Gear-changing apparatus for actuating a manual gearbox of a motorcycle for carrying out a gear change with the clutch engaged
US11015703B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2306/42
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and system for actuating a manual gearbox, particularly of a motorcycle having a drive engine, and for carrying out a gear change while the clutch is engaged between the drive engine and the manual gearbox. The apparatus has a selector shaft, which can be actuated rotationally, and a gear-selector drum, which can be actuated rotationally. The gear-changing apparatus has a gear-change lever provided for actuating the selector shaft, and is adapted for influencing the output torque of the drive engine. One or more magnetic sensor(s), such as Hall effect sensors, are provided for sensing rotational actuation of the selector shaft and, optionally, for sensing rotational actuation of the gear selector drum. The sensor(s) send a signal to a controller and mechanisms known for affecting a change in gear to a lower or higher gear.
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