JP2007132383A - Shift control device for automatic transmission - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a shift control device which prevents interference between shift control by D paddle switch operation and shift control by traveling stabilizing control. <P>SOLUTION: A manual shifting mode includes a first manual shifting mode performing shift operation instructed by operation of a shifting switch, and a second manual shifting mode performing shift operation instructed by operation of the sifting switch by selection of an automatic shift range position by a driver. The shift control device includes: a first manual shifting mode priority means for ignoring the instruction regarding shifting from a traveling stabilizing control means and performing shift operation based on the shift instruction of the driver when the shift instruction of the driver in the first manual shifting mode is made upon controlling of the traveling stabilizing control means; and a traveling stabilizing control priority means for giving priority to the instruction regarding shifting from the traveling stabilizing control means and forbidding shift operation based on the shift instruction of the driver when shift instruction of the driver in the second manual shifting mode is made upon controlling of the traveling stabilizing control means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a shift control device for an automatic transmission having an automatic shift mode and a manual shift mode.

  Shift control in an automatic transmission for a vehicle is normally performed based on a shift characteristic map in which a shift stage is set according to a travel state, but a travel state in which a shift is executed is uniquely determined. The degree of freedom in shifting is small, and it is difficult for the driver to know when the shifting operation is performed during traveling.

  Therefore, recently, vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission equipped with a manual shift mode that can perform a shift operation also by a manual operation of a driver are commercially available.

  In such an automatic transmission, a manual range is generally set by adding a manual range to the shift position of a shift lever operated by a driver, and an upshift command or a downshift command is issued by operating the shift lever within the manual range. In addition, the automatic transmission is configured to sequentially shift from the current shift speed to the high speed shift speed or the low speed shift speed.

In addition, a manual shift mode that allows upshifting or downshifting based on the driver's intention by pressing a switch on the steering wheel (handle) while driving in the automatic transmission drive range (D range) An automatic transmission is proposed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open Nos. 2000-283281 and 2002-147588.
JP 2000-283281 A JP 2002-147588 A

  In the automatic transmission shift control device described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 described above, an upshift or a downshift can be performed by a switch operation while traveling in the D range, and driving in a manual shift mode based on the driver's intention is performed. Can enjoy.

  However, since the shift control device for the automatic transmission described in these prior arts does not disclose detailed control when shifting from the automatic shift mode to the manual shift mode, the driver's intention in the manual shift mode is not disclosed. There was a problem that I could not fully enjoy the respected manual-like driving.

  Further, in the shift control device for an automatic transmission described in Patent Document 2, as a return condition from the manual shift mode to the automatic shift mode, the lateral G acceleration is not more than a predetermined value, the vehicle is not coasting, and the vehicle speed is not less than a predetermined value. Three conditions are mentioned. These automatic speed change mode return conditions are deliberate from the viewpoint of smooth transition.

  By the way, when the vehicle travels on ice or snow having low road surface frictional resistance, or when traveling during an emergency avoidance operation, the turning behavior of the vehicle may become unstable. In such a case, in order to stabilize the turning behavior of the vehicle, many vehicles are equipped with a vehicle stabilization control system (VSA) or an ice spin control system.

  Therefore, there is a case where the shift control based on the switch operation during the D range traveling and the shift control based on other control such as the VSA control interfere with each other, and a shift control device capable of preventing such interference is required.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a shift control device for an automatic transmission that can prevent interference between shift control by switch operation and other controls.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the gear shift operation or the gear ratio to be set is performed with the first shift characteristic set according to the running state, and the uphill / downhill set according to the uphill / downhill running state When the vehicle's behavior becomes unstable, an automatic transmission mode including an uphill / downhill traveling automatic transmission mode that performs a shifting operation according to the traveling transmission characteristics, a manual transmission mode that performs a shifting operation instructed by a driver's manual operation, and A shift control device for an automatic transmission that includes a travel stability control means for outputting a shift command to the automatic transmission so as to stabilize the behavior of the vehicle. The first manual shift mode in which the shift operation instructed by the operation of the upshift switch or the downshift switch is selected and the driver selects the automatic shift range position A second manual shift mode that performs a shift operation instructed by an operation of the upshift switch or the downshift switch, and the shift instruction of the driver in the first manual shift mode is given during the control of the traveling stability control means. In this case, the first manual shift mode priority unit that performs a shift operation based on the shift instruction ignoring the command related to the shift from the travel stability control unit, and the second stability control unit during the control of the travel stability control unit. A driving stability control priority unit that prioritizes a shift-related command from the driving stability control unit and prohibits a shifting operation based on the shifting command when the driver gives a shift command in the manual shift mode; A shift control device for an automatic transmission is provided.

  According to the present invention, interference between the shift control and the travel stability control in the first and second manual shift modes can be prevented, and the occurrence of shock due to shift hunting can be suppressed.

  The first manual shift mode is a mode in which an upshift switch or a downshift switch is operated after the driver selects a manual shift range position, and is able to respond to the driver's request as much as possible. Therefore, in the first manual shift mode, the setting is made to meet the driver's request within a range in which engine stall or engine overspeed can be prevented.

  The second manual shift mode is a mode in which an upshift switch or a downshift switch is operated after an automatic shift range position is selected, and can respond to a driver's request to some extent.

  Accordingly, in the first manual shift mode in which the driver selects the manual shift range position and then operates the upshift switch or the downshift switch, the manual shift mode is prioritized by respecting the driver's intention, and the driver's driving The feeling of discomfort is lost.

  On the other hand, since the second manual shift mode allows manual shift by one action by operating the upshift switch or the downshift switch during traveling in the automatic shift range, the driver's intention is respected to some extent. Allows manual shifting in a narrow area. Therefore, in the second manual transmission mode, the traveling stability control is prioritized over the manual transmission mode.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Referring to FIG. 1, reference numeral 2 indicates a shift position of a shift lever suitable for use in the present invention. As is well known, P is a parking range, R is a reverse range, and N is a neutral range.

  Further, D is a drive range, and when the shift lever is in the D range, an automatic shift mode is performed in which a shift stage or a gear ratio to be set is determined based on the running state and a shift operation is performed. S is a sport range or a manual shift range, and enables manual-like running in an automatic transmission.

  FIG. 2 shows a paddle switch 6 provided on the steering wheel (handle) 4. The paddle switch 6 has an upshift switch 6a and a downshift switch 6b.

  When the shift lever is shifted to the S range and the paddle switch 6 is operated, the shift to the manual shift mode is made and manual shift is possible. That is, each time the upshift switch 6a is pressed, the gear is shifted up by one step, and every time the downshift switch 6b is pressed, the gear is shifted down by one step, so that a shift control similar to a manual transmission is possible.

  In this S range paddle shift, the upshift side can be upshifted within a range that does not cause a predetermined engine stall, and the downshift side is down within a range that does not cause a predetermined engine overspeed. Shift is possible.

  That is, in the S-range paddle shift, the gear position (speed ratio) selected by the paddle switch 6 is held, and operability similar to that of a manual transmission can be realized, which is suitable for sports driving.

  When the paddle switch 6 is operated while the shift lever is held in the D range, the shift mode is shifted to the D range paddle shift, and the shift mode is established to answer the driver's request to some extent. For example, a one-action operation can be performed without releasing a hand from a steering wheel for a deceleration operation frequently used during traveling.

  In other words, the D-range paddle shift can be upshifted or downshifted with a single action of operating the paddle switch 6, and aims to achieve both fuel efficiency and power performance.

  In the D-range paddle shift, kick-down is enabled by depressing the accelerator pedal rapidly, and the automatic return mode of the D-range is automatically returned when the vehicle cruise is described later.

  Referring to FIG. 3, there is shown a display example of the meter portion of the instrument panel 8 suitable for use in the shift control of the present invention. FIG. 3A shows an S range paddle shift. For example, when the fifth speed is selected, S is lit and M5 is displayed. FIG. 3B shows a D-range paddle shift. For example, when the fifth speed is selected, D is lit and 5 is displayed.

  FIG. 4 is a schematic system configuration diagram of the shift control apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 4, reference numeral 12 denotes an engine, and reference numeral 14 denotes an automatic transmission. The output of the engine 12 is transmitted to driving wheels (not shown) via the automatic transmission 14.

  The automatic transmission 14 includes a torque converter 16 and a multi-stage transmission gear mechanism 18. The torque converter 16 includes a lockup clutch (not shown), and the lockup clutch is turned on (engaged) and turned off (released) by controlling the solenoid 20 for lockup.

  The multi-speed gear mechanism 18 has five forward speeds in the present embodiment, and a desired speed stage can be achieved by changing the combination of excitation and demagnetization of a plurality of speed change solenoids 22 as speed change operation means as is well known. Is set. Of course, each of the solenoids 20 and 22 switches the operation mode of the hydraulic actuator for lock-up or speed change.

  Reference numeral 24 denotes a control unit (ECU) using a microcomputer, and signals from a throttle opening sensor 26, a vehicle speed sensor 28 and a gear position sensor 30 are input to the control unit 24.

  The throttle opening sensor 26 detects the opening of the throttle valve 32, that is, the throttle opening. The vehicle speed sensor 28 detects the vehicle speed, and the gear position sensor 30 detects the current gear position of the automatic transmission 14, that is, the gear position.

  Further, the shift lever position 2 is input to the control unit 24, and the signal of the upshift switch 6a or the downshift switch 6b of the paddle switch 6 is input. The control unit 24 outputs a control signal for turning on and off the lockup clutch to the solenoid 20 and a signal for shifting control to the solenoid 22.

  The control unit 24 basically includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a clock (soft timer), an A / D converter or a D / A converter, and an input / output interface. Since it is a known configuration when used, its description is omitted.

  Next, an outline of the D range paddle shift control will be described with reference to FIG. First, it is assumed that the shift lever is in the D range, the accelerator or throttle is fully closed, and the vehicle is traveling at the fourth speed.

  When the downshift switch 6b is pressed at A, the shift to the D range paddle shift is made, the downshift to the third speed is performed, and the 7 segment lamp in the display meter portion is lit. When the accelerator pedal is depressed in B, the kickdown is activated to shift down to the 2nd speed and the 7 segment lamp goes out. When the accelerator pedal is returned at C, the shift is upshifted to the original hold stage, that is, to the third speed.

  When the upshift switch 6a is pressed at D, the upshift to the fourth speed is performed and the 7 segment lamp is lit. When it is determined at E that the vehicle is in the cruising running state, the vehicle returns to the automatic transmission mode in the D range, automatically upshifts to the fifth speed, and the 7-segment lamp is turned off.

  The D range paddle shift control according to the present invention can be (1) upshifted or downshifted by one-action paddle switch operation in the D range. (2) Kickdown is accepted even during D range paddle shift control. ) It is characterized in that the vehicle automatically returns to the automatic transmission mode of the D range upon judging the cruise of the vehicle.

  The D range paddle shift control is very effective under the following driving conditions.

(A) When the vehicle is close to the front car and light deceleration is required (b) When light deceleration is necessary before cornering (c) When strong deceleration is required in combination with the brake pedal The above is the D range paddle The overall outline of the shift control will be described. Next, the control of the portion according to the present invention will be described with reference to the principle block diagram of FIG.

  Referring to the principle block diagram of FIG. 6, the shift control apparatus for an automatic transmission according to the present invention shifts according to a first shift characteristic in which a shift stage or a gear ratio to be set in the D range 34 is set in accordance with a running state. An automatic shift mode 36 including an uphill / downhill travel automatic shift mode 35 that performs an operation and shift operation according to an uphill / downhill travel shift characteristic set according to an uphill / downhill travel state, and a shift instructed by a driver's manual operation And a manual transmission mode 38 for performing the operation.

  The S range 40 includes a first manual shift mode 42 in which the driver selects the S range (manual shift range position) and performs a shift operation instructed by operating the upshift switch 6a or the downshift switch 6b.

  The manual shift mode 38 of the D range 34 is a second manual shift mode in which the driver selects the automatic shift range position and performs a shift operation instructed by operating the upshift switch 6a or the downshift switch 6b.

  The traveling stability control means 44 outputs a command related to shifting to the automatic transmission so as to stabilize the behavior of the vehicle when the behavior of the vehicle becomes unstable. For example, when the behavior of the vehicle becomes unstable, the braking force or engine output of the vehicle is controlled to stabilize the turning behavior of the vehicle.

  The first manual shift mode priority unit 46 ignores a shift-related command from the travel stability control unit 44 when the driver is instructed to shift in the first manual shift mode 42 during the control of the travel stability control unit 44. Then, a speed change operation based on the driver's speed change instruction is performed.

  The traveling stability control priority unit 48 gives priority to the command related to the shift from the traveling stability control unit 44 when the driver gives a shift instruction in the second manual transmission mode 38 during the control of the traveling stability control unit 44. The shift operation based on the driver's shift instruction is prohibited.

  According to the present invention, when the shift instruction in the first and second manual shift modes conflicts with the shift-related command output from the travel stability control means 44, the first manual shift mode priority means 46 causes the first manual shift mode 42 to be changed. Since the shift command of the second manual shift mode 38 is prohibited by the traveling stability control priority means 48, the occurrence of shock due to shift hunting can be suppressed.

  The first manual shift mode 42 is a mode in which the upshift switch 6a or the downshift switch 6b is operated after the driver selects the manual shift range position, and can respond as much as possible to the driver's request. ing. Accordingly, the first manual shift mode 42 is set to meet the driver's request within a range in which engine stall or engine overspeed can be prevented.

  The second manual shift mode 38 is a mode in which the upshift switch 6a or the downshift switch 6b is operated after selecting the automatic shift range position, and can respond to the driver's request to some extent.

  Therefore, in the first manual shift mode 42 that requires two actions of the driver, the driver's intention is respected and the shift command of the first manual shift mode 42 is prioritized over the driving stability control and the driver's driving is performed. The sense of incongruity is lost.

  In the second manual shift mode 38 in which a shift command is output by the driver's one-action operation, the driver's intention is respected to some extent, but the travel stability control and the shift command from the second manual shift mode 38 compete. Gives priority to running stability control and allows manual shifting in a narrower region.

  Next, the overall control of the D-range paddle shift according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a main routine of the shift control according to the present invention.

  First, in step S10, it is determined whether or not a downshift is being performed. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S11 to execute SPDL (target shift stage by D paddle control) determination processing during downshift.

  If the determination in step S10 is negative, the process proceeds to step S12 to determine whether an upshift is being performed. If it is determined that the upshift is being performed, the process proceeds to step S13 to execute the SPDL determination process during the upshift.

  If the determination in step S12 is negative, the process proceeds to step S14 to determine whether or not the transmission is stationary. If the determination in step S14 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S15 to execute the SPDL determination process at the normal time.

  On the other hand, if the determination in step S14 is negative and if the processes in steps S11, S13, and S15 are completed, the process proceeds to step S16 to execute a D paddle control release determination process.

  Next, details of the SPDL determination process in the steady state will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, in step S20, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the downshift switch 6b.

  When there is an input to the downshift switch 6b, the control shifts to D paddle hold control except during the first speed steady running. That is, the normal upshift characteristic line is displaced by a predetermined amount toward the high vehicle speed side, and when the running state of the vehicle is in a state where the upshift signal should be output, the output of the upshift signal is delayed for a predetermined time. When the vehicle continues to output the upshift signal after the delay time, one output of the upshift signal is permitted.

  When it is determined in step S20 that the downshift switch 6b is input, the process proceeds to step S21 to determine whether or not the first speed steady traveling is performed. If it is determined in step S21 that the vehicle is in the 1st speed steady running, the process proceeds to step S22 to determine whether the D paddle control in-progress flag is set, that is, whether the D paddle control is in progress.

  If it is determined that the D paddle control is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S24 to set a 7-segment display lighting timer for determining the display lighting time. In step S25, the 7-segment display lighting flag is set. “1” blinks on the 7-segment display provided in the display unit.

  If it is determined in step S22 that the D paddle control is being performed, the process proceeds to step S23, and the paddle shift target shift speed is overwritten on the current shift speed. That is, during steady driving at the 1st speed, a shift by operating the downshift switch 6b is not accepted regardless of whether the D paddle control is being performed.

  If it is determined in step S21 that the vehicle is not traveling in the first speed steady state, the process proceeds to step S26 to determine whether the vehicle speed is equal to or less than the specified vehicle speed. The specified vehicle speed is set to a different vehicle speed for each gear position. The specified vehicle speed is set to a vehicle speed that can prevent over-rotation of the engine when downshifting.

  If it is determined in step S26 that the vehicle speed is equal to or lower than the specified vehicle speed, downshifting is permitted, the process proceeds to step S27, the paddle shift target shift stage is overwritten with the current shift stage-1, and the paddle shift is being performed in step S28. Set the flag.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S26 that the vehicle speed is higher than the specified vehicle speed, the process proceeds to step S29 to determine whether or not the 7-segment display lighting flag is set, that is, whether or not the display is lit.

  If it is determined that the flag is set, the process proceeds to step S30 to overwrite the paddle shift target shift speed with the current shift speed, and in step S31, the 7-segment display flashing timer is set to flash the display. .

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S29 that the 7-segment display lighting flag is not set, the paddle shift target shift speed is overwritten on the current shift speed in step S32.

  After the processing of step S23, step S28, step S31, and step S32, the process proceeds to step S33, the D paddle control in-progress flag is set, and the 7-segment display lighting flag is set.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S34 in FIG. 9, and it is determined whether or not there is an input of the upshift switch 6a. If it is determined that the input of the upshift switch 6a is present, the process proceeds to step S35 to determine whether or not the fifth speed steady traveling is performed.

  If it is determined that the vehicle is in the fifth speed steady running, the routine proceeds to step S36, where it is determined whether or not the D paddle control in-progress flag is set, that is, whether or not the D paddle control is in progress. If the D paddle control in-progress flag is not set, that is, if the D paddle control is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S38, the 7-segment display timer is set, and in step S39, the 7-segment display lighting flag is set. “5” blinks in the display.

  If it is determined in step S36 that the D paddle control in-progress flag is set, that is, if it is determined that D paddle control is in progress, the routine proceeds to step S37, where the paddle shift target shift stage is set to the current shift stage, that is, 5 Overwrite quickly.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S35 that the vehicle is not in the fifth speed steady running, the process proceeds to step S40 to determine whether or not it is an upshiftable region based on the shift map. That is, if S2 is the highest shift stage that can be taken on the shift map and SH is the current shift stage, it is determined whether or not S2 ≧ SH + 1.

  In the present embodiment, the early upshift possible region is expanded by allowing the upshift on the higher vehicle speed side than the downshift line of the shift map. If it is determined in step S40 that S2 ≧ SH + 1, the upshift is permitted, the process proceeds to step S41, the paddle shift target shift stage is overwritten with the current shift stage + 1, and the paddle shift in-progress flag is set in step S42. Set.

  If it is determined in step S40 that S2 <SH + 1, the upshift is not permitted. In this case, it is determined in step S43 whether or not the 7-segment display lighting flag is set.

  If it is determined that it has been set, the routine proceeds to step S44 where the paddle shift target shift stage is overwritten with the current shift stage, the 7-segment display blinking timer is set at step S45, and the current shift is displayed on the 7-segment display. Step 1 is flashed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S43 that the 7-segment display lighting flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S46 to overwrite the paddle shift target shift speed with the current shift speed.

  After the process of step S37, step S42, step S45, and step S46 is completed, the process proceeds to step S47, the D paddle control in-progress flag is set, the 7-segment display lighting flag is set, and this process ends.

  Next, SPDL determination processing during upshift will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 and 11. First, in step S50, it is determined whether or not there is an input of the downshift switch 6b.

  When there is an input from the downshift switch 6b, the process shifts to D paddle hold control. That is, the normal upshift characteristic line is displaced by a predetermined amount toward the high vehicle speed side, and when the running state of the vehicle is in a state where the upshift signal should be output, the output of the upshift signal is delayed for a predetermined time. When the vehicle continues to output the upshift signal after the delay time, one output of the upshift signal is permitted.

  If it is determined in step S50 that the downshift switch 6b has been input, the process proceeds to step S51 to determine whether the speed is equal to or less than the specified gear position. For example, the specified gear position is set to the second speed. That is, if the downshift is permitted during the 1-2 upshift, the vehicle behavior becomes unstable, and the downshift is not permitted.

  If it is determined in step S51 that the speed is equal to or less than the specified level, the process proceeds to step S52 to determine whether the speed is equal to or lower than the specified vehicle speed. If it is determined that the vehicle speed is less than the specified vehicle speed, the process proceeds to step S53, and the paddle shift target gear position is overwritten with the current gear position. That is, the current gear position is maintained.

  If it is determined in step S52 that the vehicle speed is higher than the specified vehicle speed, the process proceeds to step S54 to determine whether the D paddle control in-progress flag is set, that is, whether the D paddle control is in progress.

  If the D paddle control is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S53. If it is determined that the D paddle control is being performed, the process proceeds to step S55, and the paddle shift target shift stage is overwritten with the current shift stage. That is, while maintaining the current gear position, a 7-segment display blinking timer is set in step S56, and the current gear position is blinked and displayed on the 7-segment display.

  If it is determined in step S51 that the gear position is higher than the specified gear position, the process proceeds to step S57 to determine whether the vehicle speed is equal to or less than the specified vehicle speed. This prescribed vehicle speed is set for each gear position as described in step S26 of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S57 that the vehicle speed is equal to or less than the specified vehicle speed, the process proceeds to step S58, and the paddle shift target shift speed is overwritten on the current shift speed-1. That is, downshift is permitted. In step S59, the paddle shifting flag is set.

  If it is determined in step S57 that the vehicle speed is greater than the specified vehicle speed, the downshift is not permitted in order to prevent engine overspeed. In this case, it is determined whether or not the 7-segment display lighting flag is set in step S60.

  That is, it is determined whether or not the 7-segment display is lit. If it is determined that the 7-segment display is lit, the process proceeds to step S61 and the paddle shift target shift stage is overwritten with the current shift stage. That is, the current gear position is maintained, a 7-segment display blinking timer is set in step S62, and the current gear position-1 is blinked and displayed on the 7-segment display.

  If it is determined in step S60 that the 7-segment display lighting flag is not set, that is, if the 7-segment display is not lit, the process proceeds to step S63, and the paddle shift target shift speed is overwritten with the current shift speed. That is, the current gear position is maintained.

  After the processing of step S53, step S56, step S59, step S62, and step S63 is completed, the process proceeds to step S64, the D paddle control in-progress flag is set, and the 7-segment display lighting flag is set.

  Next, in step S65 of FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not there is an input of the upshift switch 6a. If it is determined that there is an input to the upshift switch 6a, the process proceeds to step S66 to determine whether or not the 4-5 upshift is currently being performed in the automatic shift mode.

  If it is determined that the 4-5 upshift is being performed, the process proceeds to step S67, and the paddle shift target shift speed is overwritten with the current shift speed. That is, during the upshift, the upshift by the paddle shift is not permitted.

  If it is determined in step S66 that the 4-5 upshift is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S68 to determine whether or not it is an upshiftable area based on the shift map. That is, it is determined whether S2 ≧ SH + 1.

  If it is determined in step S68 that the upshift is possible, the process proceeds to step S69 to overwrite the current shift speed with the paddle shift target shift speed. That is, even if it is determined that the upshift is possible, the upshift by the paddle switch 6a is not permitted during the upshift.

  If it is determined in step S68 that the region is not upshiftable, the process proceeds to step S70 to determine whether or not the 7-segment display lighting flag is set, that is, whether or not the 7-segment display is lit.

  If it is determined that the display is on, the paddle shift target shift stage is overwritten with the current shift stage in step S71, the 7-segment display blinking timer is set in step S72, and the 7-segment display is set to the current shift stage + 1. Display blinking.

  If it is determined in step S70 that the 7-segment display is not lit, the paddle shift target shift speed is overwritten with the current shift speed in step S73.

  After the processing of step S67, step S69, step S72, and step S73 is completed, the process proceeds to step S74, the D paddle control in-progress flag is set, the 7-segment display lighting flag is set, and this processing is terminated.

  Next, the SPDL determination process at the time of downshift will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, in step S80, it is determined whether or not there is an input of the downshift switch 6b.

  When there is an input from the downshift switch 6b, the process shifts to D paddle hold control. That is, the normal upshift characteristic line is displaced by a predetermined amount toward the high vehicle speed side, and when the running state of the vehicle is in a state where the upshift signal should be output, the output of the upshift signal is delayed for a predetermined time. When the vehicle continues to output the upshift signal after the delay time, one output of the upshift signal is permitted.

  If it is determined in step S80 that there is an input from the downshift switch 6b, the process proceeds to step S81 to determine whether or not the current downshift is a downshift by a paddle switch operation.

  If the determination in step S81 is negative, it is an automatic downshift based on the shift map or the downshift by the paddle switch is waiting, and the process proceeds to step S82 to determine whether the paddle shift flag is set.

  If it is determined that the paddle shift flag is set, the downshift by the paddle switch is waiting, and if it is determined that the flag is not set, the downshift is performed in the automatic transmission mode. .

  If it is determined that the downshift is in the automatic transmission mode, the process proceeds to step S83 to determine whether or not the accelerator opening is equal to or less than a specified value. That is, it is determined whether or not the accelerator opening is close to the fully closed state. When it is determined that the accelerator opening is equal to or less than the specified value, the process proceeds to step S84, and the paddle shift target shift speed is overwritten with the current shift speed.

  If it is determined in step S81 that the current downshift is a downshift by the paddle switch operation, it is determined that the paddle switch is pressed twice, and the process proceeds to step S85 to determine whether or not it is a 2-1 downshift. To do. If it is determined to be 2-1 downshift, the process proceeds to step S86, and the paddle shift target shift stage is overwritten with the current shift stage, that is, the first speed.

  If step S85 is negative, the shift is any one of 3-2 downshift, 4-3 downshift, and 5-4 downshift. In this case, it progresses to step S87 and it is determined whether it is below a regulation vehicle speed. The prescribed vehicle speed is a vehicle speed that can prevent over-rotation of the engine when downshifted, and is prescribed for each gear position as described in step S26 of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S87 that the vehicle speed is equal to or less than the specified vehicle speed, the process proceeds to step S88 to determine whether or not a 3-2 downshift is performed. If it is determined that the shift is 3-2 downshifting, the process proceeds to step S89, where the paddle shift target shift speed is overwritten with the current shift speed and the second speed. That is, the 3-1 downshift by pressing the paddle switch 6b twice is not permitted because the behavior change of the vehicle body may increase.

  On the other hand, when the determination in step S88 is negative, it is a 4-3 downshift and a 5-4 downshift, and the process proceeds to step S90 to determine whether the current vehicle speed is equal to or lower than the vehicle speed at the time of the first downshift. When step S90 is affirmation determination, it progresses to step S91 and it is determined whether an accelerator opening is below a regulation value.

  If it is determined in step S91 that the accelerator opening is equal to or smaller than the specified value, the process proceeds to step S92, and the paddle shift target shift stage is overwritten on the current shift stage-1. That is, 4-2 downshift or 5-3 downshift is permitted. In step S93, the paddle shifting flag is set.

  If it is determined in step S90 that the vehicle speed is higher than the specified vehicle speed, or if it is determined in step S91 that the accelerator opening is greater than the specified value, the current shift speed is overwritten with the paddle shift target shift speed in step S89. To do.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S87 that the vehicle speed is higher than the specified vehicle speed, the downshift by the paddle switch is not permitted, and the paddle shift target shift speed is overwritten on the current shift speed in step S94.

  After the processing of step S84, step S86, step S89, step S93, and step S94 is completed, the process proceeds to step S95, the D paddle control in-progress flag is set, and the 7-segment display lighting flag is set.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S96 in FIG. 13 to determine whether or not there is an input from the upshift switch 6a. If it is determined that there is an input to the upshift switch 6a, the process proceeds to step S97 to determine whether or not the current downshift is a downshift due to an operation of the downshift switch 6b.

  If the determination in step S97 is negative, the current downshift is an automatic downshift based on a shift map, or a downshift is being waited for by a paddle switch operation. In this case, the routine proceeds to step S98, where it is determined whether or not the paddle shifting flag is set.

  If the determination in step S98 is negative, it is determined that the downshift is in the automatic transmission mode, and the process proceeds to step S99 to determine whether the accelerator opening is equal to or less than a specified value. That is, it is determined whether or not the accelerator opening is nearly fully closed. If it is determined that the accelerator opening is equal to or less than the specified value, the upshift is not permitted and the routine proceeds to step S100 where the paddle shift target shift speed is overwritten on the current shift speed.

  If it is determined in step S98 that the paddle shift in-progress flag is set, it is determined that the downshift wait is being performed by the paddle switch operation, the upshift is not permitted, and the flow proceeds to step S101 to perform the paddle shift. Overwrites the target gear to the current gear.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S97 that the current downshift is a downshift by a paddle switch operation, the process proceeds to step S102 to determine whether or not it is an upshiftable area based on the shift map. That is, it is determined whether S2 ≧ SH + 1.

  If it is determined in step S102 that the upshift is possible, the process proceeds to step S103, and the paddle shift target shift speed is overwritten with the current shift speed +1. That is, for example, a process of returning to the fourth speed at the time of 4-3 downshift is performed here. Next, in a step S104, a paddle shifting flag is set.

  If it is determined in step S102 that the region is not in the upshiftable region, the upshift is not permitted, the process proceeds to step S105, the paddle shift target gear is overwritten on the current gear, and the 7-segment display blinking timer in step S106. Is set and the 7-segment display blinks and displays the current shift speed +1.

  After the processing of step S100, step S101, step S104, and step S106 is completed, the D paddle control in-progress flag is set in step S107, the 7-segment display lighting flag is set, and this processing ends.

  Next, the D paddle control release determination process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step S110, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the upshift switch 6a or the downshift switch 6b.

  If it is determined that there is no input, the process proceeds to step S111 to determine whether or not D paddle control is being performed, that is, whether or not a flag during D paddle control is set. If it is determined in step S111 that the D paddle control in-progress flag is set, the process proceeds to step S112 to determine whether or not the timer 1 has elapsed a predetermined time.

  This timer 1 is a control release timer when reaching the highest stage, and is set to a predetermined time every time Steps S112 and S123 described later are executed. In the present embodiment, the highest stage is the fifth speed. When the timer 1 has not elapsed in step S112, the process proceeds to step S113, where it is determined whether the accelerator opening is equal to or less than a specified value.

  If it is determined in step S113 that the accelerator opening is larger than the specified value, that is, if it is determined that the accelerator is on, the routine proceeds to step S114, where it is determined whether or not the vehicle speed change amount (ΔV) is within the specified range. .

  When it is determined that the change amount of the vehicle speed is within the specified range, the routine proceeds to step 115, where it is determined whether or not the throttle change amount is within the specified range. If it is determined that the throttle change amount is within the specified range, the process proceeds to step S116, where it is determined whether the timer 2 has elapsed a predetermined time.

  This timer 2 is a control cancellation timer based on cruise conditions. If step S113 is affirmative, step S114 is negative, or if step S115 is negative, the process proceeds to step S118 and timer 2 is set. .

  In other words, when the accelerator opening is larger than the specified value, the amount of change in the vehicle speed is within the specified range, and the amount of change in the throttle is within the specified range, it is determined that the cruise is running, and the timer 2 is specified after the cruise is started. When the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S117, the D paddle control in-progress flag and the D paddle control related parameters are reset, and the automatic shift mode is entered.

  Even when it is determined in step S112 that the timer 1 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S117 to release the D paddle control. That is, when the predetermined time specified by the timer 1 has elapsed after reaching the highest stage, the D paddle control is released. Steps S110 to S118 described above constitute a D paddle control release determination unit.

  If the determination in step S110 is affirmative, or after the processing in step S117 or step S118 ends, the process proceeds to step S119, and it is determined whether the D paddle control in-progress flag is set, that is, whether the D paddle control is in progress.

  If it is determined in step S119 that the D paddle control is being performed, the process proceeds to step S120, and it is determined whether there is an input from the upshift switch 6a or the downshift switch 6b.

  If it is determined in step S120 that there is no input from the upshift switch 6a or the downshift switch 6b, the process proceeds to step S121 to determine whether or not the maximum gear stage has been reached.

  If the maximum gear (5th speed in this embodiment) has not been reached, the timer 1 is set to a predetermined time in step S122. If it is determined in step S121 that the maximum gear has been reached, the process returns.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S120 that the input of the upshift switch 6a or the downshift switch 6b is present, the process proceeds to step S123 and the timer 1 is set to a predetermined time.

  If it is determined in step S119 that the D paddle control is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S124 and the timer 1 is reset. Steps S119 to S124 constitute a D paddle control cancellation timer set / reset determination unit after reaching the fifth speed.

  Next, referring to the flowchart of FIG. 15, when the shift instruction based on the first and second manual shift modes and the shift instruction based on the travel stabilization control (VSA control) or ice spin control compete, this conflict is avoided. The shift control of the present invention will be described.

  First, in step S130, it is determined whether or not D paddle control is being performed. If it is determined that the D paddle control is being performed, the process proceeds to step S131 to determine whether the VSA control or the ice spin control is being performed.

  If it is determined in step S131 that the VSA control or on-ice spin control is being performed, the process proceeds to step S132, where the VSA control or on-ice spin control is prioritized and the D paddle shift is prohibited.

  That is, in the D paddle shift mode in which the shift command is output by the driver's one-action operation, the driver's intention is respected to some extent, VSA control or ice spin control, and the shift command based on the D paddle control compete In this case, priority is given to VSA control or spin control on ice, and manual shift based on the D paddle shift mode is permitted in a narrower range.

  If it is determined in step S131 that VSA control or ice spin control is not being performed, the flow proceeds to step S133 and D paddle shift is permitted.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S130 that the D paddle control is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S134 and it is determined whether or not the shift range is the S range. If the S range is determined, the process proceeds to step S135 to determine whether VSA control or ice spin control is in progress.

  If it is determined in step S135 that VSA control or on-ice spin control is being performed, the process proceeds to step S136, where manual shift in the S range is permitted in preference to VSA control or on-ice spin control.

  In the manual shift mode of the S range, since the driver needs two actions of operating the upshift switch 6a or the downshift switch 6b after selecting the S range, the driver's intention is respected and the VSA is selected. The shift command based on the manual shift mode is prioritized over the control or the spin control on ice, so that the driver feels comfortable.

It is a figure which shows the shift position of a shift lever. It is a figure which shows the paddle switch provided in the steering wheel. 3A is a display example of the meter portion of the S range paddle shift, and FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating a display example of the meter portion of the D range paddle shift. 1 is a schematic system configuration diagram of a shift control device according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the outline | summary of D range paddle shift control. It is a principle block diagram which shows the principle of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main routine of D range paddle shift control of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows constant-time SPDL (target gear stage by D paddle control) determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows regular SPDL determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the SPDL determination process during an upshift. It is a flowchart which shows the SPDL determination process during an upshift. It is a flowchart which shows the SPDL determination process during a downshift. It is a flowchart which shows the SPDL determination process during a downshift. It is a flowchart which shows the SPDL determination process during an upshift. It is a flowchart which shows the shift control of this invention when manual shift mode and VSA control or ice spin control compete.

Explanation of symbols

6 Paddle switch 6a Upshift switch 6b Downshift switch 34 D range 36 Automatic transmission mode 38 Manual transmission mode 40 S range 42 First manual transmission mode 44 Travel stability control means 46 First manual transmission mode priority means 48 Travel stability control priority means

Claims (1)

Ascending / descending is performed with the first shifting characteristic set according to the traveling state, and the shifting operation with the ascending / descending traveling shift characteristic set according to the ascending / descending slope traveling state. Automatic shift mode including hill running automatic shift mode, manual shift mode that performs shift operation instructed by driver's manual operation, and stabilization of vehicle behavior when vehicle behavior becomes unstable A shift control device for an automatic transmission comprising a running stability control means for outputting a command related to shifting to the automatic transmission.
The manual shift mode is
A first manual shift mode in which a driver selects a manual shift range position and performs a shift operation instructed by operating an upshift switch or a downshift switch;
A second manual shift mode in which a driver selects an automatic shift range position and performs a shift operation instructed by an operation of the upshift switch or the downshift switch;
If there is a shift instruction of the driver in the first manual shift mode during the control of the travel stability control means, the shift operation based on the shift instruction is ignored ignoring the command regarding the shift from the travel stability control means. First manual shift mode priority means for performing
If there is a driver's shift instruction in the second manual shift mode during the control of the travel stability control means, the shift operation based on the shift instruction is given priority over the command related to the shift from the travel stability control means. Driving stability control priority means for prohibiting,
A shift control device for an automatic transmission, comprising:

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