Method and apparatus for clutch pressure control

A method, apparatus and system for controlling transmission clutch and/or variator system pressures is provided. A transmission control unit and a pressure control device including an electro-hydraulic valve and a pressure switch cooperate to provide self-calibrating clutch and/or variator pressure...

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Hauptverfasser: Wilson, Thomas H, Brown, Travis A, Weber, Darren J, Long, Charles F
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A method, apparatus and system for controlling transmission clutch and/or variator system pressures is provided. A transmission control unit and a pressure control device including an electro-hydraulic valve and a pressure switch cooperate to provide self-calibrating clutch and/or variator pressure control systems. Friction devices, such as clutches and brakes, of an automatic transmission of a vehicle are selectively engageable and disengageable to change gear ratios or alter the speed of the vehicle.