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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 02, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 06, 2008
Seiji Kuwahara, Toyota, JP;
Hideaki Otsubo, Nishikamo-gun, JP;
Masato Kaigawa, Toyota, JP;
Shogo Matsumoto, Toyota, JP;
Masayuki Baba, Toyota, JP;
Seiji Kuwahara, Toyota, JP;
Hideaki Otsubo, Nishikamo-gun, JP;
Masato Kaigawa, Toyota, JP;
Shogo Matsumoto, Toyota, JP;
Masayuki Baba, Toyota, JP;
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Toyota, JP;
Abstract
A shift output torque control unit executes a shift output torque control to control an engine torque so as to reduce a driving force difference, which is a variation width of a driving force due to downshift of an automatic transmission. Thus, in comparison with the case in which the shift output torque control is not executed, it is possible to smooth a variation in driving force associated with the downshift. As a result, occupants' comfort and controllability to driving operation may be improved.