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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 27, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 21, 2006
Scott E. Mundy, Carmel, IN (US);
Jill Ann Hampton, Zionsville, IN (US);
Jeffrey E. Shultz, Zionsville, IN (US);
Scott E. Mundy, Carmel, IN (US);
Jill Ann Hampton, Zionsville, IN (US);
Jeffrey E. Shultz, Zionsville, IN (US);
GM Global Technology Operations, Inc., Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A system and method for selectively engaging and disengaging auxiliary equipment to avoid gear clash in a vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a transmission, a transfer case, and a transmission controller. The transmission has a plurality of gears for establishing a plurality of gear ratios. The transfer case is coupled to the transmission by an output shaft. The transmission controller is in communication with a plurality of control devices for controlling the operation of the transmission. The controller includes control logic for controlling the engagement and disengagement of the auxiliary equipment.