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Semi-automatic mechanical transmission control and control method

US4937749A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 1988
Grant dateJun 26, 1990
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2061/0234
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control system and method for a semi-automatic mechanical transmission system (10) is provided for sensing high resistance to vehicle forward movement and allowing engagement of a gear ratio lower than the lowest engageable ratio at substantially constant vehicle speed.

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