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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 24, 2004
Filed:
May. 16, 2003
Otto Lutz, Mexersburg, DE;
Markus Eisele, Friedrichshafen, DE;
Harry Nolzen, Tettnang, DE;
Torsten Buchner, Friedrichshafen, DE;
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, , DE;
Abstract
A method for determining characteristic parameter values within a transmission that includes, for example, hydraulically-operated shifting elements, hydro-dynamic brakes, and hydro-dynamic torque converters. Slip regulation is used to determine the actual slip at a transmission element, whose characteristic parameter values are to be determined, before engagement. This element to be adapted is activated by means of pressure application, and thus a specified slip is set that is clearly different from the actual slip at lower torques. The applied pressure or flow may be determined from the set slip, and occurrence of a set slip allows the occurring pressures to be determined.