Patent ID: 7896776
Filing Date: 2011-03-01
Classification: F16D,F16H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A gear change control device comprising: a clutch actuator for changing a degree of engagement of a clutch; a current torque obtaining section for obtaining torque transmitted from a drive-side member of the clutch to a downstream mechanism in a torque transmission path as current torque, the downstream mechanism including a driven-side member of the clutch; a post-completion torque obtaining section for obtaining torque estimated to be transmitted from the drive-side member to the downstream mechanism after completion of engagement of the clutch as post-completion torque; and a control unit for disengaging the clutch by actuating the clutch actuator and changing shift gears in response to a gear change command by a rider, and then controlling a degree of engagement of the clutch according to a difference between the current torque and the post-completion torque, wherein the control unit receives a next gear change command according to the difference between the current torque and the post-completion torque.