Shift rod position indication system
US4592249A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20018
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A shift rod position indicator system for an automotive vehicle transmission includes a plurality of position sensors fixed to the housing of the transmission and actuating means moved by shift rods in proximity to the sensors which generate an electrical signal according to the displacement of the shift rod during the shifting operation, the electrical signal corresponding with initial and full engagement of the gear, the signal being maintained over the extent of gear engagement to provide an electronic control circuit with information so as to permit the synchronized operation of clutches to effect a semi-automatic gear change.
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