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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 23, 2001
Filed:
Jul. 19, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Daniel P. Janecke, Kalamazoo, MI (US);
Thomas A. Genise, Dearborn, MI (US);
Eric J. Von Oeyen, Southfield, MI (US);
Assignee:
Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, OH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60K 4/108 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60K 4/108 ;
Abstract
A control system/method to initiate upshifts in an automated mechanical transmission system (,). Upshifts are normally initiated on the basis of sensed throttle position (THL) or demand. In certain situation upshifts are initiated on the basis of sensed or calculated engine torque.