JP2005351444A - Hydraulic pressure controller for automatic transmission - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To ensure high oil pressure without worsening workability. <P>SOLUTION: A primary regulator valve 1400 is connected with a first oil passage 1304. The primary regulator valve 1400 controls line pressure by control pressure of a linear solenoid (SLS) 1600 and energizing force of a spring 1406. A pressure relief valve 1500 is connected with a second oil passage 1306 branched from the first oil passage. The pressure relief valve 1500 controls line pressure by control pressure of the linear solenoid (SLS) 1600 and energizing force of a spring 1506. The pressure relief valve 1500 drains oil pressure when line pressure becomes higher than a value controlled by the primary regulator valve 1400 by fuel of the primary regulator valve 1400. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a hydraulic control device for an automatic transmission, and more particularly to a hydraulic control device for an automatic transmission that controls a line pressure by a control pressure of a solenoid valve.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an automatic transmission that performs a shift by hydraulic pressure is known. The hydraulic pressure is controlled to a desired pressure by a hydraulic circuit. If the hydraulic pressure becomes abnormally high in the hydraulic circuit, the hydraulic circuit or the automatic transmission may be damaged. Therefore, the hydraulic pressure needs to be equal to or lower than a predetermined pressure.

  Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-182657 (Patent Document 1) discloses a hydraulic circuit that can suppress an abnormal increase in hydraulic pressure. The hydraulic circuit described in Patent Literature 1 includes a relief valve that drains hydraulic pressure from the oil passage when the hydraulic pressure supplied from the hydraulic pump to the oil passage becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined pressure. The relief valve includes an introduction port into which the hydraulic pressure generated by the hydraulic pump is introduced, a drain port that drains the hydraulic pressure, a sphere that closes the introduction port, and a spring that biases the sphere toward the introduction port.

According to the hydraulic circuit described in Patent Document 1, when the hydraulic pressure supplied from the hydraulic pump to the oil passage exceeds the urging force of the spring, the introduction port is opened. When the introduction port is opened, the hydraulic pressure is drained from the drain port. Thereby, it can suppress that oil_pressure | hydraulic becomes more than a predetermined pressure.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-182657

  However, since the hydraulic pressure required by the automatic transmission is high, it is necessary to use a spring having a high spring constant (biasing force) for the relief valve of the hydraulic circuit described in Patent Document 1. In particular, in CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) in which a pair of pulleys are connected by a belt, a very high hydraulic pressure is required to hold the belt between the pulleys. For this reason, when the relief valve described in Patent Document 1 is provided in the hydraulic circuit of the CVT, the spring constant of the spring is very high. Since the relief valve needs to be mounted in a state where the spring generates a biasing force, there is a problem that when the spring constant becomes high, the spring becomes difficult to mount and workability deteriorates.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a hydraulic control device for an automatic transmission that can ensure high hydraulic pressure without deteriorating workability. is there.

  A hydraulic control device for an automatic transmission according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a first oil path connected to a hydraulic pressure source, a second oil path branched from the first oil path, and a first oil path A first drain port provided in the first valve connected to the oil passage and draining the hydraulic pressure, and a second drain provided in the second valve connected to the second oil passage and draining the hydraulic pressure. And a common solenoid valve that applies control pressure to the first valve and the second valve. The first valve connects the first oil passage and the first drain port when the oil pressure in the first oil passage is equal to or higher than a predetermined first oil pressure. The second valve connects the second oil passage and the second drain port when the oil pressure in the first oil passage is equal to or higher than the second oil pressure higher than the first oil pressure.

  According to the first invention, the first oil passage is connected to the hydraulic pressure source, and the second oil passage is provided by branching from the first oil passage. Therefore, the hydraulic pressure of the first oil passage is the same as that of the second oil passage. The first valve connected to the first oil passage is provided with a first drain port for draining the hydraulic pressure, and the second valve connected to the second oil passage is provided with a first drain for draining the hydraulic pressure. Two drain ports are provided. A control pressure is applied to the first valve and the second valve by a common solenoid valve. When the oil pressure in the first oil passage is equal to or higher than a predetermined first oil pressure, the first valve connects the first oil passage and the first drain port. Thereby, at the normal time, the hydraulic pressure in the first oil passage can be controlled using the first valve. When the oil pressure in the first oil passage is equal to or higher than the second oil pressure higher than the first oil pressure, the second valve connects the second oil passage and the second drain port. Thereby, for example, when the first valve has failed, the hydraulic pressure is not drained from the first drain port, and when the hydraulic pressure becomes abnormally high, the hydraulic pressure can be drained from the second drain port. Since the control pressure from the solenoid is introduced to the second valve, the control pressure from the solenoid can be opposed to the hydraulic pressure introduced from the first oil passage to the second valve. Thereby, the hydraulic pressure when the second oil passage and the second drain port are connected can be increased by the control pressure from the solenoid valve. Therefore, in order to increase the hydraulic pressure of the first oil passage, for example, it is not necessary to increase the biasing force of the spring, and it is possible to suppress the difficulty in mounting the second valve. As a result, it is possible to provide a hydraulic control device for an automatic transmission that can ensure high hydraulic pressure without deteriorating workability.

  In the hydraulic control device for an automatic transmission according to the second invention, in addition to the configuration of the first invention, the first valve and the second valve are the control pressure and spring of the solenoid valve introduced into the control pressure chamber. It is controlled by the balance of the urging force of a spring provided in the chamber.

  According to the second invention, the first valve and the second valve can be controlled by the balance between the control pressure of the solenoid valve introduced into the control pressure chamber and the biasing force of the spring provided in the spring chamber. Accordingly, the hydraulic pressure when the second oil passage and the second drain port are connected can be increased by the control pressure from the solenoid valve without increasing the biasing force of the spring. Therefore, it can be suppressed that the second valve is difficult to attach. As a result, it is possible to provide a hydraulic control device for an automatic transmission that can ensure high hydraulic pressure without deteriorating workability.

  In the hydraulic control device for an automatic transmission according to the third invention, in addition to the configuration of the first or second invention, the automatic transmission is a belt-type continuously variable transmission.

  According to the third aspect of the invention, in the hydraulic control device for a belt-type continuously variable transmission that requires high hydraulic pressure to clamp the belt, high hydraulic pressure can be ensured without deteriorating workability.

  In the hydraulic control device for an automatic transmission according to the fourth invention, in addition to the configuration of any one of the first to third inventions, the solenoid valve uses the first valve and the second valve to adjust the line pressure. Control.

  According to the fourth invention, the line pressure is controlled by the solenoid valve using the first valve and the second valve. Thereby, a high line pressure can be ensured without deteriorating workability.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

<First Embodiment>
A vehicle equipped with a hydraulic control apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The output of the engine 200 of the drive device 100 mounted on the vehicle is input to the belt type continuously variable transmission 500 via the torque converter 300 and the forward / reverse switching device 400. The output of the belt type continuously variable transmission 500 is transmitted to the reduction gear 600 and the differential gear device 700, and is distributed to the left and right drive wheels 800. The driving device 100 is controlled by an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) 900 described later. The hydraulic control apparatus according to the present embodiment is realized by, for example, a hydraulic control circuit 1300 described later.

  In this embodiment, the belt-type continuously variable transmission 500 is used as an automatic transmission. However, instead of the belt-type continuously variable transmission 500, a planetary gear mechanism or a constantly meshing gear train is used. An automatic transmission or the like may be used. Further, a continuously variable transmission such as a toroidal type may be used.

  The torque converter 300 includes a pump impeller 302 connected to the crankshaft of the engine 200 and a turbine impeller 306 connected to the forward / reverse switching device 400 via the turbine shaft 304. A lockup clutch 308 is provided between the pump impeller 302 and the turbine impeller 306. The lockup clutch 308 is engaged or released when the hydraulic pressure supply to the engagement side oil chamber and the release side oil chamber is switched.

  When the lockup clutch 308 is completely engaged, the pump impeller 302 and the turbine impeller 306 are integrally rotated. The pump impeller 302 includes a mechanical oil pump 310 that generates a hydraulic pressure for controlling the shift of the belt type continuously variable transmission 500, generating a belt clamping pressure, and supplying lubricating oil to each part. Is provided.

  The forward / reverse switching device 400 is composed of a double pinion type planetary gear device. Turbine shaft 304 of torque converter 300 is connected to sun gear 402. The input shaft 502 of the belt type continuously variable transmission 500 is connected to the carrier 404. Carrier 404 and sun gear 402 are connected via forward clutch 406. Ring gear 408 is fixed to the housing via reverse brake 410. The forward clutch 406 and the reverse brake 410 are frictionally engaged by a hydraulic cylinder.

  When the forward clutch 406 is engaged and the reverse brake 410 is released, the forward / reverse switching device 400 enters the forward connection state. In this state, the driving force in the forward direction is transmitted to the belt type continuously variable transmission 500. When the reverse brake 410 is engaged and the forward clutch 406 is released, the forward / reverse switching device 400 enters the reverse connection state. In this state, the input shaft 502 is rotated in the reverse direction with respect to the turbine shaft 304. As a result, the driving force in the reverse direction is transmitted to the belt type continuously variable transmission 500. When both forward clutch 406 and reverse brake 410 are released, forward / reverse switching device 400 enters a neutral state in which power transmission is interrupted.

  The belt type continuously variable transmission 500 includes a primary pulley 504 provided on the input shaft 502, a secondary pulley 508 provided on the output shaft 506, and a transmission belt 510 wound around these pulleys. Power is transmitted using frictional forces between the pulleys and the transmission belt 510.

  Each pulley is composed of a hydraulic cylinder so that the groove width is variable. By controlling the hydraulic pressure of the hydraulic cylinder of the primary pulley 504, the groove width of each pulley changes. As a result, the engagement diameter of the transmission belt 510 is changed, and the gear ratio GR (= primary pulley rotation speed NIN / secondary pulley rotation speed NOUT) is continuously changed.

  In the belt-type continuously variable transmission 500, each pulley pinches the transmission belt 510, so that a higher hydraulic pressure is required than that required by an automatic transmission including a gear train of a planetary gear mechanism, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the ECU 900 includes an engine speed sensor 902, a turbine speed sensor 904, a vehicle speed sensor 906, a throttle sensor 908, a coolant temperature sensor 910, an oil temperature sensor 912, an accelerator opening sensor 914, and a foot brake switch. 916, a position sensor 918, a primary pulley rotation speed sensor 922, and a secondary pulley rotation speed sensor 924 are connected.

  The engine speed sensor 902 detects the engine speed (engine speed) NE of the engine 200. The turbine rotation speed sensor 904 detects the rotation speed (turbine rotation speed) NT of the turbine shaft 304. The vehicle speed sensor 906 detects the vehicle speed V. The throttle opening sensor 908 detects the opening degree θ (TH) of the electronic throttle valve. Cooling water temperature sensor 910 detects cooling water temperature T (W) of engine 200. The oil temperature sensor 912 detects the oil temperature T (C) of the belt type continuously variable transmission 500 or the like. The accelerator opening sensor 914 detects the accelerator pedal opening A (CC). The foot brake switch 916 detects whether or not the foot brake is operated. The position sensor 918 detects the position P (SH) of the shift lever 920. Primary pulley rotation speed sensor 922 detects the rotation speed NIN of primary pulley 504. Secondary pulley rotation speed sensor 924 detects rotation speed NOUT of secondary pulley 508. A signal representing the detection result of each sensor is transmitted to ECU 900. The turbine rotational speed NT coincides with the primary pulley rotational speed NIN during forward traveling with the forward clutch 406 engaged. The vehicle speed V becomes a value corresponding to the secondary pulley rotation speed NOUT.

  ECU 900 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a memory, an input / output interface, and the like. The CPU performs signal processing according to a program stored in the memory. Thereby, output control of the engine 200, shift control of the belt-type continuously variable transmission 500, belt clamping pressure control, engagement / release control of the forward clutch 406, engagement / release control of the reverse brake 410, and the like are executed.

  Output control of the engine 200 is performed by an electronic throttle valve 1000, a fuel injection device 1100, an ignition device 1200, and the like. The hydraulic control circuit 1300 performs shift control of the belt-type continuously variable transmission 500, belt clamping pressure control, engagement / release control of the forward clutch 406, and engagement / release control of the reverse brake 410.

  A part of the hydraulic control circuit 1300 will be described with reference to FIG. The hydraulic control circuit 1300 includes a pump 1302, a first oil passage 1304 connected to the pump 1302, a second oil passage 1306 branched from the first oil passage 1304, a primary regulator valve 1400, and a pressure relief valve. 1500, linear solenoid (SLS) 1600, and modulator valve 1700.

  The pump 1302 generates hydraulic pressure. The hydraulic pressure generated by the pump 1302 is supplied to the primary regulator valve 1400 and the modulator valve 1700 via the first oil passage 1304. The hydraulic pressure generated by the pump 1302 is supplied to the pressure relief valve 1500 via the first oil passage 1304 and the second oil passage 1306.

  Since the second oil passage 1306 branches from the first oil passage 1304, the oil pressure of the first oil passage 1304 and the oil pressure of the second oil passage 1306 are the same. The hydraulic pressure generated by the pump 1302 is controlled by the primary regulator valve 1400 or the pressure relief valve 1500. Thereby, the line pressure is controlled.

  Primary regulator valve 1400 is connected to first oil passage 1304. Primary regulator valve 1400 is supplied with control pressure of linear solenoid (SLS) 1600 from port 1402. The spool 1404 slides up and down in FIG. 3 due to the balance of the control pressure of the linear solenoid (SLS) 1600, the biasing force of the spring 1406, and the line pressure supplied through the port 1408.

  A spring 1406 is disposed in a control pressure chamber 1410 into which the control pressure of the linear solenoid (SLS) 1600 is introduced. That is, in the present embodiment, the control pressure chamber 1410 and the spring chamber in which the spring 1406 is disposed are the same.

  When the force due to the line pressure exceeds the combined force of the control pressure of the linear solenoid (SLS) 1600 and the urging force of the spring 1406, the spool 1404 moves upward in FIG. 3, and the first oil passage is connected via the port 1408. 1304 and the drain port 1412 communicate with each other. Thereby, the hydraulic pressure is drained from the drain port 1412 and the line pressure is controlled.

The spool 1404 has two diameters. When the larger diameter A, and the diameter of the B of the smaller (lower end in FIG. 3), the cross-sectional area S _A and S _B of the spool 1404, respectively ^{_{S A = π × A 2/}} 4 and S _B = [pi × expressed as B ^2/4.

Biasing force of the spring 1406 (load) F _1, the control pressure of the linear solenoid (SLS) 1600 PS, if the line pressure is controlled by the primary regulator valve 1400 and _{P P, P P × (S} A -S B) = PS × S _A + F ₁ holds. Therefore, the line pressure P _P is expressed as P _P = (PS × S _A + F ₁ ) / (S _A −S _B ). Therefore, the line pressure P _P can be set by A, B, and F ₁ .

  The pressure relief valve 1500 is connected to the second oil passage 1306. The pressure relief valve 1500 receives a control pressure of a linear solenoid (SLS) 1600 from a port 1502. The spool 1504 slides up and down in FIG. 3 by the balance of the control pressure of the linear solenoid (SLS) 1600, the biasing force of the spring 1506, and the line pressure introduced from the port 1508.

  A spring 1506 is disposed in a control pressure chamber 1510 into which the control pressure of the linear solenoid (SLS) 1600 is introduced. That is, in the present embodiment, the control pressure chamber 1510 and the spring chamber in which the spring 1506 is disposed are the same.

  When the force due to the line pressure exceeds the combined force of the control pressure of the linear solenoid (SLS) 1600 and the urging force of the spring 1506, the spool 1504 moves downward in FIG. 3, and the second oil passage through the port 1508. 1306 and the drain port 1512 communicate with each other. Thereby, the hydraulic pressure is drained from the drain port 1512, and the line pressure is controlled.

The spool 1504 has two diameters. Larger C a diameter of, and D the diameter of the smaller (upper end in FIG. 3), the cross-sectional area S _C and S _D of the spool 1504, respectively ^{_{S C = π × C 2/}} 4 and S _D = [pi × represented as D ^2/4.

The biasing force (load) to F ₂ of the spring 1506, when the line pressure controlled by the pressure relief valve 1500 and _{P R, P R × (S} C -S D) = PS × S C + F 2 is satisfied. Therefore, the line pressure P _R is expressed as P _R = (PS × S _C + F ₂ ) / (S _C -S _D ). Therefore, the line pressure P _R is, C, can be set by the D and F _2.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, A, B, C, D, F ₁ and F ₂ are set so that P _R −P _P = X (X> 0). F ₁ and F ₂ are set by the spring constant of each spring. In the present embodiment, by setting A, B, C, and D to appropriate values, F ₁ and F ₂ are suppressed to values that do not deteriorate the workability when mounting each valve. .

  Returning to FIG. 3, the hydraulic pressure controlled by the modulator valve 1700 using the line pressure as the original pressure is introduced into the linear solenoid (SLS) 1600 from the port 1602. Linear solenoid (SLS) 1600 generates a control pressure according to a current value determined by a duty signal transmitted from ECU 900. A duty solenoid may be used instead of the linear solenoid (SLS) 1600.

  The operation of the hydraulic control apparatus according to the present embodiment, which is expressed based on the above structure, will be described.

  When the primary regulator valve 1400 is operating normally, the line pressure is controlled by the primary regulator valve 1400. Since the line pressure at this time is lower than the line pressure controlled by the pressure relief valve 1500, the second oil passage 1306 and the drain port 1512 of the pressure relief valve 1500 are in a disconnected state. Accordingly, the hydraulic pressure is not drained from the drain port 1512 when the primary regulator valve 1400 is normal.

  Assume that the primary regulator valve 1400 fails for some reason, and the first oil passage 1304 and the drain port 1412 of the primary regulator valve 1400 cannot communicate with each other. In this case, the line pressure becomes higher than when the primary regulator valve 1400 is normal. When the force due to the line pressure exceeds the combined force of the control pressure of the linear solenoid (SLS) 1600 and the biasing force of the spring 1506 of the pressure relief valve 1500, the second oil passage 1306 and the drain port 1512 communicate with each other. Accordingly, the hydraulic pressure is drained from the drain port 1512, and the line pressure can be controlled to a desired pressure. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the line pressure from rising abnormally. As a result, damage to the device due to an abnormal increase in line pressure can be suppressed. Moreover, since the primary regulator valve 1400 and the pressure relief valve 1500 are controlled by a single linear solenoid (SLS), an increase in the size of the hydraulic control circuit can be suppressed.

  As described above, the pressure relief valve of the hydraulic control device according to the present embodiment drains the hydraulic pressure when the line pressure becomes higher than the value controlled by the primary regulator valve due to the failure of the primary regulator valve. The line pressure at which the pressure relief valve begins to drain the hydraulic pressure can be set by the diameter of the pressure relief valve in addition to the biasing force of the spring. Thereby, the line pressure at which the pressure relief valve begins to drain can be increased while suppressing the biasing force of the spring to such an extent that the workability at the time of valve mounting is not deteriorated. Therefore, it is possible to ensure a high hydraulic pressure necessary for the belt type continuously variable transmission. As a result, high hydraulic pressure can be ensured without deteriorating workability.

<Second Embodiment>
A hydraulic control apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the first embodiment described above, the original pressure of the linear solenoid (SLS) 1600 is the hydraulic pressure controlled by the modulator valve 1700. In this embodiment, the original pressure of the linear solenoid (SLS) 1600 is used. Is the line pressure. Other structures are the same as those in the first embodiment. The function about them is the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated here.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the linear solenoid (SLS) 1600 is connected to the first oil passage 1304. Line pressure is introduced from the port 1602 to the linear solenoid (SLS) 1600. Even if it does in this way, the effect similar to the above-mentioned 1st Embodiment can be acquired.

<Third Embodiment>
With reference to FIG. 6, a hydraulic control apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment described above, the original pressure of the linear solenoid (SLS) 1600 is the hydraulic pressure controlled by the modulator valve 1700. In this embodiment, the original pressure of the linear solenoid (SLS) 1600 is used. Is a hydraulic pressure generated by a pump different from the pump 1302. Other structures are the same as those in the first embodiment. The function about them is the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated here.

  As shown in FIG. 6, hydraulic pressure generated by a pump 1308 different from the pump 1302 is introduced into a linear solenoid (SLS) 1600 from a port 1602. Even if it does in this way, the effect similar to the above-mentioned 1st Embodiment can be acquired.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

1 is a skeleton diagram showing a vehicle equipped with a hydraulic control device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a control block diagram of a hydraulic control apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows a part of hydraulic control circuit of the hydraulic control apparatus which concerns on this 1st Embodiment. And the line pressure P _P which is controlled by the primary regulator valve is a diagram showing the relationship between the pressure relief valve P _R. It is a figure which shows a part of hydraulic control circuit of the hydraulic control apparatus which concerns on this 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows a part of hydraulic control circuit of the hydraulic control apparatus which concerns on this 3rd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

  500 belt type continuously variable transmission, 504 primary pulley, 508 secondary pulley, 510 transmission belt, 1300 hydraulic control circuit, 1302, 1308 pump, 1304 first oil passage, 1306 second oil passage, 1400 primary regulator valve, 1402 Port, 1404 Spool, 1406 Spring, 1408 Port, 1410 Control Pressure Chamber, 1412 Drain Port, 1500 Pressure Relief Valve, 1502 Port, 1504 Spool, 1506 Spring, 1508 Port, 1510 Control Pressure Chamber, 1512 Drain Port, 1600 Linear Solenoid ( SLS), 1602 ports.

Claims (4)

A hydraulic control device for an automatic transmission,
A first oil passage connected to a hydraulic source;
A second oil passage branched from the first oil passage;
A first drain port provided in a first valve connected to the first oil passage and for draining hydraulic pressure;
A second drain port provided in a second valve connected to the second oil passage for draining hydraulic pressure;
A common solenoid valve that applies a control pressure to the first valve and the second valve;
The first valve connects the first oil passage and the first drain port when the oil pressure in the first oil passage is equal to or higher than a predetermined first oil pressure,
The second valve connects the second oil passage and the second drain port when the oil pressure in the first oil passage is equal to or higher than a second oil pressure higher than the first oil pressure. Connected, automatic transmission hydraulic control device.   The automatic control according to claim 1, wherein the first valve and the second valve are controlled by a balance between a control pressure of the solenoid valve introduced into a control pressure chamber and a biasing force of a spring provided in the spring chamber. Hydraulic control device for transmission.   The hydraulic control device for an automatic transmission according to claim 1, wherein the automatic transmission is a belt-type continuously variable transmission.   The hydraulic control device for an automatic transmission according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the solenoid valve controls a line pressure by the first valve and the second valve.

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