Torque Converter Clutch Slip Control System 950672
The torque converter clutch slip control system adopted in the Toyota A541E automatic transaxle engages the torque converter clutch by applying a steady slip speed to prevent the torque fluctuation of the engine to be transmitted to the drivetrain while enhancing the transmission efficiency of the torque converter. The feedback controller of the slip speed adopts the H∞ (H-Infinity) control theory which offers a high level of robust stability, and is the first of its kind in a mass produced component. As a result, a highly accurate and reliable system has been realized, contributing to large-scale fuel economy.
Citation: Kono, K., Itoh, H., Nakamura, S., Yoshizawa, K. et al., "Torque Converter Clutch Slip Control System," SAE Technical Paper 950672, 1995, https://doi.org/10.4271/950672. Download Citation
Also in:
Electronic Transmission Controls-PT-79, New Developments in Transmission and Driveline Design-SP-1087, SAE 1995 Transactions: Journal of Passenger Cars-V104-6
Related Topics:
Torque converters
Transaxles
Fuel economy
Clutches
Control systems
Transmissions
Slip
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