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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 04, 2022
Filed:
Nov. 05, 2019
Applicant:
Fallbrook Intellectual Property Company Llc, Leander, TX (US);
Inventor:
Brian Schoolcraft, Cedar Park, TX (US);
Assignee:
Fallbrook Intellectual Property Company LLC, Leander, TX (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16H 37/02 (2006.01); F16H 37/06 (2006.01); B60K 17/08 (2006.01); B60W 30/182 (2020.01); B60W 10/04 (2006.01); B60W 10/101 (2012.01); F16H 3/44 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16H 37/022 (2013.01); B60K 17/08 (2013.01); B60W 10/04 (2013.01); B60W 10/101 (2013.01); B60W 30/182 (2013.01); F16H 3/44 (2013.01); F16H 37/065 (2013.01); B60W 2710/1005 (2013.01); F16H 2003/442 (2013.01); F16H 2200/201 (2013.01); F16H 2306/40 (2013.01); F16H 2702/02 (2013.01);
Abstract
Systems and methods for controlling transmissions having CVTs are disclosed with multiple modes and gearing arrangements for range enhancements, where embodiments include synchronous shifting to allow the transmission to achieve a continuous range of transmission ratios, while minimizing 'empty' cycling of the CVT during mode shifts. Embodiments provide for wide ratio range and performance and efficiency flexibility, while maximizing CVT usage through synchronous shifting.