is credited with 1 patent: “System and Method for Increasing Upshift Engine Torque.” The invention coordinates an automatic transmission’s control unit with the engine control unit during an upshift. It adjusts the control pressures of two shift elements across the stroke and torque phases, then uses the phases’ total duration to increase engine torque. The method aims to bring the engine to the higher-gear torque before the torque phase ends.
Career Highlights
The provided career information associates Shitani with ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. His patent reflects work on coordinating engine and transmission controls to manage torque during gear changes.
Collaborations
Shitani’s listed coworkers include Matthew J. Tucker and Yasuhiro Gokan. Their names are associated with his professional and patent-related context.
Conclusion
Yoshitaka Shitani’s patent addresses a specific challenge in automatic transmission control by coordinating shift-element pressures and engine torque during an upshift.
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