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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 30, 1996
Filed:
Apr. 07, 1995
Patric Lardy, Weil der Stadt, DE;
Willi Seidel, Eberdingen, DE;
Heinz Stehle, Weissach, DE;
Joseph Petersmann, Wimsheim, DE;
Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG, , DE;
Abstract
This invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling a continuously variable speed transmission connected with an internal-combustion engine according to one or several characteristic control curves. A transmission ratio of the transmission is automatically set according to the position of a power control element. In order to be able to operate the internal-combustion at its consumption-optimal point, a 'constant driving method' which requires only a low reserve of tractive force is detected, and transmission ratio is adjusted in response thereto, so that the internal-combustion engine is operated in its point of the lowest specific fuel consumption for the existing operating point of the vehicle.