Patent attributes
An electro-hydraulic control system for a transmission is provided having first, second, and third selectively engageable torque transmitting mechanisms. The control system includes a main source of fluid pressure and first, second, and third trim valves operable to effect the engagement of respective first, second, and third torque transmitting mechanisms. A latch valve is in fluid communication with the first torque transmitting mechanism and an interlock valve is in selective fluid communication with the latch valve. The first trim valve, latch valve, and interlock valve are in fluid communication with the main source of fluid pressure. The first trim valve operates selectively communicate fluid pressure to the latch valve to effect engagement of the first torque transmitting mechanism, while the interlock valve is operable to selectively communicate fluid pressure to one of the second and third trim valve to effect engagement of the respective second and third torque transmitting mechanisms.