Methods and controllers for coordinating firing fraction transitions that occur in conjunction with transmission shifts are described. In some embodiments, when a transmission shift to a target gear is expected, a target firing fraction is determined that is desired for use after the shift has completed. In selected circumstances, the change to the target firing fraction is initiated prior to the shift to the target gear. The transition to the target firing fraction preferably completes before an inertia/speed phase of the shift. In other embodiments, the engine transitions to all cylinder operation or other suitable transitional firing fraction in response to an expected transmission shift. After the shift completes, a transition is made to a target firing fraction. The described approaches are well suited for use during skip fire or other cylinder output level modulation operation of the engine and are particularly beneficial during up-shifts.


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    Title :

    MANAGING ENGINE FIRING FRACTION CHANGES DURING GEAR SHIFTS


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    Publication date :

    2020-06-18


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60W CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION , Gemeinsame Steuerung oder Regelung von Fahrzeug-Unteraggregaten verschiedenen Typs oder verschiedener Funktion / F02D CONTROLLING COMBUSTION ENGINES , Steuern oder Regeln von Brennkraftmaschinen



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