Multiple speed transmission having fuel economy mode
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1. A method of operating a multiple speed transmission having a transmission controller with a memory, comprising:
- performing by the transmission controller;
receiving from an internal combustion engine controller a portion of a fuel map for an internal combustion engine having an operating region of optimum efficiency, wherein said internal combustion engine controller is operable to control a flow of fuel to said internal combustion engine;
storing said portion in said memory;
providing an upshift command when a speed of said internal combustion engine is greater than a speed associated with said operating region of optimum efficiency by a first predetermined value; and
providing a downshift command when said speed of said internal combustion engine is less than said speed associated with said operating region of optimum efficiency by a second predetermined value.
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Abstract
An method of operating a multiple speed (gear ratio) mechanical transmission and engine combination to optimize (reduce) fuel consumption comprises the steps of determining a fuel efficiency map for an engine, providing a multiple speed mechanical transmission controller having data and program storage capabilities, providing data regarding the fuel efficiency map to the controller and providing a control algorithm in the controller whereby operation of the engine/transmission combination is optimized for fuel economy in accordance with the fuel efficiency map.
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1. A method of operating a multiple speed transmission having a transmission controller with a memory, comprising:
performing by the transmission controller; receiving from an internal combustion engine controller a portion of a fuel map for an internal combustion engine having an operating region of optimum efficiency, wherein said internal combustion engine controller is operable to control a flow of fuel to said internal combustion engine; storing said portion in said memory; providing an upshift command when a speed of said internal combustion engine is greater than a speed associated with said operating region of optimum efficiency by a first predetermined value; and providing a downshift command when said speed of said internal combustion engine is less than said speed associated with said operating region of optimum efficiency by a second predetermined value. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A multiple speed transmission system providing improved fuel efficiency comprising:
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a multiple speed transmission; a transmission controller for said multiple speed transmission having a memory, said transmission controller operable to; receive from an internal combustion engine controller at least a portion of a fuel map for an internal combustion engine having an operating condition of optimum efficiency, wherein said internal combustion engine controller is operable to control a flow of fuel to said internal combustion engine; store said portion of said fuel map in said memory; provide an upshift command when a speed of said internal combustion engine is greater than a speed associated with said operating condition of optimum efficiency by a first predetermined value; and provide a downshift command when said speed of said internal combustion engine is less than said speed associated with said operating condition of optimum efficiency by a second predetermined value. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of operating a multiple speed transmission having a transmission controller with a memory, comprising:
performing by the transmission controller; receiving from an internal combustion engine controller data corresponding to a fuel map for an internal combustion engine regarding an operating condition of optimum efficiency, wherein said internal combustion engine controller is operable to control a flow of fuel to said internal combustion engine; storing said data in said memory; providing an upshift command when a speed of said internal combustion engine is greater than a speed associated with said operating condition of optimum efficiency by a first predetermined value; and providing a downshift command when said speed of said internal combustion engine is less than said speed associated with said operating condition of optimum efficiency by a second predetermined value. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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