JP4462258B2 - Control device for vehicle drive device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a control device for a vehicular drive apparatus that reduces switching shocks when simultaneously switching a differential part 11 between a stepped transmission state and a stepless transmission state and an automatic transmission part 20. <P>SOLUTION: When simultaneously switching the differential part 11 (stepless transmission part) between a stepped transmission state and a stepless transmission state and the automatic transmission part 20 (step transmission part), the electronic control device 40 can switch the differential part 11 between the stepped transmission state and the stepless transmission state while shifting the automatic transmission part 20 so that the differential part 11 can be switched in synchronization with the shift of the automatic transmission part 20 to reduce switching shocks appropriately. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention comprises a continuously variable transmission that can operate as an electrical continuously variable transmission, and a stepped transmission that can be stepped between a plurality of gears in series, and the continuously variable transmission is electrically connected. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a control device for a vehicle drive device that can be selectively switched between a continuously variable transmission state in which a continuously variable transmission operation can be performed and a stepped gear shifting state in which a continuously variable transmission operation is not performed. The present invention relates to a technique for suppressing a switching shock that occurs when both switching between a state and a stepped shift state and a shift in a stepped transmission unit are performed.

  A continuously variable transmission that can operate as an electric continuously variable transmission and a stepped transmission that can be stepped between a plurality of shift stages are provided in series, and the continuously variable transmission is electrically connected to the continuously variable transmission. 2. Description of the Related Art There is known a vehicle drive device that can be selectively switched between a continuously variable transmission state in which a speed change operation is possible and a stepped speed change state in which a continuously variable speed operation is not performed. For example, this is a hybrid vehicle drive device described in Patent Document 1. In such a vehicle drive device, in addition to providing the second motor in the power transmission path from the transmission member that transmits power from the continuously variable transmission unit to the stepped transmission unit to the drive wheels, the stepped transmission unit is provided. It is composed of a stepped automatic transmission mechanism, and by this stepped automatic transmission mechanism, the rotation of the transmission member, that is, the rotation of the input member to which the power from the engine is input can be shifted and transmitted in multiple stages. Yes.

JP 2005-206136 A

  By the way, in the conventional vehicle drive device as shown in Patent Document 1, the entire power transmission device is operated as a multi-stage stepped automatic transmission, and a plurality of gear stages with a wide range and a cross ratio are configured. It is desirable.

  The present invention has been made in the background of the above circumstances, and the object of the present invention is for a vehicle that suitably suppresses a switching shock when the power transmission device is operated as a multistage automatic transmission. It is to provide a control device for a driving device.

To achieve the above object, the gist of the invention according to claim 1 is that (a) a continuously variable transmission that can operate as an electric continuously variable transmission and a step-variable shift between a plurality of shift stages are possible. With a stepless speed changer that is connected in series in the power transmission path from the engine to the drive wheel, and the stepless speed changer is capable of an electrically continuously variable speed change operation and a stepless speed change state where the stepless speed change operation is not performed. (B) the stepless transmission unit is configured to distribute the output of the engine to the first motor and the input shaft of the stepped transmission unit. The stepless transmission unit is set to the continuously variable transmission state by allowing relative rotation of the movement mechanism and the plurality of rotation elements of the differential mechanism, and a pair of rotations among the plurality of rotation elements of the differential mechanism Connect elements to each other or connect one of the rotating elements to a non-rotating member (C) switching to the stepped transmission state by the engagement device in the continuously variable transmission unit, and the stepped transmission. When both of the shift in the unit are executed, the stepped transmission unit is caused to switch to the stepped transmission state by the engagement device in the continuously variable transmission unit during the shift of the stepped transmission unit. By controlling the rotational speed of the first electric motor in accordance with the change in the input rotational speed, the rotational speed of the engine is changed in the same direction during the shift in the stepped transmission unit.

  The gist of the invention according to claim 2 is that switching between the continuously variable transmission state and the stepped transmission state of the continuously variable transmission unit is started during the inertia phase of the shift in the stepped transmission unit. To complete and complete.

The gist of the invention according to claim 3 for achieving the above object is that (a) a differential mechanism having a differential function is provided, and the differential mechanism is switched between a differential state and a non-differential state. A differential unit and a stepped transmission unit that can be stepped between a plurality of shift stages are provided in series in a power transmission path from the engine to the drive wheels, and the differential unit can be operated electrically continuously. A control device for a vehicle drive device capable of selectively switching between a continuously variable transmission state and a stepless transmission state in which a continuously variable transmission does not operate, wherein (b) the differential unit outputs the output of the engine to a first electric motor. And a differential mechanism that distributes to the input shaft of the stepped transmission unit , and the differential unit is set to the continuously variable transmission state by allowing relative rotation of a plurality of rotating elements of the differential mechanism, and the differential mechanism A pair of rotating elements of the plurality of rotating elements are connected to each other or need to rotate. An engagement device that connects the differential portion to the non-rotating member to bring the differential portion into the stepped transmission state, and (c) a stepped transmission state by the engagement device in the differential portion. And switching to the stepped shift state by the engaging device in the differential unit during the shift of the stepped transmission unit when both the shift to the stepped transmission unit and the shift in the stepped transmission unit are executed. And controlling the rotational speed of the first electric motor according to the change in the input rotational speed of the stepped transmission unit to change the rotational speed of the engine in the same direction during the shift in the stepped transmission unit. It is in.

Further, the gist of the invention according to claim 4 is that the switching between the differential state and the non-differential state in the differential unit is started during the inertia phase of the shift in the stepped transmission unit. It is to be completed.

According to the control device for a vehicle drive device of the first aspect of the invention, both the switching to the stepped shift state by the engagement device in the continuously variable transmission unit and the shift in the stepped transmission unit are executed. In this case, since the engaging device in the continuously variable transmission unit can be switched to the stepped transmission state during the shifting of the stepped transmission unit, there is no need to change the gear step of the stepped transmission unit. The step shift portion can be switched to the stepped shift state, and the switching shock can be suitably suppressed. During simultaneous switching between the continuously variable transmission unit and the stepped transmission unit, the change direction of the engine rotation speed due to the switching of the continuously variable transmission unit and the change direction of the engine rotation speed due to the gear change (shift) of the stepped transmission unit Are recognized as one shift of the stepped transmission unit, so that the driver is prevented from feeling uncomfortable. Further, during simultaneous switching between the continuously variable transmission unit and the stepped transmission unit, the engine rotation speed can be changed according to the progress of the shift of the stepped transmission unit, and the engine rotation speed by the switching of the continuously variable transmission unit. There is an advantage that the control direction can be easily controlled so that the change direction of the engine speed and the change direction of the engine rotation speed by switching the stepped transmission unit are the same.

According to the control device for a vehicle drive device of the invention according to claim 3 , both the switching to the stepped shift state by the engagement device in the differential unit and the shift in the stepped transmission unit are executed. In this case, during the shift of the stepped transmission unit, the differential unit can be switched to the stepped shift state by the engagement device. To the stepped speed change state can be executed, and the switching shock can be suitably suppressed. In addition, during the simultaneous switching between the differential unit and the stepped transmission unit, the direction of change in the engine rotational speed due to the switching of the differential unit and the direction of change in the engine rotational speed due to the gear stage switching (shifting) of the stepped transmission unit Are recognized as one shift of the stepped transmission unit, so that the driver is prevented from feeling uncomfortable. Further, during simultaneous switching between the differential unit and the stepped transmission unit, the engine rotation speed can be changed according to the progress of the shift of the stepped transmission unit, and the change in the engine rotation speed due to the switching of the differential unit. There is an advantage that it can be easily controlled so that the direction of change of the engine rotation speed by switching the direction and the stepped transmission unit becomes the same.

  Preferably, in the control device for a vehicle drive device described above, switching between the continuously variable transmission state and the stepped transmission state of the continuously variable transmission unit during the inertia phase of the shift in the stepped transmission unit. Is started and completed. In this way, since the rotational speed change due to the switching of the continuously variable transmission section or the differential section is hidden within the rotational speed change period of the input side rotating member due to the shift of the stepped transmission section, the switching shock is suitably suppressed. be able to.

  Preferably, in the control device for a vehicle drive device, the switching between the differential state and the non-differential state in the differential unit is started during the inertia phase of the shift in the stepped transmission unit. And completed. According to this configuration, since the rotational speed change due to the switching of the differential section is hidden within the rotational speed change period of the input side rotating member due to the shift of the stepped transmission section, the switching shock can be suitably suppressed.

  Preferably, the continuously variable transmission unit or the differential unit connects the differential mechanism and any one of a plurality of rotating elements of the planetary gear device that constitutes the differential mechanism to each other or to a non-rotating member. A plurality of engaging devices to be connected are provided, and switching between a continuously variable transmission state and a stepped transmission state is performed by these engaging devices. The continuously variable transmission unit or the differential unit preferably includes the differential mechanism and a second electric motor provided in a power transmission path from the input shaft to the drive wheels.

  Preferably, in the simultaneous switching in which the switching of the continuously variable transmission unit or the differential unit and the downshift of the stepped transmission unit are simultaneously performed, the engine at the end of the downshift of the stepped transmission unit Output torque is temporarily reduced. In this way, the transmission torque is reduced at the end of the downshift of the stepped transmission unit in the simultaneous switching, and the synchronous shock generated by the rotation synchronization due to the end of the downshift is suppressed.

  Preferably, according to the control device for a vehicle drive device, the shift of the stepped transmission unit is achieved by releasing the disengagement side engagement element and engaging the engagement side engagement element. It is a toe clutch shift. It is preferable that switching of the continuously variable transmission unit or the differential unit is executed during clutch-to-clutch shifting in which the release-side engagement element is released and the engagement-side engagement element is engaged in the same section. The switching shock is suppressed.

  Preferably, the differential mechanism is composed of a set of planetary gear devices, and among the three rotating elements, the first rotating element is connected to the engine, and the second rotating element is the first electric motor. And the third rotating element is connected to the transmission member and the second electric motor.

  Preferably, the differential mechanism may be composed of two sets of planetary gear devices. Further, the first electric motor or the second electric motor may be provided in a differential mechanism or a power transmission path via a speed reducer.

  Preferably, the differential mechanism includes a friction engagement device for selectively switching the differential mechanism between a differential state and a non-differential state. As a result, a non-locking state in which a differential action is possible, that is, a continuously variable transmission state of the first transmission unit, and a stepped transmission state in which the first transmission unit is a constant transmission ratio as a locked state that restricts the differential action. Selectively obtained. Further, the friction engagement device preferably has a gear ratio of the first transmission unit by selectively engaging any two of the rotating elements of the differential mechanism and rotating the rotating elements integrally with each other. In order to set the first transmission unit to operate as a speed-up gear with a gear ratio smaller than 1 by engaging either the switching clutch for setting 1 or the rotating element of the differential mechanism with the non-rotating member. Switching brake. In this way, since the differential mechanism functions as a two-stage auxiliary transmission, a multi-stage shift stage can be obtained without increasing the axial dimension.

  Preferably, simultaneous switching determining means for determining whether or not the switching of the continuously variable transmission unit or the differential unit and the switching of the gear stage of the stepped transmission unit (shifting) are simultaneous switching. When the simultaneous switching is determined by the simultaneous switching determining unit, a stepped transmission control unit that starts shifting of the stepped transmission unit, and a continuously variable transmission unit or a differential unit during the shifting of the stepped transmission unit A continuously variable transmission control means for executing switching between the continuously variable transmission state and the stepped transmission state of the first portion, and the first electric motor so as not to change the change direction of the engine rotational speed during the shift of the stepped transmission portion First motor rotation speed control means for controlling the rotation speed of the motor, switching completion determination means for determining whether or not the switching of the continuously variable transmission section or the differential section is completed, and the continuously variable transmission section by this switching completion determination means Alternatively, if it is determined that the switching of the differential unit is completed, the engine output torque is reduced. Engine output reduction means for reducing the time step, and the stepped transmission part control means when the switching completion judgment means determines that the switching of the continuously variable transmission part or the differential part is completed. The shift of the transmission unit is terminated.

  Preferably, the stepped transmission unit control means includes the stepped transmission of the stepped transmission unit in a stepped transmission range set to include a high torque traveling region, a high output traveling region, or a high speed traveling region. Is to execute.

  In the simultaneous switching by switching the continuously variable transmission unit or the differential unit from the continuously variable transmission state to the stepped transmission state and switching the gear stage for downshifting the stepped transmission unit, the first motor The rotation speed control means preferably reduces the rotation speed of the first electric motor so as not to change the direction of change (decrease) in the engine rotation speed during the simultaneous switching.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a skeleton diagram illustrating a speed change mechanism 10 that constitutes a part of a drive device of a hybrid vehicle to which a control device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied. In FIG. 1, a transmission mechanism 10 is disposed on a common shaft center in a transmission case 12 (hereinafter referred to as a case 12) as a non-rotating member attached to a vehicle body, and is directly connected to the engine 8 or a pulsation absorbing damper (not shown). An input rotation member, that is, an input shaft 14 indirectly connected via a (vibration damping device) or the like, a differential unit 11 as a first transmission unit or a continuously variable transmission unit connected to the input shaft 14, and a difference between them A second transmission unit that functions as a stepped transmission that is connected in series via a transmission member (transmission shaft) 18 in a power transmission path between the moving unit 11 and the drive wheel 38 (see FIG. 5). An automatic transmission unit 20 as a step transmission unit and an output rotation member that transmits the output of the automatic transmission unit 20 to the subsequent stage, that is, an output shaft 22 are provided in series. In this speed change mechanism 10, since the differential portion 11 and the automatic speed change portion 20 are concentric and have a relatively large axial dimension, for example, in an FR (front engine / rear drive) type vehicle vertically disposed in the vehicle longitudinal direction. Preferably used. The speed change mechanism 10 is provided in a power transmission path from the engine 8 to the pair of drive wheels 38, and a differential gear device (final reduction gear) 36 that constitutes part of the power transmission path for the power from the engine 8 and It transmits to a pair of drive wheel 38 via a pair of axles etc. sequentially. The engine 8 is a vehicle driving force source, and is constituted by an internal combustion engine such as a gasoline engine or a diesel engine, an external combustion engine, or the like.

  Thus, in the transmission mechanism 10 of the present embodiment, the engine 8 and the differential unit 11 are directly connected. This direct connection means that the connection is made without using a hydraulic power transmission device such as a torque converter or a fluid coupling. For example, the connection via the pulsation absorbing damper is included in this direct connection. Since the speed change mechanism 10 is configured symmetrically with respect to its axis, the lower side is omitted in the skeleton diagram of FIG.

  The differential unit 11 is a mechanical mechanism that mechanically distributes the output of the engine 8 input to the first electric motor M1 and the input shaft 14, and distributes the output of the engine 8 to the first electric motor M1 and the transmission member 18. A power distribution mechanism 16 serving as a differential mechanism, and a second electric motor M2 provided to rotate integrally with the transmission member 18. The second electric motor M2 may be provided in any part constituting the power transmission path from the transmission member 18 to the drive wheel 38. The first motor M1 and the second motor M2 of the present embodiment are so-called motor generators that also have a power generation function, but the first motor M1 is a motor that has at least a generator (power generation) function for generating a reaction force, The second electric motor M2 is an electric motor having at least a motor (electric motor) function for outputting a driving force as a driving force source for traveling.

  The power distribution mechanism 16 mainly includes, for example, a single pinion type planetary gear device 24 having a predetermined gear ratio ρ1 of about “0.380”, a switching clutch C0, and a switching brake B0. This planetary gear unit 24 is composed of a sun gear S0, a planetary gear P0, a carrier CA0 that supports the first planetary gear P0 so as to rotate and revolve, and a ring gear R0 that meshes with the sun gear S0 via the first planetary gear P0. ). When the number of teeth of the sun gear S0 is ZS0 and the number of teeth of the ring gear R0 is ZR0, the gear ratio ρ0 is ZS0 / ZR0.

  In the power distribution mechanism 16, the carrier CA0 is connected to the input shaft 14, that is, the engine 8, the sun gear S0 is connected to the first electric motor M1, and the ring gear R0 is connected to the transmission member 18. The switching brake B0 is provided between the sun gear S0 and the case 12, and the switching clutch C0 is provided between the sun gear S0 and the carrier CA0. When the switching clutch C0 and the switching brake B0 are released, that is, switched to the released state, the power distribution mechanism 16 can rotate the sun gear S0, the carrier CA0, and the ring gear R0, which are the three elements of the planetary gear unit 24, relative to each other. Thus, the differential action is operable, that is, a differential state in which the differential action is activated, so that the output of the engine 8 is distributed to the first electric motor M1 and the transmission member 18, and the distributed engine 8 Is stored with electric energy generated from the first electric motor M1 and the second electric motor M2 is rotationally driven, so that the differential unit 11 (power distribution mechanism 16) is in a so-called continuously variable transmission state (electric The rotation of the transmission member 18 is continuously changed regardless of the predetermined rotation of the engine 8. That is, when the power distribution mechanism 16 is in the differential state, the differential unit 11 has a gear ratio γ0 (rotational speed of the input shaft 14 / rotational speed of the transmission member 18) continuously from the minimum value γ0min to the maximum value γ0max. A continuously variable transmission state that functions as an electrical continuously variable transmission that can be changed to

  In this state, when the switching clutch C0 or the switching brake B0 is switched to the engaged state, the power distribution mechanism 16 is brought into a non-differential state where the differential action is impossible. Specifically, when the switching clutch C0 is engaged and the sun gear S0 and the carrier CA0 are integrally connected, the power distribution mechanism 16 includes the sun gear S0 and the carrier CA0 that are the three elements of the first planetary gear unit 24. The ring gear R0 is rotated, that is, is integrally connected, that is, locked, and is in a non-differential state where the differential action is not performed, and the differential unit 11 is also in a non-differential state. At this time, since the rotation of the engine 8 and the rotation speed of the transmission member 18 coincide with each other, the differential unit 11 (power distribution mechanism 16) functions as a transmission in which the gear ratio γ0 is fixed to “1”. A non-stepless speed change state, for example, a constant speed change state, that is, a stepped speed change state is set.

  When the switching brake B0 is engaged instead of the switching clutch C0 and the sun gear S0 is connected to the case 12, the power distribution mechanism 16 is brought into a non-differential state where the sun gear S0 is in a non-rotating state. The moving part 11 is also in a non-differential state. At this time, since the ring gear R0 is rotated at a higher speed than the carrier CA0, the power distribution mechanism 16 functions as a speed increasing transmission in which the speed ratio γ0 is fixed to a value smaller than “1”, for example, about 0.7. A step shifting state, for example, a constant shifting state, that is, a stepped shifting state is set.

  In the switching clutch C0 and the switching brake B0, the speed change state of the differential unit 11 (power distribution mechanism 16) is changed between a differential state, that is, a non-locked state (non-connected state), and a non-differential state, that is, a locked state (connected state). It functions as a differential state switching device that selectively switches to. In the above operating state, the differential unit 11 (power distribution mechanism 16) can operate as an electrical differential device. For example, the differential unit 11 (power distribution mechanism 16) can operate as an electrical continuously variable transmission whose speed ratio can be continuously changed. A continuously variable transmission state in which a shift operation is possible is set. Also, in the non-operating state, a non-continuously variable speed state in which an electrical continuously variable speed shift operation is not performed, that is, a locked state in which, for example, a change in the gear ratio is fixed, that is, a single gear or a plurality of gears having one or more constant gear ratios. A constant speed change state (non-differential state) is set to operate as a transmission.

  Eventually, the switching clutch C0 and the switching brake B0 place the differential unit 11 in a non-stepless transmission state by limiting the differential action of the power distribution mechanism 16 by setting the power distribution mechanism 16 in a non-differential state. It functions as a differential limiting device that limits the operation as an electrical differential device or a continuously variable transmission.

  The automatic transmission unit 20 includes a single pinion type first planetary gear unit 26 and a single pinion type second planetary gear unit 28 and functions as a four-speed stepped automatic transmission. The first planetary gear unit 26 includes a first sun gear S1, a first planetary gear P1, a first carrier CA1 that supports the first planetary gear P1 so as to rotate and revolve, and a first sun gear S1 via the first planetary gear P1. The first ring gear R1 meshing with the first gear R1 has a predetermined gear ratio ρ1 of about “0.529”, for example. The second planetary gear device 28 includes a second sun gear S2 via a second sun gear S2, a second planetary gear P2, a second carrier CA2 that supports the second planetary gear P2 so as to rotate and revolve, and a second planetary gear P2. The second ring gear R2 that meshes with the second gear R2 and has a predetermined gear ratio ρ2 of about “0.372”, for example. When the number of teeth of the first sun gear S1 is ZS1, the number of teeth of the first ring gear R1 is ZR1, the number of teeth of the second sun gear S2 is ZS2, and the number of teeth of the second ring gear R2 is ZR2, the gear ratio ρ1 is ZS1 / ZR1. The gear ratio ρ2 is ZS2 / ZR2.

  In the automatic transmission unit 20, the first sun gear S1 and the second sun gear S2 are integrally connected to each other and selectively connected to the transmission member 18 via the first clutch C1, and the second carrier CA2 and the second sun gear S2 are connected to each other. The ring gear R2 is integrally connected to each other, is selectively connected to the case 12 via the second brake B2, and is selectively connected to the transmission member 18 via the third clutch C3. Is selectively connected to the case 12 via the first brake B1 and is selectively connected to the transmission member 18 via the second clutch C2, and the second carrier CA2 is connected to the output shaft 22. In this way, the automatic transmission unit 20 and the transmission member 18 are selectively connected via the first clutch C1, the second clutch C2, and the third clutch C3 used to establish the gear position of the automatic transmission unit 20. Has been. In other words, the first clutch C1, the second clutch C2, and the third clutch C3 are input clutches of the automatic transmission unit 20, and are provided between the transmission member 18 and the automatic transmission unit 20, that is, the differential unit 11 (transmission member 18). ) And the drive wheel 38 is selectively switched between a power transmission enabling state that enables power transmission and a power transmission cutoff state that interrupts the power transmission of the power transmission path. It functions as a combination device. When at least one of the first clutch C1, the second clutch C2, and the third clutch C3 is engaged, the power transmission path is brought into a power transmission enabled state, and the first clutch C1, the second clutch C2, and When the third clutch C3 is released together, the power transmission path is brought into a power transmission cut-off state.

  The switching clutch C0, the first clutch C1, the second clutch C2, the third clutch C3, the switching brake B0, the first brake B1, and the second brake B2 (hereinafter referred to as the clutch C and the brake B unless otherwise specified) Is a hydraulic friction engagement device often used in conventional automatic transmissions for vehicles, and is a wet multi-plate type in which a plurality of friction plates stacked on each other are pressed by a hydraulic actuator, or a rotating drum One end of one or two bands wound around the outer peripheral surface of the belt is constituted by a band brake or the like that is tightened by a hydraulic actuator, and selectively connects the members on both sides of the band brake.

  The power distribution mechanism 16 of the transmission mechanism 10 configured as described above is provided with a switching clutch C0 and a switching brake B0, and is determined by engaging any one of the switching clutch C0 and the switching brake B0. A stepped speed change state is constituted by the differential portion 11 in the speed change state and the automatic speed change portion 20 that operates as a stepped transmission, and the switching clutch C0 and the switching brake B0 are not engaged and operated, so that the stepless speed change is achieved. The differential unit 11 and the automatic transmission unit 20 in the state constitute a continuously variable transmission state that operates as an electrical continuously variable transmission.

When the differential unit 11 is set to a non-continuously variable transmission state and the transmission mechanism 10 functions as a stepped transmission, either the switching clutch C0 or the switching brake B0 is engaged, and the first clutch C1, The second clutch C2, the third clutch C3, the first brake B1, and the second brake B2 are selectively engaged in the combination shown in FIG. Any of the seventh speed gear stage (seventh speed stage), reverse gear stage (reverse speed stage) or neutral is selectively established, and in the forward stage, the gear ratio between adjacent gear stages is substantially equal. The overall speed ratio γT (= the rotational speed N _IN of the input shaft 14 / the rotational speed N _OUT of the output shaft 22) of the speed change mechanism 10 that changes to the following is obtained stepwise for each gear stage, and the total speed ratio width thereof (= Change in 1st gear stage Speed ratio of the ratio Ganmati1 / seventh gear Ganmati7) is adapted to obtain a wide range. The overall speed ratio γT of the speed change mechanism 10 is a total speed ratio γT of the speed change mechanism 10 formed as a whole based on the speed ratio γ0 of the differential portion 11 and the speed ratio γA of the automatic speed change portion 20.

  As shown in detail in the engagement operation table of FIG. 2, the first speed in which the gear ratio γT1 is the maximum value, for example, about “3.683” due to the engagement of the switching clutch C0, the first clutch C1, and the second brake B2. When the gear stage is established and the switching brake B0, the first clutch C1, and the second brake B2 are engaged, the second speed in which the gear ratio γT2 is smaller than the first speed gear stage, for example, about “2.669”. The third speed in which the gear stage is established and the gear ratio γT3 is smaller than the second gear stage, for example, about “1.909” by the engagement of the switching clutch C0, the first clutch C1, and the first brake B1. A gear stage is established, and the gear ratio γT4 is smaller than the third gear stage, for example, about “1.383” by engagement of the switching brake B0, the first clutch C1, and the first brake B1. The fifth speed in which the gear stage is established and the gear ratio γT5 is smaller than the fourth speed gear stage by the engagement of the switching clutch C0, the first clutch C1, and the third clutch C3, for example, about “1.000”. The sixth gear stage in which the gear stage is established and the gear ratio γT6 is smaller than the fifth gear stage, for example, about “0.661” due to the engagement of the switching clutch C0, the third clutch C3, and the brake B1. Is established, and the engagement of the switching brake B0, the third clutch C3 and the first brake B1 results in the seventh speed gear stage in which the gear ratio γT7 is smaller than the sixth speed gear stage, for example, about “0.479”. Is established. Further, due to the engagement of the first clutch C1 or the second clutch C2 and the second brake B2, the gear ratio γR is a value between the second speed gear stage and the third speed gear stage, for example, about “1.951”. A reverse gear for engine traveling or motor traveling is established. This reverse gear is normally established when the differential unit 11 is in a continuously variable transmission state. Further, when the neutral “N” state is set, for example, only the brake B2 is engaged.

As is apparent from the above description and FIG. 2, in the speed change mechanism 10 of the present embodiment, two steps are achieved by clutch-to-clutch shift achieved by releasing one of the switching clutch C0 and the switching brake B0 and engaging the other. And the clutch-to-clutch shift achieved by releasing one of the first clutch C1, the second clutch C2, the third clutch C3, the first brake B1, and the second brake B2 and engaging the other one. By combining the four-stage shift, a forward seven-stage shift is performed. That is, between the first speed gear stage and the second speed gear stage, between the second speed gear stage and the third speed gear stage, between the third speed gear stage and the fourth speed gear stage, Between the gear stage and the fifth speed gear stage, between the sixth speed gear stage and the seventh speed gear stage, the shift of the first transmission unit (differential unit 11) and the second transmission unit (automatic transmission unit 20). ) Is simultaneously switched within the same shift period, and is switched between the fifth gear and the sixth gear by the clutch-to-clutch shift of the second gear. Here, for example, switching between the G point and the H point and between the I point and the J point shown in FIG. 6 is performed by the stepless speed change state and the stepped speed change state of the differential portion (stepless speed change portion) 11. And a shift of the automatic transmission unit (stepped transmission unit) 20 are simultaneously performed. In such simultaneous switching, the gear ratio γ0 is changed by the switching of the differential unit 11 from the continuously variable transmission state to the stepped transmission state, and the gear ratio γA is changed by the clutch-to-clutch transmission of the automatic transmission unit 20. For example, the engine rotational speed _NE is decreased by switching the differential unit 11 and at the same time the engine rotational speed _NE is increased by the shift of the automatic transmission unit 20, so that the engine rotational speed _NE is reversed. May be changed.

  Further, when the differential unit 11 is in a continuously variable transmission state and the transmission mechanism 10 functions as a continuously variable transmission, both the switching clutch C0 and the switching brake B0 are released and the differential unit 11 is in a continuously variable transmission. In addition, the automatic transmission unit 20 in series with the differential unit 11 functions as a four-stage forward transmission, so that the gear stage is automatically selected from the four forward stages of the automatic transmission unit 20. The rotational speed input to the automatic transmission unit 20, that is, the rotation of the transmission member 18, so that the overall total transmission ratio γT continuously changes despite the gear ratio γA of the automatic transmission unit 20 changing stepwise. The speed is changed steplessly, and a stepless speed ratio width is obtained at the gear stage M. Therefore, the total speed ratio γT of the speed change mechanism 10 can be obtained steplessly.

  That is, when the transmission mechanism 10 functions as a continuously variable transmission, the first speed, the second speed, the third speed, the first speed of the automatic transmission unit 20 with both the switching clutch C0 and the switching brake B0 released. The gear ratio γ0 of the differential portion 11 is controlled so that the total gear ratio γT, which continuously changes continuously between the gear speeds, is controlled for each gear of the fourth speed, and the speed change mechanism The total gear ratio γT as a whole can be obtained steplessly.

FIG. 3 shows a transmission mechanism 10 that includes a differential unit 11 that functions as a continuously variable transmission unit or a first transmission unit and an automatic transmission unit 20 that functions as a second transmission unit. The alignment chart which can represent the relative relationship of the rotational speed of each rotation element on a straight line is shown. The collinear diagram of FIG. 3 is a two-dimensional coordinate composed of a horizontal axis indicating the relationship of the gear ratio ρ of each planetary gear unit 24, 26, and 28 and a vertical axis indicating the relative rotational speed. the lower horizontal line X1 indicates the rotational speed zero, the upper horizontal line X2 indicates the rotating speed N _E of the relative rotational speed of "1.0", that is, the engine 8 connected to the input shaft 14, the horizontal line XG shown in dashed lines The rotational speed of the transmission member 18 is shown.

  Also, three vertical lines Y1, Y2, Y3 corresponding to the three elements of the power distribution mechanism 16 constituting the differential unit 11 are the sun gear S0, the first rotation element corresponding to the second rotation element RE2 in order from the left side. The relative rotational speeds of the carrier CA0 corresponding to RE1 and the ring gear R0 corresponding to the third rotating element RE3 are shown, and the interval between the vertical lines is determined according to the gear ratio ρ0 of the first planetary gear unit 24. . Further, the four vertical lines Y4, Y5, Y6, and Y7 of the automatic transmission unit 20 turn the first ring gear R1 corresponding to the fourth rotation element RE4 to the fifth rotation element (fifth element) RE5 in order from the left. Corresponding and mutually connected first carrier CA1 and second ring gear R2 correspond to second carrier CA2 corresponding to sixth rotating element (sixth element) RE6 and corresponding to seventh rotating element (seventh element) RE7. In addition, the first sun gear S1 and the second sun gear S2 that are connected to each other are respectively represented, and the distance between them is determined according to the gear ratio ρ2 of the first planetary gear device 26 and the gear ratio ρ3 of the second planetary gear device 28, respectively. It has been. In the relationship between the vertical axes of the nomogram, when the distance between the sun gear and the carrier is set to an interval corresponding to “1”, the interval between the carrier and the ring gear is set to an interval corresponding to the gear ratio ρ of the planetary gear device. That is, in the differential section 11, the interval between the vertical lines Y1 and Y2 is set to an interval corresponding to “1”, and the interval between the vertical lines Y2 and Y3 is set to an interval corresponding to the gear ratio ρ0. In the automatic transmission unit 20, the interval between the sun gear and the carrier is set to correspond to “1” for each of the second and third planetary gear devices 26 and 28, and the interval between the carrier and the ring gear corresponds to ρ. Set to the interval to be

  If expressed using the collinear diagram of FIG. 3, the speed change mechanism 10 of the present embodiment includes the first rotating element RE1 (carrier CA0) of the first planetary gear device 24 in the power distribution mechanism 16 (differential portion 11). ) Is connected to the input shaft 14, that is, the engine 8, and is selectively connected to the second rotating element (sun gear S0) RE2 via the switching clutch C0, and the second rotating element RE2 is connected to the first electric motor M1. The third rotating element (ring gear R0) RE3 is connected to the transmission member 18 and the second electric motor M2 selectively through the switching brake B0, and the rotation of the input shaft 14 is transmitted through the transmission member 18. It is configured to transmit (input) to the automatic transmission unit 20. At this time, the relative relationship between the rotational speed of the first sun gear S1 and the rotational speed of the first ring gear R1 is indicated by an oblique straight line L0 passing through the intersection of Y2 and X2.

For example, when the switching clutch C0 and the switching brake B0 are released, the first rotation element RE1 to the third rotation element RE3 are allowed to rotate relative to each other, for example, at least the second rotation element RE2. And the third rotation element RE3 are switched to a continuously variable transmission state (differential state) in which the third rotation element RE3 can be rotated at different speeds, the straight line L0 and the vertical line Y1 are controlled by controlling the rotation speed of the first motor M1. When the rotation of the sun gear S0 indicated by the intersection with the vehicle is raised or lowered, the rotation speed of the ring gear R0 restricted by the vehicle speed V indicated by the intersection of the straight line L0 and the vertical line Y3 is substantially constant. , rotational speed, or the engine rotational speed N _E of the carrier CA0, represented by an intersecting point between the straight line L0 and the vertical line Y2 is increased or decreased.

When the sun gear S0 and the carrier CA0 are connected by the engagement of the switching clutch C0, the power distribution mechanism 16 causes the three rotation elements RE1, RE2, and RE3 to rotate together to rotate the second rotation element RE2 and the third rotation element. since the non-differential state of not rotatable together at different speeds RE3, the straight line L0 is aligned with the horizontal line X2, whereby the power transmitting member 18 is rotated at the same rotation to the engine speed N _E. Further, when the sun gear S0 is coupled to the case 12 by the engagement of the switching brake B0, the power distribution mechanism 16 stops the rotation of the second rotation element RE2, and at least causes the second rotation element RE2 and the third rotation element RE3 to move. Since the non-differential state that does not allow rotation at different speeds is set, the straight line L0 is in the state shown in FIG. 3, and the differential unit 11 is caused to function as a speed increasing mechanism. The straight line L0 and the vertical line Y3 rotational speed of the rotating speed, or transmission member 18 of the ring gear R0 represented by the intersection point is input to the automatic shifting portion 20 at a rotation speed higher than the engine speed N _E.

  Further, in the automatic transmission unit 20, the fourth rotation element RE4 is selectively connected to the transmission member 18 via the first clutch C1, and is also selectively connected to the case 12 via the first brake B1, so that the fifth rotation. The element RE5 is selectively connected to the transmission member 18 via the third clutch C3 and is selectively connected to the case 12 via the second brake B2, and the sixth rotating element RE6 is connected to the output shaft 22. The seventh rotation element RE7 is selectively connected to the transmission member 18 via the first clutch C1.

In the automatic transmission unit 20, as shown in FIG. 3, when the switching clutch C0, the first clutch C1, and the second brake B2 are engaged, a vertical line Y7 indicating a rotational speed of the seventh rotating element RE7 and a horizontal line An oblique line L1 passing through the intersection of X2 and the intersection of the vertical line Y5 and the horizontal line X1 indicating the rotation speed of the fifth rotation element RE5, and the rotation speed of the sixth rotation element RE6 connected to the output shaft 22 are shown. The rotational speed of the output shaft 22 at the first speed is shown at the intersection with the vertical line Y6. Similarly, an oblique straight line L2 determined by engaging the switching brake B0, the first clutch C1, and the second brake B2, and a vertical line Y6 indicating the rotational speed of the sixth rotating element RE6 connected to the output shaft 22. The rotational speed of the output shaft 22 of the second speed is shown at the intersection of the output shaft 22 and the diagonal straight line L3 determined by engaging the switching clutch C0, the first clutch C1 and the first brake B1, and the output shaft 22. The rotation speed of the output shaft 22 of the third speed is indicated by the intersection with the vertical line Y6 indicating the rotation speed of the sixth rotation element RE6, and the switching brake B0, the first clutch C1, and the first brake B1 are engaged. The rotational speed of the fourth output shaft 22 is shown at the intersection of the straight line L4 determined by the operation and the vertical line Y6 indicating the rotational speed of the sixth rotating element RE6 connected to the output shaft 22, and the switching clutch C0 First The fifth speed output at the intersection of the horizontal straight line L5 determined by engaging the latch C1 and the third clutch C3 and the vertical line Y6 indicating the rotation speed of the sixth rotation element RE6 connected to the output shaft 22 The rotational speed of the shaft 22 is shown, and the rotation of the sixth rotational element RE6 connected to the output shaft 22 and the oblique straight line L6 determined by engaging the switching clutch C0, the third clutch C3, and the first brake B1. The rotational speed of the output shaft 22 of the sixth speed is indicated by the intersection with the vertical line Y6 indicating the speed, and an oblique straight line L7 determined by engaging the switching brake B0, the third clutch C3, and the first brake B1. And the rotational speed of the output shaft 22 of the seventh speed is shown at the intersection of the vertical line Y6 indicating the rotational speed of the sixth rotational element RE6 connected to the output shaft 22. The first speed, third speed, fifth speed, the sixth speed, a result of the switching clutch C0 is engaged, the fourth rotating element RE4 at the same speed as the engine speed N _E, a fifth rotating element RE5, Alternatively, the power from the differential unit 11, that is, the power distribution mechanism 16, is input to the seventh rotation element RE7. However, at the second speed, the fourth speed, and the seventh speed, the switching brake B0 is engaged instead of the switching clutch C0. are input at a higher speed than the engine rotational speed N _E.

  FIG. 4 illustrates a signal input to the electronic control device 40 for controlling the speed change mechanism 10 of the present embodiment and a signal output from the electronic control device 40. The electronic control unit 40 includes a so-called microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input / output interface, and the like, and performs signal processing in accordance with a program stored in advance in the ROM while using a temporary storage function of the RAM. By performing the above, drive control such as hybrid drive control for the engine 8, the first and second electric motors M1, M2 and the shift control of the automatic transmission unit 20 is executed.

The electronic control unit 40, etc. Each sensor and switch, as shown in FIG. 4, represents the signal indicative of engine coolant temperature TEMP _W, the signal representing the shift position P _SH, the engine rotational speed N _E is the rotational speed of the engine 8 Signal, signal indicating gear ratio set value, signal for instructing M mode (manual shift running mode), signal indicating operation of air conditioner, signal indicating vehicle speed V corresponding to rotation speed N _OUT of output shaft 22, automatic shift A signal indicating the hydraulic oil temperature of the unit 20, a signal indicating the side brake operation, a signal indicating the foot brake operation, a signal indicating the catalyst temperature, and an accelerator opening θ that is an operation amount of the accelerator pedal corresponding to the driver's output request amount _ACC signal, cam angle signal, snow mode setting signal, vehicle longitudinal acceleration G signal, auto cruise travel signal, vehicle weight A signal indicating the amount (vehicle weight), a signal indicating the wheel speed of each wheel, and the differential unit 11 (power distribution mechanism 16) in a stepped shift state (lock state) in order to cause the transmission mechanism 10 to function as a stepped transmission. A signal indicating the presence or absence of stepped switch operation for switching to, to switch the differential unit 11 (power distribution mechanism 16) to a continuously variable transmission state (differential state) in order to cause the transmission mechanism 10 to function as a continuously variable transmission. , A signal indicating the presence or absence of the stepless switch operation, a signal indicating the rotation speed N _M1 of the first motor _M1 (hereinafter referred to as the first motor rotation speed N _M1 ), and a rotation speed N _M2 of the second motor _M2 (hereinafter referred to as the second A signal representing the motor rotation speed N _M2 ), a signal representing the charge capacity (charged state) SOC of the power storage device 60 (see FIG. 5), and the like are supplied from each sensor or the like.

A control signal from the electronic control unit 40 to the engine output control unit 43 (see FIG. 5) for controlling the engine output, for example, the throttle valve opening θ of the electronic throttle valve 96 provided in the intake pipe 95 of the engine 8. A drive signal to the throttle actuator 97 for operating _TH , a fuel supply amount signal for controlling the fuel supply amount to the intake pipe 95 or the cylinder of the engine 8 by the fuel injection device 98, and an ignition timing of the engine 8 by the ignition device 99 are shown. Ignition signal to command, supercharging pressure adjustment signal to adjust the supercharging pressure, electric air conditioner drive signal to operate the electric air conditioner, command signal to command the operation of the motors M1 and M2, and to operate the shift indicator Shift position (operation position) display signal, gear ratio display signal to display gear ratio, snow mode A snow mode display signal for displaying the vehicle, an ABS operation signal for operating the ABS actuator for preventing the wheel slip during braking, an M mode display signal for displaying that the M mode is selected, and the differential unit 11 And a valve command signal for operating an electromagnetic valve included in the hydraulic control circuit 42 (see FIG. 5) to control the hydraulic actuator of the hydraulic friction engagement device of the automatic transmission unit 20, and a hydraulic source of the hydraulic control circuit 42 A drive command signal for operating a certain electric hydraulic pump, a signal for driving an electric heater, a signal to a cruise control control computer, and the like are output.

FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram for explaining a main part of the control function by the electronic control unit 40. In FIG. 5, the stepped shift control means 54 is, for example, a vehicle speed V and a required output of the automatic transmission unit 20 based on a shift diagram (relationship, shift map) indicated by a solid line and a one-dot chain line in FIG. Based on the vehicle state indicated by the torque T _OUT , it is determined whether or not the speed change of the speed change mechanism 10 is to be executed, and the automatic speed change control of the automatic speed changer 20 is executed so that the determined shift speed is obtained. At this time, the stepped shift control means 54 engages the hydraulic friction engagement device involved in the shift including the switching clutch C0 and the switching brake B0 so that the shift stage is achieved according to, for example, the engagement table shown in FIG. A command (shift output command, hydraulic command) to be combined and / or released is output to the hydraulic control circuit 42 directly or indirectly. In accordance with the command, the hydraulic control circuit 42 releases, for example, the release-side hydraulic friction engagement device involved in the shift, and engages the engagement-side hydraulic friction engagement device involved in the shift to automatically shift the gear. The electromagnetic valve in the hydraulic control circuit 42 is actuated so that the hydraulic actuator of the hydraulic friction engagement device involved in the gear shift is actuated so that the gear shift of the unit 20 is performed.

The hybrid control unit 52 functions as a continuously variable transmission control unit when the continuously variable transmission mode is selected. The hybrid control unit 52 operates the engine 8 efficiently in the continuously variable transmission state of the transmission mechanism 10, that is, in the differential state of the differential unit 11. While operating in a good operating range, the distribution of the driving force between the engine 8 and the second electric motor M2 and the reaction force generated by the power generation of the first electric motor M1 are changed so as to be optimized, and The gear ratio γ0 as a continuously variable transmission is controlled, and the total gear ratio γT is controlled steplessly. For example, at the traveling vehicle speed at that time, the target (request) output of the vehicle is calculated from the accelerator opening θ _ACC as the driver's required output amount and the vehicle speed V, and the required total is calculated from the target output of the vehicle and the required charging value. Calculate the target output, calculate the target engine output in consideration of transmission loss, auxiliary load, assist torque of the second motor M2, etc. so as to obtain the total target output, and obtain the target engine output. controlling the amount of power generated by the first electric motor M1 controls the output of the overall speed ratio γT and the engine 8 so that the speed N _E and engine torque T _E.

The hybrid control means 52 executes the control in consideration of the gear position of the automatic transmission unit 20 during the continuously variable transmission control in order to improve the power performance and the fuel consumption. In such a hybrid control for matching the rotational speed of the power transmitting member 18 determined by the gear position of the engine rotational speed N _E and the vehicle speed V and the automatic transmission portion 20 determined to operate the engine 8 in an operating region at efficient Further, the differential unit 11 is caused to function as an electric continuously variable transmission. That is, the hybrid control means 52, achieving both drivability and fuel efficiency when continuously-variable shifting control in a two-dimensional coordinate composed of the output torque (engine torque) T _E of the engine rotational speed N _E and the engine 8 Thus, for example, a target output (total target) is set so that the engine 8 is operated along an optimum fuel consumption rate curve (fuel consumption map, relationship) of the engine 8 (not shown) that is experimentally obtained in advance and stored in the storage means 56, for example. output, required driving force) so that the engine torque T _E and the engine rotational speed N _E for generating an engine output required to satisfy a targeted value of the overall speed ratio γT of the transmission mechanism 10, the The gear ratio γ0 of the differential unit 11 is controlled in consideration of the gear position of the automatic transmission unit 20 so as to obtain the target value, and the total gear ratio γT is changed within the variable range that can be shifted. Control is performed within a range of, for example, 13 to 0.5.

  At this time, the hybrid control means 52 supplies the electric energy generated by the first electric motor M1 to the power storage device 60 and the second electric motor M2 through the inverter 58, so that the main part of the power of the engine 8 is mechanically transmitted. However, a part of the motive power of the engine 8 is consumed for power generation of the first electric motor M1 and converted into electric energy there, and the electric energy is supplied to the second electric motor M2 through the inverter 58. The second electric motor M2 is driven and transmitted from the second electric motor M2 to the transmission member 18. An electric path from conversion of a part of the power of the engine 8 into electric energy and conversion of the electric energy into mechanical energy by a device related from the generation of the electric energy to consumption by the second electric motor M2 Composed.

  Further, the hybrid control means 52 controls the fuel injection amount and the injection timing by the fuel injection device 98 to control the opening and closing of the electronic throttle valve 96 by the throttle actuator 97 for the throttle control, and controls the ignition timing. A command for controlling the ignition timing by the ignition device 99 such as an igniter for control is output to the engine output control device 43 alone or in combination, and the output control of the engine 8 is executed so as to generate the necessary engine output. An engine output control means is functionally provided. The engine output control device 43 controls the fuel injection by the fuel injection device 98 for the fuel injection control in addition to the opening / closing control of the electronic throttle valve 96 by the throttle actuator 97 for the throttle control according to the command from the hybrid control means 52. Then, engine torque control is executed by controlling the ignition timing by an ignition device 99 such as an igniter for ignition timing control.

Further, the hybrid control means 52 can drive the vehicle by the electric CVT function (differential action) of the differential portion 11 regardless of whether the engine 8 is stopped or in an idle state. A solid line E in FIG. 6 indicates a driving force for switching the driving force source for starting / running the vehicle (hereinafter referred to as running) between the engine 8 and the electric motor, for example, the second electric motor M2, in other words, driving power for driving the engine 8. An engine traveling region and a motor traveling region for switching between so-called engine traveling for starting / running (hereinafter referred to as traveling) the vehicle as a source and so-called motor traveling for traveling the vehicle using the second electric motor M2 as a driving power source for traveling. Is the boundary line. The relationship indicated by the boundary line (solid line E) in FIG. 6 is a driving force source switching diagram (driving force) composed of two-dimensional coordinates using the vehicle speed V and the output torque T _{OUT as} a driving force related value as parameters. It is an example of a source map. The driving force source switching diagram is stored in advance in the storage unit 56 together with a shift diagram (shift map) indicated by, for example, the solid line and the alternate long and short dash line in FIG.

Then, the hybrid control means 52 determines whether the motor travel region or the engine travel region is based on the vehicle state indicated by the vehicle speed V and the required output torque T _OUT from the driving force source switching diagram of FIG. Judgment is made and motor running or engine running is executed. As described above, the motor traveling by the hybrid control means 52 is relatively low output torque T _OUT region, that is, low engine torque T, in which engine efficiency is generally lower than that in the high torque region, as is apparent from FIG. It is executed in the _E range or a relatively low vehicle speed range of the vehicle speed V, that is, a low load range. Therefore, usually but motor starting is performed in preference to engine starting, for example, is the required output torque T _OUT ie the required engine torque T _E exceeds the motor drive region of the drive power source switching diagram of Fig. 6 when the vehicle starts Depending on the vehicle state in which the accelerator pedal is depressed as much as possible, the engine is normally started.

The hybrid control means 52 uses the electric CVT function (differential action) of the differential unit 11 to suppress dragging of the stopped engine 8 and improve fuel efficiency during the motor running. It is also possible to control the rotational speed N _M1 at a negative rotational speed, for example, to idle, and to maintain the engine rotational speed _NE from zero to substantially zero as required by the differential action of the differential section 11.

  Further, even in the engine travel region, the hybrid control means 52 supplies the second motor M2 with the electric energy from the first electric motor M1 and / or the electric energy from the power storage device 60 by the electric path described above. The so-called torque assist for assisting the power of the engine 8 is possible by driving the two electric motor M2 and applying torque to the drive wheels 38. Therefore, the engine travel of this embodiment includes engine travel + motor travel.

Further, the hybrid control means 52 controls the first motor rotation speed N _M1 and / or the second motor rotation speed N _M2 by the electric CVT function of the differential section 11 regardless of whether the vehicle is stopped or traveling. The engine rotation speed _NE can be maintained substantially constant, or the rotation can be controlled to an arbitrary rotation speed. For example, the hybrid control means 52 as can be seen from the diagram of FIG. 3 when raising the engine rotation speed N _E during running of the vehicle, the second electric motor rotation speed N which depends on the vehicle speed V (driving wheels 38) The first motor rotation speed N _M1 is increased while maintaining _M2 substantially constant.

  The switching control means 50 switches the engagement / release of the switching engagement device (the switching clutch C0 or the switching brake B0) based on the vehicle state, so that the continuously variable speed state, that is, the differential state and the stepped speed change. The shift state is selectively switched between the state, that is, the lock state. For example, the switching control means 50 determines whether the vehicle state indicated by the required output shaft torque Tout and the vehicle speed V is in the stepless area of FIG. Then, it is determined whether the transmission mechanism 10 is in a continuously variable area where the transmission mechanism 10 is in a continuously variable transmission state or whether the transmission mechanism 10 is in a variable area where the transmission mechanism 10 is in a variable speed transmission state, and the switching clutch C0 or the switching brake B0 is engaged. And switching between the switching clutch C0 and the switching brake B0, the transmission mechanism 10 is selectively switched between the continuously variable transmission state and the stepped transmission state.

  That is, when the switching control means 50 determines that it is within the stepped shift control region, it outputs a signal for disabling or prohibiting the hybrid control or continuously variable shift control to the hybrid control means 52, and The shift control means 54 is allowed to perform a shift at the time of a preset stepped shift, and the switching clutch C0 or the switching brake B0 is engaged according to the shift determination of the stepped shift control means 54. At this time, the stepped shift control means 54 executes automatic shift control for the seventh forward speed of the automatic transmission unit 20 according to, for example, the shift diagram shown in FIG. For example, FIG. 2 stored in advance in the storage means 56 shows a combination of the operations of the hydraulic friction engagement devices selected in the speed change, that is, C0, C1, C2, C3, B0, B1, and B2. That is, the transmission mechanism 10 as a whole, that is, the differential unit 11 and the automatic transmission unit 20 function as a so-called stepped automatic transmission, and the gear stage is achieved according to the engagement table shown in FIG.

  However, when the switching control means 50 determines that the vehicle state indicated by the required output shaft torque Tout and the vehicle speed V is within the continuously variable region of FIG. 6, the continuously variable transmission state is obtained as a whole of the transmission mechanism 10. In order to achieve this, a command for releasing the switching clutch C0 and the switching brake B0 is output to the hydraulic control circuit 42 so that the differential unit 11 is in a continuously variable transmission state and is capable of continuously variable transmission. At the same time, a signal for permitting hybrid control is output to the hybrid control means 52, and a signal for fixing to a preset gear position at the time of continuously variable transmission is output to the stepped shift control means 54, or For example, a signal for permitting automatic shifting of the automatic transmission unit 20 is output in accordance with the shift diagram shown in FIG. In this case, the stepped shift control means 54 causes the automatic transmission unit 20 to shift the forward fourth speed in the engagement table of FIG. 2 except the engagement of the switching clutch C0 and the switching brake B0, that is, the first clutch C1 and The first gear stage (gear ratio γA = 3.683) achieved by engagement of the second brake B2 and the second gear stage (gear ratio) achieved by engagement of the first clutch C1 and the first brake B1 γA = 1.909), third gear stage achieved by engagement of the first clutch C1 and the third clutch C3 (gear ratio γA = 1.000), engagement of the third clutch C3 and the first brake B1 The automatic gear shift is performed at the fourth gear stage (speed ratio γA = 0.661) achieved by the above. Thus, the differential unit 11 switched to the continuously variable transmission state by the switching control means 50 functions as a continuously variable transmission, and the automatic transmission unit 20 in series with the differential unit 11 functions as a stepped transmission. At the same time that a large driving force is obtained, the rotational speed input to the automatic transmission unit 20 with respect to the first, second, third, and fourth gears of the automatic transmission unit 20, that is, the rotational speed of the transmission member 18 Is changed steplessly, and each gear step has a stepless transmission ratio width. Therefore, the gear ratio between the gear stages can be continuously changed continuously and the transmission mechanism 10 as a whole is in a continuously variable transmission state, and the total gear ratio γT can be obtained continuously.

FIG. 6 is a shift diagram (relationship, shift map) stored in advance in the storage means 56 that is a basis for shift determination of the automatic transmission unit 20, and the required output torque T _OUT that is a vehicle speed V and a driving force related value. Is an example of a shift diagram composed of two-dimensional coordinates with and as parameters. The solid line in FIG. 6 is an upshift line, and the alternate long and short dash line is a downshift line. The broken lines in FIG. 6 indicate the determination vehicle speed V1 and the determination output torque T _OUT 1 for switching determination from the stepless control region to the stepped control region by the switching control means 50. That is, the broken line in FIG. 6 relates to a high vehicle speed determination line that is a series of determination vehicle speeds V1 that are preset high-speed traveling determination values for determining the high-speed traveling area of the hybrid vehicle, and the required driving force of the hybrid vehicle. A determination output torque T _OUT 1 which is a preset high output travel determination value for determining a driving force related value, for example, a high output travel region where the output torque T _OUT of the automatic transmission unit 20 is high output and a high torque travel region. A high output travel determination line that is a series of Further, as indicated by a two-dot chain line with respect to the broken line in FIG. 6, hysteresis is provided for the determination of the stepped control region and the stepless control region. That is, whether the 6 includes a vehicle-speed limit V1 and the upper output torque T _{OUT 1,} which one of the step-variable control region and the continuously variable control region by switching control means 50 and an output torque T _OUT with the vehicle speed V as a parameter Is a switching diagram (switching map, relationship) stored in advance for determining a region of In addition, you may memorize | store in the memory | storage means 56 previously as a shift map including this switching diagram. Further, this switching diagram may include at least one of the determination vehicle speed V1 and the determination output torque T _OUT 1, or a pre-stored switching that uses either the vehicle speed V or the output torque T _OUT as a parameter. It may be a line.

The shift diagram, the switching diagram, the driving force source switching diagram, and the like are not a map but a judgment formula for comparing the actual vehicle speed V and the judgment vehicle speed V1, the output torque T _OUT and the judgment output torque T _OUT 1 May be stored as a determination formula or the like. For example, in this case, the switching control means 50 determines whether or not the vehicle state, for example, the actual vehicle speed V has exceeded the determination vehicle speed V1, and when the determination vehicle speed V1 is exceeded, the switching clutch C0 or the switching brake B0 is engaged. Then, the transmission mechanism 10 is set to the stepped transmission state. Further, the switching control means 50, the output torque T _OUT of the vehicle condition such as, for instance, the automatic shifting portion 20 determines whether or not exceeds the determination output torque T _{OUT 1,} when it exceeds the determined output torque T _{OUT 1} is or switching clutch C0 The switching brake B0 is engaged, and the speed change mechanism 10 is brought into the stepped speed change state.

The vertical axis in FIG. 6 indicates the output shaft torque Tout, but it may be a value related to the required driving force. The required driving force-related value is a parameter corresponding to the required driving force of the vehicle on a one-to-one basis, and includes not only the required driving torque or driving force at the driving wheels 38 but also the required output torque T of the automatic transmission unit 20, for example. _OUT, the required engine torque _{T E,} and the required vehicle acceleration G, for example, the accelerator opening theta _ACC or a throttle valve opening theta _TH (or intake air quantity, air-fuel ratio, fuel injection amount) and on the basis of the engine rotational speed _{N E} This is a required value such as the calculated engine torque _TE or the like. The driving torque may be calculated from the output torque T _OUT or the like in consideration of the differential ratio, the radius of the driving wheel 38, or may be directly detected by, for example, a torque sensor or the like. The same applies to the other torques described above.

Further, the determination vehicle speed V1 is set such that the transmission mechanism 10 is set to the stepped transmission state at the high speed so that the fuel consumption is prevented from deteriorating, for example, when the transmission mechanism 10 is set to the continuously variable transmission state at the high speed. Is set to Further, the determination torque T _OUT 1 is used to reduce the size of the first electric motor M1 without causing the reaction torque of the first electric motor M1 to correspond to the high output range of the engine 8 when the vehicle is traveling at a high output, for example. It is set according to the characteristics of the first electric motor M1 that can be arranged with the maximum output of electric energy from M1 being reduced.

As shown in the relationship of FIG. 6, there is a high torque region where the output torque T _OUT is equal to or higher than a predetermined determination output torque T _OUT 1, or a high vehicle speed region where the vehicle speed V is higher than a predetermined determination vehicle speed V 1. Since it is set as a step control region, stepped variable speed travel is executed at a high drive torque at which the engine 8 has a relatively high torque or at a relatively high vehicle speed. It is executed when the driving torque is low, or when the vehicle speed is relatively low, that is, in the normal output range of the engine 8.

Thus, for example, in low and medium speed traveling and low and medium power traveling of the vehicle, the speed change mechanism 10 is set to a continuously variable transmission state to ensure fuel efficiency of the vehicle, but the automatic transmission unit 20 has four speeds. In order to function, the electric energy to be generated by the first electric motor M1, in other words, the maximum value of the electric energy transmitted by the first electric motor M1 can be reduced, and the first electric motor M1 or a driving device of the vehicle including the electric motor M1 is further downsized. The On the other hand, in high-speed travel where the vehicle speed V exceeds the determination vehicle speed V1 and high-speed travel where the output torque _TOUT exceeds the determination torque _TOUT1 , the transmission mechanism 10 operates as a stepped transmission. There is a conversion loss between power and electric energy that occurs when the output of the engine 8 is transmitted to the drive wheels 38 through a mechanical power transmission path and is operated as an electric continuously variable transmission. It is suppressed and fuel consumption is improved.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a switching device 46 that switches a plurality of types of shift positions by an artificial operation. The switching device 46 includes, for example, a shift lever 48 that is disposed beside the driver's seat and is operated to select a plurality of types of shift positions. The shift lever 48 is in a neutral state, that is, a neutral state in which the power transmission path in the transmission mechanism 10, that is, the automatic transmission unit 20, is blocked so that neither the first clutch C 1 nor the second clutch C 2 is engaged. And the parking position “P (parking)” for locking the output shaft 22 of the automatic transmission unit 20, the reverse traveling position “R (reverse)” for reverse traveling, and the power transmission path in the transmission mechanism 10 are interrupted. It is provided to be manually operated to a neutral position “N (neutral)”, a forward automatic shift travel position “D (drive)”, or a forward manual shift travel position “M (manual)”.

  For example, when the “D” position is selected by operating the shift lever 48, the shift control means 50 automatically switches the shift state of the transmission mechanism 10 based on the shift map and the switch map stored in advance as shown in FIG. The control is executed, the continuously variable transmission control of the power distribution mechanism 16 is executed by the hybrid control means 52, and the automatic transmission control of the automatic transmission unit 20 is executed by the stepped transmission control means 54. This “D” position is also a shift position for selecting an automatic shift traveling mode (automatic mode) which is a control mode in which automatic shift control of the transmission mechanism 10 is executed.

  When the “M” position is selected by operating the shift lever 48, the speed change mechanism is within the range of the designated upper limit gear range during the stepped speed change operation in which the speed change mechanism 10 is switched to the stepped speed change state. The automatic shift control is performed so that a designated gear stage can be obtained. This “M” position is also a shift position for selecting a manual shift traveling mode (manual mode) which is a control mode in which manual shift control of the transmission mechanism 10 is executed.

By the way, the speed change mechanism 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, is controlled to seven forward speeds for the purpose of cross ratio and wide speed ratio width. There may be a simultaneous switching in which the switching between the continuously variable transmission state of the (continuously variable transmission unit) 11 and the stepped transmission state and the automatic transmission unit (stepped transmission unit) 20 are simultaneously performed. . For example, switching between the point G and the point H and the point I and the point J in FIG. In such simultaneous switching, the gear ratio γ0 is changed by the switching of the differential unit 11 from the continuously variable transmission state to the stepped transmission state, and the gear ratio γA is changed by the clutch-to-clutch transmission of the automatic transmission unit 20. For example, the engine rotational speed _NE is decreased by switching the differential unit 11 and at the same time the engine rotational speed _NE is increased by the shift of the automatic transmission unit 20, so that the engine rotational speed _NE is reversed. In such a case, the engine rotational speed _NE may increase or decrease due to a slight timing shift, which may give the passenger a sense of discomfort as a shift shock.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, the stepped shift control means 54 of the present embodiment determines that the switching control means 50 switches between the stepless shift state and the stepped shift state of the differential section 11 and When simultaneous switching is performed when the shift of the automatic transmission unit 20 related to switching is determined, the switching of the differential unit 11 is executed during the shift of the automatic transmission unit 20, and the automatic transmission unit 20 The control for starting and completing the switching of the differential section 11 is executed in the inertia phase section of the stepped shift.

That is, the stepped speed change control means 54 determines the difference between the stepless speed change state and the stepped speed change state of the differential portion 11 based on the vehicle state indicated by the vehicle speed V and the required output torque Tout from the relationship shown in FIG. When the simultaneous switching determining means 62 for determining whether or not the simultaneous switching between the automatic switching unit 20 and the shifting of the automatic transmission unit 20 has been determined, and when the simultaneous switching determining means 62 determines the simultaneous switching, the simultaneous shifting is performed. The stepped transmission control unit 64 that first executes the clutch-to-clutch shift of the automatic transmission unit 20 to achieve, and the stepless speed change state and the stepped transmission of the differential unit 11 during the shift of the automatic transmission unit 20. the continuously-variable shifting portion control means 66 for executing the switching between the states, the hybrid control the rotational speed of the first electric motor M1 so as not to change the direction of change of the engine rotational speed N _E during the shifting of the automatic shifting portion 20 means The first motor rotation speed control means 68 controlled via 2, the switching completion judgment means 70 for judging whether or not the switching of the differential section 11 has been completed, and the switching completion judgment means 70 If it is determined that the switching has been completed, an engine output reduction means 72 for temporarily reducing the output torque of the engine 8 by the engine output control device 43 via the hybrid control means 52 in order to further suppress the shift shock due to the simultaneous switching. And are provided.

  When the switching completion determining unit 70 determines that the switching of the differential unit 11 has been completed, the stepped transmission unit control unit 64 engages the engagement side frictional engagement device of the automatic transmission unit 20 and shifts the gear. End.

The first motor rotation speed control means 68 is, for example, in simultaneous switching by switching the differential unit 11 from the continuously variable transmission state to the stepped transmission state and switching the gear stage for downshifting the automatic transmission unit 20. reduces toward zero rotational speed of the first electric motor M1 so as not to change the change in the engine rotational speed N _E of the (reduced) direction on the same time being switched. By lowering toward the engine rotational speed N _E zero, engagement shock and the engagement load of the switching clutch C0 is reduced.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining a main part of the control operation of the electronic control unit 40, that is, a shift control operation for controlling the simultaneous shift in the stepped shift state, and is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle.

  First, in a step (hereinafter, step is omitted) S1 corresponding to the simultaneous switching determination means 62, it is determined whether or not the simultaneous switching has occurred based on the traveling state of the vehicle from the relationship shown in FIG. If the determination in S1 is negative, other control is executed in S8. However, if the determination is positive as shown at time t1 in FIG. 9, the above control is performed in S2 corresponding to the stepped transmission control unit 64. The shift output of the automatic transmission unit 20 (second transmission unit) for achieving simultaneous switching is executed first. If the simultaneous switching is switching from the I point to the J point in FIG. 6, the release of the third clutch C3 which is the disengagement side frictional engagement device in the shift from the fifth gear to the fourth gear is performed. Be started. This state is shown at time t2 in FIG. That is, the automatic transmission unit 20 in the above simultaneous switching is, for example, switching from point I to point J in FIG. 6 and switching from the continuously variable transmission state to the stepped transmission state by engagement of the switching brake B0 of the differential unit 11. In the case of simultaneous switching of the automatic transmission unit 20 and the shift of the gear stage for downshifting from the fifth gear stage to the fourth gear stage, first, the hydraulic frictional engagement on the disengagement side of the automatic transmission part 20 is first performed. The hydraulic pressure change for starting the engagement of the brake B1, which is the hydraulic friction engagement element on the engagement side, is started at the same time as the hydraulic pressure change for starting the release of the third clutch C3 which is the combined element is started. The Next, in S3 corresponding to the continuously variable transmission control unit 66, the differential unit 11 is switched during the inertia phase of the clutch-to-clutch shift achieved by releasing the third clutch C3 and engaging the brake B1. Prior to the start of the inertia phase, an output for releasing the third clutch C3 and an output for waiting for the switching brake B0 to be engaged are performed. This state is shown at time t3 in FIG.

In this state, the start of the inertia phase of the downshift to 4th gear is determined based on the rising start of the engine rotation speed N _E from the fifth speed gear position of the automatic transmission portion 20 by the inertia phase determining step not shown that when, in S4 that corresponds to the first electric motor speed control means 68, in order to further suppress the switching shock due to the simultaneous switching, the rotational speed N _E of the first electric motor M1 in accordance with the rotational speed change of the transmission member 18 by controlling, while the rotational speed N _M1 of the first electric motor M1 is controlled through the hybrid control means 52 so that the change in the engine rotational speed N _E of the inertia phase becomes constant rate of change in the same decrease direction The rotation speed N _M1 is changed toward zero. For example, although the engine speed _NE is changed in the direction of increasing by the 5 → 4 downshift of the automatic transmission unit 20, the differential unit 11 that is executed simultaneously is switched from the continuously variable transmission state to the stepped transmission state. when the engine rotational speed N _E is going to be varied in the direction of lowering, the lowering of the engine speed N _E by a temporary increase side or the positive side the rotational speed of the first electric motor M1 i.e. the sun gear S1 suppressing a change in the engine rotational speed N _E is a uniform reduction direction.

  At the same time, in S5 corresponding to the switching completion determination means 70, whether or not the switching of the differential section 11 from the continuously variable transmission state to the stepped transmission state is completed, that is, whether or not the engagement of the switching brake B0 is completed. Is determined based on whether or not the ratio between the rotational speed of the input shaft 14 and the rotational speed of the transmission member 18 has reached a preset speed-up value (for example, a value of about 0.7). Is done.

  If the determination in S5 is negative, the process is awaited by repeatedly executing S5. However, if the determination in S5 is affirmative, in S6 corresponding to the continuously variable transmission control unit 66, the standby state is set. Engagement of the switching brake B0 is promptly performed, and the switching of the differential unit 11 from the continuously variable transmission state to the stepped transmission state is completed. Next, in S6 corresponding to the stepped transmission unit control means 64, engagement of the first brake B1, which is an engagement side frictional engagement device for 5 → 4 downshifting, is started. This state is shown at time t5 in FIG.

In S7 corresponding to the engine output reducing means 72, for example, the electronic throttle valve 96 is closed by the throttle actuator 97, the fuel injection by the fuel injection device 98 is reduced for fuel injection control, or the ignition timing control is performed. The engine output is temporarily reduced when the first brake B1 is engaged, for example, by retarding the ignition timing by the ignition device 99 such as an igniter. This state is shown at time t6 in FIG. Here, the engine rotational speed N _E by the clutch-to-clutch shift control of the differential portion 11 by the engine rotational speed N changes direction and the S3 and S7 in _E by the clutch-to-clutch shift control of the automatic transmission portion 20 by the step S3 and S8 The timing and the engagement pressure are controlled so that the change direction is the same.

  As described above, according to the electronic control unit 40 of the present embodiment, the differential unit 11 (the continuously variable transmission unit) is switched between the continuously variable transmission state and the stepped transmission state, and the automatic transmission unit 20 (existing). In the case of simultaneous switching that is executed at the same time as the shift of the step transmission unit), switching between the continuously variable transmission state and the stepped transmission state of the differential unit 11 is performed during the shift of the automatic transmission unit 20. Therefore, the switching of the differential unit 11 can be executed in accordance with the shift of the automatic transmission unit 20, and the switching shock can be suitably suppressed.

  Further, according to the electronic control unit 40 of the present embodiment, during the gear shifting inertia phase in the automatic transmission unit 20 (stepped transmission unit), the stepless speed change state and the stepped state of the differential unit 11 (stepless transmission unit). Since the switching between the shift state is started and completed, the rotation speed change due to the switching of the differential unit 11 is changed within the rotation speed change period of the transmission member (input side rotation member) 18 by the shift of the automatic transmission unit 20. Since it is hidden, the switching shock is suitably suppressed.

Further, according to the electronic control unit 40 of the present embodiment, (a) the differential unit 11 (the continuously variable transmission unit) and the automatic transmission unit 20 (the stepped transmission unit) are the power transmission path from the engine 8 to the drive wheels 38. via the so on, (b) during the shift in the automatic shifting portion 20, the rotational speed N _E of the engine 8 regardless of the switching of the differential portion 11 is changed in the same direction, the switching of the differential portion 11 simultaneous in being switched, a change in the engine rotational speed according to the gear stage switching engine rotational speed N changes direction and the automatic transmission portion 20 of the _E (shift) due to the switching of the differential portion 11 between the switching of the automatic transmission portion 20 (transmission) and Since the direction is the same and it is recognized as one shift of the automatic transmission unit 20, the driver is prevented from feeling uncomfortable.

According to the electronic control unit 40 of this embodiment, (a) the differential unit 11 (the continuously variable transmission unit) outputs the output of the engine 8 to the first electric motor M1 and the transmission member (the input shaft of the automatic transmission unit 20). (B) a rotational speed NM1 of the first electric motor _M1 is controlled in accordance with a change in the rotational speed of the transmission member 18, so that the differential part 11 in simultaneous being switched between the switching of the switching and the automatic transmission portion 20 (shifting), it is possible to vary the engine speed N _E according to the progress of the shifting action of the automatic transmission portion 20, as a result, the differential portion 11 there is an advantage that the direction of change of the engine rotational speed N _E by the shift direction of change and the automatic transmission portion 20 of the engine speed N _E by switching can be easily controlled to be the same.

  Further, according to the electronic control unit 40 of the present embodiment, the engine output reduction means 72 simultaneously performs the switching of the differential unit 11 (the continuously variable transmission unit) and the downshift of the automatic transmission unit 20 (the stepped transmission unit). In the simultaneous switching to be executed, the output torque of the engine 8 is temporarily reduced at the end of the downshift of the automatic transmission unit 20, so the transmission torque is reduced at the end of the downshift of the stepped transmission unit in the simultaneous switching. Thus, the synchronous shock generated by the rotation synchronization due to the end of the downshift is suppressed.

  Further, according to the electronic control unit 40 of the present embodiment, the shift of the automatic transmission unit 20 (stepped transmission unit) is achieved by releasing the release side engagement element and engaging the engagement side engagement element. Since the clutch-to-clutch shift is performed, the differential unit 11 (the continuously variable transmission unit) is engaged during clutch-to-clutch shift in which release of the disengagement side engagement element and engagement of the engagement side engagement element are performed in the same section. By executing the switching, the switching shock is preferably suppressed.

Further, according to the electronic control unit 40 of the present embodiment, during the simultaneous switching, the rotation speed of the first electric motor M1 is controlled according to the change in the rotation speed (input rotation speed) of the transmission member 18 of the automatic transmission unit 20. Thus, when the shift of the automatic transmission unit 20 is started and the input rotational speed of the automatic transmission unit 20 starts to change, the engine speed _NE is controlled by the first electric motor M1 accordingly, so it can be a one-way changes in conforming to proceed engine rotational speed N _E.

  Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following description, parts common to those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 10 is a skeleton diagram illustrating the configuration of the speed change mechanism 90 according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a view showing the relationship between the gear position of the speed change mechanism 90 and the engagement combination of the hydraulic friction engagement device. FIG. 12 is a collinear diagram illustrating the speed change operation of the speed change mechanism 90.

  The speed change mechanism 90 is preferably similar to the above-described embodiment in order to shorten the axial dimension in consideration of being housed in a transaxle case 92 mounted on an FF (front engine front drive) type vehicle. A differential unit 11 having a first electric motor M1, a power distribution mechanism 16, and a second electric motor M2 on the first axis RC1, and a second axis RC2 parallel to the first axis C1. And an automatic transmission unit 94 having four forward speeds. The power distribution mechanism 16 includes, for example, a single pinion type planetary gear unit 24 having a predetermined gear ratio ρ1 of about “0.300”, a switching clutch C0, and a switching brake B0. The automatic transmission unit 94 includes, for example, a single pinion type first planetary gear device 26 having a predetermined gear ratio ρ2 of about “0.522” and a single pinion type having a predetermined gear ratio ρ3 of about “0.309”, for example. The second planetary gear device 28 is provided. The first sun gear S1 of the first planetary gear device 26 and the second sun gear S2 of the second planetary gear device 28 are integrally connected to each other so that the first clutch C1, a pair of counter drive gears 19 and a counter driven gear 21 that mesh with each other. The first carrier CA1 of the first planetary gear device 26 is engaged with the second clutch C2 and is selectively coupled to the case 92 via the second brake B2 and selectively coupled to the transmission member 18 via the second brake B2. The first ring gear R1 of the first planetary gear unit 26 is selectively connected to the transmission member 18 via the counter drive gear 19 and the counter driven gear 21 and to the case 92 via the third brake B3. And the second carrier CA2 of the second planetary gear device 28 are integrally connected to each other and an output gear 96 as an output member. Is connected, a second ring gear R2 of the second planetary gear set 28 is selectively coupled to the case 92 via a first brake B1. The output gear 96 is engaged with a differential drive gear 98 of a differential gear device (final reduction gear) 36, thereby transmitting power to a pair of drive wheels 38 through a pair of axles or the like. The counter drive gear 19 and the counter driven gear 21 are provided on the first axis C1 and the second axis C2, respectively, and a coupling device that operatively couples the transmission member 18, the first clutch C1, and the second clutch C2. Is functioning as

In the transmission mechanism 90 configured as described above, for example, as shown in the engagement operation table of FIG. 11, the switching clutch C0, the first clutch C1, the second clutch C2, the switching brake B0, the first brake B1, When the second brake B2 and the third brake B3 are selectively engaged, either the first gear (first gear) to the seventh gear (seventh gear) or reverse A total gear ratio γT (= rotational speed N _IN of the input shaft 14 / rotational speed N of the output gear (output member) 96) that is selectively established and a gear ratio (reverse gear stage) or neutral is changed and is changed approximately in a ratio. _OUT ) is obtained for each gear stage. In particular, in this embodiment, the power distribution mechanism 16 is provided with a switching clutch C0 and a switching brake B0, and the differential unit 11 is configured as described above when either the switching clutch C0 or the switching brake B0 is engaged. In addition to the continuously variable transmission state that operates as a continuously variable transmission, it is possible to configure a constant transmission state that operates as a multi-stage transmission with a constant gear ratio. Therefore, the transmission mechanism 90 operates as a stepped transmission with the differential unit 11 and the automatic transmission unit 94 that are brought into a constant transmission state by engaging and operating either the switching clutch C0 or the switching brake B0. A speed change state is configured, and the differential part 11 and the automatic speed change part 94 which are in a continuously variable transmission state by operating neither the switching clutch C0 nor the switching brake B0 operate as an electric continuously variable transmission. A continuously variable transmission state is configured.

  When the transmission mechanism 90 functions as a stepped transmission, as shown in FIG. 11, the gear ratio γT1 is set to a maximum value, for example, “4. due to the engagement of the switching clutch C0, the first clutch C1, and the first brake B1. The first speed gear stage of about 241 "is established, and the gear ratio γT2 is smaller than the first speed gear stage by the engagement of the switching brake B0, the first clutch C1, and the first brake B1, for example,“ 2. The second speed gear stage which is about 986 "is established, and the gear ratio γT3 is smaller than the second speed gear stage by the engagement of the switching clutch C0, the second clutch C2 and the first brake B1, for example" 2. A third gear that is about 111 "is established, and the gear ratio γT4 is smaller than the third gear, for example, by engagement of the switching brake B0, the second clutch C2, and the first brake B1. The fourth speed gear stage which is about 1.482 "is established, and the gear ratio γT5 is smaller than the fourth speed gear stage by engagement of the switching clutch C0, the first clutch C1 and the second clutch C2, for example," A fifth gear that is about 1.000 "is established, and the gear ratio γT6 is smaller than that of the fifth gear by engaging the switching clutch C0, the second clutch C2, and the second brake B2, for example. A sixth gear that is about “0.657” is established, and the gear ratio γT7 is smaller than the sixth gear, for example, by engagement of the switching brake B0, the second clutch C2, and the second brake B2. A seventh gear that is about "0.463" is established. When the engine 8 is driven, the first clutch C1 and the third brake B3 are engaged, and when the second motor M2 is driven, the first clutch C1 and the first brake B1 are engaged. A reverse gear stage having a value between the third speed gear stage and the fourth speed gear stage, for example, about “1.917” is established. Note that when the neutral “N” state is set, for example, only the first clutch C1 is engaged.

  However, when transmission mechanism 90 functions as a continuously variable transmission, both switching clutch C0 and switching brake B0 in the engagement table shown in FIG. 11 are released. As a result, the differential unit 11 functions as a continuously variable transmission, and the automatic transmission unit 94 connected in series to the differential unit 11 functions as a four-stage stepped transmission. The rotational speed input to the automatic transmission unit 92, that is, the rotational speed of the transmission member 18 is changed steplessly for each of the second, third, and fourth gears, so that each gear is continuously variable. Speed ratio range can be obtained. Accordingly, the gear ratio between the gear stages can be continuously changed continuously, and the total gear ratio γT of the transmission mechanism 90 as a whole can be obtained continuously.

  FIG. 12 shows a transmission mechanism 90 including a differential unit 11 that functions as a continuously variable transmission unit or a first transmission unit and an automatic transmission unit 94 that functions as a stepped transmission unit or a second transmission unit. The collinear diagram which can represent the relative relationship of the rotational speed of each rotation element from which a connection state differs on a straight line is shown. When the switching clutch C0 and the switching brake B0 are released and when the switching clutch C0 or the switching brake B0 is engaged, the rotational speeds of the elements of the power distribution mechanism 16 are the same as those described above.

  The four vertical lines Y4, Y5, Y6, Y7 of the automatic transmission unit 94 in FIG. 12 correspond to the fourth rotation element (fourth element) RE4 and are connected to each other in order from the left. The second sun gear S2, the first carrier CA1 corresponding to the fifth rotating element (fifth element) RE5, the second carrier CA2 corresponding to the sixth rotating element (sixth element) RE6 and connected to each other and the second carrier CA2 One ring gear R1 represents a second ring gear R2 corresponding to a seventh rotation element (seventh element) RE7. Further, in the automatic transmission unit 94, the fourth rotation element RE4 is selectively connected to the transmission member 18 via the first clutch C1, and is also selectively connected to the case 92 via the second brake B2, so that the fifth rotation. The element RE5 is selectively connected to the transmission member 18 via the second clutch C2 and is selectively connected to the case 92 via the third brake B3, and the sixth rotating element RE6 is an output gear of the automatic transmission unit 94. The seventh rotation element RE7 is selectively connected to the case 92 via the first brake B1.

  In the automatic transmission unit 94, as shown in FIG. 12, when the switching clutch C0, the first clutch C1, and the first brake B1 are engaged, the vertical line Y7 indicating the rotation speed of the seventh rotation element RE7 (R2). And an oblique line L1 passing through the intersection of the horizontal line X1 and the intersection of the vertical line Y4 and the horizontal line X2 indicating the rotational speed of the fourth rotation element RE4 (S1, S2), and the sixth rotation connected to the output gear 96 The rotational speed of the first-speed output gear 96 is indicated at the intersection with the vertical line Y6 indicating the rotational speed of the element RE6 (R1, CA2). Similarly, an oblique straight line L2 determined by engaging the switching brake B0, the first clutch C1, and the first brake B1, and a vertical line Y6 indicating the rotational speed of the sixth rotating element RE6 connected to the output gear 96, The rotation speed of the output gear 96 of the second speed is shown at the intersection of the two and the output gear 96 is connected to the oblique straight line L3 determined by engaging the switching clutch C0, the second clutch C2, and the first brake B1. The rotation speed of the third speed output gear 96 is indicated at the intersection with the vertical line Y6 indicating the rotation speed of the sixth rotation element RE6, and the switching brake B0, the second clutch C2, and the first brake B1 are engaged. The rotational speed of the fourth output gear 96 is indicated at the intersection of the slant straight line L4 determined by the vertical line Y6 indicating the rotational speed of the sixth rotating element RE6 connected to the output gear 96, and the switching clutch is indicated. At the intersection of the oblique straight line L5 determined by engaging C0, the first clutch C1, and the second clutch C2 and the vertical line Y6 indicating the rotational speed of the sixth rotating element RE6 connected to the output gear 96, the fifth The rotational speed of the high-speed output gear 96 is shown, and the sixth rotation element RE6 connected to the output gear 96 and the oblique straight line L6 determined by engaging the switching clutch C0, the second clutch C2, and the second brake B2. The rotational speed of the sixth-speed output gear 96 is indicated at the intersection with the vertical line Y6 indicating the rotational speed of the motor, and an oblique straight line determined by engaging the switching brake B0, the second clutch C2, and the second brake B2. The rotational speed of the seventh output gear 96 is shown at the intersection of L7 and the vertical line Y7 indicating the rotational speed of the sixth rotational element RE6 connected to the output gear 96.

  Also in the speed change mechanism 90 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the second speed gear is controlled as described above because it is controlled to the seventh forward speed for the purpose of cross ratio and wide speed ratio width. The shift between the first gear and the third gear, and the shift between the fourth gear and the fifth gear are a downshift of one of the differential unit 11 and the automatic transmission unit 20. In this embodiment, the shift speed of the other upshift and the other upshift are simultaneously defined. Since the engine rotational speed is lowered by the shift, the engine rotational speed is increased or decreased by a slight timing shift, which may give the passenger a sense of incongruity as a shift shock.

  However, the speed change mechanism 90 of the present embodiment is also composed of the differential part 11 that functions as a continuously variable transmission part or a first transmission part, and an automatic transmission part 94 that functions as a stepped transmission part or a second transmission part. In the simultaneous shift in which the downshift of one of the differential unit 11 and the automatic transmission unit 94 and the shift of the other upshift are executed at the same time, the second shift unit is synchronized with the shift of the second shift unit. Since the shift of one transmission unit is executed, the same effect as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the power distribution mechanism 16 and the automatic transmission 94 are not arranged on the same shaft center as compared with the speed change mechanism 10 of FIG. The dimensions of are further shortened. Therefore, it can be placed horizontally for FF vehicles and RR vehicles in which the dimension of the speed change mechanism in the axial direction is generally restricted by the vehicle width, that is, the first axis RC1 and the second axis RC2 are parallel to the vehicle width direction. It can be suitably used as a mountable speed change mechanism. Further, since the power distribution mechanism 16 and the automatic transmission unit 94 are disposed between the engine 8 (the differential drive gear 32) and the counter gear pair CG, the dimension of the transmission mechanism 90 in the axial direction is further shortened. . Furthermore, since the second electric motor M2 is disposed on the first axis RC1, the dimension of the second axis RC2 in the axial direction is shortened.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described in detail based on drawing, this invention is applied also in another aspect.

  For example, in the speed change mechanisms 10 and 90 of the above-described embodiment, between the third speed region in the continuously variable region and the second speed region in the stepped speed change region in FIG. 6 (between the G point and the H point). ), And simultaneous switching in which switching between the fifth speed region in the stepless region and the fourth speed region in the stepped speed change region (between the I point and the J point) is performed. It is not necessarily between the third speed region in the stepless region and the second speed region in the stepped speed change region (between points G and H), and in the fifth speed region in the stepless region and stepped. It is not necessary to switch between the fourth speed region (between point I and point J) in the speed change region.

  In the above-described embodiment, the automatic transmission unit 94 having four forward speeds functions as the second transmission unit. However, the automatic transmission unit 94 has at least two forward speeds, and includes the differential unit 11 and the automatic transmission unit. It suffices that the simultaneous shift is executed by executing one downshift of 94 and the other upshift at the same time.

  In the power distribution mechanism 16 of the above-described embodiment, the carrier CA0 is connected to the engine 8, the first sun gear S0 is connected to the first electric motor M1, and the ring gear R0 is connected to the transmission member 18. The connection relationship is not necessarily limited thereto, and the engine 8, the first electric motor M1, and the transmission member 18 may be connected to any one of the three elements CA0, S0, and R0 of the first planetary gear device 24. There is no problem.

  In the above-described embodiment, the engine 8 is directly connected to the input shaft 14. However, the engine 8 only needs to be operatively connected via a gear, a transmission chain, a transmission belt, or the like, and is disposed on a common shaft center. There is no need to be done. In the embodiment of FIG. 10, a pair of sprockets around which a transmission chain is wound may be provided instead of the counter drive gear 19 and the counter driven gear 21.

  In the above-described embodiments, the hydraulic friction engagement devices such as the switching clutch C0 and the switching brake B0 are magnetic powder type, electromagnetic type, mechanical type engagement such as powder (magnetic powder) clutch, electromagnetic clutch, and meshing type dog clutch. You may be comprised from the apparatus.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second electric motor M2 is connected to the transmission member 18. However, the second electric motor M2 may be connected to the output shaft 22, or may be connected to a rotating member in the automatic transmission units 20 and 94. Also good.

  Further, the power distribution mechanism 16 as the differential mechanism of the above-described embodiment is configured such that, for example, a pinion rotated by an engine and a pair of bevel gears meshing with the pinion are operatively connected to the first electric motor M1 and the second electric motor M2. A connected differential gear device may be used.

  In addition, the power distribution mechanism 16 of the above-described embodiment is composed of one set of planetary gear devices, but is composed of two or more planetary gear devices, and has three or more stages in the non-differential state (constant speed change state). It may function as a transmission.

  The above description is only an embodiment, and the present invention can be implemented in variously modified and improved forms based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a skeleton diagram illustrating a configuration of a hybrid vehicle drive device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is an operation chart for explaining a relationship between a speed change operation and a combination of operations of a hydraulic friction engagement device used therefor when the speed change mechanism of the hybrid vehicle of the embodiment of FIG. FIG. 2 is a collinear diagram illustrating relative rotational speeds of gear stages when the speed change mechanism of the hybrid vehicle of the embodiment of FIG. It is a figure explaining the input-output signal of the electronic controller provided in the drive device of the Example of FIG. It is a functional block diagram explaining the principal part of the control action of the electronic controller of FIG. A pre-stored shift diagram used for shift determination and a pre-stored switch diagram used for shift determination of the shift state of the transmission mechanism, which are configured in the same two-dimensional coordinates using the vehicle speed and output torque as parameters. And a driving force source switching diagram stored in advance having a boundary line used for switching determination between engine traveling and motor traveling. It is an example of the shift operation apparatus operated in order to select the multiple types of shift position provided with the shift lever. FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining a main part of a control operation of the electronic control device of FIG. 4, that is, a control operation for executing simultaneous shift. It is a time chart explaining the control action shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a skeleton diagram illustrating a configuration of a transmission mechanism of a hybrid vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention, corresponding to FIG. 1. 10 is an operation chart for explaining the relationship between the gear position in the stepped speed change state of the speed change mechanism of the embodiment of FIG. 10 and the operation combination of the hydraulic friction engagement device for achieving the same, corresponding to FIG. FIG. FIG. 10 is a collinear diagram illustrating the relative rotational speeds of the respective gear stages when the speed change mechanism of the hybrid vehicle of the embodiment of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

8: Engine 10, 90: Transmission mechanism (drive device)
11: Differential part (continuously variable transmission part)
16: Power distribution mechanism (differential mechanism)
18: Transmission member 20: Automatic transmission (stepped transmission)
38: Drive wheel 40: Electronic control device (control device)
54: shift control means 62: simultaneous switching determination means 64: stepped transmission control means 66: continuously variable transmission control means 68: first motor rotation speed control means 70: switching completion determination means 72: engine output reduction means M1: First electric motor M2: second electric motor

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A continuously variable transmission that can operate as an electric continuously variable transmission and a stepped transmission that can be stepped between a plurality of shift stages are provided in series in a power transmission path from the engine to the drive wheels. A control device for a vehicle drive device capable of selectively switching a continuously variable transmission state between a continuously variable transmission state in which an electrical continuously variable transmission operation can be performed and a continuously variable transmission state in which a continuously variable transmission operation is not performed,
The continuously variable transmission unit allows the relative rotation of a differential mechanism that distributes the output of the engine to the first motor and the input shaft of the stepped transmission unit , and a plurality of rotating elements of the differential mechanism, thereby allowing the rotation. The continuously variable transmission portion is set to the continuously variable transmission state, and a pair of rotating elements of the plurality of rotating elements of the differential mechanism are connected to each other or any one of the rotating elements is connected to a non-rotating member. And an engagement device for bringing the continuously variable transmission portion into the stepped transmission state.
When both the switching to the stepped transmission state by the engagement device in the continuously variable transmission unit and the gear shifting in the stepped transmission unit are executed, the stepless transmission unit performs the stepless transmission during the shift. Switching to the stepped speed change state by the engagement device in the speed change unit and controlling the rotation speed of the first motor according to a change in the input rotation speed of the stepped speed change unit are performed. A control device for a vehicle drive device, wherein the rotational speed of the engine is changed in the same direction during a shift in the unit.   2. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein switching between the continuously variable transmission state and the stepped transmission state of the continuously variable transmission unit is started and completed during the inertia phase of the shift in the stepped transmission unit. Control device for driving device. An engine having a differential mechanism having a differential function, wherein the differential mechanism is switched between a differential state and a non-differential state, and a stepped transmission unit capable of step-shifting between a plurality of shift stages. A vehicle that is provided in series in a power transmission path from a drive wheel to a drive wheel and that can selectively switch the differential portion between a continuously variable transmission state in which an electric continuously variable transmission operation can be performed and a continuously variable transmission state in which a continuously variable transmission operation is not performed. A control device for a driving device for a vehicle,
The differential unit distributes the engine output to the first motor and the input shaft of the stepped transmission unit , and allows the relative rotation of a plurality of rotating elements of the differential mechanism to allow the difference. The moving part is in the continuously variable transmission state, and a pair of rotating elements of the plurality of rotating elements of the differential mechanism are connected to each other or any one of the rotating elements is connected to a non-rotating member. And an engaging device for bringing the differential portion into the stepped shift state.
When both the switching to the stepped transmission state by the engagement device in the differential unit and the shift in the stepped transmission unit are performed, the differential unit is in the middle of the stepped transmission unit. In the stepped transmission unit by controlling the rotational speed of the first motor in accordance with the change in the input rotational speed of the stepped transmission unit. A control device for a vehicle drive device, wherein the rotational speed of the engine is changed in the same direction during a shift.   4. The vehicle drive device according to claim 3, wherein switching between a differential state and a non-differential state in the differential unit is started and completed during an inertia phase of a shift in the stepped transmission unit. Control device.

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