Patent ID: 7756610
Filing Date: 2010-07-13
Classification: F16H

Abstract:
1. An autonomous solenoid controller, adapted for operating at least one solenoid for controlling transmission functions, said solenoid controller comprising: a low level controller for controlling at least one solenoid in response to directions from an outside high level controller that determines the running parameters of a vehicle and sends signals to said low level controller; a communication bus that is operably attached to said low level controller for providing communication with said high level controller; at least one solenoid driver that is electrically connected between said low level controller and said at least one solenoid for selectively activating said at least one solenoid, wherein said low level controller activates said at least one solenoid driver in response to signals from said high level controller; and a connection interface wherein said at least one solenoid, said low level controller, at least one solenoid driver, said communication bus and said at least one solenoid are removably connected to said connection interface.