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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 10, 1998
Filed:
Nov. 20, 1996
Takahiro Matsuda, Wako, JP;
Takamichi Shimada, Wako, JP;
Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
The torque detection system for a continuously variable transmission for a vehicle having a dual-mass flywheel connecting an output of an engine mounted on the vehicle to the transmission and a start clutch for engaging/disengaging the transmitted power to the vehicle wheels. The dual-mass flywheel comprises of two flywheel components coupled by a torsion spring. Rotational speeds of the two flywheel components are detected and a phase angle therebetween is then calculated. A torque estimated to be input to the start clutch is determined by retrieving predetermined characteristics defining a static torque set with respect to the phase angle. When the vehicle is braked to stop in engine idling state, the clutch oil pressure is determined based on the calculated torque.