Control system for an automatic transmission
First Claim
1. An electronic transmission control system for controlling the functions of a transmission in a vehicle equipped with an engine, the system comprising:
- an electronic transmission controller having a memory for storing control parameters for controlling the functions of a transmission and a processor for processing signals indicative of movement of the vehicle;
a user interface device with a display thereon for communicating with the controller;
a plurality of sensor means for detecting functions of the vehicle; and
a connection means from the interface device to the controller for sending overriding signals to the controller and selectively controlling operation of the transmission.
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Abstract
An electronic control for an automatic transmission of a vehicle, such as a motorcycle, has a central processing unit with a memory for storing control parameters for controlling the functions of the transmission and a processor for processing signals indicative of movement of the vehicle. The control system employs various sensors to facilitate smooth switching of gears in the automatic transmission, the sensors including speed sensor, tachometer, solenoid line pressure sensors and a throttle sensor. A user interface allows the user to selectively override pre-programmed gear selection of the transmission and choose operation at lower or higher gears.
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12 Claims
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1. An electronic transmission control system for controlling the functions of a transmission in a vehicle equipped with an engine, the system comprising:
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an electronic transmission controller having a memory for storing control parameters for controlling the functions of a transmission and a processor for processing signals indicative of movement of the vehicle;
a user interface device with a display thereon for communicating with the controller;
a plurality of sensor means for detecting functions of the vehicle; and
a connection means from the interface device to the controller for sending overriding signals to the controller and selectively controlling operation of the transmission. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An electronic transmission control system for controlling the functions of a transmission in a motorcycle equipped with an engine, the system comprising:
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an electronic transmission controller having a memory for storing control parameters for controlling the functions of the transmission and a processor for processing signals indicative of movement of the motorcycle;
a user interface device with a display thereon for communicating with the controller;
a plurality of sensor means for detecting speed of rotation of the motorcycle engine, speed of movement of the motorcycle, position of a motorcycle throttle, and solenoid line pressure; and
a connection means from the interface device to the controller for sending overriding signals to the controller and selectively controlling operation of the transmission. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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