Systems and methods for non-linear proportional and derivative control during vehicle garage shifts

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8046144
APP PUB NO 20090005218A1
SERIAL NO

11768334

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The present disclosure utilizes Non-linear Proportional and Derivative (NLPD) control on a duty cycle of an applying clutch for stationary and rolling vehicle garage shifts. The applying clutch can be engaged by as electrically activated solenoid valve, and the present disclosure utilizes NLPD control to adjust the duty cycle of the solenoid to provide a smooth vehicle garage shift engagement. The present disclosure utilizes a control algorithm based on turbine speed, turbine acceleration, and output speed. The present disclosure can utilize an existing vehicle control unit, such as an engine control unit (ECU), transmission control unit (TCU), or the like, to receive turbine speed measurements, to calculate the solenoid duty cycle using NLPD control on the turbine speed acceleration error, and to adjust the solenoid driver on the solenoid valve.

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FCA US LLC1000 CHRYSLER DRIVE AUBURN HILLS MI 48326

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fan, Libo Lake Orion, US 2 6
Lowe, Gary Troy, US 5 42

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