Lock-up control system for a torque converter for an automatic transmission
A torque converter lock-up control system is described for an automatic transmission. The system comprises a torque converter having input and output shafts, the input shaft being connected to an output shaft of an engine; a multiple stage transmission gear mechanism connected to the output shaft of the torque converter; and a lock-up means adapted to be selectively engaged and disengaged to change the power transmission path between the input and output shafts of the torque converter. The lock-up means is adapted to directly connect the input and output shafts of the torque converter when engaged. The system also includes a lock-up driving means for controlling the lock-up means; a rotational speed sensor for detecting the rotational speed related to one of the input and output shafts of the torque converter and generating a rotational speed signal; and an engine load sensor for detecting engine load and generating an engine load signal.
- Assignee:
- Mazda Motor Corp.
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4618041
- OSTI ID:
- 7142385
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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Related Subjects
330602* -- Vehicle Design Factors-- Engine-Transmission Matching
CONTROL EQUIPMENT
CONTROL SYSTEMS
ENGINES
EQUIPMENT
GEARS
MACHINE PARTS
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
MECHANICAL TRANSMISSIONS
MOTION
ROTATION
SHAFTS
SIGNALS
SPEED REGULATORS
TORQUE
VEHICLES
VELOCIMETERS
VELOCITY